SUPPORTING PROGRAM Zurich 2023

Homage to Ballet 2023 goes beyond the dance performance - experience something very special this year, whether you are already a dance enthusiast or on the way to becoming one: be in the middle of Homage to Ballet by registering for our supporting programme. A wealth of activities await you alongside a discount on a show ticket. The offer ranges from workshops and an open class to a specialist symposium, for the head, hand and heart of those who love to dance:

HOMAGE TO BALLET - LET'S DANCE

A dance experience for adults and seniors with Clare Guss-West

When: Sunday, September 17th 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m
Where: Tanzwerk 101, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich

Have you always wanted to dance, but always thought you could not? We invite you to this specially adapted "dance experience" for adults and older adults with little or no dance experience. In this 90-minute workshop we will deal creatively with one of the dance works from the performance and experience it from a new perspective - from the inside of the work.

Let world-renowned dance and health specialist Clare Guss-West gently guide you through the experience. More and more studies show the effectiveness of dancing to promote and maintain health, especially brain health in old age. Come to us and let yourself be surprised how easy dancing can be.

INFO EVENING: DANCERS' HEALTH

Dancers' Health: theoretical and practical approaches

When: Monday, September 18th 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
Where: SAVA Health & Training, Dufourstrasse 131, 8008 Zurich

Health, one of the most important factors for a long career as a dancer. This scientifically based information evening in cooperation with SAVA Health & Training takes on this topic and provides information about the current status of dance studies, what the challenges are when it comes to implementation and what could be optimized. The practical part is led by Vahe Martirosyan, who has experience both as a dancer and as a trainer, and shows practical exercises that can be easily and effectively integrated into the dancer's everyday life. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing to participate.

HOMAGE TO BALLET - OPEN CLASS

An open class with Anna Ol for people with previous knowledge

When: Saturday, September 23rd 2023 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
Where: On the stage of Theater 11, Zurich

Take the unique opportunity and take part in a ballet class of a special kind: led by superstar Anna Ol, on the stage of Theater 11 and live accompanied by "The Ballet Pianist" Mladen Dabizljevic.

A prerequisite for participation here is previous knowledge of ballet - but of course you don't have to be a professional.

SOLD OUT -

We can't accept any further registrations for the Open Class

HOMAGE TO BALLET - WORKSHOP

A choreography workshop with Arshak Ghalumyan

When: Saturday 23rd September 2023
Group 1 (16+ years old): 12.15pm to 1.45pm
Group 2 (12-15 year olds): 2pm to 3.30pm
Where: On the stage of Theater 11

Have you ever wondered how a choreo actually comes about? Perhaps you are already pursuing professional dance training? Or do you just want to try something completely new? Slip into the exciting role of choreographer by working on parts of his piece yourself with the excellent and helpful choreographer Arshak Ghalumyan, which will also be part of the performance.

The choreography is kept in a contemporary style and requires advanced dance skills.

SYMPOSIUM "HEALTHY DANCE TRAINING"

With a focus on the psychological well-being of the dancers

When: Sunday, September 24th 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m
Where: Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) Lecture Hall 1

This one-day symposium in collaboration with the University of Bern, dep. dance science, focuses on the psychological well-being of dancers during dance education. Lectures by the renowned lecturers Prof. Dr. Angela Pickard and Dr. Sanna Nordin-Bates address the topic of healthy dance environments and how theory can be put into practice. Exciting podium discussions with invited guests complete this offer. Registration via the button above.