Tanzhaus Zürich was founded in 1996. As a hospitable institution for contemporary choreographic creation, it supports artists working in Zurich in all areas of the creation and production process. Apart from supporting newcomers, the organisation establishes long-term, reciprocal relationships and cultivates existing partnerships.
They investigate how dance practice, choreographic knowledge, and the skills developed through community-engaged practices can be actively embedded within dance organisations, especially those striving for greater inclusion and systemic change.
There is a long history of dance as a medium for connection, creativity and cultural identity. Within current contemporary dance practices, it is also a resource for critical thinking, knowledge creation and a motor for innovative processes.
The stage productions created at Tanzhaus Zürich are co-produced with selected local artists who also actively contribute to the rest of Tanzhaus’ program – such as residencies, workshops and discursive formats. This model of collaboration is called the accomplices model.
Through its residency programme, they offer the Tanzhaus accomplices as well as other local, national and international artists time for research and development in an inspiring environment along with the opportunity for encounters with the Tanzhaus team and the local community. The residency guests’ work-in-progress Sharings allow the audience insight into different stages of artistic processes.
From Monday to Friday, Tanzhaus Zürich offers training sessions in contemporary dance and ballet for professional dancers. They also organise workshops and master classes by renowned choreographers.
Under the label Tanzhaus young, they present dance performances for young audiences as well as school classes, offer courses for children and young people and create their own projects and school vacation programmes in cooperation with other municipal institutions.
