Tanz Akademie Zürich

A memorable evening to celebrate the Class of 2026🎓✨
Our Graduation Ceremony was a wonderful celebration filled with pride, gratitude and many special moments. Together with family, friends, teachers and staff, we celebrated the achievements of our graduates and marked the end of an important chapter.

A heartfelt thank you to our students, who made the evening truly unforgettable with a beautifully edited film, musical performances and many personal moments that reflected the spirit of this graduating class💪🏼💕
Congratulations once again to the Class of 2026. We wish you all the very best for the future!🩰

We celebrate the last group of graduates and, with them, the entire Class of 2026. Thank you for the energy, commitment and inspiration you have brought to our studios over the years. Watching you grow into the dancer you are today has been a privilege.
Congratulations to all 19 graduates. You will always be part of the taZ community, and we can’t wait to see where your journeys take you. 🎓💙

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Noelie Amouroux Andrieu 
“Dance is not only about performing movements; it is also a language of emotions, to connect with the audience.”


“Dance became the place where I found myself.”

Lisa Ito🩰 
“The deepest discoveries begin in motion.”

William Gyves 
“Your body knows possibilities your mind has yet to imagine.”

Tamara Grigoryan

Meet the next group of our 2026 graduates: talented dancers who have each left their own mark on our community through their dedication, creativity and passion. Wherever your path leads next, we hope you continue to grow, stay curious and never lose the joy of dancing. Congratulations on this exciting new beginning! 🎓♥️

Céline Nicoli
“Technique shapes the dancer, but expression reveals them.”

Goda Budrevičiūtė 
“Dance isn’t what I do. It’s who I am.”

Nikita Gaćinović 
“The smallest details create the greatest moments.”

Norah Foucart 
“Ballet gives me the freedom to become someone new with every performance.”

steff 
“Passion is choosing to begin again, every single day.”

stovind
“Dance is about more than just moving yourself, it is also the pursuit of moving others.”

Xenia Bailly 
“Some stories are only meant to be danced.”

We celebrate the beginning of a new chapter for our Class of 2026🎓♥️
Over the past years, these young people have challenged themselves, supported one another and grown into confident dancers. We are incredibly proud of everything they have achieved and grateful to have been part of their journey.
Swipe through to meet the first group of our 2026 graduates and discover their personal quotes✨Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement. We wish you every success as you take your next steps.

Štěpán Jan Špička 
“Strength is built in the moments no one else can see.”

Alexandra Melsom 
“Every small step becomes part of something extraordinary. ”


“Every new movement reveals a new part of myself.”

Clara Maria Oniceag 
“Dance reminds us that we are more alike than different.”

Tim 
“Every journey begins with one brave step.”

Eva Bugakova 
“The truest conversations happen without words

One stage after another – and we are just getting started! 🔥🩰

Last week, our students took to stages across Switzerland. They performed at Tanzfestival Sursee , Tanzplattform Bern with Bühnen Bern and Zurich Talks Dance at the Zurich Opera House with Ballett Zürich sharing their artistry with audiences, dance professionals and fellow dance enthusiasts!

A heartfelt thank you to the organisers and partners for having us. We were delighted to be part of these inspiring events and to share the stage with so many talented artists and dancers ♥️

For those who joined us along the way, you’ve already had a taste of what awaits, because the highlight of the season is still to come ✨ Featuring works by internationally renowned choreographers, taZ - Curtain Up! marks the final performances of the school year. Only a few tickets remain, so be sure to secure yours now!

📅 27 & 28 June at Theater Winterthur
📅 5 July at Opernhaus Zürich

We can’t wait to celebrate the end of an incredible season with you ♥️🩰

With our annual performance, taZ – Curtain Up!, we celebrate the artistic highlight of the year✨Our students showcase their talent, passion and versatility in a diverse programme ranging from classical ballet to contemporary dance.
Experience an evening of precision, creativity and artistic expression in Winterthur and at the Zurich Opera House.

🎟️ Tickets are now available.

YAGP 2026 New York Gala 🩰 Our students and were part of the the YAGP 2026 NY Gala – Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow at the David H. Koch Theater in New York. They performed in the world premiere of “After Glass”, choreographed by to a mashup created by Jonas Crabtree featuring Blondie’s Heart of Glass and Philip Glass’ Violin Concerto No. 1. William Gyves also performed in Variations for 4 by Sir Anton Dolin alongside students from renowned ballet schools including the John Cranko School Stuttgart and Beijing Dance Academy. Our two dancers were accompanied by .sebestyen, one of the member of the taZ management team.

📸 by Luke Kuo

IICCD 2026 ✨ As part of “Bridging Horizons: 115 Years of Swiss–Romanian Friendship”, students from the BA Contemporary Dance, MA Dance – Teaching and Rehearsing Dance Professionals, MA Choreography and Zurich Dance Academy represented ZHdK at ICCD 2026 with contemporary works by renowned choreographers.
The performance was part of an ongoing artistic exchange between ZHdK and the Romanian UNATC, celebrating international collaboration through dance, education and creative research. This year’s edition further strengthened the connection between the two institutions: Bringing students together on stage in a shared artistic dialogue. An inspiring evening celebrating movement, collaboration and cultural exchange through dance. ✨
📸 by ICCD UNATC

Listen to our Head of Dance Jason Beechey speaking about various topics in dance on the Ballet Help Desk Podcast 🩰

NEW EPISODE
What does a truly responsible ballet training program look like?
Jason Beechey of Zurich Dance Academy accepts only 20 students per level from hundreds of applicants. And from day one, he’s upfront with every one of them about what lies ahead.

“We’re educating our future dance educators, board members, directors and teachers who go on to so many other fields.”

The goal isn’t just to produce dancers. It’s to produce people who carry a deep appreciation for the arts into whatever they do next. Find the full interview wherever you listen to the Ballet Help Desk Podcast or listen on our website. Link in comments.

Also, don't forget to check out our Summer Intensive Essentials Guide! https://ballethelpdesk.com/the-ultimate-packing-guide-for-ballet-summer-intensives/