Il y aura de la danse – et pas seulement sur scène : les artistes de Steps proposent des ateliers pendant le festival, offrant un aperçu de leur travail. Cette année, certains ateliers sont exclusivement réservés aux professionnel-les de la danse, tandis que d'autres sont ouverts à toutes et tous ayant une certaine expérience du mouvement. Vous trouverez plus de détails dans la liste ci-dessous. Nous organisons ces ateliers avec nos théâtres partenaires, qui fixent la tarification.
Shechter II
Workshop with Chien-Ming Chang
Hofesh Shechter zählt zu den faszinierendsten zeitgenössischen Künstlern Grossbritanniens. Sein einzigartiger choreografischer Stil, geprägt von Ehrlichkeit und roher Körperlichkeit, hat Hofesh und seiner Kompanie weltweite Anerkennung eingebracht.
Unter der Leitung von Chien-Ming Chang bietet dieser Workshop den Teilnehmer·innen die Möglichkeit, den einzigartigen Bewegungsstil der Kompanie zu erkunden.
Der Workshop umfasst ein Warm-up und basiert auf Auszügen aus dem Repertoire sowie auf Inspirationen und Bildern aus Hofeshs neuester Kreation IN THE BRAIN, um seinen kreativen Prozess zu erforschen.
Chien-Ming Chang, Probenleiter von Shechter II, stammt aus Taiwan und absolvierte seine Ausbildung an der Nationalen Universität der Künste in Taipei. Seit seinem Beitritt zur Hofesh Shechter Company im Jahr 2008 hat er zahlreiche Hauptwerke von Hofesh aufgeführt.
1. Geneva: Sunday 22nd of March 2026
Time: 16:45 - 19:15
Ort: Studio 1, La Comédie de Genève, Promenade Louise Boulaz 4 - 1207 Genève lic transport:
Access with public transport: with the train CEVA to Eaux-Vives, or with the tram 12 and 17 to Genève-Eaux-Vives-Gare
Fee: CHF XX.-
Registration via La Comédie:
Registration via L’AGMD:
In collaboration with L’AGMD and La Comédie de Genève
2. Basel: Sunday 8th of March 2026
Time: 16:00 - 18:00
Location: Studio 1, La Comédie de Genève, Promenade Louise Boulaz 4 - 1207 Genève lic transport:
Access with public transport: Theater Basel, Ballettsaal viia Porte/Artist entrance.
Fee: CHF 20.-
Registration per email: a.frei@theater-basel.ch
In collaboration with Theater Basel and Tanzbüro Basel
People Watching
Partnering workshop for professionals
with Sabine Van Rensburg and Natasha Patterson
This workshop invites experienced movers in dance, circus, or acrobatics to explore counterweight partnering. Led by two artists from People Watching, participants will learn foundational techniques, weight-transfer methods, and creative tools to discover new points of contact with a partner. The focus is on building a shared physical language that expands freedom and the possibilities in contact dance and collaborative movement.
Drawing from their circus backgrounds (Sabine with Zip Zap Circus and Natasha with Cirque du Soleil), the artists take pleasure in sharing their unique blend of acrobatics, movement, and physical theatre, with a special emphasis on counterweight techniques.
This is a unique opportunity to take class with the St. Gallen Dance Company and meet these incredible artists.
St.Gallen: Friday 20th of March 2026
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Location: POOL, Oststrasse 25 in St. Gallen.
Access with public transport: Bus11 (Stop: Lindenhof); 1/2/120/121/210/211 or 240/ (Stop: Grossacker)
Fee: free with a registration
Registration: info@derpool.ch
Registration is required, as places are limited. If you can no longer attend, please let us know in advance so that others may benefit from the available spot.
In collaboration with POOL– Raum für Kultur and St. Gallen Dance Company
Circumstances
Workshop on stage with Piet Van Dycke
This BEYOND-inspired workshop invites participants to explore the ladder installation and the core principles behind the piece’s creation through movement and playful physical tasks. The focus is on carrying, balancing, and moving in pairs, using simple partner acrobatics to build trust, coordination, and mutual support. A dynamic and supportive environment encourages participants to connect, create shared balance, challenge themselves and engage with the unique movement language of BEYOND.
The workshop is led by Piet Van Dycke, artistic director of the multidisciplinary company Circumstances, which is currently touring internationally with several acclaimed productions. Combining his background in mathematics with contemporary dance and circus, the Belgian choreographer creates innovative works that blur boundaries.
Welcome are participants with several years of movement experience (e.g., contemporary dance, physical theatre, acrobatics) who feel comfortable taking responsibility within a group. A certain level of body awareness, focus, and trust is important for ensuring the safety of the workshop
Fribourg: Monday 23rd of March 2026
Time: 18:00 – 20:00
Location: Nuithonie, rue du Centre 7, 1752 Villars-sur-Glâne
Access with public transport: Bus n°5 to stop "Villars-sur-Glâne, Cormanon" or Bus n°5 to stop "Coulat"
Fee: CHF 30.-
Age minimum required: 14+
Registration via email: lucie.baillod@equilibre-nuithonie.ch
In collaboration with Equilibre-Nuithonie
tanzmainz
Workshop with Rafaële
In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to explore the core movements that shape Sphynx. Led by the choreographer, Rafaële Giovanola, the session includes a warm-up, a series of tasks to develop physical awareness, and a guided exploration of the choreographic world of Sphynx, including physical approaches used in the piece such as its distinctive walks. Designed to encourage curiosity and playfulness, the workshop offers a welcoming space to engage creatively with the physicality of Sphynx.
Rafaële Giovanola is one of the most important contemporary choreographers and mediators. Born in Switzerland, she has been successfully creating dance pieces for over two decades – both for her own company CocoonDance and for internationally renowned ensembles such as tanzmainz.
workshop open to everyone from 12 years old
Burgdorf: 15th of March 2026
Time: 18:00 – 19:30
Location: Burghof, Herrenstr. 5, 79599 Wittlingen
Access with public transport:
Age minimum required: 12+
Fee: 15 Euro (10 Euro with a ticket to the performance)
Registration: link and information will follow
tanzmainz
Workshop for experienced dancers with Milena Wiese
In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to explore the core movements that shape Sphynx, the work by choreographer Rafaële Giovanola. Led by tanzmainz ensemble member Milena Wiese, the session will include a warm-up, a series of tasks to develop physical awareness, and a guided exploration of the choreographic world of Sphynx through different physical approaches used in the piece, such as the distinctive walks. Designed to encourage curiosity and playfulness, the workshop offers a welcoming space to engage creatively with the physicality of Sphynx.
Milena Wiese is a German dancer and member of tanzmainz. She trained at Tanzhaus NRW, the Dance Gymnasium Essen-Werden, and Codarts University of the Arts in Rotterdam. Since 2019, she has been part of tanzmainz and the original cast of Sphynx by Rafaële Giovanola.
Crochetan: 11th of March 2026
Time: 18:00 – 19:30
Location: Théâtre du Crochetan, avenue du Théâtre 9, 1870 Monthey
Access with public transport:
Gare CFF – arrêt Monthey-Gare (7 minutes à pied)
Gare AOMC – arrêt Monthey-Ville (1 minute à pied)
Fee: CHF 10.-
Registration: link and information will follow
