Tanzfestival Basel
Train. Create. Connect.
Dance Basel is a six-week summer intensive bringing together dancers, choreographers, and internationally recognized artists in the heart of Basel.
Whether you are an experienced adult dancer, a pre-professional student, or a professional artist looking to stay connected during the summer, Dance Basel offers an inspiring environment for training, creativity, and artistic exchange.
June 29 – August 6, 2026
Join us at the Creation Lab performance!
Over two intensive weeks, choreographer Skylar Buser and a selected group of dancers will come together for the Dance Basel Creation Lab.
We warmly invite you to experience the result at their public performance.
Sunday, 16 August 2026
18:30
Braswell Arts Center
Aeschenvorstadt 52, Basel
Suggested donation: CHF 40 per person
Places are limited.
Reserve your place through the button.
Why Dance Basel?
Dance Basel was created to connect local and international artists through meaningful artistic exchange.
Originally conceived as a festival during Art Basel week, the project has evolved into a sustainable summer platform focused on what matters most: exceptional teaching, artistic collaboration, and community.
Our goal is simple: bring outstanding artists to Basel and make their knowledge accessible to dancers throughout the region.
Creation Lab
Alongside the summer intensive, selected dancers may participate in the Dance Basel Creation Lab.
Participants work directly with guest choreographers over a two-week creative process, developing original material that culminates in a public performance.
Participation is by video audition only.
Ideal for dancers interested in creation, collaboration, and expanding their artistic practice.
Apply by sending cv and links of your work to admin@braswellarts.org
Weekly Schedule
Week 1
29. Juni - 2. Juli
Julian Nikosia
Daniel Mulligan
Week 2
July 6 – July 9
Fernando Carrión
Jonathan Earl Fredrickson
Week 3
July 13 – July 16
Filipe Portugal
Week 4
July 20 – July 23
Dmitri Khamzin
Week 5
July 27 – July 30
Davide Pillera
Week 6
August 3 – August 6
Giuseppe Salomone
Creation Lab
August 3 - August 15
Skylar Buser
Creation Lab Performance
August 16
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Meet the Faculty
Julian Nikosia is a French choreographer and former dancer trained at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Lyon. He danced with the Ballet de l’Opéra de Lyon and the Dresden Frankfurt Dance Company, working with William Forsythe, Jiří Kylián, Mats Ek, Ohad Naharin, and Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker. His choreographic work is recognized for its physicality, musicality, and contemporary vision.
Daniel Mulligan trained at the Royal Ballet School in London and danced for over fifteen years with Junior Ballett Zürich und Ballett Zürich. He performed works by William Forsythe, Crystal Pite, Jiří Kylián, Marco Goecke, and Christian Spuck, later serving as Spuck’s assistant. He is also a Royal Academy of Dance-certified teacher and sought-after coach.
Fernando Carrión Caballero began his career with Víctor Ullate Ballet before joining the Lyon Opera Ballet and later dancing as a Guest Principal Soloist with Spain’s Compañía Nacional de Danza. He performed works by William Forsythe, Jiří Kylián, Mats Ek, Sasha Waltz, and Ohad Naharin, and later served as Ballet Master and Rehearsal Director at Theater Basel.
Jonathan Earl Fredrickson is an American dancer, choreographer, and rehearsal director who danced with companies including Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch, Ballett Basel, and Nederlands Dans Theater, performing works by Pina Bausch, William Forsythe, Mats Ek, Jiří Kylián, Ohad Naharin, Sharon Eyal, and Nacho Duato. He later served as Rehearsal Director of Ballett Basel and has created works for organizations including Ballet Idaho, Limón, Hubbard Street, and Tanztheater Wuppertal.
Filipe Portugal trained at the National Conservatory of Portugal and began his career with the National Ballet of Portugal before becoming a Principal Dancer with Ballett Zürich. He worked closely with Heinz Spoerli and Christian Spuck, and has created works for companies including Ballett Zürich, Ballet Ireland, Stuttgart Ballet, and Croatian National Theatre Rijeka. He is currently Artistic Director of Tanz und Kunst Königsfelden in Switzerland.
Dmitri Khamzin trained at the Perm State Choreography School and began his career as a soloist with the Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Musical Theatre in Moscow. He later danced with leading companies including Aalto Ballett Essen und Ballett Zürich, performing major classical roles. Alongside his performing career, he has developed work as a choreographer and movement artist across stage, film, and interdisciplinary projects.
Davide Pillera is an Italian dancer and teacher based in Basel who trained at the National Dance Conservatory in Lyon. His performing career has included productions with the Zurich Opera House as well as numerous interdisciplinary stage and music projects in Switzerland and abroad. He teaches jazz, contemporary, and urban dance, combining strong technical foundations with musicality, athleticism, and artistic expression.
Giuseppe Salomone is an Italian dancer, choreographer, and teacher who graduated from the Accademia Teatro alla Scala in Milan. He began his professional career with Ballet Dortmund under Xin Peng Wang and later danced with Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater Schwerin, performing across Europe. Alongside his performing career, he has developed an international teaching and choreographic practice, working with professional training programs, companies, and festivals throughout Europe.
Pricing
Single Class
CHF 40
Artist Circle Members
CHF 18 per class
BAC Members
FREE
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Financial Aid
Student Discount:
20% off memberships for students under 25 with valid student ID.
Family Discount:
10% off memberships for partners, children, and siblings.
Financial Aid available
For KulturLegi Beider Basel holders and qualifying recipients of Sozialhilfe or Prämienverbilligung. Children receive 50% off memberships and adults receive 20% off memberships.
FAQ's
Who can participate?
Classes are open to dancers of all ages. Most participants are adult dancers, pre-professional students, and professional artists.
What language are classes taught in?
Classes are taught in English and German.
Can I attend only one class?
Yes. Participants may register for individual classes.
Can I attend only one week?
Yes. Weekly participation options are available.
Do you offer housing?
While Dance Basel does not provide accommodation, we are happy to recommend local options.
Is there a performance?
Participants in the Choreographic Residency perform in a public showing at the end of the residency period.
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Join Dance Basel
Spend your summer training with exceptional artists, building new connections, and becoming part of a growing dance community in Basel.
Choreograph Bewerbung
Wir wollen jungen Künstlern eine Plattform bieten, um ihr nächstes großes Werk zu schaffen.
The application process is open for the Dance Basel Festival in Basel, Switzerland.
Choreographers and dance artists under 30 years old worldwide are encouraged to apply.
Schick uns eine E-Mail mit Deinem Lebenslauf und ein paar Links zu Beispielen Deiner Arbeit an:
admin@braswellarts.org
Unterstütze unser Festival
Wir suchen noch Spender*innen, die uns helfen, die besten jungen Choreograph*innen der Welt nach Basel zu bringen. Spende einen beliebigen Betrag und erhalte einen Eintrag mit Deinem Namen in unserem Programmheft! Spende-Button unten!
