open space tanz

Dance Workshop for Adults (Ages 16 and Above)

From 22. October 2025 until 24. June 2026

Dates & Tickets

"open space tanz" provides a space for anyone who wants to engage with dance beyond learning technique and practising steps. This weekly workshop is aimed at people who would like to experiment, improvise and create through dance and movement. Participants explore contemporary dance and body concepts, choreographic working methods and forms of expression, while also making connections to current productions of Zurich Ballet.

Wednesdays, 19:00–21:00
Free admission

From 20 May to 24 June, open space tanz moves out into the city and takes place outdoors in various parks and green spaces.

We meet as usual at 19:00 at the designated meeting point, although we may not remain there for the entire session.

Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 19:00–21:00
Platzspitz Park
Meeting point: in front of the music pavilion
Led by Bettina Holzhausen

Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 19:00–21:00
MFO Park Zurich-Oerlikon
Meeting point: Elias-Canetti-Strasse, beneath the “hanging gardens”
Led by Bettina Holzhausen

We dance in all weather conditions!
Please wear clothing appropriate to the weather.

Please note:
open space tanz only takes place on the dates listed in the online calendar. We recommend checking shortly beforehand, as sessions that are cancelled at short notice will be removed from the calendar.

There are no open space tanz sessions during the City of Zurich school holidays, on public holidays or during the Zurich Opera House summer break. The programme resumes each year after the season-opening festival in mid-September.

Led by Bettina Holzhausen

Contact and information:
musiktheaterpaedagogik@opernhaus.ch

  • More information:
    Prior knowledge not necessary

Fotogalerie «open space tanz», Juni 2022 outdoor

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FAQs

Answers to your most burning questions.

"Who is "open space tanz" for?"
"open space tanz" is open to participants aged 16 and over.

"How much does "open space tanz" cost?"
Admission is free!

"Do I need to register?"
Registration is not required.

"Can I just drop in?"
"open space tanz" is not a progressive course. Interested participants can join at any time.

"What should I wear?"
Comfortable clothing or sportswear, ballet slippers, dance shoes, or socks. Changing rooms and showers are not available.

"How good do I need to be at dancing?"
No prior experience in ballet or dance is required. Enjoyment of movement and improvisation is more important than technique.