The Zurich Dance Academy (taZ) has secured Christopher Powney as a teacher in residence until summer 2025. He will teach classical dance, variations, and pas de deux at taZ.
ยซWe are very much looking forward to having Chris with us as an integral part of our team for the rest of this Academic Year. As a very respected member of the dance world, he brings vast knowledge and experience.ยป
โ Jason Beechey, Director taZ & Head of Dance, ZHdK
Christopher Powney has led the renowned Royal Ballet School in London as Artistic Director & CEO for the past ten years. Previously, he was Artistic Director at the Dutch National Ballet Academy in the Netherlands and co-founded the Dutch National Ballet Junior Company.
During his ten years at The Royal Ballet School, Christopher Powney has overseen the introduction of more than 40 initiatives designed to enhance the Schoolโs student experience. These range from the world leading Healthy Dancer programme to greater mental health support for students, significantly expanding the teaching and intensive course programmes, broadening access, and developing key partnerships with the global dance community.
ยซI look forward to returning to the studio and to teach a new generation of talented students from the ZHdK, working with them to build strong foundations technically and artistically. My hope is to ignite their curiosity in the learning process, encouraging them as confident, versatile artists ready for the profession.ยป
โ Christopher Powney
We warmly welcome Christopher Powney to the Zurich Dance Academy!