Theory Teachers

Roman Glaser

Music History, Music Theory

„I am very passionate about what I teach. I would like to share this passion with my students. I  instill in them a curiosity and encourage them to have a positive work attitude.

Nationality Switzerland
Education
Studies in Music and German, Zurich University
St. Gallen Jazz School
Further studies, flute, with Alexandre Magnin, Conservatorium Zurich
Engagements
International performances across Europe and the United States as a flautist.
Written music for various ensembles, incl. string quartet, choir, chamber music and orchestra.
Collaboration with various choreographers and film directors.
Writes and produces music for contemporary dance and theatre and film.
Other experience
Cultural assignments, such as workshops for families at the Zurich Opera House; performances specifically for a young audience; artistic collaboration with institutions that work with people with disabilities.
At taZ since 2010

Roman Glaser – teacher of Music Theory at Zurich Dance Academy

      Daan van den Akker

      Anatomy

      «I would like to inspire our students to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experiences to take charge of their own health and to remember that they are inherently strong individuals.”

      Nationality
      Netherlands
      Education
      BA Dance – Royal Conservatory The Hague
      BSc (hons) Physiotherapy – European School of Physiotherapy Amsterdam
      MSc Epidemiology – London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
      Professional Experience
      Lead Physiotherapist at Hamburg Ballet and the Hamburg Ballet School
      At taZ since 2023

      Daan Van den Akker

        Anna Schnyder

        Nutrition Education, individual Nutrition Coach

        «I want to encourage our students to learn about their nutrition, as well as their physical and mental well-being, so they will be able to enter their professional careers as healthy and confident dancers.”

        Nationality Switzerland
        Education
        Classical stage dancer, Schweizerische Ballettberufsschule (SBBS); Heinz Bosl-Foundation Munich
        Apprenticeship as theater seamstress, Bavarian State Opera, Munich
        Costume assistant at various theaters in Germany and Switzerland
        Certified Nutrition-Psychological Coach, IKP Zurich
        Engagements
        Dancer, Bavarian State Opera Munich
        Costume design for theater and dance at various theaters as well as independent productions in Germany and Switzerland
        At taZ since 2008

        Anna Schnyder provides taZ students with individual nutrition coaching and serves parents and teaching faculty as an advisor.

          Claudia Toggweiler

          Vocational studies

          "In my vocational classes, I prepare the students to stand on their own two feet, so that the application process and later the everyday work at the theatre will be easier for them."

          Nationality Switzerland
          Education
          Ballet studies, Schweizerische Ballettberufsschule (SBBS), Zurich
          Académie de Danse Classique Princesse Grâce, Monte-Carlo
          Master studies, dance pedagogy (Vaganova method) at Zurich University of the Arts
          Master studies, arts management at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
          Engagements
          Ballet junior de Genève
          At taZ since 2008

          Claudia Toggweiler

            General education

            Lecturers from ABZ (Allgemeine Berufsbildungsschule Zürich)

            ABZ lecturers are Rita Madeleine Loewenthal, Gabriela Meier, David Schwaninger and René Pfister.