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Founded and directed by Florence Faure, Danse Académie Vevey (DAV) is a classical and contemporary dance training centre for everyone from the age of 4.
Dance is taught by qualified professional teachers.
Dance Academy Vevey is structured in two pathways:
Children, teenagers and adults of all levels will discover the pleasure of dancing here thanks to excellent teaching.
Open to young people from the age of 10 by audition, this section allows gifted and motivated students to continue their education with flexible hours and access to an intensive dance program.
These young dancers follow a course of classical and contemporary dance, physical development, as well as preparation for competitions and auditions, in order to open the possibility – if they choose – to a professional career.
During the school holidays, Danse Académie Vevey regularly organizes workshops and master classes accessible to all, under the guidance of internationally renowned guest teachers.
Created in 2014 under the guidance of State Councilor Anne-Catherine Lyon, the cantonal Dance-Studies sector is intended for all young dancers from the Eastern Vaud region. Comprising three cantonal streams since 2021, this program is under the responsibility of the SERAC-Service des Affaires Culturelles du canton de Vaud (SERAC), who contributes financially to the schooling of the pupils.
L’école Danse-études Danse Académie Vevey is recognized by the FSED (Swiss Federation of Dance Schools) and Danse Suisse. All teachers are qualified in their discipline. They are also certified “Jeunesse et Sport”.
Students are accepted by audition into the Dance-études stream.This program is intended for students in years 6 to 11. They can then, by audition, join the Auguste Picard Gymnasium with adapted school hours.
This training requires a predisposition for classical dance, a good academic level, real motivation, a lot of discipline and family support.
Each student receives an individual academic support and benefits from personalized coaching towards their artistic ambitions.
Timetables are established with the coordinator of the Tour de Peilz school. They are appointed by the school administration.
The Dance-études program provides daily training. The hours of training are proportional to the progress of the students. Adapted to the school rhythm, it is flexible according to the requirements of schooling, auditions or dance competitions.
The program includes:
Training in classical dance, pointes and repertoire
Training in contemporary dance and workshops with guest choreographers
Character dance, physical preparation and Pilates classes
Dance history lessons
Preparation for competitions in classical and contemporary dance
Preparations for auditions for pre-professional schools in Switzerland and abroad
Preparation for auditions for entrance into professional companies
Pupils from private schools or following their studies by correspondence can access the Dance-études program, on different audition and financial conditions.
Les élèves de la filière Danse-études passent des auditions pour continuer leur formation au Gymnase Auguste Piccard ou rejoindre des écoles professionnelles internationales.
Gymnase Auguste Picard in the Dance-études program
Julie Hautier
Alexiane Fivaz
Agnès Kupferschmid
International professional school
Cholé Meier 17 years old - Arts Umbrella in Vancouver and Palucca University of dance Dresden
Since 2014, thanks to generous donors, scholarships/sponsorship have been supporting students of the Atelier.le.loft Danse-études.
Anne Lise and Armand Granoli scholarship
Support for coaching and contest fees
Ariane and Philippe Zwhalen grant
2021-2022, Nadia Corboud
Atelier.le.loft grant
2021-2022, Kanon Shigematsu
Participation of 7 students at the YAGP Youth America Grand Prix in November 2021 in Paris:
Chloé Meier 16 years old, 1st prize in contemporary, finalist in classical
Loïc Decaillet, 14 years old finalist, top 6 in classic and contemporary
Ambre Martin 11 years old, Classic finalist
During this competition, scholarships for internships were awarded to:
ESB European School of Ballet Amsterdam:
Chloé Meier and Nadia Corboud
Palucca University of Dresden:
Chloé Meier, Loïc Decaillet
Paris Opera School of Dance:
Loïc Decaillet
Tanz Academy Zurich:
Loïc Decaillet
Balletschule Theater Basel:
Ambre Martin, Cassandre Gattlen,
Kanon Shigematsu and Loïc Decaillet
Participation in the YAGP
Youth America Grand Prix World Final in Tampa USA
from April 11 to 19, 2022:
Loic Decaillet, 14 years old.
Earned a scholarship for HARID conservatory Boston
Nathanaël Soldaïni
Opéra de Paris
Armande Meier
Royal Ballet de Londres
Ambre Martin
ESB European School of Ballet Amsterdam
Garance Nocaudie
Opéra de Paris
Romane St-Lambert
Opéra de Paris
Sasha Ludin
Vaganova School Alicante
Zoé Marsat
Opéra de Paris
Olivia Ruiz Eade
Vaganova School Alicante
Kanon Shigematsu
Vaganova School Alicante
Nadia Corboud
ESB European School of Ballet Amsterdam
Vaganova School Alicante
Matilda Dind
Ecole Supérieure de Danse Rosella Hightower
Cannes / Mougins
Alix Eigenmann
Vaganova School Alicante,
Royal Ballet de Londres
Loïc Decaillet
Opéra de Paris, Royal Ballet de Londres
HARID conservatory Boston
Camille Schroth
Ecole Supérieure de Danse Rosella Hightower
Cannes / Mougins
Julie Hautier
Vaganova School Alicante
Alexiane Fivaz
ESB European School of Ballet Amsterdam
Gymnase Auguste Picard 2021-2022
Sara Shigematsu
ESB European School of Ballet Amsterdam
Ecoles Privées ou par correspondance
Agnès Kupferschmid 16 years old
ESB European School of Ballet Amsterdam,
Royal Ballet de Londres
Vaganova School Alicante Vaganova School
Alicante
Attributed to:
Ariane and Philippe Zwhalen grant
Matthias Vaucher: 3rd year of the Arts Umbrella school in Vancouver (2014-2015)
Edmond Dupraz scholarship
Zoé Van Mal: received at the Tanz Akademie Zurich (2014-2015)Sara Shigematsu (2019-2020)
Golovine scholarship, Mrs. Patricia Mazou
Anastasia Korabov Botalla 16 years old: Rosella Hightower Cannes School of Dance since September (2014 – 2017).
Anne Lise and Armand Granoli scholarship
Support for coaching and contest fees 2017-2018 and 2018-2019, 2021-2022
Ariane and Philippe Zwhalen grant
Catherine Parker (2016-2017, 2017-2018 and 2018-2019)
Nadia Corboud (2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022)
Atelier.le.loft grant
Sara Shigematsu (2020-2021)
Kanon Shigematsu (2021-2022)
Integration of former students in major international schools:
Léonie Brodmann: Laban school England Bachelor in contemporary dance
Matthias Vaucher: joined the famous Arts Umbrella school in Vancouver where he received a scholarship. He was also received at the "Kibbutz dance Company dance program" (Israel)
Zoé Van Mal: student of the Tanz Akademie Zurich and European School of Ballet Amsterdam (Trainees program)
Fanny Vaucher: passed the audition for the CFC contemporary dance in Geneva. Part of Opus Compagy Junior in Florence (Italy) and Dance Area (pre professional program)
Clara Demont: School-workshop Rudra Béjart Lausanne, professional contract with the Cie de Dortmund.
Amélie Demont: School-workshop Rudra Béjart Lausanne, professional contract with the Cie de Dortmund.
Anastasia Korabov Botalla: Cannes Rosella Hightower School of Dance
Lucie Blank: Cannes Rosella Hightower School of Dance
Elsa Duschesne: Ballettschule Theater Basel
Noémie Meier: ESB European School of Ballet Amsterdam
Catherine Parker: ESB European School of Ballet Amsterdam
Chole Meier: Palucca University of Dance Dresden
Professional Career
Amélie Dumont: Ballett Dortmund (Germany)
Clara Dumont: Ballett Dortmund (Germany)
Mathias Vaucher: soloist at the Hessisches Staatsballett (Wiesbaden)
Anastasia Korabov Botalla: dancer at the Opera d’Avignon.
Noémie Meier: dancer at the Warsaw Opera 2021-2022, contract with the Ballet du Capitole de Toulouse (May 2022)
The Intensive courses program is open to all students of the Canton of Vaud, who are regularly informed of these events.
The diversity of guest teachers is essential to the training of young dancers.
Students from the Dance-études program and other schools from the cantons of Geneva, Fribourg, Valais, etc. take part in these courses. This offers the opportunity for all these young artiste to share their experience and passion.
Summer intensives not only allow young students from Switzerland, Spain, France and the United States to meet, but also creates bridges between schools.
Giorgio Mancini: director of May Florentin and of the GM Ballet in Florence, former dancer of the BBL, director of the Ballet de Genève
Agnès Letestu: Principal dancer at the Paris Opera Ballet
Claire Beaulieu: professor at the Paris Opera Ballet School, Director of the Bagnolet Conservatory
Lucia Geppi: international guest teacher at the Béjart Ballet Lausanne
Olivier Lucea: permanent professor at the Princess Grace Academy of Monaco
Isabelle Ciaravola: Principal dancer of the Paris Opera
Jean Alavi: professor at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Paris
Etienne Béchard: director and choreographer Cie Opinion Public
Sylviane Bayard: International principal dancer and international freelance teacher
Leonid Pissarenko: Vaganova School, classic and character
Julio Arozarena: choreographer, former ballet master at Béjart Ballet Lausanne, Director of Arts Association
José Martinez: Principal dancer at the Paris Opera, choreographer, ex-Director of the Compania Nacional de Danza in Madrid
Eva Moreno: teacher at the Konijklijke Balletschool Antwerp and guest teacher ESB Amsterdam
Matthias Vaucher: soloist at the Hessisches Staatsballett
Victor Launay: choreographer
Cédric Ygnace: ex-soloist of the Het Nationale Ballet
Azari Plissetsky: international teacher
Manon Andral, freelance dancer and teacher
Matan David, dancer and ballet master at the Batsheva Dance Company
Matthias Vaucher, dancer at Hessisches Staatsballett and choreographer
Week 1, July 8 to 12
10h30 – 12h00 : contemporary course : Manon Andral
BREAK
13h00 – 14h15 : Gaga course : Matan David
14h30 - 16h00 : workshop : Matan David
Week 2, July 15 to 19
10h00 –11h30 : contemporary course : Manon Andral
11h45 – 13h15 : workshop : Matthias Vaucher
BREAK
14h30 – 16h00 : workshop : Matthias Vaucher
BREAK
16h30 –18h00 : workshop : Matthias Vaucher
Saturday july 20
10h00 –14h00 : workshop : Matthias Vaucher
Advanced classical program
10h00 -12h00 classical and pointe, open to students from outside Danse Académie Vevey: Bénédicte
12h15 - 13h30 variation competition preparation, DAV students only: Florence and Bénédicte
Intermediate program
open to students from outside Danse Académie Vevey
13h30 - 15h00 classical: Thierry
15h00 - 15h45 pointe or boy work Bénédicte/ Thierry (depending on enrolment)
16h00 - 17h15 contemporary: Mikal Mardas
Adult program from 6 registrations
18h30 - 20h00 classical class
International principal dancer, Director and founder of Danse Académie Vevey (formerly Atelier.le.loft), ballet teacher.
State Diploma of Classical and Contemporary Dance awarded by the Ministry of Culture (France)
Diploma in Cultural Management from the University of Geneva-Lausanne
Diploma “Jeuness et Sport” in gymnastics and dance awarded in 2012
Teaching Diploma in Performing Arts, MYP for the International Baccalaureate
Trained at the Rosella Hightower Dance School in Cannes, France.
Florence Faure has worked with some of the greatest choreographers (Maurice Béjart, Roland Petit, Serge Lifar). Although many choreographies have been created for her, she has also interpreted a large number of famous roles from the classical repertoire and performed on international stages (the Paris Opera, the Kirov in St Petersburg, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, etc.).
During her career, Florence Faure has had many talented partners such as Patrick Dupont, Jorge Donn as well as Mikhaïl Barychnikov in the film “Soleil de nuit” (“White night”).
« I am passionate about transmitting the art of dance. The guideline for teaching dance at Danse Académie Vevey is based on the acquisition of solid academic foundations. These are essential bases for the development of technique and artistry in all the disciplines that are taught in my school. »
Florence Faure is regularly invited as a judge for international competitions and a guest professor for internships in international schools.
1979-1984
National Ballet of Marseille Roland Petit
1985-1886
Ballet Opéra de Lyon and the Ballet de Nancy
1986-1991
Ballet du XXe siècle by Maurice Béjart in Brussels then Béjart Ballet Lausanne
1991-2007
Founder and director of “Compagnie Nomades” with Serge Campardon in Vevey (Switzerland)
1999
Interpreted the role of Palès during the Fête des Vignerons in Vevey (Switzerland)
2003-2022
Founder and director of Atelier.le.loft, dance school
2014
Established the Cantonal program “Dance-Etudes”
2017
Received the Prix de l’éveil de la Fondation Vaudoise pour la Culture
Contemporary dance teacher
Graduated from the Warsaw Sports Academy
Graduated from Egurrola dance studio Warsaw
Diploma “Jeunesse et Sport” (Switzerland)
Mikal Mardas began his career as a dancer at the age of 7, where he learned dance in different schools and took part in numerous Latin and standard dance competitions for 10 years. He then became interested in Modern, Jazz, ballet and contemporary dance in Warsaw and London and participated in the musical "CHICAGO" by Bob Fosse in Poland for 3 years.
Mikal created a dance troupe in Warsaw, "BASIMO" in collaboration with 7 other dancers with different styles (Hip hop, break dance, contemporary dance and modern jazz) and continues to teach in Poland, before settling in Lausanne
He has also choreographed and staged fashion shows for many brands:
Wolford, Lagerfeld, Armani, Levis, Mustang, Volvo, Franco Feruzzi, Bata, Cefic Poland, Nestlé, Krka, Agora (LOGO magazine and Avanti), Polish public and private television (TVP1 – Polsat – TVN) and Miss World 2006. Mikal Mardas choreographed for the RTS program “Alors on danse” RTS, as well as musicals such as Chicago, Spamalot, Hôtel California and the Revue at the Barnabé theatre.
He is currently a Modern Jazz and Contemporary dance teacher at: Dance Area Geneva, Fusion Danse Lausanne and Atelier.le loft.
2004 – 2007
Musical "Chicago" - Komedia Theater in Warsaw
2012
Diploma of Jazz and Contemporary Teacher Warsaw
2007
Contemporary National Project Rotation - "Lost in translation" in collaboration with Germany, Greece, UK, Spain and Poland.
2008
Dancing with the Stars, dancer and choreographer – (Chicago USA)
2008-2017
Dances and creates numerous choreographies in Warsaw: “Perfect Couple”, contemporary duo, performance at the National Portrait Gallery, “Obsession”, contemporary musical creation "Lady Fosse" - dancer and choreographer,
In London:
Musical, “Awantura w Piekle” at the Rampa Theater Union Dance School
2009-2011
In Switzerland Letters to Maurice Béjart, Compagnie Octavio de La Rosa, "Lulu" by Olivier Py at the Grand Théâtre de Genève, "Jésus Christ Superstar" by Andrew Loyd Webber at the Théâtre Barnabé, "Vintage", Rémino' x Company dance concept at the Théâtre de Vevey, “Revue” Théâtre Barnabé, “La Grande-Duchesse” at the Opéra de Lausanne
2016-2022
Teacher Dance Area Geneva, Fusion Danse Lausanne and Atelier.le loft.
2022
Joined Dance Academy Vevey
Management assistant, ballet teacher/boys class
State Diploma from the Ministry of Culture (France)
Certificate of Aptitude from the Ministry of Culture (France)
Diplôma “Jeunesse et Sport” (Switzerland)
Trained at the Paris Opera Ballet School, dancer at the “Ballet de Monte-Carlo” and then at the Béjart Ballet Lausanne where he performed a number of principal roles. During his career, he danced leading roles from the repertoire of great choreographers such as Maurice Béjart, William Forsythe, Roland Petit and Georges Balanchine.
« After a long career as a professional dancer, I chose to teach in order to pass on to my students the knowledge I received from my teachers, Serge Golovine, Gilbert Mayer and so many others, the excellence of the French ballet technique.
I approach teaching with the same passion and involvement that I felt as a dancer. »
1981-1989
Student at the Paris Opera Ballet School
1989-1998
Dancer at the “Ballets de Monte-Carlo”
1998-2011
Dancer at “Béjart Ballet Lausanne”
2011
Recieved the State Diploma of dance teacher (classical option), a title issued by the Ministry of Culture for (special acknowledgment?)
2013
Recieved the Certificate of Aptitude as a dance teacher (classical option) issued by the Ministry of Culture
Since 2012
Freelance ballet teacher / Guest teacher in international companies
Contemporary dance teacher
Xavier trained in France at the Dax Conservatory, then continued his apprenticeship in Paris with Wayne Byars and Attilio Labis among others. Curious by nature and extremely versatile, he was hired at the Opéra de Bordeaux and the Opéra de Nice where he worked as a soloist under the direction of Eric Vu-An. He also had the opportunity to perform choreographies from Serge Lifar, Maurice Béjart, Marius Petipa, Bournonville, Nacho Duato, Glen Tetley, David Parsons.
In 2013 he joined the Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève and remained there for 8 years. He performed a wide variety of choreographies from Benjamin Millepied, Claude Brumachon, Andonis Foniadakis, Ken Ossola, Jeroen Verbruggen as well as Jiří Kylián and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.
He now wishes to share his experience and knowledge with the next generation.
“Throughout my career I have adapted to different styles and choreographers. I have danced classical academic ballets as much as contemporary pieces, which today makes me want to share the richness of this artistic diversity.”
1997-2006
Conservatoire Musique et Danse de Dax (France)
2006-2008
Classes with Wayne Byars and Attilio Labis
2008-2009
Dancer at the Ballet de l’Opéra National de Bordeaux
2009-2013
Dancer at the Ballet de l’Opéra de Nice
2013-2021
Dancer at the Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève
2021 to date
Contemporary and classical teacher for the higher education of the Dance Aréa school (Geneva 1988: Unanimously voted 1st prize winner from the CNSMD de Paris.) ?
2022
Joined Dance Academy Vevey
Ballet teacher, pointes/repertoire
State Diploma from the Ministry of Culture (France)
Benedicte started at the Paris Conservatory of Music and Dance and later was accepted into the Paris Opera Ballet School. She studied with Janine Stanlowa, Claire Motte, Jacqueline Moreau as well as Christiane Vaussard. She then joined the Paris Opera corps de ballet, where she performed all the great ballets of the classical repertoire as well as many contemporary choreographies. Bénédicte Cardon also participates in Galas with a group of dancers from the Paris Opera such as: Elisabeth Platel, Jean-Yves Lormeau, Claire-Marie Osta, Nicolas le Riche and Aurélie Dupont.
“After passing my state diploma, I began my teaching career.
I find a true satisfaction in teaching, whether my students are young amateurs, adults, or pre-professionals in training. I appreciate the rigor of academic work while maintaining an enjoyable atmosphere.
I teach the French ballet technique taught at the Paris Opera, particularly the pointe work, for which I have set up a method of strengthening the ankles.
Watching the evolution of the students gives me a real sense of fulfilment.”
1985-1988
Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse, Paris.
1988
Unanimously awarded 1st Prize from the CNSMD, Paris.
1989
School exchange with the Royal Ballet, London
1981-1989
Student at the Paris Opera Ballet School
1990 – 2001
Entry into the Paris Opera corps de ballet
2008
Obtained the State Diploma of classical ballet teacher
2008-2017
Professor of classical dance, points, repertoire at the Janine Stanlowa school in Paris
2017-2021
Freelance teacher at Elephant Paname, Micadanse, prepares young students for the Paris Opera Ballet School exams and competitions
2022
Joined Danse Académie Vevey.
Street dance teacher, improvisation, personal development
Diploma “Jeunesse & Sport”
« Having been a gymnast for more than 15 years, around the age of 16 I started searching for more possibilities for freedom and creativity in movement. I took up contemporary classes, but Hip hop quickly became my passion. I taught myself the necessary dance movements before entering the professional world of Street Dance.
During my lessons, I offer exercises accessible to all, to awaken their body awareness. I use choreographed or sometimes spontaneous and improvised dance, in order to tap into their own creativity and give them the means to get out of their comfort zone. »
« Movement allows you to connect with yourself and at your own pace. To overcome blocked emotions and consolidate self-esteem. »
2004
Joined a dancer and choreographer from Lausanne, working with him and his group, presentations throughout Switzerland
2005
Participation in the 2nd Nomade tour, met Florence Faure who offers her a teaching position in her school
2005 and 2011
Internships in the USA, France and Germany
2009
Contract with CIE Deeva. Participation in various presentations in Switzerland and France until 2012
2019
Assistant to the choreographer (Daniele Finzi Pasca) of the Fête des Vignerons which brought together more than 4000 participants.
