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Johanna Heusser
Johanna (*1994) grew up in Basel and completed her dance studies at the College of Contemporary and Urban Dance in Zurich in 2016. In 2022, she earned her Master’s degree in Expanded Theater at HKB Bern. Since 2017, she has been developing her own works, which have been presented at festivals and theaters in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, India, Turkey, and Uganda – including ROXY Birsfelden, Schlachthaus Theater Bern, Zürcher Theaterspektakel, Dschungel Wien, Theater im Pumpenhaus, Istanbul Fringe Festival, Khoj New Delhi, and Kampala National Theatre.
She was awarded the Atelier Mondial residency in 2018, the DoubleDance Award 2020 from the Migros Culture Percentage, and was a finalist for PREMIO Switzerland in 2021. Her choreographic engagements have taken her to Schauspielhaus Wien and Münchner Volkstheater. Her work on Swiss wrestling was invited to the 2022 Theatertreffen. Johanna is the recipient of multi-year funding (2024–2026) from the Canton of Basel.
Coaching offer:
"As a mentor, I support projects from concept development to performance. Together with my mentee, I work on strategies for dissemination, touring, and networking, and, if needed, I also provide direct support during rehearsals. My experience with body-centered cultural practices enables me to offer targeted assistance in research, archival work, or the development of specific questions. I am also happy to help with process development or strategies for team collaboration. Together, we create a rough annual plan tailored to individual needs, allowing space for growth and the creative process."
Languages: German, English
Direct link to the online portal for applications to Johanna Heusser
Important note: Applications must be submitted exclusively via the Migros Culture Percentage online application portal. If you do not yet have a login for the application portal, you first need to create one before you can access the application form.
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Daniela Lehmann
Daniela (*1983) is currently working as Artistic Director & Co-Managing Director of ZÜRICH TANZT, as a team member of artFAQ, and as a freelance dramaturg. She holds dual Swiss-Italian citizenship and lives in Zurich.
Alongside her studies in Dance & Theater Studies, Musicology, and Art History in Zurich, Bern, and Utrecht, she began developing her practice in the performing arts as a festival organizer, programmer, dramaturg, and producer. Since then, she has worked on her own festival series GASTSPIELE Zurich (2011–2015), collaborated with institutions such as Schauspielhaus, Opernhaus, and Tanzhaus in Zurich as well as Schlachthaustheater and Dampfzentrale in Bern, and worked with various independent groups and artists, including Cie Sündenbock/Bouc émissaire, Barbara Weber, Sebastian Matthias, Lucie Tuma, Daniel Hellmann, and Reut Nahum.
Coaching offer:
"In the role of companion or outside eye, I can offer a curious, critical, and supportive perspective throughout all phases of a project and engage in a variety of exchange formats. My perspective can encompass strategic, conceptual, content-related dramaturgical, organizational, and/or production aspects—depending on what is needed to strengthen a project or mentee."
Languages: English, German, Italian, French
Direct link to the online portal for applications to Daniela Lehmann
Important note: Applications must be submitted exclusively via the Migros Culture Percentage online application portal. If you do not yet have a login for the application portal, you first need to create one before you can access the application form.
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Klaire-Alice Crettol
Klaire-Alice Crettol is a multifaceted Swiss artist trained at the Lausanne University of the Arts. A waacking dancer, DJ, and music producer, she is dedicated to nurturing underground cultures in Switzerland and supporting emerging projects. Having collaborated with figures like Princess Madoki and Marco Berrettini, she explores transformation and the intersection of dance and music. With strong skills in production, company creation, and securing funding, she offers invaluable support to young creators.
Coaching offer:
Politically engaged and deeply attuned to mental health issues, Klaire-Alice is an attentive and inspiring mentor for the next generation of artists.
Languages: English, French, German
Direct link to the online portal for applications to Klaire-Alice Crettol
Important note: Applications must be submitted exclusively via the Migros Culture Percentage online application portal. If you do not yet have a login for the application portal, you first need to create one before you can access the application form.
