Das Tanzfest 2026

Date 1: Saturday, May 9 2025, 10 a.m. – 1.15 p.m.
Date 2: Sunday, May 10 2025, 2 – 5 p.m.
Location: Kunstmuseum Basel | Courtyard Hauptbau
Cost: Single tickets CHF 15 / Tanzfestpass CHF 25

Dancing isn’t just fun — it also promotes artistic diversity, intergenerational connection, cultural understanding, and good health. We look forward to celebrating dance together!

Program

Saturday, May 9

Souldance
10 – 10.45 a.m: Souldance | Marcina de Almeida

Marcina de Almeida – a dance educator brimming with energy and passion. Trained at the Alvin Ailey Dance School in New York, this Swiss-Brazilian dancer and choreographer has been bringing movement, diversity, and joy to Basel for over 20 years.

In her workshop in a public space, Marcina invites people of all ages to discover the world of dance together—freely, creatively, and with soul. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer, the focus is on fun, expression, and the diversity of dance cultures.

Street dance for all ages
11.15 a.m. – 12 noon: Hip-Hop | Street dance with Flavia Schweizer

In this open class, we’ll explore the basics of street dance together. The focus is on the “bounce” — a key element that helps us connect with the feeling, the groove, and the music. We’ll practice simple moves in a playful way, dance to motivating music, and get into the flow together.

The class is suitable for all ages — children, adults, and seniors are all welcome.

Dance Together
12.30 p.m. – 1.15 p.m: Dance classes for all ages | Armando Braswell Arts Center

Discover the joy of movement in a public, open class led by Armando Braswell, director of the Braswell Arts Center. The session is open to all ages, body types, and skill levels, and invites participants to explore dance techniques in the inspiring setting of the Kunstmuseum Basel.

Join us for an inclusive and energetic dance class that celebrates the joy of dance.

Sunday, May 10

Thé Dansant
2 – 5 p.m.

A cozy get-together with tea, coffee, and cake — and, above all, dancing to live music by the duo “Goldregen” in the courtyard of the art museum, especially for people aged 60 and older. The musical repertoire ranges from dance and light music to pop, country, and rock ’n’ roll — Gio and Alex tailor their setlist to the dancers’ preferences.