Theory Teachers

Stefanie Fischer

Dance History

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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
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Angélique Keller

Strength & Conditioning Coach

«I encourage students to apply both physical training as well as rest strategies in a balanced manner for a healthier and lasting dance career.»

Nationality Swiss
Ausbildung
MSc. Sports Science, Basel, Switzerland
MAS in Dance Science, Bern, Switzerland
CAS Sports Therapist, Zürich, Switzerland
Mecial Athletic Coach, Germany
PDDS Professional Dance Diploma, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance, London, Great Britain
Spiraldynamikfachkraft Intermediate Medical, Zürich, Switzerland
Pilatestrainerin, Art of Motion, Bern, Switzerland
Professional Experience
Sports Therapist at Schulthess Klinik, Zürich
Pilates Coach and Athletic Coach, Ballett Zürich
Awards
IADMS infographic winner: Plyometric Jump Training Advice for Dancers
At taZ since 2025

Angélique Keller
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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.
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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
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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
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General education

Lecturers from ABZ (Allgemeine Berufsbildungsschule Zürich)

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