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Discover the Power of Dance

Below the Skin / Aly Khamees

Choreographer Aly Khamees and Below the Skin invite you on a creative dance journey. Whether you're a pro or a beginner - everyone is welcome!

Aly Khamees uses a variety of methods to explore movement and foster creative processes:

  • Storytelling Personal or collective stories serve as starting points for movement research. This can begin with verbal exchange or self-reflective writing.
  • Intermedial Prompts Visual, auditory, or tactile stimuli encourage new movement qualities. Images, sounds, or objects stimulate participants' creativity.
  • Collective Improvisation Groups improvise together and develop choreographic ideas. This promotes individual expression as well as dialogue and synergy within the group.

What to Expect?

  • Learn sequences from Aly's "Bullet and Knife" movement vocabulary
  • Tell your story through dance
  • Become part of the creative process
  • Experience contemporary dance firsthand

Why Join?

  • Help shape two upcoming productions
  • Discover how dance can break barriers
  • Learn new movements
  • Be part of a growing diverse community

Who Can Participate?

Anyone who:

  • Loves movement
  • Enjoys being creative
  • Is open to new experiences
  • Likes collaborating with others
  • Is open to physical challenges

  • Bühne 2
    Tanzhaus Zürich
    Wasserwerkstrasse 129
    8037 Zürich
  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • English
  • No prior experience needed

Saturday, 24.05.2025
Clock 14:00 — 17:00

  • Pay as much as you want
  • Duration: 3h
Saturday, 14.06.2025
Clock 14:00 — 17:00

  • Pay as much as you want
  • Duration: 3h
Thursday, 24.07.2025
Clock 11:00 — 16:00
Friday, 25.07.2025
Clock 11:00 — 16:00
Saturday, 26.07.2025
Clock 11:00 — 16:00
Sunday, 27.07.2025
Clock 11:00 — 16:00

  • Pay as much as you want
  • Duration: 5h
Saturday, 13.09.2025
Clock 14:00 — 17:00

  • Pay as much as you want
  • Duration: 3h
Saturday, 25.10.2025
Clock 14:00 — 17:00

  • Pay as much as you want
  • Duration: 3h
Saturday, 15.11.2025
Clock 14:00 — 17:00

  • Pay as much as you want
  • Duration: 3h

Below the Skin / Aly Khamees

Below the Skin, founded in 2019 by Aly Khamees and Jelena Mair, is a dance company dedicated to transcultural exploration. Their productions shed light on the challenges of our time and celebrate the commonalities of humanity. Beyond entertainment, they aim to inspire dialogue, reflect on social issues and promote a deeper understanding of the environment. They transcend cultural and artistic boundaries, encourage co-creation and create performances that connect art and society. As accomplices of Tanzhaus Zürich, the company refines their techniques in open workshops and makes them accessible to a wide audience.