Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 56'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 65'277 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 58'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 50'000 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Tanzkritiker/in
You analyze dance art and convey your impressions through writing.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You evaluate dance performances with expertise and write reviews for media and professional publications.
Tanzkritiker/in dive deep into the world of choreography. You watch stage performances closely. You weigh artistic and technical qualities. You form well-founded judgments. Your texts appear in print media, on radio, or online. You make complex artistic processes clear for a broad audience. You also support cultural exchange.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryTheatre, Music, Dance & Film
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Tanzkritiker/in.
Salary trend
+28% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2020-2022 | CHF 58'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 75'000 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Tanzkritiker/in
Official education path
Training usually happens through a degree at a university of applied sciences or a university in dance or theater studies. It is complemented by an internship.
Typical training path
Tanzkritiker/in
Prerequisites
- Study at a University of Applied Sciences (e.g. BA Tanz) or University (e.g. Theater-/Tanzwissenschaft)
- Internship (Volontariat) at a cultural editorial office
Requirements
- Familiarity with dance forms and expressions
- In-depth knowledge of dance history
- Written expression skills
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Dance understanding
- Writing skills
- Analytical thinking
- Cultural knowledge
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit in a dark hall. You note down impressions of movement and music. After the show, you write your text. You check every sentence for precision.
- You watch dance performances and ballet productions closely.
- You analyze choreographic structures and technical processes carefully.
- You weigh the artistic quality of the performances carefully.
- You write well-founded reviews for print media and online platforms.
- You place your texts in current cultural debates.
- You research historical and current backgrounds for the pieces.
- You state your professional judgments clearly and precisely.
Working conditions
You usually work in the editorial offices of newspapers, magazines, or culture portals. Sometimes you also write texts from home or at live events.
Strengths
- Dance understanding
- Writing skills
- Analytical thinking
- Cultural knowledge
Trade-offs
- Flexible hours
- High demands
- Isolation
- Competitive pressure
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