Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 53'268 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 79'051 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 88'680 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 92'144 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Bühnentänzer/in FH
You create art on stage with your body and movement.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a stage dancer, you bring choreographic designs to life. You work with ensembles and develop your own dance projects.
The curtain rises. The lights shine on the stage. You move to the rhythm of the music. You tell stories without words. As a stage dancer, you combine classical technique with modern expression. You rehearse intensely. You perform in front of an audience. You create creative works together with choreographers. This job requires discipline. It demands endurance and constant physical preparation. Yet the joy of art and the enthusiasm of the audience make every effort worthwhile.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryTheatre, Music, Dance & Film
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Stage Manager. Based on 12 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+33% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 69'423 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 53'268 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 92'144 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Bachelor of Arts [FH] in Contemporary Dance"
- ⏱ 3 Jahre Vollzeit
Official education path
You complete a three-year full-time study program. It leads to a Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Dance.
Typical training path
Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Bachelor of Arts [FH] in Contemporary Dance"
Prerequisites
- Berufsmaturität
- gymnasiale Maturität
- Fachmaturität für das Berufsfeld Musik, Theater und Tanz
- Age between 18 and 22 at the start of the studies
- Admission sur dossier possible for exceptional artistic talent
Requirements
- Creativity
- Aesthetic sense
- High psychological resilience
- Robust health
- Strong teamwork skills
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Physical fitness
- Artistic creativity
- Mental resilience
- Team spirit
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the rehearsal hall. You practice new movements with the ensemble. After the break, you prepare for the next performance. You use stretching exercises. You focus your mind.
- You rehearse new movement sequences every day with the ensemble.
- You work closely with choreographers on the artistic concept.
- You analyze music and drama carefully for your roles.
- You develop your own dance projects and plan every step.
- You maintain your physical well-being through targeted recovery days.
- You attend professional auditions and take part in contract negotiations.
Working conditions
You work in rehearsal halls, theaters, opera houses, and on tour. You often change venues. You adapt to new spaces.
Where to learn
- Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (ZHdK) Toni-ArealPfingstweidstrasse 96, 8005 Zürich
- Danse Suisse Berufsverband der Schweizer TanzschaffendenKasernenstr. 23, 8004 Zürich
Strengths
- Physical fitness
- Artistic creativity
- Mental resilience
- Team spirit
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Job insecurity
- Stress management
- Application pressure
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