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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
Tanzwissenschaftler/in UNI
You research historical and modern dance and theatre practices.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a Tanzwissenschaftler/in UNI, you analyse choreographic processes and theatre landscapes at universities or cultural institutions.
Dance and theatre are more than just performance. You examine the theoretical foundations, historical developments, and cultural functions of stage arts. Using scientific methods, you explore choreographies, dramaturgies, and international stage landscapes. Your focus is on the critical analysis and communication of artistic processes for students and the public. You connect historical sources with contemporary discussions.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathHigher Education Profession
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 Tanzwissenschaftler/in UNI.
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
- 🎓 Master in Theaterwissenschaft / Tanzwissenschaft
Official education path
Studying dance science at a university prepares you theoretically and methodologically for research.
Typical training path
Master in Theaterwissenschaft / Tanzwissenschaft
Prerequisites
- Master from a Universitäre Hochschule
- Studium in Theaterwissenschaft / Tanzwissenschaft at the University of Bern
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical sharpness
- Theoretical foundation
- Cultural understanding
- Academic communication
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and systematically analyse historical theatre records and modern dance videos. In between, you discuss your research findings in academic seminars with colleagues.
- You examine stage structures theoretically and scientifically.
- You analyse choreographic designs and dramaturgical concepts of performances.
- You critically compare regional and international dance and theatre landscapes.
- You research archival material for academic publications and lectures.
- You support artistic projects with scientific accompanying research and documentation.
- You communicate your research findings in seminars and professional publications.
Working conditions
You work primarily at universities, research institutes, or cultural administrations. Your work environment includes archives, libraries, and academic conference venues.
Strengths
- Analytical sharpness
- Theoretical foundation
- Cultural understanding
- Academic communication
Trade-offs
- Academic pressure
- Project uncertainty
- Isolation in daily life
- Theoretical abstraction
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