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Online registrations are closed. A limited amount of tickets is available at the event's physical registration desk / at the entrance and at a First-Come-First-Serve basis: Pay via Twint or in cash, if you bring it exactly ;-)

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BRIDGE THE GAP

Experience a new community-focused dance event in the heart of Zurich from September 6-8, 2024.

WHAT IS BRIDGE THE GAP (BTG)?

Bridge the Gap is an up-and-coming community and dance event in Zurich, Switzerland. It focuses on nurturing spaces that celebrate diversity as well as the rich history, culture, and social context that dances like Lindy Hop, Charleston, and Authentic Jazz have emerged from. It does so by offering activities that center community, individual expression, the protection of the cultural heritage of its offered dances, and the promotion of continuous learning and social equity.

 

Bridge the Gap invites dancers to explore these themes with curiosity, to get to know the soulful stories behind these dance styles, connect with the history, social movements, and cultural values of the communities they originated from.​​​​

WHAT TO EXPECT

4h

COMMUNITY BUILDING WORKSHOP​

2h

AUTHENTIC JAZZ

AZONTO

4h

PARTY INCL. CROSSOVER SESSION TO WARMUP

1h

TOPICAL TALK

3h

 ACTIVITIES TO CONNECT,

LEARN, AND GROW

4h

COMMUNITY LEADERS - SPECIALIZED WORKSHOP

THE CONCEPT

Movement + Culture + History

Dance emerges from culture and culture is formed by people and all of it comes with its history. BTG hires (culturally competent) educators who value the culture and history of the dance styles they perform and bring them into their classes, so you can not only walk away with new steps, but a larger context and appreciation for the culture, people, and history they come with.

Progressive Values + Equity + Inclusion

BTG is focused on community building, social awareness, and education and believes that these values strengthen and make communities sustainable. It aims at making this an equitable and inclusive event by offering passes of different price ranges, improving accessibility, hiring diverse educators, providing open-level classes and platforming a range of dance styles.

Your Active Participation

This event cannot be community-focused without a community. BTG will offer you activities and opportunities to connect with others and requires your participation in order to make this happen... and flourish!
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