Founded in 1979 by Geneviève Chaussat, a former principal dancer, and her husband François Chevalley, the École de Danse Classique de Genève has passed on the art of dance for over forty years. In 2016, Karine Andrei-Sutter, a former student who became a professional dancer, took over its direction.
Over more than forty years, the school has trained generations of dancers, from the first introduction at age four through to advanced level, while never ceasing to welcome adults as well. Long recognised as a professional training school, it has seen several of its students join international stages and companies.
True to its vocation — to promote classical ballet and quality teaching — it brings together a team of experienced teachers and presents its students on stage, in the tradition of the performances it has staged since 1979. Here, dancers work in a professional and caring environment, on a dance floor designed to protect the body, from the youngest to the most advanced.
A recognised school
- 1989
- Recognised as a professional training school by the umbrella dance association (ASD / SDT).
- 1993
- Recognised by the Ambrosoli Foundation.
- 1995
- Recognised by the Migros Scholarship Cooperative.
Several of its students have since gone on to professional careers in dance — notably Jasmine Morand, Natsu Sasaki, Pauline Schopfer, Estelle Bovay and Karine Andrei-Sutter, today the school's director.
The association
Under the name « École de Danse Classique Geneviève Chaussat », an association was formed to promote classical ballet, to foster quality teaching, and to support and organise cultural events, performances and competitions.
The association was recognised by the Council of State of the Republic and Canton of Geneva on 3 October 2007.
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