Oliver Matz si è formato alla State Ballet School di Berlino e si è unito alla  German State Opera nel 1980, danzando come Primo Ballerino e ambasciatore internazionale per 25 anni.
Oliver ha ricevuto moltissimi premi e riconoscimenti nazionali e internazionali tra cui la medaglia di bronzo all’International Ballet Competition in Varna, la medaglia d’oro all’International Ballet Competitions in Helsinki and Jackson.
In riconoscimento dei suoi straordinari risultati artistici, è stato nominato “Berliner Kammertänzer” dal Senatore per la Cultura di Berlino nel 1995, il primo danzatore a ricevere questa alta onorificenza.
Per la sua carriera, è stato nominato membro onorario dell’Opera di Stato tedesca nel 2004.
Figure e coreografi di fama internazionale come Ray Barra, Patrice Bart, Michael Baryshnikov, Maurice Béjart, William Forsythe, Pierre Lacotte, Hans van Manen, Rudolf Nurejew, Roland Petit, Uwe Scholz, Yuri Vamos, and Wladimir Wassiljev, per Oliver Matz hanno creato ruoli originali oppure riadattamenti delle opere classiche originali.
Come ospite di eventi di gala lo hanno portato in molte parti del mondo, in spettacoli con compagnie di grande rilievo internazionale come l’American Ballet Theater in New York, the Bayerischen Staatsballett, the Teatro alla Scala in Milano, the Finnish National Ballet, the National Ballet of Canada, the Royal Ballet London and the Stuttgarter Ballett.
Oltre alle sue funzioni e responsabilità come direttore generale, gode di grande successo come membro di facoltà della taZ, dove insegna lezioni di balletto maschile. Molti dei suoi studenti sono impegnati in compagnie di fama mondiale e hanno vinto i premi nei più importanti concorsi internazionali di danza.
O. Matz riceve molti inviti a fare laboratori e ha lavorato come membro della giuria in acclamati concorsi di danza, tra cui: Youth America Grand Prix, Japan Grand Prix, South African International Ballet Competition, Tanzolymp Berlin e il prestigioso Prix de Lausanne.

CLASSI con il Maestro Oliver Matz direttore del TANZ AKADEMIE ZÜRICH

2 Marzo 2019

I Lezione > ore 15:00-16:30 intermedio  

II Lezione > ore 16:45-18:15 avanzato 

3 Marzo 2019

I Lezione > ore 10:00-11:30 intermedio

II Lezione > ore 11:45-13:15 avanzato 

partecipazione a numero chiuso (MAX 20 partecipanti / Lezione)

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La Scuola Opus Ballet viene fondata nel 1999 a Firenze come associazione culturale da Rosanna Brocanello. Nel 2004 nasce l’attuale Centro coreografico internazionale Opus Ballet con la direzione artistica di Rosanna Brocanello e  Daniel Tinazzi.

Tra i Centri internazionali di danza più importanti in Europa, si trova in una zona molto prestigiosa di Firenze (Porta Romana) e dispone di 8 grandi e luminose sale su oltre 1400 mq.

Attraverso una formazione stimolante e seria in un ambiente sereno, con workshop, seminari e laboratori tenuti da coreografi di fama internazionale, i giovani hanno la possibilità di crescere, apprendere e sviluppare la loro identità artistica. La finalità principale dei CORSI DI FORMAZIONE PROFESSIONALE è il raggiungimento del più alto e completo livello di preparazione tale da affrontare il mondo del lavoro nelle arti dello spettacolo.

Oliver received his ballet training at the State Ballet School Berlin and joined the German State Opera in 1980, serving the company as a leading soloist and international ambassador for 25 years. He is the recipient of numerous national and international awards such as the bronze medal at the International Ballet Competition in Varna, the Gold medals at the International Ballet Competitions in Helsinki and Jackson.
In recognition of his outstanding artistic achievements, he was appointed Berliner Kammertänzer by the Berlin Senator of Culture in 1995, the first dancer ever to receive this highest honour.
For his lifetime achievement, he was appointed Honorary Member of the German State Opera in 2004.
Internationally celebrated figures and choreographers like Ray Barra, Patrice Bart, Michael Baryshnikov, Maurice Béjart, William Forsythe, Pierre Lacotte, Hans van Manen, Rudolf Nurejew, Roland Petit, Uwe Scholz, Yuri Vamos, and Wladimir Wassiljev created roles for him or reinterpretations of classical narrative ballets.
Guest appearances and gala events took him to many parts of the world, including performances with internationally renowned ballet companies like the American Ballet Theater in New York, the Bayerischen Staatsballett, the Teatro alla Scala in Milano, the Finnish National Ballet, the National Ballet of Canada, the Royal Ballet London and the Stuttgarter Ballett .
Besides his duties and responsibilites as general director, he enjoys much success as a taZ faculty member, teaching male ballet classes. Many of his students are engaged at world-renowned companies and have won top prizes at major international ballet competitions.
He receives many invitations to give workshops and has served as a jury member at acclaimed ballets competitions, including the Youth America Grand Prix, Japan Grand Prix, South African International Ballet Competition, Tanzolymp Berlin and the prestigious Prix de Lausanne.

CLASSES with Oliver Matz director of the TANZ AKADEMIE ZÜRICH

2 March 2019

I Lesson h 15:00-16:30 int.

II Lesson h 16:45-18:15 adv.

18 March 2019

I Lesson h ore 10:00-11:30 int.

II Lesson h ore 11:45-13:15 adv.

Limited number of participants (MAX 20 / Lesson)

Established in 2005, Zurich Dance Academy (taZ) is part of the Department of Performing Arts and Film at Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK). We are one of the leading international ballet schools.

Our courses focus on classical-academic dance and prepare young talented dancers between the ages 11 and 19 for their future careers as professional dancers. Our introduction classes is open to young dance enthusiasts aged 10 to 11.

Professional training in classical dance begins approximately at the age of 11 or 12. Students first pursue a basic studies curriculum before entering our advanced studies programme at around the age of 16. Our school year peaks in our annual school gala, where students take to stage and display their impressive skills to a wider audience. Professional training at Zurich Dance Academy (taZ) leads to a Federal Certificate of Proficiency (EFZ).

We have our own professionally managed boarding school. It provides an ideal setting to nurture young dance talents from Switzerland and abroad from the very outset.

Around one hundred students from Switzerland, Europe, and overseas are currently enrolled in our high-quality courses. Upon graduation, most of our graduates join outstanding companies worldwide, including Zurich Ballet, the Bavarian State Opera Munich, Stuttgart Ballet, Hamburg Ballet, Netherlands Dance Theatre, American Ballet Theatre New York and the National Ballet of Canada. Our many award-winning students, honoured at acclaimed international ballet competitions in Lausanne, Varna, Berlin, and New York, also contribute to our school’s outstanding success.

Our distinguished and internationally renowned faculty stands for the highest possible professional standards. Along with several of the most reputable ballet schools worldwide, Zurich Dance Academy (taZ) is a partner school of two of the world’s most acclaimed dance and ballet competitions: the “Prix de Lausanne” and the “Youth America Grand Prix.” We are officially listed as one of the “Leading Schools in the World.” Japanese newspapers credit us as being one of the “Shooting stars among ballet schools.”

Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) has been relocated to its new campus – the so-called Toni Areal – in the summer of 2014, bringing together the various art and design disciplines under one roof. For us, moving into our new, bright, and spacious dance studios at Toni marks an important step into the future. Our goals are to remain one of the leading ballet schools and to improve our performance everyday.
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The Opus Ballet School was founded as a cultural organization by Rosanna Brocanello in 1999 in Florence. In 2004, the school became an international choreographic centre under the artistic direction of Rosanna Brocanello and  Daniel Tinazzi.

The Centre is located in Porta Romana, one of the most prestigious areas of Florence, and covers an area of over 1,400 square meters with eight  large, sunny dance studios. It is one of the most important centres of professional dance training and production in Florence, Italy and abroad.

Professional training programs, in a serene environment, workshops and seminars with internationally acclaimed choreographers, offers to our student the opportunity to grow, learn and develop their artistic talent. Our courses prepare to the world of performing arts.