Faceless luminous figure in darkness, original Open Dance artworkOpen Dance black and white custom typographic wordmark
Disappear to appear — Open Dance stickerIn the dark — I can see — Open Dance sticker

Dance without being watched.

Three hours in darkness. No talking, no pressure to perform. There is no choreography and no audience to impress.

From ecstatic party music to drifting soundscapes, speech fragments and sounds that seem completely out of place: David Suivez plays with your expectations. Bad Bunny might encounter Snatam Kaur; a familiar track might be slowed, stretched or left alone. Strange, tender, irritating, euphoric. The room is yours to invent your own way of moving.

No experience required. For the curious, the adventurous and anyone who wants to move without being watched.

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DateSunday 13 December 2026
Time18:00–21:00
LocationKraftwerk Zürich
AdmissionCHF 35

Before entering the dark

Do I need to know how to dance?

No. You can dance intensely, move subtly, rest, listen or simply explore. There are no steps to remember.

Is Open Dance an Ecstatic Dance?

The event draws inspiration from Ecstatic Dance and Wild Card, but it has its own musical language. Expect surprises, changes of intensity, awkwardness and beauty.

Why the dark?

Reducing visibility changes the familiar social mirror. The invitation is to attend to sensation and choices rather than to an appearance.

What kind of music is played?

The music may move from ambient to rave or between genres that rarely meet. Some sounds are manipulated through pitch and loops; others remain untouched.

Can I leave the dancefloor?

Yes. Rest and pauses are part of the practice; participation is voluntary.

Is there physical contact?

No physical contact is required. Respect others’ boundaries, and never assume consent.

Will it be loud?

At times, yes. The volume and intensity can be challenging; hearing protection is welcome.

What do I bring?

Clothes in which you can move, and water. Read the practical information with your ticket.

Can I transfer my ticket?

Yes, tickets are non-refundable but transferable to another person.

Where is the next gathering?

Kraftwerk Zürich, Sunday 13 December 2026, 18:00–21:00.

Freedom needs agreements

The darkness opens up freedom, not permission. We move without talking, filming or using phones on the dancefloor. There is no expectation of physical contact: keep distance, respect boundaries and stop signals. Music may be loud and unpredictable; bring hearing protection if you need it. Move, pause, sit or rest at any time. Come sober. This is an adults-only event.

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Movement Masterclass grew through workshops, Playdates, experiment and encounters with guest teachers from around the world.

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Behind the music and the movement

David Suivez teaches by inviting people to try, not to copy. Sometimes he works with a beat, sometimes with silence, a yoga posture or a physical game. He has taught since 2014, from Stadtpolizei Zürich to Yoga mit Picasso at Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein, and founded Movement Masterclass in 2016.

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