Teaching & Academic Timeline

Armando Braswell’s teaching practice is rooted in long-term engagement with conservatories, professional training programs, and cultural institutions in Europe and the United States. His work spans technique, coaching, repertoire, and professional development, with a focus on supporting dancers through key stages of pre-professional and early professional training.

2022–2023
Professor of Contemporary Dance
Tanz Akademie Zürich (ZHdK), Switzerland
Teaching contemporary technique and coaching within a conservatory-based curriculum for pre-professional dancers.

2019–2021
Contemporary Faculty
Prix de Lausanne, Switzerland
Teaching and coaching dancers within the international pre-professional context, including summer intensives and professional preparation programs.
Professional Service: Jury Member, Prix de Lausanne (2020).

2015–2021
Movement Coach
Opera and OperAvenir, Theater Basel, Switzerland
Worked with singers and young artists on movement, physical awareness, and stage presence within operatic productions and training programs.

2015–2019
Contemporary Faculty
Migros Kulturprozent, Switzerland
Teaching contemporary dance within a national cultural education initiative supporting young dancers.

2014–2020
Modern Faculty
Ballettschule Theater Basel, Switzerland
Ongoing teaching and coaching of pre-professional ballet students alongside company and school faculty.

2010–2012
Jazz Faculty
New York City Dance School, Stuttgart, Germany
Permanent teaching position focused on jazz technique and performance training.

Guest Teaching & Workshops

In addition to long-term appointments, Armando Braswell has been invited regularly as a guest teacher and workshop leader at leading institutions, including:

The Juilliard School · The Ailey School · School of American Ballet · Royal Swedish Ballet School · MOVE NYC · Tanz Frankfurt · Bolzano Danza · Dance Alps Festival · LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts · and other international programs.

Teaching Focus

Across all roles, Armando’s teaching emphasizes technical clarity, artistic accountability, and professional preparedness, while supporting dancers’ individual development and long-term sustainability within the field.

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