Francesca Genovese
Master of Arts in Dance
Teaching & Coaching Dance Professionals
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RESUME
Professional ​
info​​
Francesca Genovese
Born in 1992
Nationality Swiss/Italian
Profile:
Dance Educator/Teacher, Lecturer, Expert, Coach
and Trainer in the Field of Dance and Movement Education, Choreography, Mediation, Research, Theory, Theater Management and Artist Leadership.
Languages
Italian
German
French
English
2025
J+S Training Responsible for Dance
STV FSG - Schweizerischer Turnverband
Aarau, Switzerland
Lecturer for Dance Practice
FMS - Fachmaturitätsschule
Basel, Switzerland
Dance Judge
SJSV - Swiss Jazz & Show Dance
Swiss Jazzdance Competition
Bern, Switzerland
Group Fitness Instructor
VHSBB - Volkshochschule
Basel, Switzerland
Fitness Instructor
Fitnesspark Heuwaage​
Basel, Switzerland
2024
Performer - Requiem - Opera
Statisterie Theater Basel
Basel, Switzerland
J+S Training Responsible for Dance
STV FSG - Schweizerischer Turnverband
Aarau, Switzerland
Lecturer for Dance Practice
FMS - Fachmaturitätsschule
Basel, Switzerland
Fitness Instructor
Fitnesspark Heuwaage​
Basel, Switzerland
2023
J+S Training Responsible for Dance
STV FSG - Schweizerischer Turnverband
Aarau, Switzerland
Lecturer for Dance Practice
FMS - Fachmaturitätsschule
Basel, Switzerland
Choreographer
Orgelfestival Basel - Karneval der Tiere​
Basel, Switzerland
Art Mediator
Kunsthalle Basel - P. Staff, In Ekstase​
Basel, Switzerland
Fitness Instructor
Fitnesspark Heuwaage​
Basel, Switzerland
2022
Lecturer for Dance Theory
HWS - Huber Widemann Schule
Basel, Switzerland
Lecturer for Dance Practice
FMS - Fachmaturitätsschule
Basel, Switzerland
Guest Dance Teacher
ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts
Zürich, Switzerland
Dance Teacher
Swiss Dance Days 2022
Basel, Switzerland
Dance Teacher
Steps Festival 2022
Basel, Switzerland
Dance Teacher
Tanzfest Basel 2022
Basel, Switzerland
Fitness Instructor
Fitnesspark Heuwaage
Basel, Switzerland
2021
Dance Substitute Teacher
Musical Factory
Luzern, Switzerland
Dance Substitute Teacher
Braswell Arts Center
Basel, Switzerland
Dance Teacher
Tanzfest Basel 2021
Basel, Switzerland
Fitness Instructor
Fitnesspark Heuwaage
Basel, Switzerland
Group Fitness Instructor
Treinen Training
Allschwil, Switzerland
2020
Dance Teacher and Dance Mediator
Theater Basel
Basel, Switzerland
Dance Teacher
Musikschule Konservatorium Zürich
Zürich, Switzerland
Fitness Instructor
Fitness Plus AG
Oerlikon, Switzerland
Dance Coach
Showband.CH
Kloten, Switzerland
Group Fitness Instructor
Activ Fitness AG
Dielsdorf, Switzerland
Yoga Instructor
Erwachsenenkurse Gemeinde Rümlang
Rümlang, Switzerland
2019 - 2021
Group Fitness Instructor
Volkshochschule Zürich AG
Zürich, Switzerland
2018 - 2020
Group Fitness Instructor
ASVZ - Akademischer Sportverband Zürich
Zürich, Switzerland
Dance Teacher & Choreographer
Moving Dance Tanzstudio
Rümlang, Switzerland
2019
Performer - Die Sache Makropulos - Opera
Statistenverein am Opernhaus Zürich
Zürich, Switzerland
Contemporary Limón Guest Teacher
Tanzhaus Zürich
Zürich, Switzerland
Workshop leader - Symposium Sens(e)ation
ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts
Zürich, Switzerland
Workshop leader - Spaceification
ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts
Zürich, Switzerland
Pilates Instructor
Volkshochschule Zürich AG
Zürich, Switzerland
Yoga & Pilates Instructor
Fitness Lodge GmbH
Dielsdorf, Switzerland
Dance Substitute Teacher
Tanzschule RITM
Cham and Zürich, Switzerland
Modern Dance Substitute Teacher
Musikschulzentrum
Zug, Switzerland
2018 - 2019
Contemporary Dance Substitute Teacher
Zurich University of the Arts - ZHdK
Zürich, Switzerland
2017-2018
Dancer/Choreographer/Theater Manager
Robinson/Tui Theatre
Agadir, Morocco
2017
​Dancer - NBA - LIVE at Madison Square Garden
AATMA Performing Arts
Choreographer Amit Shah
New York, USA
Performer - Embodied Architecture: PROXIMITIES
iGuzzini and Palais des Congrès
Artistic Director Lindsey Dieter and Yuliya Savelyeva
Paris, France
2016
Dancer - NBA - LIVE at Wells Fargo Center
AATMA Perfoming Arts
Choreographer Amit Shah
Philadelphia, USA
Dancer - DEVDAS - A Dance Spectacle
Theater for the New City
Junoon Performing Arts & Hypokrit Theatre Company
Choreographer Swarali Karulkar
New York, USA
Performer - Embodied Architecture: PROXIMITIES
Aronson Art Gallery
Choreographer Amy Gardner
New York, USA
Model - Dance Fotoshooting Project
Photographer Taris Besse
New York, USA
Dancer and Choreographer - Hakuna Matata
Musical/Artistical - Artico e.V.
Artistic Director Heidi Radeck
Neumarkt, Germany
2015-2016
Head of the Dance Department
ATV 1873 Frankonia e.V.
Nürnberg, Germany
Dance Teacher & Choreographer
TSV 1875 Stein e.V.
Stein, Germany
2015
Dance Judge
SJSV - Swiss Jazz & Show Dance
Bern, Switzerland
Dancer and Choreographer - Tanz in den Mai
Tanzerei Schule für Tanz
Fürth, Germany
2014-2016
Freelancer
Professional Dancer, Dance Teacher, Choreographer and Pilates Instructor
Nürnberg, Germany
Dance Teacher & Choreographer
Artico e.V.
Neumarkt, Germany
2014
Dancer - Latino Festival
Choreographer Tatiana Diara
Nürnberg, Germany
Dancer - Don Juan - Production
Dehnberger Hoftheater
Choreographer Tatiana Diara and Olatz Arabaolaza
Dehnberg, Germany
Dancer - Die Blaue Nacht "Sehnsucht"
Ballettförderzentrum Nürnberg e.V.
Choreographer Olatz Arabaolaza
Nürnberg, Germany
​2013-2016
Dance Teacher/Choreographer/Pilates Instructor
ATV 1873 Frankonia e.V.
Nürnberg, Germany
2013
Dancer - Don Quixote - Production
Sternhaus and Dehnberger Hoftheater
Choreographer Tatiana Diara and Olatz Arabaolaza
Nürnberg, Germany
Dancer - Die Blaue Nacht "Odysseus"
Ballettförderzentrum Nürnberg e.V.
Choreographer Tatiana Diara
Nürnberg, Germany
Dancer and Actress - Video Shoot "Prima Ballerina"
Director Svenja Baumgartl
Nürnberg, Germany
Dancer and Model - Fashion Show "Stabilo"
Choreographer Tanja Halenke
Nürnberg, Germany
2012
Dancer - Bilder einer Ausstellung - Production
Dehnberger Hoftheater
Choreographer Olatz Arabaolaza
Dehnberg, Germany
Dancer - Der Zauberer von Oz - Production
Sternhaus
Choreographer Tatiana Diara and Olatz Arabaolaza
Nürnberg, Germany
Dancer - Die Blaue Nacht "Tanz Takt"
Ballettförderzentrum Nürnberg e.V.
Choreographer Olatz Arabaolaza
Nürnberg, Germany
2011-2016
Modern-Jazz and Showdance Dancer
Swiss Championship, Switzerland
Showdance Dancer
European Championship, Germany
Showdance Dancer
World Championship, Czech Republic
2010
J+S Instructor Gymnastics and Dance
Bundesamt für Sport BASPO
Magglingen/Macolin, Switzerland
Work​
experience​
Skills
​Theater & Drama
José Limón Technique
Singing
Acting
Ballet/Pointe
Character Dance
Modern-Jazz
Contact-Improvisation
Contemporary Floorwork
Hip-Hop
Tap
Acrobatics
Pole Dance
Aerial Dance
Partnering/Lifts
Tango Argentino
Juggling
Skiing
Swimming
Fitness
Sports in general
Driver/Boat/Sail License
PADI Diver:
- OWD
- AOWD
- Nitrox Diver
- EOP
- EFR
- Dry Suit Diver
- Rescue Diver
SJSV Dance Judge
BTV Gymnastic Judge
Youth Rescue Patent
Certificate in First Aid
Certified HR Assistant
Certified Apprentice Trainer
J+S Teacher:
- Ski
- Kids
- Gymnastics & Dance
- School Sports
Trainer C Licence BLSV:
- Gymnastics/Rhythm/Dance
- Fitness/Wellness
Instruments:
- Piano
- Guitar
- Harmonica
- Percussion
Education
2025
SmartAbs
Star Education - Zürich, Switzerland
J+S Instructor School Sports
Bundesamt für Sport BASPO - Magglingen/Macolin, Switzerland
2023
Training supervisor (SVEB-Certificate)
Bundesamt für Sport BASPO - Magglingen/Macolin, Switzerland
Trainer for Movement and Health Promotion
Specialisation Fitness and Health Training
Star Education - Zürich, Switzerland
J+S Expert Gymnastics and Dance
Bundesamt für Sport BASPO - Magglingen/Macolin, Switzerland
2021
Stretching Instructor
Star Education - Zürich, Switzerland
2020
Fitness Instructor (Qualitop OK-Status)
Star Education - Zürich, Switzerland
2018 - 2020
Master of Arts in Dance
Teaching and Coaching Dance Professionals
ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts - Zürich, Switzerland
Palucca University of Dance - Dresden, Germany
José Limón Dance Foundation - New York, USA
2019
M.A.X.® Muscle Activity Excellence
Star Education - Zürich, Switzerland
Aerial Yoga Instructor
Aerial Flying Yoga - Bern, Switzerland
2018
BLACKROLL® Instructor
BLACKROLL® Switzerland - Zürich, Switzerland
T-Bow® Instructor
T-Bow® Switzerland - Zürich, Switzerland
Yoga Instructor (BYV)
Yoga Alliance 400 UE
Yoga Vidya e.V. - Allgäu, Germany
2016
Certificate of Excellence
Broadway Dance Center ISVP - New York, USA
Jazz Instructor
Iwanson International - München, Germany
Pilates Instructor
Art of Motion Training in Movement - Bern, Switzerland
2015
Dance Judge
SJSV-Swiss Jazz & Show Dance - Bern, Switzerland
2014
Jazz Instructor
New Dance Center - Basel, Switzerland
2013-2014
Certificate in Safe and Effective Dance Practice
Trinity Laban Convervatoire of Music and Dance - London, UK
2013
Hip-Hop Instructor
New Dance Center - Basel, Switzerland
2011-2014
Diploma in Dance and Teaching
Ballettförderzentrum Nürnberg e.V. - Nürnberg, Germany
2010
J+S Instructor Gymnastics and Dance
Bundesamt für Sport BASPO - Magglingen/Macolin, Switzerland
2007-2010
Diploma in Business Administration / Federal Vocational Baccalaureate
Centro Professionale Commerciale - Bellinzona, Switzerland
training
2018 - 2019
ZHdK - Zurich University of the Arts - Zürich, Switzerland
Tanzhaus Zürich - Zürich, Switzerland
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2017
Alvin Ailey - New York, USA
José Limón Dance Foundation - New York, USA
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2016
Broadway Dance Center - New York, USA
Iwanson International - Munich, Germany
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2015
Mediterraneo Dance Festival - Reggio Calabria, Italy
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2014-2016
Fitness Figura Lounge - Nürnberg, Germany
Tanzzentrale Region Nürnberg e.V. - Nürnberg, Germany
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2014
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance - London, UK
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2011-2014
Ballettförderzentrum e.V. - Nürnberg, Germany
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2010-2011
DTN Dance - Naters, Switzerland
Artichoc Dance and Performance - Brig, Switzerland
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2009
Ballet Allessandra Ashkenazy - Caslano, Switzerland
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2008-2009
Paso Adelante - Viganello, Switzerland
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2007-2009
Association for Professional Swiss Dancer - Saingnelégier, Switzerland
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2003-2010
Scuola Malcantonese di Balletto - Caslano, Switzerland
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