Biography
TANIA DE PAOLA
Education
1989-1992 Rosella Hightower International Dance Center – Cannes
1992 Consuelo Beatriz School of Dance- Geneva
1993 Alvin Ailey Dance School - New York
1994 Various courses in dance: Jania Batista
Piero Rocchetti
Serge Campardon
Tania de Paola Dance Company founded 1999-2000
Principal Choreographic Creations
2015 Pan Espace culturel des Terreaux – Lausanne.
Performances in Switzerland and Chili, in progress.
Concept, Choreographic creation, Staging, Set design
2013 Mélanconia Festival Flon Art – Lausanne
Choreographic creation, Staging, Set design
2012 Chez T Festival Flon Art – Lausanne
Choreographic Creation, Staging, Set design
2010 Kyriadie Les Halles – Sierre, Atlantic in Lausanne,
Théâtre Benno Besson -Yverdon, Maison de quartier de Chailly – Lausanne
Choreographic creation, Staging, Set design. Composition: Aaron
2008 The Bathroom Théâtre de l’Octogone – Pully, Théâtre Benno Besson –
Yverdon, Théâtre de Vidy (Chapiteau) – Lausanne, Les Halles – Sierre,
3rd International Theater Festival of Marrakech – Maroc
Choreographic creation, Staging, Set design. Composition: Aaron
2007 Salad of Women 2 Théâtre du 2/21 – Lausanne
Choreographic creation, Staging
2005 The Seven Deadly Sins Théâtre du 2/21 – Lausanne
Choreographic creation, Staging, Set design
2004 Jyaleen (singer) Théâtre de Beausobre – Morges
Choreographic creation and Interpretation for the singer
2004 Canvas School of Couture Fashion Show MAD – Lausanne
Artistic direction, Staging, Choreography
2003 Salad of Women CPO – Lausanne, Moulin Neuf – Aigle
Choreographic creation, Staging
2002 Fire and Ice
Choreographic creation and Interpretation
Composition and Interpretation: Pierre Kuthan
2001 The Double Théâtre de l’Octogone – Pully
Choreographic creation, Staging, Interpretation
Composition and Interpretation: Pierre Kuthan
2001 The Other Old Silent Film Festival – Servion
Choreographic creation, Staging, Interpretation
2000 Creation of 3 choreographic works for the newspaper Théâtre de Servion
2000 P-atelier Théâtre Galilée – Prilly
Choreographic creation, Staging. Composition: Gilles Aubry
2000 The Double Théâtre St-Michel – Fribourg
Choreographic creation, Staging
1999 In the Garden of the Fat Lady Théâtre de Vidy – Lausanne
Choreographic creation, Staging
1998 Paspapasse Festival de la Cité – Lausanne
Choreographic creation, interpretation (duo)
1997 Tandem Festival de la Cité – Lausanne
Choreographic creation, Interpretation (duo)
1997 Choreographic creation and Interpretation of a tango (solo)
Choreographic direction for dance companies
2014 8 WOMEN Swiss tour – TMR – Beausobre – Théâtre du Jorat and others
Choreographic creation for 8 actors.
Staging: Jean Gabriel Chobaz
2013 Leon Nitch and Me for the one woman show with Véronique Montel
La Grenette – Vevey, Swiss tour season 2013-2014.
Choreographic creation
2012 So, What Do They Want Again? Again Pull-Off – Lausanne /
L’Alchimic – Geneva
Choreographic creation, Staging: Evelyne Knecht
2012 The Bald Singer Pull-Off – Lausanne, L’Alchimic – Geneva,
Petit Globe – Yverdon
Choreographic creation, Staging: Jean Gabriel Chobaz
2012 The Fire Bird Collégiale de Neuchâtel, Bienne, Romont,
Morat, Villeneuve (Vaud)
Choreographic creation, Staging, Set design
Music and production: Eole
2011 The Game of Eve Outdoor performance – Carouge, Fribourg, Lausanne, Montreux,
Echallens, Château d’Oex, Delémont, Meyrin
Choreographic creation for an actor. Set design: Darius Peyamiras
2010 The Apartment Adolescent Espace des Terraux – Lausanne
+ Swiss tour 2011-2012
Choreographic creation. Staging: Evelyne Knecht
2009 The Colors of Life Pull-Off – Lausanne
Choreographic Creation. Staging: Jeff Dayson
2007 Dangerous Liasons Pull-Off – Lausanne + Swiss Tour 2008
Choreographic Creation. Staging: Jean-Gabriel Chobaz
2006 So, What Do They Want Again? Pull off Theater – Lausanne
Choreographic Creation. Staging: Stéphanie Janin and Evelyne Knecht
2002 La Ronde by Arthur Schnitzler; New Choreographic Creation
Staging: Jean-Gabriel Chobaz
1999 The Immortals Choreography, interpretation.
Staging: Yves Laurent Schwob
1998 Saute Croche Choreography, interpretation.
Staging: Jean-Gabriel Chobaz
1998 The Deserter bis Choreography, Interpretation.
Staging: Jean-Gabriel Chobaz
1997-1998 Phi Phi by Henri Christiné Théâtre des Teintureries – Pully. Choreography.
Staging: François Landolt
1997 The City of Girls Théâtre 11 – Lausanne, Théâtre de l’Echandole-Yverdon,
Usine – Nyon. Choreography. Staging: Daniel Maurer
1997 La Ronde by Arthur Schnitzler – 6KV Choreography.
Staging: Jean-Gabriel Chobaz
1995 Montreux Jazz Festival Group: Varomen. Choreographic creation,
interpretation (solo)
Other Choreographic Experience and Dance
2003 Soundepanting Paris Conservatory CNSM
Master Class – Paris Tour
1999 The Blood of the Rose Grand Theatre – Geneva
Assistant trainee et Choreographic interpretation: Oscar Araiz.
Madrid tour
1997 Zap Dance Solist. Choreographer: Alain Christen
1997 A Midsummer Night's Dream Role: Helena. Choreographer: Alain Christen
1995-1997 Ulysse Briod Dance Company Solist: Composition 1 and 2 and Figures
Choreographer: Marianne Briod. Tour in Germany (1996)
1994-1995 Nomad Dance Company: Coup de feu à croque assiette
Staging: Jean-Gabriel Chobaz. Choreography: Serge Campardon
1994 PSOAS Dance Company : Too Big Too Small et A House in the Voice
Choreographer: Charles Vodoz
1993 The Merry Widow Théâtre de Servion. Staging: J-C Pache
Pedagogical and Sociocultural Experience
1995 to present Professor of classical dance, physical expression, jazz, modern
2000 to present Professor of rythmic dance in public schools
2004 to present Props
2011 Program coordinator for the event commission of the
Maison de Quartier de Chailly, Lausanne
2009-2010 Choreographer and staging assistant for Scenic Adventure
Cooperative – Lausanne
2008 Teacher responsible for dance for the FCPA Center (handicapped p.-m.)
2004-2010 Props for the performances of Jean Gabriel Chobaz
2000-2002 Professor of gym for people recovering from physical problems – Espace Santé
1997 Host and storyteller for children at «Ici TV» regional channel for the Léman region
1997-1998 Sculptural assistant (Sculptor: Christian Probst)
Assistant for the creation pf masks and busts
1996 Professor of dance in wheelchairs (mentally and physically handicapped, age 12-15 years)