Kunsthaus Zürich Joins 'Connect' Dance Program for Parkinson's and MS
The Facts
On December 3, 2024, Kunsthaus Zürich announced it is joining 'Connect', a dance training program for people with Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis. The program, launched in February by Ballett Zürich, Tonhalle-Gesellschaft Zürich, The Field, and the Dance & Creative Wellness Foundation, is expanding from two to three weekly groups. Sessions, led by Clare Guss-West, will now also take place in Kunsthaus exhibition spaces, adding art encounters to existing visits to the opera house and Tonhalle orchestra. Kunsthaus director Ann Demeester said the museum believes art can promote physical and mental well-being, citing scientific reports.
The Signal
The expansion signals a growing commitment by major cultural institutions to health-oriented programming, positioning Kunsthaus alongside its existing 'Aufgeweckte Kunst-Geschichten' initiative for dementia patients. For the art world, this partnership demonstrates how museums can extend their social impact beyond traditional exhibitions, potentially attracting new audiences and funding. It also strengthens Zurich's collaborative cultural ecosystem, as multiple institutions unite for a common cause.
- People: Ann Demeester, Cathy Marston, Ilona Schmiel, Clare Guss-West
- Museums: Kunsthaus Zürich
- Locations: Zürich
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