Our Mission
StageArt is committed to providing a platform for young artists to express themselves through dance, theater, and music. We believe in the power of creative collaboration and the importance of youth voices in the performing arts.
StageArt Team
Our ensemble is composed of eight dedicated young dancers, each bringing their unique perspective and energy to the group. Under the mentorship of our experienced choreographer and founder of the Dance&Physics program Lara Selvaggi, we collaborate to create original works that challenge and inspire.
Creative Process
StageArt develops performance through collaboration, research, and rehearsal. Ballet, contemporary movement, theatre, and stagecraft are brought together so each performer can contribute creatively while building technique, confidence, and presence on stage.
The performers behind Equilibrium
StageArt Performer
Anita Miele
Age 14
Training
How long I have been dancing: 11 years ballet, 5 years contemporary/modern
Dance style / education:
- Classical Ballet - Ballettschule für das Opernhaus Zurich + privately
- Pointe work - Ballettschule für das Opernhaus Zurich + privately
- Contemporary - Ballettschule für das Opernhaus Zurich + privately
- Modern / Jazz dance - Ballettschule für das Opernhaus Zurich
- Character dance - Ballettschule für das Opernhaus Zurich
- Teaching training - privately
- Choreography laboratory - privately
- Stage performance training - privately
Certifications
RAD Certified: Intermediate Foundation level
Performed on Stage
2024 - 2025 Teatro Cilea, Naples, Italy
- Soloist - Angry (Emotions), contemporary
- Soloist - Isadora Duncan, ballet on pointe
- Ensemble - Surprise (Emotions), classical
2023 Ballettschule für das Opernhaus Zurich, Switzerland
- Ensemble - Aria, ballet
- Ensemble - jazz piece
2022 Ballettschule für das Opernhaus Zurich, Switzerland
- Ensemble - Marche, ballet
I love dancing because it gives me a moment to be fully with myself: focused, relaxed, and full of adrenaline just before stepping on stage. It’s my passion and where I express my trust self.
My passion for dance and my instinct to explore led me to create Stage Art, based on a reverse approach: learning movements through choreography rather than the other way around.
Recently, I also began teaching my own private ballet class, a deeply fulfilling experience that made me realise how natural and joyful sharing knowledge feels to me.
StageArt Performer
Kate Gosteli
Age 13
Training
How long I have been dancing: 9 years ballet, 4 years contemporary/modern
Dance style / education:
- Classical Ballet - Ballettschule für das Opernhaus Zurich
- Character Dance - Ballettschule für das Opernhaus Zurich
- Jazz - Ballettschule für das Opernhaus Zurich
- Contemporary/Modern - StageArt
- StageArt - since 2025
Certifications
RAD Certified: Grade 5 Diploma (2024)
Performed on Stage
2023 Ballettschule für das Opernhaus Zurich, Switzerland
- Participation in ballet productions
Kate developed a strong technical foundation and artistic expression through years of dedicated training.
She combines discipline and creativity, and enjoys both performing and creating choreography, making her a versatile and promising dancer.
StageArt Performer
Maria Tzikas
Age 14
Training
How long I have been dancing: 10 years ballet, contemporary/jazz
Dance style / education:
- Classical Ballet
- Contemporary
- Jazz
- Rhythmic Gymnastics (former)
- Artistic Gymnastics (former)
- StageArt - since 2025
Performed on Stage
Various productions
- Participation in dance performances
Maria started dancing at the age of four and developed a strong foundation through ballet, rhythmic gymnastics, and artistic gymnastics. In recent years, she has focused on contemporary and jazz while continuing ballet training.
She enjoys expressing emotions and creativity through dance and continues to develop her skills through regular training and workshops.
StageArt Performer
Luana Marillo
Age 13
Training
How long I have been dancing: 9 years ballet, 2 years contemporary/modern
Dance style / education:
- Ballet - RAD (up to Grade 5) & Vaganova (Gabriel Stoyanov)
- Ballettschule für das Opernhaus Zurich (since Aug 2023)
- Rhythmic Gymnastics - Nov 2018 - Aug 2024
- Hip Hop - Aug 2022 - July 2024
- Jazz/Contemporary - Ballettschule für das Opernhaus Zurich (since Aug 2024)
- Modern - Ballettschule für das Opernhaus Zurich (since Aug 2024)
- Character Dance - Ballettschule für das Opernhaus Zurich (since Aug 2024)
- Pointe Work - Ballettschule für das Opernhaus Zurich (since Jan 2025)
- Professional Training Programme - Ballettschule für das Opernhaus Zurich (since Aug 2025)
- StageArt - since 2025
Certifications
- Multiple distinctions in rhythmic gymnastics competitions
- Character dance diploma
- Danse Suisse audition results: A - excellent performance; A+ - outstanding performance, exceptional talent
Performed on Stage
2025 Opernhaus Zürich
- Ballet - Little Stars
- Jazz/Contemporary - Liquid Shape
- Modern - Roses Are Falling
2024 Anniversary Event DG
2024 Opernhaus Zürich, Switzerland
- Ballet - Little Stars
- Jazz/Contemporary - Echoes of the Ensemble
2023 Dance Theatre Abenteuerland
2018 - 2024
- Competitions and performances (solo and group) in rhythmic gymnastics
2017 - 2020
- Annual dance school performances
I love dancing because it allows me to express emotions and tell stories through movement. For me, dance combines discipline and creativity and gives me the opportunity to continuously discover new aspects of myself. I am especially inspired by the diversity of dance styles and the feeling of bringing something alive on stage.
StageArt Performer
Gea Miele
Age 9
Training
How long I have been dancing: 5 years ballet, 1 year contemporary
Dance style / education:
- Classical Ballet - Ballettschule für das Opernhaus Zurich + privately
- Contemporary - privately
- Choreography Laboratory - privately
- Stage performance Training - privately
Performed on Stage
2024 - 2025 Teatro Cilea, Naples, Italy
- Soloist - Surprise (Emotions), ballet
- Soloist - Isadora Duncan, ballet
- Soloist - Voice for narration - Isadora Duncan, ballet
Gea started dancing at the age of four at the Ballettschule für das Opernhaus in Zurich and she always shown an incredible passion interpreting her characteers despite her age.
She already performed as soloist on the stage when she was only eight years old and her interpretations were always so intense.
In her words: "when there is something in my mind I don't want to say anyone, I'll tell it to the dance... dancing!"
StageArt Performer
Olivia Gosteli
Age 10
Training
How long I have been dancing: 4 years ballet
Dance style / education:
- Classical Ballet - Ballettschule für das Opernhaus Zurich
- Artistic Gymnastics - NFF Gymnastics Regensdorf
- StageArt - since 2025
Performed on Stage
Olivia started dancing at the age of six and quickly developed a strong interest in movement and performance. She later focused on artistic gymnastics, where she trains regularly and continues to develop strength, flexibility, and coordination.
Since 2025, Olivia has been part of StageArt, where she enjoys combining dance with elements from gymnastics.
She loves expressing her energy and creativity through movement and is excited to perform on stage.
StageArt Performer
Gemma Lai Negrini
Age 8
Training
How long I have been dancing: 4 years ballet
Dance style / education:
- Classical Ballet - Ballet for Everyone
- Classical Ballet - Ballettschule für das Opernhaus Zurich
- StageArt - since 2026
Performed on Stage
2024 Ballet for Everyone, Switzerland
- First stage performance
Gemma started dancing at the age of four and quickly developed a love for ballet. Since August 2024, she has been training at Ballettschule für das Opernhaus Zurich, where she particularly enjoys character dance classes.
She currently attends two ballet classes per week and is preparing for her first RAD examination. In addition to ballet, she also enjoys seasonal figure skating. She loves dancing with her friends and performing on stage.
StageArt Performer
Emma Grace Erdogan
Age 9
Training
How long I have been dancing: 3 years ballet
Dance style / education:
- Classical Ballet - Ballettschule für das Opernhaus Zurich
- Synchronized Swimming - Limmat Nixen
- StageArt - since 2026
Performed on Stage
Equilibrium will be Emma's first stage performance
Emma started dancing at the age of four and developed a strong passion for performing arts. Alongside ballet, she has been engaged in synchronized swimming, gaining experience in a competitive aquatic discipline.
She also enjoys drama and piano, and has participated in performances and showcases from an early age.
