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The art of ballet – regardless of age (Swiss Stories 2019, by Rolf Neeser) - Swiss Press Award

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2nd place
Photo / Swiss Stories
2019

The art of ballet – regardless of age

Rolf Neeser

74-year-old Tzvetana Messerli is living her childhood dream: she dances classical ballet, performing in Swiss cities such as Geneva (66) and Zurich (68), dancing in a tutu under the open sky. Her husband Ernest plays canned music. The native Bulgarian does not care that her performances are not perfect. Her father counseled her against ballet as he felt there is no money in it – but now she is finally a ballerina.

I'illustré & Schweizer Illustrierte

2nd place
Photo / Swiss Stories
2019

Rolf Neeser

74-year-old Tzvetana Messerli is living her childhood dream: she dances classical ballet, performing in Swiss cities such as Geneva (66) and Zurich (68), dancing in a tutu under the open sky. Her husband Ernest plays canned music. The native Bulgarian does not care that her performances are not perfect. Her father counseled her against ballet as he felt there is no money in it – but now she is finally a ballerina.

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