Monswiller’s Bodysculpt Association Celebrates 30th Dance Spectacle at Zornhoff – DNA News
On April 5, 2026, the Bodysculpt association marked its 30th anniversary with a dance performance at the Zornhoff cultural center in Monswiller, drawing over 300 attendees from across the Alsace region. The event, titled “Trois Décennies de Mouvement,” featured original choreography blending contemporary dance with elements of folk traditions from the Vosges mountains, performed by a troupe of 28 dancers aged 16 to 62.
The association, founded in 1996 by former physical education instructor Élodie Meyer, began as a grassroots initiative to promote inclusive movement practices for people of all ages and abilities. Over three decades, it has grown into a registered nonprofit with annual funding from the Grand Est regional council and the Bas-Rhin department, supporting weekly workshops in Monswiller, Saverne, and Strasbourg.
This year’s performance was the first to be held at the Zornhoff since its renovation in 2023, which included upgraded acoustics and accessible seating. Local officials, including Monswiller’s mayor Jean-Luc Fischer and Bas-Rhin departmental councilor Marie-Claire Dubois, attended the event and praised the association’s role in sustaining cultural life in rural communities.
According to the association’s annual report, Bodysculpt now serves approximately 450 participants annually through its dance, yoga, and adaptive movement programs. The organization employs three part-time instructors and relies on a volunteer network of over 50 individuals for event production, costume design, and outreach.
Funding for the anniversary performance came from a combination of regional arts grants, ticket sales, and a crowdfunding campaign that raised €8,200 from 1,200 donors. The association reported that 40% of attendees were first-time visitors to a Bodysculpt event, indicating growing outreach success.
No national arts agencies or federal cultural bodies were involved in the event’s organization or funding. The performance was not streamed online, and no recording has been made publicly available as of April 9, 2026.