Teachers: Lorenz & Anja

Dancers with the irresistible teaching method of a smile and hyper dynamic, Lorenz and Anja have been taught by some of the very best Lindy Hop Dancers of Sweden, England and the United States of America. After teaching with various other partners and knowing each other since 2000, Lorenz choose Anja in 2008 to teach together, both national and international. They have been teaching and performing in Zurich and abroad, on stage and as well on TV. They are known for their precise and energetic teaching with an emphasis on great partner connection, improvisation and interpretation of the music. They will - for sure - pass over their great knowledge to you!

Lorenz started dancing at the age of 14, took classes in ballroom dances with a girl, he did not dare to say no to. He then continued with intensive training in Rock’n’Roll, Boogie Woogie (Crazy Shakers), Jazz Dance (Incognito), Tap, Argentine Tango and lately also Salsa. He visited Herraeng Dance Camp the first time in 1992, where the virus Lindy Hop caught him badly. Since then (1992!), Lorenz organizes and teaches classes and Workshops in Zurich as well as some major cities in Europe (Paris, Milano, Vienna, Berlin, Munich, Gothenburg, Nancy, Herrang etc.) and overseas (among others at SwingCity Melbourne in 2004), from Beginners to Professionals, took part of Projects at the Opera and the Drama Theater Zurich, at Television and in the film business as Choreographer and Dancer. He also leads and organizes his own Show Dance Company “Hellzapoppin’ Disaster”. In summer 2001 he made the concept for a new kind of international Festival called “Swing City” and organized as well it in Zurich. Over 30 different Events happened within this festival, concerts, Dance Performances, Movies, public Crash Courses, Workshops, etc. The opening night attracted over 12'Â’000 people. After a successful start, this concept then started to tour the world and so far visited Stockholm in 2002, Harlem (New York) in 2003 and Melbourne 2004. Since 2002 Lorenz is also part of the organization of Herrang Dance Camp. Lorenz is also a well reknown DJ and MC for Swing Parties. Teaching all over Europe, from Kids, Amateurs to Professionals, he is very sought after since he will share more then just steps with his pupils. Polylingual and slightly crazy he will let you share his passion for Lindy Hop!

Anja Schon als kleines Mädchen liebte sie jegliche Form von Tanz. 2007 entdeckte sie schliesslich Lindyhop. Vor allem der Spass und der Witz des Tanzes begeisterten sie sofort und sind ein wichtiger Fokus, den sie weitergeben möchte. Natürlich blieb es nicht nur beim Lindy hop. Auch Charleston und Ladies Jazz der 20er Jahre kommen bei Anja nicht zu kurz. Von der Gründerin von `Sugarblueburlesque` Melanie Bruyer wurde sie vor einigen Jahren schliesslich in die Kunst des Vintage Burlesque eingeführt.

Durch diverse Workshops im In- und Ausland konnte und kann sie ihren eigenen Stil immer weiter entwickeln und unterrichtet nun seit 2011 mit einer unbändigen Freude! Ihr Background von Showgruppe und ihre Bühnenerfahrungen sowie eine gute Beobachtungsgabe kommen ihr dabei zugute.