AUCH is German for also. It's also a dance and art studio in Oerlikon, where open level actually means open level.
Embarrassment runs adult bodies more than anyone admits. Class is where you put it down.
Not a slogan on a wall. Teachers who explain what they are doing instead of assuming you already know, and a room where nobody is expected to have done this before.
When a class says “open level”, it is designed to work for a first-timer and a professional in the same room. Nobody gets parked at the back to copy the row in front.
Teachers are paid a fixed fee per class, not per head. Their income doesn't depend on filling the room, so the teaching doesn't have to be watered down just to keep people coming back.
No uniform, no dress code, no mirror-first culture. Wear whatever you can move and sweat in. Bodies of every size, age and passport are already here.
All styles, on the thirteenth of December. One against one for beginners, two against two for the pros, CHF 100 and CHF 300 in prize money. Judges Robin, Tania and Infinite; MC Miro on the mic, DJ Vnuk on the music. Doors at 13:00, first round at 14:00.
Six dance teachers, the AfroFit Club crew, an artist in residence and four more on the art side. New season, several of them new to the studio.
Founder · Commercial, Hip Hop, House
Anya is the founder of AUCH Studio, a dancer, choreographer, filmmaker and teacher working across movement, education and visual storytelling. Her artistic research explores the relationship between dance and film. At the heart of her work is a belief in creative education, especially for children, and in creating spaces where people can connect, grow, experiment and feel part of a community.
@bila.dance · @bila.film
Tuesday 20:00
In her sessions Kristina explores flow, textures, musicality and authentic expression, creating space for everyone to develop both their movement and their individuality.
@kristina_____ma
Contemporary · Choreography · open level
Léa is a Franco-Swiss dancer, choreographer and contemporary dance teacher based in Zürich. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Contemporary Dance and Street & Club Styles from Tanzwerk101, and is the founder of Leocadie Company, where she is currently developing her own dance piece.
@kaegov
Founder of Celebrate Life Academy
Greta is a certified 500-hour yoga teacher and professional dance teacher with fifteen years of experience. Through Celebrate Life Academy she brings together dance, yoga, meditation and meaningful connection, to inspire children and adults to discover their potential. Her passion is supporting people of all generations to feel connected, confident, energised and fully alive.
@ms.great.greta
VikaFlow Dance · Monday 18:00, Saturday 14:00
VikaFlow is her own method: dance meditation, choreography, elements of fitness and stretching in one class. Working with the body, developing flexibility and strengthening the muscles, we release inner tension and find a deeper connection with ourselves.
@vika.kechedzhi
Pilates · Monday and Thursday 12:00
Anhelina is a Pilates instructor, currently studying with the International BASI Pilates School in Zürich. Her teaching is rooted in mindful movement, body awareness and controlled, purposeful exercise. Her goal is a supportive space where everyone can feel comfortable, build strength and discover a deeper connection with their body.
@anhelina_horiuk
Artist in residence · Artistic Research
Jana, aka Yesnah, is a freelance artist moving in the fields of dance, voice and poetry. At AUCH she is currently exploring movement material, new and old, that shapes her dance language and sharpens her skillset as a dancer alongside her choreographic voice.
AfroBeats · AfroFit · Amapiano
Step into a new era of dance fitness. Afrobeat rhythms, explosive movement and electrifying energy collide to turn every session into a full-body celebration. Feel the beat take over, move with power, and lose yourself in the vibe.
@afrofitclubch
Music & Rhythm · Art & Craft · Film & Photo · DJ
Samuel Bachmann and Francisco Carneiro on Music & Rhythm, Imanil on Art & Craft, Anya on Film & Photo and DJ Platinum on the DJ course. All of it runs inside the same timetable as the dance classes.
@nestlestresstscho · @francisco_acbc · @lolzlmaooo · @djplatinumzh
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