Hello, we are Jazzmatics
Founded in September 2007 by Bettina Lütolf and Sibel Gürler, Jazzmatics is now an association affiliated to the University Sport Basel. All dancers of Jazzmatics are members of the association and most are students or alumni of the University of Basel.
Our choreographies include elements of show dance, classical ballet, contemporary and urban dance as well as modern jazz dance. The technique of classical ballet forms the basis of our dance style.
Get to know us.
The dance group trains jazz and modern dance every Monday and ballet every Friday. All members attend additional external dance, yoga or pilates classes of their choice. Moreover, we organize training weekends on a regular basis, where we either work towards a specific show or train with renowned dance professionals.
So far, Jazzmatics has worked with Fred Mazaudou, Agata Lawniczak, Natalie Wagner, Lesli Wiesner, Rena Brandenberger, Yannick Badier, Soledad Steinhard, Patricia Rotondaro, Marco Volta and Antonia Dzajo. With these dance workshops, we continuously increase our dance quality as well as profit from valuable artistic input provided by such experienced experts.
Dancers.
Judith
PRESIDENT & DANCER
PhD student in synthetic biology. Loves dancing, singing, podcasts and spending time in nature.
Viviane
VICE-PRESIDENT & DANCER
PhD student in epidemiology curing worm infections. Besides dancing, she enjoys sailing, ski mountaineering and gardening.
Simon
FINANCES & DANCER
Molecular biologist studying gene expression in clinical trials. In addition to dancing, I love trail running and any other form of moving around.
Verena
CHOREOGRAPHER & DANCER
Economist/Data Scientist fostering worldwide financial stability. Passionate about modern dance, ballet and group fitness. Loves to travel the world and learn from other cultures.
Liza
CHOREOGRAPHER & DANCER
After a PhD in neuroscience in London, currently doing a postdoc in cellular biology. Passionate about dance in general, with a particular interest in contemporary, ballet and jazz dance. When not dancing, Liza loves to hike, read, go to the mountains and travel .
Olivia
CONTENT MANAGEMENT
& DANCER
Hotel Management & Business Administration (Master in Advanced Studies).
Olivia loves making music, evolving with her voice; dancing in rhythm & letting the sound travel through her body.
Camille
WEBSITE & DANCER
Medical student at the University of Basel. Loves to move her body artistically & explore new movements. Otherwise, she likes to paint or enjoy nature.
