About us

Dance Aerobics was imported to Switzerland from the USA by Patricia Matthey in 1982. In 1980 Patricia (American by birth/Swiss by marriage) started taking Dance Aerobic classes in Ohio. She loved the concept of dancing to become fit, trained to become an instructor and came to Switzerland as a Certified Fitness Instructor with the idea of starting her own classes in St. Sulpice (VD).

This method is based on the knowledge and theories of Dr. Kenneth Cooper (Father of Aerobic Exercise) and combines a cardiovascular workout with dance/exercise choreography. The program is designed to work every part of the body, especially concentrate on women's specific needs and is fun to do.

Shortly after opening her own classes in St. Sulpice she began training other women to teach Dance Aerobics and now "The Dance Aerobics Company" has three fitness methods, Dance Aerobics, Melody Fit and Kids’dance and over 130 instructors/franchises throughout Switzerland.

In 1997 she associated with Cristela Perrod. Cristela is Swiss by marriage and Mexican by birth. Her extensive dance and choreography experience has enhanced all the programs during the last twenty years and she now heads the creative team. She teaches seven classes per week which include all of the programs and is also an area coordinator for the Canton of Vaud.

 

Creative team

 

Members of the creative team include instructors Sophie, Michaela, Estelle, Nicole and Cristela.

These methods are created for women and by women in Switzerland with a special emphasis on good health and well being. The programs are original and professional, competitively priced with no contract to sign. We address all women who want to become or stay in shape and have fun while getting in shape. We strive for professionalism and excellence in our programs and in our instructors and encourage everyone to be the best they can be.

Our passion is the well being of every participant...

Our motto is "TODAY, I BEGIN......"

Our Mission Statement

 

Contact us...

Patricia Matthey
The Dance Aerobics Company
Place de L'Europe 8
CH-1003 Lausanne


Phone :+41 (021) 312 56 11


info@danceaerobics.com