About Team

	Chiranan - Dance Instructor My name is Chiranan Jenny Koller. I'm known as Chiri in the Salsa Scene. I was born on January, 22nd 1985 in Switzerland. In 2006, I discovered in Wohlen my Salsa dance passion, even though I had already been amazed by the music and joy of Salsa for a long time. Having started with Cubana and Puertoriqueña, I expanded in 2008 my salsa know-how in Zürich with Cha Cha and On2. In 2009 I changed to Salsa Power and I definitly realized: „La Salsa te cambiara la vida, de verdad!“ Salsa is for me like a virus! As a Salsa Power Instructor, I would like you to be fascinated by the Salsa groove and passion as well!
	Claudia - Show Dancer and Dance Instructor At the age of six Claudia made her first dance steps in the ballet studio. All this happened in her native city of Johannesburg, South Africa, where she lived until the age of sixteen. She quickly realized that she wanted to be a dancer and dancing played vital role in her life. As a child, Claudia always got up on stage to participate in various dance competitions with success. She practiced ballet for thirteen years and successfully completed all relevant examinations with honors. Besides her regular activites she also learned jazz, modern and contemporary dance and flamenco. In 2006 Claudia began with salsa. What started with only a few courses, developed quickly into a passion for this joyful dance style. In 2008 Claudia joined the Salsa Power Group and is stood on stage to perform in many national and international performances. Since July 2010 Claudia teaches at Salsa Power which allows her to share her dance passion with other people and inspire them with Salsa dancing.
	Christin - Dance Instructor Music and dance have always played a central role in her life. Christin’s dancing career began at the age of 5 with ballet - later came jazz and contemporary dance. She completed her ballet training at home adn abroad (Stella Mann College of Performing Arts, London). At the age of 6 took up on the stage. She never let go of her fascination towards her passion to perform on stage. Meanwhile, for the past 15 years she has been dancing and actively engaged in various show-dance groups. During her constant search for new challenges she has discovered and gained experience in standard and Latin, Flamenco and Tango all the way until 2008 where she finally got infected by Salsa fever. In several classes and workshop led by renown national and international teacher, Christin was able to refine her technique and style. Christin now enjoys sharing her dance knowledge through teaching at Salsa Power.
	Martina - Show Dancer Martina discovered her passion for dance early and got acquainted with Latin American music already in her childhood. When she was 4 years old, she started ballet and as a teenager acquired some experience on stage. At the age of 15, she attended her first salsa dance class. Martina discovered Salsa Power in 2004 and in 2008 she graduated as a salsa teacher. Martina, primary school teacher, has been teaching at Salsa Power sinc 2009 in Lucerne. She continuously improving her dancing skills by attending conferences and workshops around the globe. Martina melts her knowledge of jazz, modern, ballet and various dances into her own dancing style and Ladies-style Salsa.
	Nicole - Show Dancer and Dance Instructor Already as a little girl was Nicole dancing in a Mexican folk dance group "Ticali". After a trip to Peru, she discovered her Peruvian roots and started to dance with a Peruvian folk dance group "Caminos del Sol", with whom she appeared in numerous events. She took her first salsa dance lesson in the year 2000 and was enthusiastic from the start. After a couple of classes she switched over to Salsa Power and joined the newly formed group of Salsa Power from the beginning. Five years ago, together with Yermany, she was trained and formed to be a dance teacher by Juan Carlos. .
	Vera - Show Dancer and Dance Instructor Vera has started early with dancing. As a little girl she danced ballet and in over school years in the gymnastics club and in the gymnastics team. Later she discovered hip-hop dancing, attended several workshops at home and abroad, and began to train regularly. During their stay in Mexico in 2006 she discovered her second passion: SALSA. From then on, her whole motivation and energy was channeled into salsa dancing. Back in Switzerland, she discovered the Salsa Power dance school and began to attend classes. Thanks to their unbridled enthusiasm and passion for dancing, she has been training since 2008 in the show dance group of Salsa Power. Since then, got on stage at various national and international congresses and events with the Salsa Power show group. She has lots of fun to share her passion and joy with others.
	Beki - Show Dancer and Dance Instructor Twelve years ago I learned my first dance steps at Salsa Power. I was thrilled from the start and wanted more than just taking lessons. Yermany, Olivier and I, under the leadership of Juan Carlos and Yvonne, founded the Salsa Power show group. Our first show was a male choreography. Shortly afterwards female dancers joined the group. From then on, we trained regularly and tried with ambition and lots of energy to boost our abilities. Shortly thereafter we were allowed to perform and present ourselves at a national and international events and inspire people. Since 2008, I manage with much joy and passion our Salsa dance school Salsa Power.
	Ismail - Show Dancer Already at a young age was dancing to express my enthusiasm for music. At the age of ten I began to take hip hop lessons and trained with various Hip Hop group dancing at various events and shows. In 2006 I visited my frist Salsa dance class. In 2007 I discovered Salsa Power Show group and knew immediately that I wanted to dance with this group. Two years later I have realized my dream and have since then been a member of the Salsa Power show group.
	Sven - Dance Instructor My name is Sven Haenni. I was born in Colombia and grew up in Switzerland. Music has always fascinated me; I just can’t imagine life without it. I spent my adolescence playing the trumpet intensively in and for several bands. On weekends, I would meet up with my friends to go out dancing. Our role model was Michael Jackson! A couple of years ago, I went to Columbia in search of my roots where I also encountered salsa dancing. Once back in Switzerland, I immediately signed up for a salsa class. I discovered Salsa Power only a few years later by coincidence. I was impressed by the school, its philosophy and its ambience. I’ve been hooked ever since! I completed my dance training at this school and I’ve been part of the Salsa Power team since January 2011. In the past years, I have participated in different work-shops and salsa festivals across Europe. Yes, salsa has become my passion and my life!
	Yermany - Show Dancer and Dance Instructor Born in Medellin, Colombia. Inherited and raised with SALSA. His passion for dancing started with breakdancing back in 2000. He went on to do several performances and battles at parties, clubs and on the streets. In 2002 the way led him to Salsa Power as a dancer performing in several shows in whole of Switzerland, Spain, Germany, Sweden, France, Italy and Austria. Highlights of his dancing career were for example in the participation in various music videos which were broadcasted on MTV and VIVA.He then made TV appearances on Spanish television TVE and Swiss TV SF. Yermany also successfully gained valuable competitive experience by ranking 6th (2006) and second (2007) at the Swiss Salsa Championships. In the same year, 2007, he attained a place among the top 20 at the Euro Salsa Championships. Yermany has been teaching at Salsa Power since 2004 and he does with lots of humor, patience, discipline and lots of passion.