Zack and Maryse hail from Montreal, Canada, where they founded the Swing ConneXion Studios in 2005. Fun-filled and energetic teachers, they always thrive to get every single student to have a good time, all the while learning valuable lessons about dancing and life (actual life results may vary). Their love of dancing has lead them to teach as staple instructors in many places including Australia, Germany, France, England and, of course, the U.S. and Canada. Their approach of dance, and Lindy Hop in particular, is fun and free-form despite their technical prowess, and leave a great place for improvisation, communication between partners and follower input. Most of all though, they love to watch in a student’s eyes the cloud of confusion make place for the glitter of hope, and finally the joy of understanding.
One of the most versatile social and competition couples around, they have won numerous prizes in Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and Blues, and are most notably five times Canadian Showcase Champions. Recently, they have placed in a slew of competitions both in Lindy Hop and Balboa, most notably taking both the Balboa and Open Showcase division at Camp Hollywood 2009, a rare feat. Their team Swing ConneXion is both Canadian Swing AND American Lindy Hop Champions 2009.
Happy parents of the six-year old Camelia, who can already do the pancake like it’s nobody’s business, Maryse and Zack love to spend their free time playing guitar, singing, watching others’ misfortunes on Funniest Home Videos, and facebooking with each other in the comfort of their bed.
