Chandrae & Stephen Jitterbugs Best

Stephen Sayer is a dancer/instructor who is dedicated to preserving the great American partner jazz dances of the 1920s-1950s. Originally from Dayton, Ohio, Steve began dancing in 1998 at the age of 16. In 2011, Steve and his partner Chandra Roettig won first place at the National Jitterbug Championships and the US Open Strictly Lindy Hop divisions. In 2012 he was inducted into the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame. Today Steve teaches in North Hollywood and has started the California Jubilee performance teams. His focus on connecting to partner and music are what makes his dancing and teaching so unique. After an early career in advanced gymnastics, Chandrae “Chanzie“ Roettig got her start in contemporary dancing at Dance Vision in Portland, Oregon. Chanzie has worked with some of LA’s top choreographers in film, television, music, and stage. Recently, she and her dance partner Stephen Sayer completed work on a major motion picture entitled Gangster Squad. In 2007, Chanzie found her “True Love“ in the dance world: Swing Dancing. After winning many national swing dance titles, she and Stephen Sayer have turned their focus to teaching. Known for her cheerful and playful attitude, Chanzie is a joy to watch, dance with, and learn from..