Alice started dancing at the very young age of 4 years old and has explored numerous types of dances until she fell in love with Lindy Hop and solo jazz. She has now been swing dancing for 20 years and continues to be fascinated by the art of improvisation. Alice enjoys expressing who she is and what she hears in the music within the framework she shares with her partner. She has been spreading her passion for Lindy Hop and authentic jazz in more than 30 countries through teaching, performing, competing, and social dancing. Alice loves the diversity of movement and the freedom of expression this dance brings to the world. She hopes to keep learning and inspiring people for as long as possible.

Alice is teaching the Lindy Hop track and the 3 in 1 track in week 1 together César Cano.

Australian born, raised in China, and educated in the United States. Andrew started dancing in 2006 as part of a small Lindy Hop scene in Beijing but soon moved to Los Angeles and grew up as a dancer there, after a brief hop over to Australia in 2015 he moved to Europe in 2017 and has since found himself based in Vilnius. Known for a fluid style with a touch of rhythm he loves social dancing more than anything else and as a teacher he loves creating and sharing fun steps with everyone.

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Andrew is teaching in the Lindy Hop track in week 3 together with Ursula Hicks.

Bianca Locatelli and Nils Andrén are Lindy Hop and Boogie Woogie dancers, choreographers, instructors and performers with a passion for driving the art form forward and have devoted the last decade to teaching, performing, and choreographing. Their true passion lies in Lindy Hop and Boogie Woogie, two vibrant dance styles that have deep roots in African American culture.

They discovered their love for dance at a young age, exploring various styles such as ballet, latin dances, hip-hop, and ballroom. However, it was swing dancing that captured their hearts. Their paths crossed when Bianca moved to Sweden, and they began performing and competing together.

Soon after, they embarked on a performing, competing and teaching career, sharing their passion and vision with audiences and students worldwide.

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Bianca will be teaching the Lindy Hop track in week 4, together with Nils Andren.

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Chisomo Selemani is a dance and teaching enthusiast. She loves movement, learning, collaboration, and cultural exchange. Her artistic endeavors in the Swing dances are inspired from her Zambian tradition and Afrobeats. Her teaching methodologies invite you to explore your own style and artistry. When she’s not dancing, she is co-hosting the podcast Integrated Rhythm and is highly involved in global issues and practices in communication sciences and disorders.

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Chisomo will be teaching the Balboa track in week 2.

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Clàudia Fonte explores and embraces all kinds of playful ways in her dancing. Her main source and inspiration is Swing music itself. Taking the classic rhythms and moves as the foundation, she challenges herself to keep them alive through her own perspective and interpretation. Even though considering and admiring the great historical tradition of Swing dances, she believes in its evolution and expansion; respecting but also transforming the roots she explores different ways of communication and expression, as in vernacular jazz also in the partner dance.

Authentic Jazz is where she feels most in her element. Solo jazz enables her to achieve a creative atmosphere of exploration and play where she takes on the challenges proposed by Swing music and finds her own voice and style. Essential to her approach is promoting solo dancing in the context of social dancing. Sharing tools and techniques her objective is to help the dancers to explore and develop a style the most authentic for them. She believes that the dance floor is where everything starts, and the magic happens; where all dancers find their own way of dancing.

Clàudia is teaching the Lindy Hop track with Maria Mallan in week 4.

With inspiration from the original Hoofers, Daniel is one of the dancers that is still working in the style and rhythm heritage that once was created by the legends during the era of swing. To dance and to spread the traditional dance style built on rhythm gives him inspiration and the power in life.

Daniel dances different styles from the swing era such as Tap, Lindy Hop, Charleston and Authentic Jazz. He is also educated in modern jazz and ballet and he has for many years freelanced as both dancer and choreographer in the musical theatre scene.

“Never stop learning” is Daniels guiding principle and motto. He loves taking classes from the best teachers and continues his work to get better and better!

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Daniel will be teaching the Tap track in week 3, as well as the Tap Beginner Weekend on July 17-19.

Elice from Stockholm, Sweden has a background as an elite gymnast and modern dancer, and discovered lindy hop at the age of 24. She fell in love with social dancing, the role of self-expression and the acrobatic influences, as well as the rich history of the swing dances. What she appreciates most while dancing is the reciprocity and exchange with her partner — as well as between the dancers and the music — in each millisecond of a dance. Elice recently joined The Hot Shots Swing Dance Company.

Elice is teaching the Lindy Hop track together with Nils Nygårdh in week 3.

Fatima Teffahi, a jazz tap dancer, entertainer, teacher, DJ and collector. Rhythm is her business! Fatima started to tap dance in Brussels, her hometown, in the late 80’s. Her style is strongly jazz related and deeply rooted in the African American 30’s and 40’s tap and authentic jazz tradition. She has lived in Stockholm for more than 20 years now,  a still active member of "The Hot Shots - A celebration of Harlem rhythms" and one of the driving forces behind "Chicago Swing Dance Studio".

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Fatima will be teaching the 3 in 1 track in week 1 and in week 4.

Katja Završnik started dancing at the age of 5 and through the years studied various forms of dance such as Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Ballroom, Gymnastics and Acrobatic Rock and Roll for 9 years.

Since 2005 she has focused on early American dances from the Jazz age and Swing era, such as the Lindy Hop, Swing, Balboa, Charleston, St. Louis Shag and Authentic jazz. Her knowledge of (almost) all swing dances allows Katja to adapt her dance to any type of dancer. Which places her on the market among one of the best followers understanding connection and reactivity.

She is an elegant dancer. At first, you’ll be seduced by her style based on subtlety and finesse. But if you look a little closer you’ll be surprised by her musicality and footwork. Her focus on musicality and connection makes her one of the most sought after followers in the scene.

Her shyness – as probably her Slovenian origin as well – gives at first a “cold” feeling. But don’t make any mistake: she loves to laugh, to party and simply have fun. During a dance, she is one of the few followers to never refuse a dance and also often the last to leave the dance floor.

Currently living in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Katja travels doing special weekend workshops and festivals. In the past 11 years she has taught and performed all over Europe, Asia and USA.

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Katja will be teaching the Balboa track together with Peter Loggins in week 2.

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It was more than 16 years ago that she discovered dancing and since then she hasn’t stopped; every day at least for 6 hours she dances - giving and preparing classes, practicing, discovering and helping others to explore, as well. She has madly fallen in love with Lindy Hop and her devotion has become stronger through the years. What attracted her the most and still fascinates her in Swing dancing is the freedom this dance allows to the dancer, as much in the individual as in the partner dance, to find their own voice and ways of expression that make each dancer unique. Even though she feels that knowing the history of Lindy Hop, the most important dancers and the classic moves enable greatly the development and improvement of a dancer and to find their own, individual way of dancing, she does not believe in set aesthetic patterns and norms to live up to and to fulfil. Her strength is musicality and flow. Moreover, a cornerstone of her methodology and dancing is being present in the moment and she tries to emphasize this in every aspect of her dancing and teaching, as well.

Maria believes that each dance is vivid and full of life. Being present at the moment gives the opportunity and creates the ability to be open and flexible; to adapt to the music and to the partner at the same time and follow where that moment takes us.

Maria is teaching the Lindy Hop track together with Clàudia Fonte in week 4.

With over 25 years of experience, Mbango Baer is a passionate and versatile tap dancer whose style is fluid, groovy, and deeply rooted in swing. She trained with a diverse range of teachers, including the dynamic Philou Nagau, hip-hop tap innovator David Tchuyang, and the legendary Roxane Butterfly. Her dance is a continuous exploration of musicality, always guided by the pure joy of movement.

As a performer and choreographer, Mbango has contributed to numerous projects, concerts, and productions, seamlessly blending dance and music. She has danced with renowned companies such as Contempotap, Battery Dance Company, Hip Tap Project, Tapinprogress, KGA, and Le Shuffle Project, the latter of which she co-founded with Ruby Boukabou. Her performances extend beyond dance, having collaborated with an array of talented musicians, including Alex Stuart, Daniel Hunter, Jérôme Etcheberry, Hugo Lippi, An-Liz, Helmie Bellini, Portia Solanyi, and Hélios Fernandez.

An avid improviser, Mbango thrives in spontaneous performance. In 2012, she co-founded the Paris Tap Crew with Ruby Boukabou and launched the Paris Tap Jams, a series of live music and tap improvisation events that celebrate rhythm and artistic exchange.

A dedicated educator, Mbango has been teaching tap for over 20 years, sharing her expertise with dancers of all levels in Paris and at workshops across France and beyond. Whether on stage or in the studio, she brings an infectious energy that inspires and elevates the art of tap.

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Mbango will be teaching the Tap track in week 3.

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An exuberant force of nature on the dance floor, he was quickly recognized as one of the most talented up and coming European followers. He splashed onto the world Lindy Hop community in 2015, bringing to the dance floor a unique and immediately recognizable style all his own. Especially known for his swivels, Máté is truly inspired by old timers such as Jewel McGowan. He believes in the musical conversation between the dancers and the jazz music itself, creating something very beautiful and true. Always passionate about sharing what he knows, inspiring dancers to embrace themselves, and not to be afraid of expressing their individuality while dancing.

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Máté will be teaching the Lindy Hop track in week 2.

Bianca Locatelli and Nils Andrén are Lindy Hop and Boogie Woogie dancers, choreographers, instructors and performers with a passion for driving the art form forward and have devoted the last decade to teaching, performing, and choreographing. Their true passion lies in Lindy Hop and Boogie Woogie, two vibrant dance styles that have deep roots in African American culture.

They discovered their love for dance at a young age, exploring various styles such as ballet, latin dances, hip-hop, and ballroom. However, it was swing dancing that captured their hearts. Their paths crossed when Bianca moved to Sweden, and they began performing and competing together.

Soon after, they embarked on a performing, competing and teaching career, sharing their passion and vision with audiences and students worldwide.

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Nils will be teaching the the Lindy Hop track in week 4, together with Bianca Locatelli.

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Nils Nygårdh, hailing from Mora, Sweden, discovered his passion for dancing in his late teens. Moving to Stockholm he delved deeper into the world of swing dancing. With his love for tap dancing and the energetic and acrobatic style of Lindy Hop, Nils became a member of The Hot Shots Swing Dance Company in 2015. Alongside his dancing career, Nils showcases his musical talents as the drummer for the jazz band Siberian Hot Heads. Additionally, he channels his creative vision as a film producer, specializing in music videos and commercials.

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Nils is teaching the Lindy Hop track together with Elice Fällström in week 3.

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Peter Kertz began dancing the Lindy Hop in Los Angeles, where he was born and raised. Following his passion for dance, he started to travel the world to discover international swing dance scene. In 2012, Peter moved to France and began teaching around Europe. To him dance is as a language without words, bringing people together, connecting them both literally and figuratively across all walks of life.

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Peter is teaching the Lindy Hop track together with Máté Csike in week 2.

Peter Loggins brings a first hand historical approach to his classes sharing what was handed down by legends of the past including National Charleston champions, Harvest Moon Ball Lindy Hop winners and 1930's Swing Champions. Peter not only travels worldwide as an instructor, lecturer, performer and competition judge but he has also been featured in television and film such as Beverly Hills 90210, Marilyn Mansion Mobscene video, Royal Crown Revue's Zip Gun Pop video and Films such as Mulholland Drive, and the 13th Floor. Aside from having a down to earth street approach to teaching, his expansive knowledge of the cultures along with the music that drove social dancing allows students to learn the history of these dances and how they've evolved through the years.

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Peter will be teaching the Balboa track together with Katja Zavrsnik in week 2.

​Trisha hails from Hertfordshire, UK, and has been teaching since 1997 and on the international scene since 2003. For 10 years she contributed to establishing the first European swing dance brand and the biggest of its time. She is now thrilled to manage her own companycreatively directed by her personal vision.Trisha has built up a reputation for being one of the most influential teachers within the European Swing Scene. It’s been said that her teaching style is innovative, dynamic and inspiring. Always engaging and fun, Trisha loves to make people laugh and feel relaxed in her classes. At the end of her classes students are filled with energy and excitement.

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Trisha will be teaching the Solo Jazz track in week 1.

Ursula Hicks began her dance training over 20 years ago in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and later Modern and Contemporary dance. Ursula graduated with B.A. in Dance Studies from Texas Woman's University in the summer 2013, where she studied with Marry Williford-Shade, Sarah Gamblin, Jordan Fuchs, and Gladys Keeton. Ursula brings such musicality and enthusiasm to the dance floor, it's no wonder that she has placed in multiple lindy hop competitions including the International Lindy Hop Championships in Washington, D.C., LindyFest in Houston, TX. , and a number of other competitions. Ursula has also been on the board of directors for The Fort Worth Swing Dance Syndicate, and served as president of The Dallas Swing Dance Society. Ursula takes pleasure in collaborating with fellow artists and social dancing in the DFW area and enjoys teaching dance to students of all ages. She is an absolute joy to watch and learn from.

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Ursula Hicks will be teaching the Lindy Hop track in week 2 and week 3.

Vassiliki Papadopoulou has been dancing since she was 8 years old, starting with classical ballet, followed by contemporary, ballroom and Latin dances. At the age of 19, she found her passion in Lindy Hop and Vernacular Jazz, which charmed her with the energy and creativity that characterises them. Since then, she has been dancing non stop, having attended numerous workshops in Greece and abroad. She loves teaching, performing and competing. In Lindy Hop and Authentic Jazz dances, she finds freedom, energy and joy, as they  are for her a way of creative expression and a constant source of inspiration. She is currently located in her hometown, Athens, where she is teaching Lindy Hop & Authentic Jazz as a member of Rhythm Hoppers’ team.

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Vassiliki will be teaching the Lindy Hop track in week 3 together with Viktor Lillard.

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Hailing originally from Ithaca, NY, Viktor Lillard is a passionate and multi-talented creative force, with a specialty in Lindy Hop and Authentic Jazz dance. Included in his frequent activities are teaching, DJing Swing and Soul music, playing the bass and guitar, researching music and history, performing, producing video, and, of course, social dancing. He has become a valued dance instructor in the international Lindy Hop scene. As an instructor, Viktor seeks to present dance in a comprehensive experience of jazz music, with emphasis on historical and cultural context. He values lineage, authenticity, community, partnership, musicality, and fun. In everything he does, Viktor strives to be a responsible guest and steward of the precious tradition of jazz dance culture, seeking to not only preserve but also innovate. Viktor endeavors to share his understanding of the movement fundamentals at the core of the jazz dance tradition, inspire curiosity and instill cultural awareness, and facilitate students finding their own dance identity and authentic self-expression.

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Viktor will be teaching the Lindy Hop track in week 3 alongside with Vassiliki Papadopoulou.

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