Pontus Persson has been dancing continuously since he was 5 years old, actively competing (since the age of 6) and started teaching professionally as a 16-year old. After graduating, he moved to Stockholm in 2008 to evolve his dancing, being offered membership of the dance company, Harlem Hot Shots (now called The Hot Shots). He has since then been spreading the dance on a full-time basis through shows and competitions, not to mention, teaching. He has worked with television, theatres and international events all around the world.
Pontus' teaching is focused on practicing of quality body movement as well as realizing the magic of enjoyment. With true spirit the individual dancer can become truly great. Knowledge and Performance are keywords to his dancing and teaching.
Isabella and Pontus started to actively dance together January 2011. In this short time dancing together they have won the hearts of audiences around the world and been able to collect following titles, amongst others:
Swedish Champions 2011/2012/2013 in Boogie Woogie; Swedish Champions 2011/2012/2013 in Lindy Hop; Vice European Champions 2011/2012/2013 in Boogie Woogie; Vice World Champions 2011/2012/2013 in Boogie Woogie; 1st place World Cup 2011 in Lindy Hop; 3rd place in the famous ILHC 2011 ( strictly Lindy Champions division); 1st place at the famous ILCH 2012 ( Invitation strictly division); 3rd at ILCH ( Classic division); 2nd place at the famous ILHC 2013 ( strictly Lindy Champions division); 2nd World Lindy Hop Championship 2012. Pontus also won the Charleston division.
