Lindy Hop teachers:
Pontus & Isa (Sweden)
Pontus Persson and Isabella Gregorio are one of the most renown dance couple in the world.
They teach at the famous Herrang Dance Camp in Sweden. Pontus and Isabella's classes are fun, precise and full of content at the same time. They focus on technique, which is demonstrated throughout steps and moves.
Thay are well known for their historical knowledge in the dance and culture of the Swing Era. They emphasize an authentic, old school idea of dancing. They continue to study and be inspired by the afro-american dances from the Golden Era of swing.
They are the couple who more then anyone else brought back in the dance scene the vintage fashion.
Great dancers and great performers, Pontus and Isabella can entertain their audience like few others can do.
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Kevin & Jo (USA)
Kevin St. Laurent is internationally recognized for his energy and innovation as a Lindy Hop dancer, instructor, performer and choreographer.. His creativity on the dance floor stems from a command of musicality and partner connection, features of his dance that make him such an engaging performer, and his priorities in both improvisation and choreography. As an instructor, he concentrates on the technique of these elements at all levels, teaching his students the ability to adapt the style of their dance to that of the music and to create a dynamic dance with their partner. Kevin's energy and focus on fun are a constant backdrop to all of his work. (www.kevinstlaurent.com)
Emily "Jo" Hoffberg is a well-known dancer and instructor from the L.A. area, she has taught internationally and has a number of top competition credits to her name. Emily has been dancing lindy hop since 2000 and is an ULHS and ALHC champion. After a year dancing in Japan, she came back to the States and captured a 1st place at the 2003 US Open. Emily has a very distinct and unique style which sets her apart from other followers. Her fancy footwork, slides and musicality are surpassed only by her inventiveness of signature moves. (www.EmilyHoffberg.com)
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Joseph & Charlotte (GB)
Joseph Sewell, his exciting and innovative style of teaching is described as very clear, energetic, (sometimes evangelic), inspiring, fun, informative and very friendly, with a knack of making the most complex moves, concepts and techniques, seem oh so simple. He's now renowned on the international dance scene for having a natural authentic style, musicality and originality whilst social dancing and teaching. Starting life as a Hip Hop, street dancer, his reportiore consists primarily of Lindy Hop, 20's Charleston, Authentic Jazz, Balboa, but can social dance other styles too including Shag, Jive, Salsa, 70's Disco, Jazz Funk and some ballroom.
Charlotte Middlemiss teaches weekly Lindy Hop classes and workshops for Adults, in Hertfordshire, Essex and Middlesex (North London), along with specialised weekly workshops for schools around the UK, but has also taught and performed for organisors at major events across the UK and abroad in Belgium, Germany, Prague and Slovenia over the last few years. She has also been chosen to perform in London's top venues Canary Wharf and the world famous 'Royal Albert Hall'. At only 23, this makes her the UK's youngest international teacher.
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Milson Saidl & Jana Grulichová (Czech Republic)
Milson Saidl and Jana Grulichová belong to the pioneers of Lindy Hop in the Czech Republic. They discovered the beauty of social dancing in Budapest 2002 since then they have been attending Lindy Hop workshops and parties around the world. Both of them do also tap dance, jazz dance and other styles of dancing.
They like to share their experience with their students. At present Milson regularly teaches in Prague and Jana in Barcelona.
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