Tanya took off into the world of dancing at the delicate age of four. At the beginning, she engaged in classical dance, before starting acrobatic Rock-n-Roll at the age of nine. Beside this, she was active in a number of different projects in the areas of modern jazz, contemporary dance and Boogie-Woogie. Since the year 2000, Tanya was an active participant in Rock-n-Roll and Boogie-Woogie tournaments, and was able to score numerous victories, e.g. World Cup in Rock-n-Roll Formation category, won 4 World Cups in Boogie-Woogie main class. Apart from this, she has taken part in numerous dance projects and performances.
Already with five years of age, Sondre made his first steps on the dancefloor. With eight, he participated in his first Swing dance competitions. In the year 2007, he was a participant in the show "Norway's got Talent", where his dancing career really took off. Since 2009, Sondre took part in Boogie-Woogie tournaments, since 2011 in Lindy Hop tournaments. He achieved numerous first places.
Tanya and Sondre have been dancing and competing together since 2015. They have climbed to top levels and leading in the Boogie Woogie World Ranking List of World Rock-n-Roll Confederation. They won several World and European Championships and of course Norwegian and Nordic Championships in both, Boogie-Woogie and Lindy Hop. Together have become active teachers and performers at numerous camps and festivals. More pics and information on Tanyas & Sondres website. Furthermore, they have started running their own Boogie Woogie Dance Festival "Boogiefeets".
Tanya took off into the world of dancing at the delicate age of four. At the beginning, she engaged in classical dance, before starting acrobatic Rock-n-Roll at the age of nine. Beside this, she was active in a number of different projects in the areas of modern jazz, contemporary dance and Boogie-Woogie. Since the year 2000, Tanya was an active participant in Rock-n-Roll and Boogie-Woogie tournaments, and was able to score numerous victories, e.g. World Cup in Rock-n-Roll Formation category, won 4 World Cups in Boogie-Woogie main class. Apart from this, she has taken part in numerous dance projects and performances.
Already with five years of age, Sondre made his first steps on the dancefloor. With eight, he participated in his first Swing dance competitions. In the year 2007, he was a participant in the show "Norway's got Talent", where his dancing career really took off. Since 2009, Sondre took part in Boogie-Woogie tournaments, since 2011 in Lindy Hop tournaments. He achieved numerous first places.
Tanya and Sondre have been dancing and competing together since 2015. They have climbed to top levels and leading in the Boogie Woogie World Ranking List of World Rock-n-Roll Confederation. They won several World and European Championships and of course Norwegian and Nordic Championships in both, Boogie-Woogie and Lindy Hop. Together have become active teachers and performers at numerous camps and festivals. More pics and information on Tanyas & Sondres website. Furthermore, they have started running their own Boogie Woogie Dance Festival "Boogiefeets".
Markus (Kuschi) started dancing when he was 11 years old, together with Jessy he has been dancing since the year 2000. Dancing runs in his blood, he loves to move to the music and this is what makes him tick, the interpretation of the rhythm and melody. So he gives every dance his personal touch and with his funny way he is able to make almost everybody laugh. Right now Markus is working as a driver and is also taking care of his wife and their two kids which are also already "quite dancy". But every spare minute is packed with dancing and preparation for dancing.
Jessika (Jessy) has been dancing since she was a little girl, she started with Boogie Woogie at the age of 8. Since then dancing is her biggest passion, when you see her performing you can see, you can feel her heart. Whenever she hears music she never can stand still, needs to move to the melody. Her sensitive and funny kind of teaching makes it so useful for students at any age. Jessy had a environmental education and now works in the economic Division. Despite this job all her life is dedicated to dancing, especially the swing dances and the 50s lifestyle.
So their connection is more than 15 years of dancing together which means they know each other very well, they even know sometimes what the other one is thinking…This is what makes them such a harmonious couple. When it comes to teaching their main topics are Leading & Following paired with Musicality and they do their best to pass their knowlegde with the biggest fun to the students.
Their biggest successes are * Vice European Champion in Juniors Class * more than 50 wins in Juniors and Main Class in Austria * 4 times National Champions
In 2011 Markus and Jessy started with teaching and were welcomed in a lot of international camps as in Ukraine, Russia, Germany, England and many more…Since then they travel around the world spreading their knowlegde and enthusiasm for swing dancing. The fun, harmony and their „Viennese Sense of Humor“ is what makes them superior and memorable in what they do. They organise their own Boogie-Woogie Dance Camp "5, 6, 7 Swing". Check their website for more information.
Jessica Kaiser & Markus Kakuska (AT)
Markus (Kuschi) started dancing when he was 11 years old, together with Jessy he has been dancing since the year 2000. Dancing runs in his blood, he loves to move to the music and this is what makes him tick, the interpretation of the rhythm and melody. So he gives every dance his personal touch and with his funny way he is able to make almost everybody laugh. Right now Markus is working as a driver and is also taking care of his wife and their two kids which are also already "quite dancy". But every spare minute is packed with dancing and preparation for dancing.
Jessika (Jessy) has been dancing since she was a little girl, she started with Boogie Woogie at the age of 8. Since then dancing is her biggest passion, when you see her performing you can see, you can feel her heart. Whenever she hears music she never can stand still, needs to move to the melody. Her sensitive and funny kind of teaching makes it so useful for students at any age. Jessy had a environmental education and now works in the economic Division. Despite this job all her life is dedicated to dancing, especially the swing dances and the 50s lifestyle.
So their connection is more than 15 years of dancing together which means they know each other very well, they even know sometimes what the other one is thinking…This is what makes them such a harmonious couple. When it comes to teaching their main topics are Leading & Following paired with Musicality and they do their best to pass their knowlegde with the biggest fun to the students.
Their biggest successes are * Vice European Champion in Juniors Class * more than 50 wins in Juniors and Main Class in Austria * 4 times National Champions
In 2011 Markus and Jessy started with teaching and were welcomed in a lot of international camps as in Ukraine, Russia, Germany, England and many more…Since then they travel around the world spreading their knowlegde and enthusiasm for swing dancing. The fun, harmony and their „Viennese Sense of Humor“ is what makes them superior and memorable in what they do. They organise their own Boogie-Woogie Dance Camp "5, 6, 7 Swing". Check their website for more information.
The Edlund siblings started dancing at the young age of seven (Viktor) and six (Wilma) with Swedish Bugg. At a small dance camp in Luleå they came across Lindy Hop and Boogie Woogie and got stuck. They learnt it mainly by watching videos on the computer. Today they are part of the Swedish National team in both Boogie Woogie and Lindy Hop with a long and impressive resultlist, winning the World Championships in Boogie Woogie 2023. They have widened their horizons by attending a dance gymnasium where they've studied jazz, modern dancing, ballet and choreography.
They love teaching, social dancing, performing and competing. They believe that the social scene is equally important as the competition scene and that both parts are important on the way of becoming a good swing dancer.
Wilma & Viktor Edlund (SWE)
The Edlund siblings started dancing at the young age of seven (Viktor) and six (Wilma) with Swedish Bugg. At a small dance camp in Luleå they came across Lindy Hop and Boogie Woogie and got stuck. They learnt it mainly by watching videos on the computer. Today they are part of the Swedish National team in both Boogie Woogie and Lindy Hop with a long and impressive resultlist, winning the World Championships in Boogie Woogie 2023. They have widened their horizons by attending a dance gymnasium where they've studied jazz, modern dancing, ballet and choreography.
They love teaching, social dancing, performing and competing. They believe that the social scene is equally important as the competition scene and that both parts are important on the way of becoming a good swing dancer.
Andi and Elsa have been dancing together since 2009, and won the Austrian Championship four times (including this year). They also ranked among the top ten in international competitions several times, and have been teaching together in Austria and abroad since some years.
When teaching, they focus on lead & follow, and a harmonic interaction between the partners, following the music - which, for them, is the core of dancing. Things don't need to be very complicated or complex; easy elements and variations can lead to something new, and are decisive to develop a beautiful, varied, and enjoyable Boogie Woogie dancing in Social Dance.
Teaching at BBDC 2024 is particularly special for them, because exactly 15 years ago, BBDC was the first camp they joined together - how better could they celebrate this!
Andi and Elsa have been dancing together since 2009, and won the Austrian Championship four times (including this year). They also ranked among the top ten in international competitions several times, and have been teaching together in Austria and abroad since some years.
When teaching, they focus on lead & follow, and a harmonic interaction between the partners, following the music - which, for them, is the core of dancing. Things don't need to be very complicated or complex; easy elements and variations can lead to something new, and are decisive to develop a beautiful, varied, and enjoyable Boogie Woogie dancing in Social Dance.
Teaching at BBDC 2019 is particularly special for them, because exactly 10 years ago, BBDC was the first camp they joined together - how better could they celebrate this!
Tamy and Christoph are an experienced boogie dance couple who have been dancing together successfully for over three years. They have established themselves on the national boogie scene and have celebrated successes such as the German Championship title in 2022, the Vice German Championship title in 2023, and the South German Championship title in 2024.
They are also sought-after coaches and regularly teach together. These include at the well-known Rock That Swing Festival in Munich and on the Firebirds Cruise on the high seas. They have already had the honour of working with international boogie greats in workshops on several occasions.
Tamara Singer & Christoph Pecher (GER)
Tamy and Christoph are an experienced boogie dance couple who have been dancing together successfully for over three years. They have established themselves on the national boogie scene and have celebrated successes such as the German Championship title in 2022, the Vice German Championship title in 2023, and the South German Championship title in 2024.
They are also sought-after coaches and regularly teach together. These include at the well-known Rock That Swing Festival in Munich and on the Firebirds Cruise on the high seas. They have already had the honour of working with international boogie greats in workshops on several occasions.
Conrad and Cajsa have been swing dancing since they were kids. Whey have been in the competition scene for a long time but not always together. They started dancing boogie Woogie together 5 years ago, in 2019. They have been a part of the Swedish national team since then. They won the swedish championship this year and reached both international podiums and medals during their time together.
They love to have fun, be creative both individually and together in the dance and are happy to share their experience with others!
Cajsa Weinemo & Conrad Lindström (SWE)
Conrad and Cajsa have been swing dancing since they were kids. Whey have been in the competition scene for a long time but not always together. They started dancing boogie Woogie together 5 years ago, in 2019. They have been a part of the Swedish national team since then. They won the swedish championship this year and reached both international podiums and medals during their time together.
They love to have fun, be creative both individually and together in the dance and are happy to share their experience with others!
Samantha (Sammy) Löffler and Patrick Dietrich, both in their own way from the first children's and youth projects of the boogie scene in Munich. Sammy was with the Yellows, Patrick with the Boogie-Bären. Patrick came to boogie dancing at the tender age of 8 through his parents, then became one of the ‘Urtwens’ of the Boogie-Bären and discovered competitive dancing for himself as an adult at the second attempt.
Sammy was discovered by youth competition teacher Ralph Heuer at the young age of 12. After dancing in the show group with the Yellows, she switched to the Boogie-Bären and went straight into competitive dancing. In 2013, she won the German championship title with her dance partner at the time, ending her young career for the time being.
They have been on the dance floor together since 2023 and have gradually danced their way into the competition elite, which led to them being nominated for the national team in 2024. They have also started giving workshops and classes together.
Patrick can look back on years of experience as a teacher in various clubs and has been the teacher of the Boogie-Bären competition team for many years.
Their motto is: Be badass 🔥
Samantha Löffler & Patrick Dietrich (GER)
Samantha (Sammy) Löffler and Patrick Dietrich, both in their own way from the first children's and youth projects of the boogie scene in Munich. Sammy was with the Yellows, Patrick with the Boogie-Bären. Patrick came to boogie dancing at the tender age of 8 through his parents, then became one of the ‘Urtwens’ of the Boogie-Bären and discovered competitive dancing for himself as an adult at the second attempt.
Sammy was discovered by youth competition teacher Ralph Heuer at the young age of 12. After dancing in the show group with the Yellows, she switched to the Boogie-Bären and went straight into competitive dancing. In 2013, she won the German championship title with her dance partner at the time, ending her young career for the time being.
They have been on the dance floor together since 2023 and have gradually danced their way into the competition elite, which led to them being nominated for the national squad in 2024. They have also started giving workshops and classes together.
Patrick can look back on years of experience as a teacher in various clubs and has been the teacher of the Boogie-Bären competition team for many years.
Their motto is: Be badass 🔥
Lindy Hop
Joseph & Charlotte are currently two of the UK’s busiest dance teachers of African American dances such as the Lindy Hop, 20’s Charleston, Cake Walk, Blues and Authentic Jazz, inspiring people with their fun, high energy classes.
Having learnt from, inspired by and worked with some of the 1930’s elders such as Frankie Manning, Norma Miller, Barbara Billups and many early teachers of the Lindy Hop such as Chester Whitmore et al, they specialise in retaining the authenticity with lots of original moves, but with a modern, technical, historical, informative and a fun singing twist. You leave their classes, feeling excited like you’ve just seen an action movie.
For almost 30 years they’ve taught and performed in almost 30 countries throughout Europe, USA, Asia and Africa for Swing Dance Events, Theatres and venues such as the world famous Royal Albert Hall, Grand Palais for FIFA and much more.
They also run a dance school JiveSwing.Com, which has choreographed and appeared on a number of National TV, Radio programmes and Music Videos, TV Adverts, Channel 4’s Royal Come Dine with Me, Dancing on Ice, ITV Britain’s Got Talent, and BBC TV Documentaries with BBC Strictly Judge, Len Goodman, Norma Miller, Joseph Sewell, et al, ‘Yolanda Be Cool’ (Americano) music video and the popular BBC’s Wartime in the hit BBC2 TV programme ‘Back in Time for Dinner’. They also run the free FB online history group Swingopedia to support the education ofe the global swing community.
Joseph Sewell & Charlotte Middlemiss (UK)
Joseph & Charlotte are currently two of the UK’s busiest dance teachers of African American dances such as the Lindy Hop, 20’s Charleston, Cake Walk, Blues and Authentic Jazz, inspiring people with their fun, high energy classes.
Having learnt from, inspired by and worked with some of the 1930’s elders such as Frankie Manning, Norma Miller, Barbara Billups and many early teachers of the Lindy Hop such as Chester Whitmore et al, they specialise in retaining the authenticity with lots of original moves, but with a modern, technical, historical, informative and a fun singing twist. You leave their classes, feeling excited like you’ve just seen an action movie.
For almost 30 years they’ve taught and performed in almost 30 countries throughout Europe, USA, Asia and Africa for Swing Dance Events, Theatres and venues such as the world famous Royal Albert Hall, Grand Palais for FIFA and much more.
They also run a dance school JiveSwing.Com, which has choreographed and appeared on a number of National TV, Radio programmes and Music Videos, TV Adverts, Channel 4’s Royal Come Dine with Me, Dancing on Ice, ITV Britain’s Got Talent, and BBC TV Documentaries with BBC Strictly Judge, Len Goodman, Norma Miller, Joseph Sewell, et al, ‘Yolanda Be Cool’ (Americano) music video and the popular BBC’s Wartime in the hit BBC2 TV programme ‘Back in Time for Dinner’. They also run the free FB online history group Swingopedia to support the education ofe the global swing community.
Mélanie and Jérémy have been dancing together since 2017. They both started with Rock’n’Roll and Boogie-Woogie from a very young age and later perfected in Lindy-hop. Known as performers at the Savoy cup, they now teach and perform all over the world. In a few years, they managed to win many prizes and perform with talented dancers!
Mélanie and Jérémy really like pure and simple dancing, and try to give tips to students to express the dance with the music.
Mélanie Deniau & Jérémy Chanton (FRA)
Mélanie and Jérémy have been dancing together since 2017. They both started with Rock’n’Roll and Boogie-Woogie from a very young age and later perfected in Lindy-hop. Known as performers at the Savoy cup, they now teach and perform all over the world. In a few years, they managed to win many prizes and perform with talented dancers!
Mélanie and Jérémy really like pure and simple dancing, and try to give tips to students to express the dance with the music.
Hyunjung Choi is a swing dancer, instructor and choreographer. Having majored in Korean traditional dance and enjoyed various dances such as dance sport and ballet, she came across swing dance in 2005, and instantly became fascinated by the dance. Since 2006, she has been teaching various lindy hop classes with new ideas, aiming for the growth of Korean swing dance scene, as well as competing internationally to acquire various titles. Especially her name became known to others by winning the 1st place in “Hellzapoppin contest, Frankie 100”. She continues to show her unique character in workshops and events all around the world. She is a passionate dancer who strives to better express herself, and her delightful dancing gives positive energy to everyone who watches her dance.
Anders is a swing dance instructor and performer based in Stockholm, Sweden. He has studied dances such as ballet, contemporary and authentic jazz since the age of 10 and developed a passion for body movements and teaching dance. At the age of 13 he fell in love with Lindy Hop and has since then been fortunate to teach and perform around the world. Today he continues sharing his love for dancing through teaching and performing - if you don’t catch him at an international event, you’ll be sure to catch him in Stockholm at Chicago Swing Dance Studio!
Hyunjung Choi (FRA) & Anders Sihlberg (SWE)
Hyunjung Choi is a swing dancer, instructor and choreographer. Having majored in Korean traditional dance and enjoyed various dances such as dance sport and ballet, she came across swing dance in 2005, and instantly became fascinated by the dance. Since 2006, she has been teaching various lindy hop classes with new ideas, aiming for the growth of Korean swing dance scene, as well as competing internationally to acquire various titles. Especially her name became known to others by winning the 1st place in “Hellzapoppin contest, Frankie 100”. She continues to show her unique character in workshops and events all around the world. She is a passionate dancer who strives to better express herself, and her delightful dancing gives positive energy to everyone who watches her dance.
Anders is a swing dance instructor and performer based in Stockholm, Sweden. He has studied dances such as ballet, contemporary and authentic jazz since the age of 10 and developed a passion for body movements and teaching dance. At the age of 13 he fell in love with Lindy Hop and has since then been fortunate to teach and perform around the world. Today he continues sharing his love for dancing through teaching and performing - if you don’t catch him at an international event, you’ll be sure to catch him in Stockholm at Chicago Swing Dance Studio!
Cherry and Filip met in 2013 on a Lindy Hop course in SWINGOUT.PL dance studio. They started to dance Collegiate Shag in 2014 among a bunch of enthusiasts who brought it to Warsaw and partnered up while performing with the Warsaw Shag Team. Soon after they became instructors in SWINGOUT.PL and since that moment they teach regulary Lindy Hop and Collegiate Shag around Poland and abroad.
Their dance is full of energy. Cherry dances with a wild Latin temperament, elegance and open head, playing with the rhythm and shaking things out. She loved to dance since she remembers. At the age of 6 she started with ballet and contemporary, then switched to ballroom and lyrical jazz for a while. Filip is a musician for many years, playing on the guitar, trombone and mandoline. He’s one of the founders of The Cajun Spices - a Polish gypsy jazz band. His passion reflects the way he dances and makes it a fine form of expression. They are full of enthusiasm, looking for new ideas and challenges.
Cherry Moreno & Filip Górski (POL)
Cherry and Filip met in 2013 on a Lindy Hop course in SWINGOUT.PL dance studio. They started to dance Collegiate Shag in 2014 among a bunch of enthusiasts who brought it to Warsaw and partnered up while performing with the Warsaw Shag Team. Soon after they became instructors in SWINGOUT.PL and since that moment they teach regulary Lindy Hop and Collegiate Shag around Poland and abroad.
Their dance is full of energy. Cherry dances with a wild Latin temperament, elegance and open head, playing with the rhythm and shaking things out. She loved to dance since she remembers. At the age of 6 she started with ballet and contemporary, then switched to ballroom and lyrical jazz for a while. Filip is a musician for many years, playing on the guitar, trombone and mandoline. He’s one of the founders of The Cajun Spices - a Polish gypsy jazz band. His passion reflects the way he dances and makes it a fine form of expression. They are full of enthusiasm, looking for new ideas and challenges.
Natalie has been dancing on and off her whole life. She discovered Lindy Hop (and Balboa) in North Carolina, USA, and since moving to Munich two years ago, she has found a community at Boogie-Bären, where she dances, teaches, and organizes events.
Dominik discovered Lindy Hop in 2016 and soon after joined Boogie-Bären, where he now teaches, organizes, and DJs. In addition to Lindy, he also loves dancing and teaching Solo Jazz and Balboa.
Natalie and Dominik share a deep love and appreciation for the dance and its cultural roots, constantly seeking new ways to teach and inspire. They enjoy focusing on foundational elements such as rhythm, groove, and expression, and aim to strengthen the community through their teaching. Passionate about dancing both roles, Natalie and Dominik actively promote the concept of “Everybody Leads, Everybody Follows” (ELEF) at Boogie-Bären.
Natalie Gabriel (USA) & Dominik Lehmann (GER)
Natalie has been dancing on and off her whole life. She discovered Lindy Hop (and Balboa) in North Carolina, USA, and since moving to Munich two years ago, she has found a community at Boogie-Bären, where she dances, teaches, and organizes events.
Dominik discovered Lindy Hop in 2016 and soon after joined Boogie-Bären, where he now teaches, organizes, and DJs. In addition to Lindy, he also loves dancing and teaching Solo Jazz and Balboa.
Natalie and Dominik share a deep love and appreciation for the dance and its cultural roots, constantly seeking new ways to teach and inspire. They enjoy focusing on foundational elements such as rhythm, groove, and expression, and aim to strengthen the community through their teaching. Passionate about dancing both roles, Natalie and Dominik actively promote the concept of “Everybody Leads, Everybody Follows” (ELEF) at Boogie-Bären.
Shag
Cherry and Filip met in 2013 on a Lindy Hop course in SWINGOUT.PL dance studio. They started to dance Collegiate Shag in 2014 among a bunch of enthusiasts who brought it to Warsaw and partnered up while performing with the Warsaw Shag Team. Soon after they became instructors in SWINGOUT.PL and since that moment they teach regulary Lindy Hop and Collegiate Shag around Poland and abroad.
Their dance is full of energy. Cherry dances with a wild Latin temperament, elegance and open head, playing with the rhythm and shaking things out. She loved to dance since she remembers. At the age of 6 she started with ballet and contemporary, then switched to ballroom and lyrical jazz for a while. Filip is a musician for many years, playing on the guitar, trombone and mandoline. He’s one of the founders of The Cajun Spices - a Polish gypsy jazz band. His passion reflects the way he dances and makes it a fine form of expression. They are full of enthusiasm, looking for new ideas and challenges.
Cherry Moreno & Filip Górski (POL)
Cherry and Filip met in 2013 on a Lindy Hop course in SWINGOUT.PL dance studio. They started to dance Collegiate Shag in 2014 among a bunch of enthusiasts who brought it to Warsaw and partnered up while performing with the Warsaw Shag Team. Soon after they became instructors in SWINGOUT.PL and since that moment they teach regulary Lindy Hop and Collegiate Shag around Poland and abroad.
Their dance is full of energy. Cherry dances with a wild Latin temperament, elegance and open head, playing with the rhythm and shaking things out. She loved to dance since she remembers. At the age of 6 she started with ballet and contemporary, then switched to ballroom and lyrical jazz for a while. Filip is a musician for many years, playing on the guitar, trombone and mandoline. He’s one of the founders of The Cajun Spices - a Polish gypsy jazz band. His passion reflects the way he dances and makes it a fine form of expression. They are full of enthusiasm, looking for new ideas and challenges.
Balboa
Vasu discovered Swing Dancing at the University of Florida and has been hooked ever since. His dedication to the art takes him around the globe to dance socially, perform, compete, and teach in Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Collegiate Shag. Renowned for his precise technique and enthusiasm for swing dancing at any tempo, Vasu loves pushing the boundaries with unconventional rhythms, shapes, and connections. With a special affinity for Pure Balboa, he constantly seeks to innovate and redefine traditional dance partnerships. Whether he's dancing all night on the social floor or rigorously training for competitions and performances, Vasu's passion for swing dancing is evident. A lifelong learner, he is equally passionate about sharing his extensive knowledge with others. Vasu finds his home in Berlin where he constantly finds inspiration and often shares his love for Swing dancing.
Valentina started dancing ballet when she was four years old and developed a deep love for movement. At seventeen she discovered Swing Dance and has been captured by it ever since. From Solo Jazz and Lindy Hop to Balboa and Slow Swing, Valentina brings a diverse mix of experience to the dance floor. She’s an analytical dancer who picks up new techniques quickly, and uses that skill to teach in a clear, easy-to-understand way. A constant learner, Valentina draws inspiration from everywhere – other dance styles, music, life in general. As a regular teacher at Swing Base in Berlin, she brings both energy and a fresh perspective to every class, helping students build confidence, have fun, and find their own rhythm.
Valentina Heck (GER) & Vasu Sharma (IND)
Vasu discovered Swing Dancing at the University of Florida and has been hooked ever since. His dedication to the art takes him around the globe to dance socially, perform, compete, and teach in Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Collegiate Shag. Renowned for his precise technique and enthusiasm for swing dancing at any tempo, Vasu loves pushing the boundaries with unconventional rhythms, shapes, and connections. With a special affinity for Pure Balboa, he constantly seeks to innovate and redefine traditional dance partnerships. Whether he's dancing all night on the social floor or rigorously training for competitions and performances, Vasu's passion for swing dancing is evident. A lifelong learner, he is equally passionate about sharing his extensive knowledge with others. Vasu finds his home in Berlin where he constantly finds inspiration and often shares his love for Swing dancing.
Valentina started dancing ballet when she was four years old and developed a deep love for movement. At seventeen she discovered Swing Dance and has been captured by it ever since. From Solo Jazz and Lindy Hop to Balboa and Slow Swing, Valentina brings a diverse mix of experience to the dance floor. She’s an analytical dancer who picks up new techniques quickly, and uses that skill to teach in a clear, easy-to-understand way. A constant learner, Valentina draws inspiration from everywhere – other dance styles, music, life in general. As a regular teacher at Swing Base in Berlin, she brings both energy and a fresh perspective to every class, helping students build confidence, have fun, and find their own rhythm.
Blues
Adèle was drawn to Blues for its depth of partner-to-partner connection and the empowerment that Blues music reverberates with. She equally enjoys solo dancing, where she finds space to explore her individuality and creativity. Striving to connect with the roots and aesthetic of Blues, she brings her whole self into each dance.
Marcin is a local trainer, DJ, and organizer at Boogie Bären. Enchanted by the diversity of Blues music, he’s inspired to explore all its styles, from slow to fast, mellow to funky. He approaches each dance as a new story and loves when it brings unexpected surprises.
Together, they seek to create a supportive space for students to discover their own expression and connection to the music. They believe that playfulness and curiosity are powerful teaching tools and focus on building strong fundamentals.
Adèle Pérus (FRA) & Marcin Stankiewicz (POL)
Adèle was drawn to Blues for its depth of partner-to-partner connection and the empowerment that Blues music reverberates with. She equally enjoys solo dancing, where she finds space to explore her individuality and creativity. Striving to connect with the roots and aesthetic of Blues, she brings her whole self into each dance.
Marcin is a local trainer, DJ, and organizer at Boogie Bären. Enchanted by the diversity of Blues music, he’s inspired to explore all its styles, from slow to fast, mellow to funky. He approaches each dance as a new story and loves when it brings unexpected surprises.
Together, they seek to create a supportive space for students to discover their own expression and connection to the music. They believe that playfulness and curiosity are powerful teaching tools and focus on building strong fundamentals.
