2022 TALENT
Instructors | Judges | Performers

Tatiana Mollmann
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Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann have been a successful partnership for nine years. They are 11-Time US Open Champions, 6-time NASDE Champions, and Multi-Grand National Champions, as well as dominating the Classic Division throughout the past 6 years. At the UCWDC World’s event they were given the Star Award for the Couple with the Most Impact on Swing, and Jordan won Best Swing Choreographer. They have won Swing Couple of the Year for 5 years straight on the web site: www.usaswingdance.net
Jordan & Tatiana have won Fox TV’s “30 Seconds to Fame,” appeared twice on CBS TV’s “Star Search,” danced in the motion picture “the Polar Express,” won “America’s Best Dance Couple” on ABC TV’s “Good Morning America,” and had speaking roles and danced in the movie “Love N’ Dancing.”
They travel 47 out of 52 weekends per year, competing and teaching packed workshops all across the USA and Internationally. They are Certified Teachers in the Golden State Dance Teacher’s Association.

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Greg & Lemery have over 20 years dancing experience combined. Greg started in American Ballroom but competed in country winning many titles. He also has a background in ballet, jazz and hip hop. Lemery started in International 10 Dance (both Ballroom and Latin) and won many titles including: 3rd in the world pro/am 10 dance, 5Th in the world and 3rd in the USA pro/am Latin. She is also skilled in American Ballroom, Salsa, and Argentine Tango. Greg and Lemery are currently focusing on West Coast Swing, Greg winning many All-Star J&J and Strictlys. Together they have solidified their place within the top 5 couples in Showcase Division this year and are both currently at the top of the NASDE tour. They are a unique couple who are excited to be dancing their third routine together. They are nurturing instructors who believe that a strong foundation leads to a higher obtainable level and look forward to sharing their love of dance with you.

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Myles and Tessa are superior teachers and teacher trainers. They are a rare breed of instructor that specializes in the Intensive format: true progression-based teaching, but also have an extensive list of rare and specialty classes that can be customized to suit your event and community.
When it comes to social dancing, they are known as the “social pros”, because they truly enjoy social dancing and stay up late to dance with attendees.
Both Myles and Tessa are exceptionally competent judges, and Myles is an experienced and highly preferred Chief Judge. He is willing and able to teach new event coordinators how to organize their competitions, and to teach the contest coordinator/scorer how to satisfy the WSDC requirements.

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Steve & Lara began their partnership in 2016. Together they have helped grow the WCS community in the DC Metro Area and now are one of the most sought out instructions in their area. In the last three Open Swing Championships they placed top 3 in the Sophisticated Routine Division. They have also place top 5 in numerous Invitational and All Star/Champion Jack n Jill divisions. Lara and Steve both compete, teach and judge at many national events.
Lara teaches West Coast Swing in the Virginia/DC Metro area. She has a long and diverse history of success as a competitor. Lara currently travels nationally as a adjudicator, instructor and competitor. With a training and competing in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Salsa, Ballroom and Latin, Lara brings a wide range of knowledge and understanding to her teaching. Lara has her BFA in Dance, and she is certified as a NDCA Pro/Am Teacher and WSDC Judge. She not only has a love for teaching but for watching her clients evolve through their learning of dance.
Steve Wilder originally started dancing in New York in 2014 to meet women, but he immediately fell in love with dancing instead. Steve began his career in teaching West Coast Swing throughout New Jersey, Philadelphia, and New York areas. During 2015-2016, Steve traveled and taught in and around New Zealand, Australia, and Malaysia. He loves creating an emotional and physical connection with his dance partners whether it be on the competitive floor or social floor.

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Jason & Annmarie share a love for teaching, competing, judging and performing across the country. They both adore West Coast Swing and are passionate about sharing the love of the dance with others. Together their routines touch the hearts and souls of audiences around the country. Separately Jason’s smooth precision and Annmarie’s creative energy bring an aura of magic to any event. Jason & Annmarie are sought after top teachers in West Coast Swing. They specialize in teaching all levels of dancers and competitors. Their teaching philosophy emphasizes strong fundamentals and connection while delivering unique styling and musicality for leaders and followers alike.

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Robert Royston (NY) Certified Professional Dance instructor, choreographer, coach and US Open Swing Dance Champion. He began on the competitive couples dance circuit in 1989. Robert successfully secured: Eight (8) “U.S. Open Swing Dance Championship Titles” in 5 divisions. Six (6) “World Country Dance Championship Titles” in 2 division. Three (3) “USA Grand National Championships Titles” in 2 divisions. Numerous national titles in Hustle, Salsa, and Cabaret. Inducted into the “California Swing Dance Hall of Fame”. Became the youngest person inducted to the “UCWDC Country Dance Hall of Fame” in 2007. Inducted into National Boppers Hall of Fame 2014. Inductions into the “World Swing Dance Hall of Fame” and the “Living Legends of Dance Society” in 2011 make him the only dancer ever inducted into all of these organizations.

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Brandi Guild is a world-renowned dancer, teacher, coach, and choreographer. She is known as one of the top technicians in the world specializing in West Coast Swing.
But dancing was not a part of Brandi’s early life. Beginning at age 5, softball was her focus. It paid off, as she was awarded a full athletic scholarship to pitch for Marshall University. After making it to the final round of trials for the US Olympic team, Brandi was ready for the next chapter in her life.
Dancing happened by accident. A move to Las Vegas and a night out at a county/western club with her sister, Brandi found what she was meant to do. After joining a dance team, she took the bold step of moving to Michigan to pursue her first professional dance partnership. Less than 2 years later, she won her first world championship.
Brandi holds titles in Country/Western, International 10 Dance, and West Coast Swing, however, it is West Coast Swing that has captured her heart. An active competitor, she travels the globe teaching, judging, and performing.

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Erica Smith is a versatile dancer from the Washington, D.C. area with extensive backgrounds in West Coast Swing, Hustle, Ballet and Salsa. She is a World Professional Triple Threat Champion (West Coast Swing, Salsa and Hustle), Professional Just Hustle Champion, Hustle Hall of Fame Inductee, and a US Open Strictly Hand Dance Champion. Erica is also an accomplished All-Star/Professional West Coast Swing competitor and a long time Director of JT Swing Teams DC – a performance based West Coast Swing Team.
Erica is passionate about sharing her love of dance with her students. As a 15 time Top Teacher recipient, Erica is a highly sought-after instructor. Erica travels to approximately 15 competitions and workshop weekends per year as an invited instructor, judge, performer, and Master of Ceremonies.
Erica is a brilliant dancer and teacher who leaves a lasting impression on her admiring audiences and students. To reach Erica for private coaching, contact her at: jtswingteamsdc@yahoo.com.

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John Lindo is an International Award-winning West Coast Swing Dance Champion & Instructor. He is a man of style, grace and humor. Above all, he is one of the most joyful advocates of the dance.
After beginning in country-western dance in 1992, John quickly made his mark on the West Coast Swing circuit by garnering an astonishing number of awards and championships in Jack-and-Jill and Strictly Swing contests. First Place awards include the U.S. Open, Grand Nationals, and Phoenix Champion of Champions.
John’s passion and talent for West Coast Swing has brought him international recognition. He actively participates in competitions and workshops around the world.
John is sought after internationally for his knowledge, experience and teaching, in roles such as organizer, judge, dancer, deejay and choreographer.
John’s mission is to provide superior occasions for all dancers to enjoy themselves. His social dances, workshop/expos and competitive events are a welcoming opportunity to learn, practice and thrive on the dance floor. Any event John participates in is sure to be informative and outrageously fun!

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Arjay’s entire life has been dedicated to the exploration of art and music. For 17 years Arjay toured the world as a classical violinist before traveling the world as a dance professional. He studied music and also graduated with a degree in Art and Graphic Design, a passion he shares with his wife. Searching for more in music and the arts, Arjay pursued his hobby and love of dance and turned it into a successful career. There are not many dances Arjay doesn’t know. He currently travels the world performing, teaching, choreographing, judging, mentoring dancers as well as deejaying and emceeing some of the biggest events in the world.
Arjay is an accomplished West Coast Swing Champion of Classic, Showcase, Jack and Jill, Teams and Strictly Swing Divisions. His most memorable accomplishments include winning Showcase at Grand Nationals, winning Classic at America’s Classic, winning Invitational Jack and Jill at Phoenix, winning Champions Strictly and Teams at the US Open. One of Arjay’s most recent accomplishments is being awarded The Crystal Boot Award for Best Advanced Choreography for a line dance with world renowned line dance champion & choreographer Rachael McEnaney.

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Glenn’s been in full swing since 2015, when he hit the couples dance world and stepped into the West Coast Swing circuit. He rose up through the divisions, winning competitions in Europe and The US competing in the Showcase Division.
After placing 3rd in the World Renowned US Open, Glenn also won a The Open Strictly division and co-choreographed the Go Dance Cabaret Routine and Swing Team which both took 2nd place in their divisions.
In 2019, with it being the first degendered year at The US Open. Glenn, in is usual style, had an idea to mix things up and dance with fellow Brit Callum Powell. This would be the first ever time 2 males had hit the US Open dance floor together and boy, did they steal the show. They shook up the competition and swung into 3rd place creating a historic moment that may never be repeated.
Glenn is quickly becoming one of the leading Swing and Couples dancers, teachers, choreographers and judges in the world. His knowledge and style are as diverse as his dynamic background in dancing, showcasing his boundless passion as a movement-based creative.

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Eric Byers is one of the most unique West Coast Swing dancers recognized today. He has traveled around the globe, teaching, competing and choreographing for many great dance communities. As an instructor, Eric focuses on creating a fun and safe atmosphere for dancers to learn, be creative, and develop their own dance identity. He is a 2-time, and the final, NASDE All-Star Jack and Jill Champion- so he has competed with the best of the best from around the world. That being said, Eric’s heart is without a doubt centered around his local dance community and his passion to teach. If you see him anywhere near a dance floor, please do not hesitate to reach out and ask for a dance.

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Deon Harrell is an active Teacher, Judge, MC, and All Star Level competitor on the WCS WSDC circuit. Fun fact, MADjam is the first competition he ever traveled to when he started his WCS competitive journey back in 2017. Deon strongly believes in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in WCS and co-founded SwingDiversity, a WCS DEI enterprise. His favorite quote and mantra for the weekend, “Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t.” See you on the dance floor!

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Susan is a native Texan, born and raised in Houston. Her mother was an avid Ballroom dancer, and Susan followed in her footsteps from a young age. She started with Ballet and went on to win the US Open Cabaret division at age 12, performing a theater arts routine with her mother and instructor David Appel. She danced through her teens, competing with her high school dance team. Two days after graduating from high school, Susan moved to Austin and took a job as a receptionist for the summer. She began training to become an instructor at Go Dance, where she worked to put herself through college at the University of Texas.
After graduating from UT, Susan worked in web analytics for several years, during which time she also won the US Open in the Showcase division. In 2004, she returned to dancing full-time to pursue a professional partnership with Gary McIntyre. Susan is a World Smooth Finalist, Country Western World Champion, US Open Swing and Cabaret Champion with too many competitive titles to count, making her one of the most diversely successful competitive dancers in the world. This versatility is what made her the perfect candidate to lead the dance staff at Go Dance, where one of the core values is “dance diversity”. In 2012, owner Mylie Alrich invited Susan to become a co-owner as VP of Dance Development. In addition to her role as an owner at Go Dance, Susan also teaches, competes and performs all over the world.
Part of what makes Susan a great instructor is her own pursuit of knowledge. She is constantly taking in new information and dispersing it to her clients. They love her for her technical detail, drills and tireless optimism. Susan is passionate about sharing her love of dance and making Go Dance the best possible experience for it’s clients and staff. She says, “I have always loved Go Dance, even when I was away; and though people might think I’m biased, I’m not. I have traveled all over the world, and there is no studio like this one. Go Dance cares about providing clients with the best possible experience, having the highest level of training possible for the staff, and staying forward-thinking. Even more than that, Go Dance wants to be a happy and wonderful place everyday for anyone that enters; and it is!”
Specialties: Smooth Ballroom, Country Western and West Coast Swing
Teaches: Adults, Foxtrot, American Tango, Ballroom Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Quickstep, Country Waltz, Nightclub, Polka, Triple Two Step, Two Step, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Social Swing, Salsa, Bolero, Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Hustle
Competitive Titles:
US Open Showcase Swing Champion
US Open Cabaret Champion
UCWDC Classic World Champion
World Smooth Finalist
US Open Team Champion
and many more…

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Tony fell in love with dance in college. He competed on the ASU ballroom team for 4 years and returned after graduation to help coach. He started west coast swing shortly after and hasn’t looked back since. Tony is competing at an all star champion level and is passionate about teaching.

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Doug Silton, professional dancer, choreographer, performer, and instructor, has been dancing since 1988 and has been teaching, competing, and performing internationally since 1998. He travels the globe sharing his love of social dancing, technique, as well as judging on the WSDC and NASDE circuits and competing in the Showcase and Sophisticated and Champions Jack & Jill and Strictly dance divisions.
Originally from Los Angeles suburbia, Doug traveled to Maine for his undergraduate degree in Art History from Bowdoin College (class of 2000), lived abroad in Florence (1998-1999) where he started teaching swing dancing, and after graduation moved back to Los Angeles to dance and teach full time. In January of 2015, he moved to Gresham, Oregon where he now and forever resides.

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Sharole Lashe Negrete has been involved in every aspect of the dance community. She is a certified judge (GPDIA and with Skippy Blair) with a history of judging N.A.S.D.E. and W.S.D.C. swing events. In Canada, she is a founding director of the North West Swing Club. In California, she was a past president and vice president of The Next Generation Swing Dance Club, and served as a director for Boogie By the Bay.

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Austin began his dance journey after being ushered into the West Coast Swing community by his mother 10 years ago. Along the way he honed his dance technique with countless hours of social dancing, practice, and competition at events up and down the West Coast, eventually reaching the Champions level, but now he brings his unique style to the East Coast. His athletic but subtle dancing lends its roots to his sporting background and focuses heavily on musicality, communication, and playfulness in small spaces rather than larger movements and extravagant patterns. Austin’s approach to teaching the dance allows for students to gain a greater grasp of dance concepts through the use of creative opportunities within lessons. For private lessons, call or text (707)327-6519

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Based out of Denver, Colorado, Judith (she/her) is an active competitor, passionate instructor, and trained judge. She loves working with beginners and strives to make the community inclusive and welcoming to all — so much so that she co-directs a WCS diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) nonprofit enterprise called SwingDiversity. Whether you say hi, ask her to dance, or send a smile in her direction, she would love to share space with you.

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Jon Tigert is a world recognized Swing Dancer and musician. Specializing in Vintage dance such as Lindy Hop, Balboa, Blues, and Charleston, He has won titles from the International Lindy Hop Championships, The Canadian Swing Dance Championships, Lindy Focus, and many more.
As a teacher, Jon is well known for his historical and musical knowledge, clear and concise communication, and endless supply of terrible dad jokes.
When not on the dance floor, he can often be found on the bandstand, drumming and singing for swing dancers all over the world.

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Guigo Sortica is a Zouk & West Coast Swing expert.
Kelly has enjoyed dancing socially and professionally in a variety of styles. She has years of experience teaching Ballroom, Latin, Social Dancing, and West Coast Swing! She is an active West Coast Swing All-Star dancer who competes and social dances as a follower and a leader. This multi-talented dancer/teacher can’t wait to share her love of dance with you!

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Tessa is an All-Star West Coast Swing competitor and experienced instructor offering partnered dance instruction to the people of the metro Boston area. From beginners to advanced, social dancers to competitors, she is excited to share her passion for dance and technical expertise to you!
Pre-Covid-shutdown, Tessa was a finalist in All Star competitions throughout the world. She is a 2019 semi-finalist in the Classic Routine division of The US Open, and is the 2017 Open Swing Dance Championship 6th-Place All-Star Finalist. She is an active competitor and judge on the World Swing Dance Council and the National Association of Swing Dance competitive circuits. Any given weekend you will find her in another US or European city, competing, training, and educating other dancers in this incredibly dynamic dance. She most recently was an All-Star Finalist at Capital Swing in January 2020, and a semi-finalist at the world’s largest WCS event MADJam in March 2020.

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A Washington DC area Champion Hand Dancer and West Coast Swing Dancer.

Party Animal


THE MCs

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An internationally recognized emcee, Royston created the Social Networking “Shout Out” for online viewers, making the world feel part of the event. Twice earned People’s Choice Award “Entertainer of the Year”. With his current schedule, Royston acts as emcee at over 20 events.

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Glenn’s been in full swing since 2015, when he hit the couples dance world and stepped into the West Coast Swing circuit. He rose up through the divisions, winning competitions in Europe and The US competing in the Showcase Division.
After placing 3rd in the World Renowned US Open, Glenn also won a The Open Strictly division and co-choreographed the Go Dance Cabaret Routine and Swing Team which both took 2nd place in their divisions.
In 2019, with it being the first degendered year at The US Open. Glenn, in is usual style, had an idea to mix things up and dance with fellow Brit Callum Powell. This would be the first ever time 2 males had hit the US Open dance floor together and boy, did they steal the show. They shook up the competition and swung into 3rd place creating a historic moment that may never be repeated.
Glenn is quickly becoming one of the leading Swing and Couples dancers, teachers, choreographers and judges in the world. His knowledge and style are as diverse as his dynamic background in dancing, showcasing his boundless passion as a movement-based creative.

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Deon Harrell is an active Teacher, Judge, MC, and All Star Level competitor on the WCS WSDC circuit. Fun fact, MADjam is the first competition he ever traveled to when he started his WCS competitive journey back in 2017. Deon strongly believes in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in WCS and co-founded SwingDiversity, a WCS DEI enterprise. His favorite quote and mantra for the weekend, “Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t.” See you on the dance floor!

THE DJs

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Ruby started DJing for the west coast swing dance community in 2008 in Houston, TX. My love of music is only rivaled by my love of dancing. I really do spend countless hours seeking out new music to share with the west coast swing dance community. I love to see a floor packed with dancers and playing music that makes people want to dance. My music sets contain a mixture of genres to keep the dancers on the floor all night long, including pop, swing, R&B, blues, etc. I do avoid playing explicit or profane songs in my sets. I frequently DJ parties, dances, and west coast swing events locally and nationally. • Started dancing west coast swing in 2004 • Started DJing for west coast swing in 2008 • 2010 DJ of the Year – Allswing DJ Group • 2014 DJ Hall of Fame – Global Swing DJs Group

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John Lindo is an International Award-winning West Coast Swing Dance Champion & Instructor. He is a man of style, grace and humor. Above all, he is one of the most joyful advocates of the dance.
After beginning in country-western dance in 1992, John quickly made his mark on the West Coast Swing circuit by garnering an astonishing number of awards and championships in Jack-and-Jill and Strictly Swing contests. First Place awards include the U.S. Open, Grand Nationals, and Phoenix Champion of Champions.
John’s passion and talent for West Coast Swing has brought him international recognition. He actively participates in competitions and workshops around the world.
John is sought after internationally for his knowledge, experience and teaching, in roles such as organizer, judge, dancer, deejay and choreographer.
John’s mission is to provide superior occasions for all dancers to enjoy themselves. His social dances, workshop/expos and competitive events are a welcoming opportunity to learn, practice and thrive on the dance floor. Any event John participates in is sure to be informative and outrageously fun!

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Koichi Tsunada (WA) started DJing locally in Seattle in 2012 and has been growing momentum ever since. In 2013 and 2014 he was a D.J. at larger events in Washington, Oregon, Vancouver BC, California, & Korea. He is recognized by many as being incredibly friendly, having a “weird” sense of humor and being well traveled. Koichi enjoys DJing because it is a way to bring joy to people & introduce something new to the local dance scene. Often times he can be found playing for the late night crowd at dance conventions & after every event, shares his songs with the public. He never expected the long-running tradition of requesting a “Koichi’s last song” to take him down the path of becoming a West Coast Swing D.J.

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Larisa Tingle has been in love with music her whole life, from violinist to vocalist and finally to dancer. She is now competing at an allstar champion level. In addition to competing and teaching, Larisa started djing at local dances in Southern California but got known quickly for her groovy late night “Tingle Time” sets, becoming one of the sought after Dj’s on the convention circuit around the country.

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Arjay’s entire life has been dedicated to the exploration of art and music. For 17 years Arjay toured the world as a classical violinist before traveling the world as a dance professional. He studied music and also graduated with a degree in Art and Graphic Design, a passion he shares with his wife. Searching for more in music and the arts, Arjay pursued his hobby and love of dance and turned it into a successful career. There are not many dances Arjay doesn’t know. He currently travels the world performing, teaching, choreographing, judging, mentoring dancers as well as deejaying and emceeing some of the biggest events in the world.
Arjay is an accomplished West Coast Swing Champion of Classic, Showcase, Jack and Jill, Teams and Strictly Swing Divisions. His most memorable accomplishments include winning Showcase at Grand Nationals, winning Classic at America’s Classic, winning Invitational Jack and Jill at Phoenix, winning Champions Strictly and Teams at the US Open. One of Arjay’s most recent accomplishments is being awarded The Crystal Boot Award for Best Advanced Choreography for a line dance with world renowned line dance champion & choreographer Rachael McEnaney.

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Dancing since age 3, Kristen has experience in styles of ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and pointe. In college, she discovered lindy hop and west coast swing. Kristen competes a the all Star level in west coast swing, and has put multiple routines on the floor in rising star, pro am, and team. She teaches in Connecticut, deejays at many weekend events, and is the new ED of Countdown Swing Boston.

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Margaret has been dancing since the age of 5, starting with tap, ballet, and jazz, then learning west coast swing soon after, and assisting at her mom’s dance classes from an early age. She thoroughly enjoys sharing her love of dance with her students. Margie travels all over the US competing in the allstar division, teaching, deejaying and judging.

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For more than 2 decades Dave has been working full time behind the scenes supporting the DC area’s West Coast Swing dance community.

Co-Director
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Kay Newhouse is known for her positive influence, friendly warmth and community leadership. She is a west coast swing teacher, judge, current competitor and event director [MADjam, Swing Fling, and DC Swing eXperience], and constant cheerleader for welcoming people into this fun and social dance.
Believing that the essential soul of West Coast Swing is social dancing, Kay is known for group classes that emphasize responsiveness within both leader and follower roles. Her workshops are elegantly planned, rich in deep information for dancers of multiple levels, accessible, and fun. As a one-on-one teacher, Kay is knowledgeable, encouraging, and supportive. She enjoys customizing instruction to your learning style and pace, while keeping an eye on the prize: happy dancing to music you love.
The best dancing comes from sharing your own joy on the dance floor, and learning how to find the wonderful connection that dance brings with another person, through music, in your own voice.
Kay is also a sought-after consultant on sustainable, inclusive dance communities and how we as individuals can interact with them.
As “Newcomer Program” designer she brought a focus on the experience of those new to the multi-day event experience to MADjam, Swing Fling, and DCSX, and encouraged community support for our newest participants. Multiple other events have since brought her onto their staff in a consulting and leadership role to focus on enriching the experience of newcomers at their own events.
Her work with Dance Jam Productions produced a Code of Conduct and a statement of Expectations of Professional Staff which have been widely shared and emulated by those seeking to strengthen WCS communities, including the World Swing Dance Council.
The movement towards role-based rather than gender-based framing in WCS has benefited from her calm, positive and community-focused leadership.
Her uniquely designed “What the Judges See” experiential workshop is frequently cited as providing a transformative shift in competitors’ Jack & Jill experience.
Since with falling in love with West Coast Swing at Craig Hutchinson’s Potomac Swing Dance Club, and sharing the halcyon days of the North River Bar in Manhattan (while earning a master’s degree in Education from Teachers College, Columbia University), Kay has spent twenty years making dance friends and influencing the social milieu of our national scene. Confirmed as a “Global Dance Professional Instructors Association”-certified West Coast Swing teacher by “Grand Master” Michael Kiehm, she is also a current competitor and GPDIA-certified WCS judge with years of national and international judging experience.
She combines familiarity with the roots of our dance and its true social dance form with a solid understanding of the most current iteration of this rapidly-changing street dance, deep knowledge of the universal underpinnings to its variety, strong pedagogical skills, and a desire to help each student progress in the way that is best for that person as an individual.
Outside of dance, Kay works towards breaking the cycle of poverty through short- and long-term interventions with Interfaith Works, a 501(c)(3) social services organization with a long history of community leadership. Visit Kay’s Interfaith Works peer-to-peer page to learn more or to support her work as board chair for IW. She holds a B.A. in Physics & English literature from Amherst College (academic honors: magna cum laude, phi beta kappa, sigma xi) and a master’s degree in Science Education from Teachers College, Columbia University.

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Casey is just simply amazing. We are fortunate to have her on the management team.

Chief Judge
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Dawn Garrish has been teaching social and competitive dance in the Washington, DC area for over 32 years. She started as a baton twirler at the age of 5, winning the US Title in Dance Twirl at the age of 12. It wasn’t until she hit the local bar scene that she fell in LOVE with couples dancing. Her knowledge in Competitive Country Dance and West Coast swing is extensive. She holds 7 US Open swing titles in 4 different divisions. She was the first Masters Country Dance World Champion. She has won over 25 Top teacher awards, and was inducted into the Country Dance Hall of Fame in 2016. She has been judging for over 25 years and found her niche as Head Judge 10 years ago. Since then she can be found as the Head judge of many event across the US. She prides herself in idea that “The competitors come first”! Her memory is (normally) amazing and never minds if you ask her, her opinion. She is after all a MOM of two upcoming dancers themselves!

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Alex stays calm and cool under pressure. No detail goes overlooked. Thorough planning and precision execution keep contests perfectly on time.

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This talented duo from Michigan bring techincal expertise and tireless dedication to perfection to the MADjam video & broadcasting projects. If you see a typo on the screen Tim’s rapid responsive instincts will correct it in seconds. Becky’s keen camera panning never misses an unexpected dancers movement. Their good humor makes working 18hr days with them a pleasure.

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This well traveled pup has been to more dance parties than most WCS dancers. She’s a regular at Dance Jam Productions weekend events. Always the first to arrive and last to leave she knows how to nap in a crowded ballroom . Please don’t feed her – even if she does her best to charm you with spectacular begging tricks.

Chief of Staff
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Amy is known for getting the job done.

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Paul is a database wizard. A former competitor and social dancer. He’s been behind the scenes of competitions for decades. His constant attention to the changing needs of organizers and creative use of evolving technology keep his services in high demand.

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Guigo Sortica is a Zouk & West Coast Swing expert.