Waterkant Jam 2009
International Lindy Hop Weekend Hamburg, nov 28/29th
teacher
Track A will have its own teacher line-up to ensure a balanced input into this "starting to swing" track. More detailed information will be announced as soon as possible. Anyway, in several open classes you will meet all the other teachers of the weekend!
Frida & Sakarias Frida & Sakarias

Frida and Sakarias (S) are among the most precise, dynamic and explosive lindy couples in the world. They are forming part of "The Harlem Hot Shots" and they definitely have as much to offer to beginners as to top level dancers. Waterkant Jam was the first international workshop outside Sweden where they where asked to teach and today they are a driving power for this camp. www.harlemhotshots.com

Steven Steven & Evita

Steven is known for his extremely innovative style, improvisation and musicality. He has exceptional musicality, and is constantly looking for new and creative ways to teach which is truly inspiring and leaves Lindy Hoppers everywhere hungry for more.
Evita is a full time dancer and instructor, known for her endless energy, high-flying aerials and dynamic movement. Evita began a career of teaching Swing dances in 2003, when she moved to Los Angeles and taught at 3rd Street Dance and The Dance Doctor. Since moving to New York, Evita has taught at Camp Savoy (UK), Boogie Barren (Germany), the Tokyo Swing Dance Society (Japan), Swing Out New Hampshire, Swing Out North West, Bean Town, Swingin New England, Swing du Nord, Dance Flurry and returns to Lindy Focus for her second year! Evita

Kevin & Jo Kevin & Jo

Kevin is an incredibly creative and versatile dancer known for his musicality. Jo, like Kevin a veteran of the social, competitive and international Lindy Hop scenes, is a well-known dancer and instructor in the LA area.

Together Kevin and Jo bring a fresh edge to Lindy Hop, with inventive aerials, musical routines and high speed dancing - these 2 are dynamite together! To see them in action, check out this:

Kevin & Jo Video

Hanna & Mattias Hanna & Mattias

Hanna and Mattias (S) have been dancing together for 5 years. During that time they have been seen in different shows and television all over the world. They have both been members of The rhythm hot shots, that later became Harlem hot shots. They are known for their high energy, knowledge and great spirit. Hanna and Mattias love teaching together and invite you to join their humour-loaded classes. www.mandh.se

Kelly & Todd Kelly & Todd

Kelly is a native of Knoxville, Tennessee, and she has been dancing as long as she can remember. Finally in 2003, Kelly decided to bite the bullet and pursue her dance dreams in New York. During her four-year residency in NY, Kelly joined two modern dance companies: Von Ussar Danceworks and MAD About Dance. Kelly met her partner Todd in 2007 and since that time they have danced and competed together, placing 1st in Lindy at the US Open and 1st in Partner Charleston at the Rhythmic Arts Festival. Kelly has taught in the US, Canada, Germany, France, London, and Scotland. She continues to pursue her love of dance and teaching in her new home city of Washington, DC.

Todd Yannacone is one of the most recognizable names on the swing dancing circuit today. He has won countless championship titles from the most prestigious competitions around. He teaches vernacular jazz, balboa, lindy hop, and other vintage swing dances both locally and internationally, and loves spreading his passion for social dancing. He specializes in connection and musicality, which is apparent every time he steps on the dance floor. He has performed for dance and music legends alike, and frequently can be found performing and competing with the dance troupe to which he belongs, the Silver Shadows.


Johnny Johnny & Laia

Johnny Lloyd (USA/D) has been teaching all over the world and is well known for his creative style that owes its variety to street dance and Hip Hop. Lessons are based on furthering the development of dance skills. www.lyric.as
Laia Fauró (ESP) from Barcelona will teach with Johnny after they had a great time at Waterkant Jam 2006. She has got an elegant as well as a real powerful style. Laia has already been succesfully teaching with Johnny in Barcelona and in the Studio Hop Summer Camp. Laia