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39 people
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Hanna
Hanna was pulled to a social dance by her sister one night and has been on dance floors around the world since! Swing means liberation, connection, and expression. She loves seeing dancers find their voice through movement. A fan of Ella Fitzgerald, she's a rubber band fight champion!
Libor
Libor discovered Lindy Hop in 2017 at DTU's dance club while writing his master's thesis and got hooked instantly. It's community, personal growth, and jazz music combined. He loves sharing his passion and seeing students get equally hooked. A Duke Ellington fan who values the social aspect most!
Ida
Ida discovered Lindy Hop at Tuesday Swing and fell for the community first. She loves seeing dancers' faces light up when moves finally "click." A Cats & Dinosaurs fan, she's allergic to grape pits and always aims to make her students smile during warm-up!
Namiko
Namika discovered Lindy Hop at a Copenhagen festival and never looked back. It's joy, freedom, and connection beyond words. She loves seeing dancers light up in class. A big fan of Mary Lou Williams, she only started dancing after moving from Japan in her thirties - party meant karaoke back then!
Hannah
Hannah discovered Lindy Hop at 17 watching her mum dance at a birthday party - the joy and aliveness caught her completely off guard. It's healed and taught her everything about connection. She loves watching her students grow and find their style. Ella Fitzgerald fan who DJs, she's danced both roles for 27 years!
Jens
Jens discovered Lindy Hop through a friend at a party with a taster class. Though he couldn't do the steps at first, the energy hooked him instantly! For him, it's a physical outlet with fast movements and happy high energy. He loves how teaching motivates his own improvement. Currently obsessed with "Roll'Em" by Bernert Berkhout for solo jazz practice—and he's a fantasy/sci-fi nerd at heart!
Elena
Elena has danced boogie-woogie since she was eight, winning championships and competing at the world cup. For her, it's a language — joy, energy, and real connection. She loves helping dancers grow and have fun. A fan of Axel Zwingenberger, she met her husband on stage in Brussels!
Aske
Aske discovered Lindy Hop on a warm summer night at Amager beach when a colleague taught Charleston steps after a team-building event. For him, it's about joy, connecting, and having space to be yourself within an amazing community. New to teaching, he loves those moments when students start having fun or suddenly "get it." A fan of Oscar Peterson Trio's "Daytrain," he's traded musical instruments for his bodily instrument!
Rui
Rui started dancing Lindy Hop at Café Bojan in Stockholm in 2014 during his studies—fun times! He loves the social aspect, connecting with Copenhagen's community and honoring the dance's cultural roots. He enjoys when classes have good vibes and students get lightbulb moments. A fan of "Flying Home" by Lionel Hampton, he once played Ultimate Frisbee in Copenhagen!
Nicolai
Nicolai discovered swing dance through Boogie Woogie videos on YouTube, captivated by its energy and expressiveness. He sees swing as cultural appreciation—a joyful time machine connecting past and present through music and movement.
Per
Per discovered Lindy Hop through a 1988 Danish documentary, then took his first steps in London. Meeting Frankie Manning in 1997 sealed his fate. He calls it 'my god, my light' - pure joy and freedom. He loves passing knowledge to new dancers. A Chick Webb fan, he co-founded Swingshoes 30 years ago!
Sarah
Sarah discovered Lindy Hop through a friend's suggestion in 2019 and has been hooked ever since. For her, it's about personal expression and connection—celebrating each other through music and partnership. She loves seeing that "aha-moment" when difficult moves finally click for students. A Catherine Russell fan, she's secretly trying to relearn the accordion!
Allan
Allan started Lindy Hop in 2005, drawn by the welcoming community and partner connection. It's connection—with partners, music, and community. He loves that moment when connection "clicks" for dancers. Fan of Count Basie's groove, he can spend hours perfecting subtle technique details!
Isak
Isak started Lindy Hop through university friends and got completely hooked after an awkward beginning. For him, it's about connecting and sharing ideas in an intuitive, embodied way. He loves helping students overcome hurdles he faced too. Currently grooving to Cab Calloway's "Pickin' the Cabbage" and secretly juggles!
Helena
Helena discovered Lindy Hop when she moved to a new city and googled dance classes, choosing the one with the best music. It's expression, connection, and endless learning. She loves watching students grow and discover new moves. A fan of "Clarinet Creole," she secretly loves organizing and won a Bugg competition at 11!
Stine
Stine started Lindy Hop at 22 with an old friend and couldn't stop laughing. For her, it's playfulness, freedom, and community - lucky adults having space for play! She loves sharing dance joy and seeing students click. Currently loving Ella's comedic jazz stylings and Eyal Vilner's energy. Former trumpet player!
Monica
Monica started when her aunt convinced her to try a beginner workshop - she had low expectations but was completely blown away! For her it means friendship and freedom, a space to let go and enjoy the moment. She loves seeing people light up when they feel the dance's joy. An Illinois Jacquet fan, she's also a scuba diver!
Eiki
Eiki started Lindy Hop in Iceland in 2007 when a friend returned from Germany determined to start the first scene there. After months of convincing, he finally said yes and never looked back. He sees it as history and creative expression - pure joy through communication. He loves creating positive learning atmospheres. A Fats Waller fan with a hat obsession!