Teachers
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Sigrid
Lindy hopSigrid has danced since she could walk—now it’s her profession. She found Lindy Hop in Aalborg. It’s play, expression, healing. She loves seeing students light up when moves click. Fan of Ella Fitzgerald, she dances until 9 AM at festivals!
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Simona
Lindy hopSimona’s love for dance began with an inspiring kindergarten teacher, but swing found her 10 years ago when curiosity led her to a local social dance. She treasures watching students smile and grow as dancers. For Simona, swing means freedom—to express, be present, and go…
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Brian
BalboaBrian discovered swing dancing after two weekends of electroswing festivals and found the joy they needed to push their comfort zone. For them, swing means exploration and learning together—you’ll see them stop mid-dance to suggest “what if we…” Now their feet are uncon…
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Birk
BalboaFrom hip hop to YouTube’s Hellzapoppin’ clip, Birk’s swing journey began at 17 in Odense. He loves finding hidden jazz gems as a DJ and watching students develop their unique voice on the dance floor. Beyond swing, he’s competed in medieval combat and plays saxophone.
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Sarah
Lindy hopSarah 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!
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Carina
BalboaCarina fell in love with Balboa when a friend introduced her during the pandemic. She creates safe spaces where dancers explore, have fun, and grow together. For her, swing dancing means playfulness, connection, and expressing herself through dance.
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Isak
Lindy hopIsak 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!
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Kira
BalboaKira fell in love with swing at a SwingShoes beginners workshop and never looked back. Balboa is now her number one passion. She treasures those eureka moments with her students. A Billie Holiday fan, she finds joy, belonging, and creativity in every dance.
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Ariane
BalboaAriane fell into swing dancing in Belgium in 2016. Lindy Hop came first, but Shag and Balboa stole her heart. It’s people, connection, and joy. She loves seeing students light up and catch the jitterbug. A coffee-fueled night owl spreading smiles on the dance floor!
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Jens
Lindy hopJens 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!
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Namiko
Lindy hopSolo jazzNamika 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!
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Kasia
BalboaKasia started dancing craving creativity, connection and joy—one class became a passion. It’s where her curiosity comes alive. She loves watching students grow, open up and surprise themselves. She’s converted friends to swing without them noticing!
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Nicolai
Boogie woogieNicolai 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.
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Emilie
Lindy hopEmilie discovered swing at a 2023 Studenterhuset social and became instantly obsessed. For her, swing is pure freedom and flow—a living piece of cultural history where every dance creates a unique, shared moment. She loves helping dancers grow and gain confidence.
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Per
Boogie woogieLindy hopSolo jazzPer 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!
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Elena
Boogie woogieElena 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!
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Finn
BluesFinn tried Lindy Hop in 2019 and got hooked after Covid—now dancing Blues and Balboa too. It’s creative expression, fantastic music, and connection. He loves seeing students progress and tackling challenges. Fan of Chris Stapleton’s Tennessee Whiskey, he recently took up singing!
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Hannah
Lindy hopHannah 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!
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Aske
Lindy hopAske 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!
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Allan
BalboaAllan 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!
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Libor
Lindy hopLibor 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!
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Cecilie
BalboaCecilie started swing dancing for exercise and fun, but Balboa quickly stole her heart. She sees teaching as mutual learning where both teacher and student grow together. For her, swing is a wordless language of self-expression and connection.
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Eiki
Lindy hopEiki 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!
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Jan
BalboaJan learned the Jitterbug from Per Rock and never looked back. For him, swing dance means physical and creative expression with his partner. He loves helping brave students succeed and is always thinking about the next Balboa dance opportunity!
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Ida
Boogie woogieIda 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!
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Monica
Lindy hopSolo jazzMonica 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!
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Atahan
Lindy hopAtahan discovered Lindy Hop at 16 in Turkey when his high school theater club needed choreography for “Sing Sing Sing.” He convinced teachers to show them air steps and never stopped dancing! He loves the creative process of learning with students and believes swing has n…
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Helena
Lindy hopSolo jazzHelena 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!
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Chott
Lindy hopChott discovered Lindy Hop at 21 during travels in the UK when a housemate invited her to a Sheffield swing class. she loves that moment when concepts ‘click’ for students. A Lavern Baker fan, she also plays and dances folk music!
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Rui
Lindy hopSolo jazzRui 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!
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Trine
BluesTrine started with salsa at 19, then blues whirled her in. It’s music, movement, and connection—switching between big energy and tiny movements. She loves shared exploration in teaching. Fan of Beth Hart’s “Jazz Man,” she played violin for ten years!
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Niomi
Lindy hopNiomi discovered Lindy Hop after a car crash forced her to find gentler movement than climbing. For her, it’s self-expression, freedom, and community. She loves seeing students let go and show their true selves through dance, gaining confidence and joy!
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Stine
Lindy hopStine 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!
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Emil
Lindy hopEmil discovered swing at CPH Lindy Exchange in 2022 and was instantly hooked after his first Happy Feet course. As a professional drummer, he teaches with a musician’s perspective, helping dancers connect rhythms with movement through improvisation and jazz understanding.
