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THE TEACHERS...
This is the line up so far with more to come.. No expenses spared.. we are working on bringing you the best teachers from the UK and abroad ...so check this page out again soon!
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From Buenos Aires, Argentina
JUAN VILLAFANE
Flying all the way from Buenos Aires, Argentina is Juan, "the man" who made his popular UK debut at GNSH 2008 last February.
Not only does he dress slick, but he sounds a bit like Al Pacino (so.. don't ask him about his business :o)
Juan is a leading proponent in the revival of vintage jazz dances in South America.
His background in gymnastics, acrobatics and martial arts, as well as his degree in Physical Education strongly influences his dancing and teaching, giving him a unique perspective on body movement and awareness, and a distinct - and often spectacular - personal style.
Known for his flashy high-flying acrobatics and eye-catching slides, Juan is a consumate performer, a creative dancer and an insightful teacher, in a variety of swing dances, including Lindy Hop, Balboa, Shag and Authentic Jazz.
Sharon will be teaching with Juan during the weekend, where together, they are currently sought after to teach and perform around world.
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From Perth, Australia
SHARON DAVIS
We are very privileged to have one of Australia's top teachers, from all the way from Perth.
Sharon also made a very stunning UK Debut to the UK, during GNSH 2008, last February and captivated the entire audience with her amazing Burlesque performance during the Ball. Oh la la..
She has been performing, teaching and competing in vintage jazz dances since 2001 at various prestigious competitions and events in the USA, Europe and Australia.
.In Lindy Hop, Blues and Charleston, Sharon is admired for her unique and feminine style, musicality and energy. Sharon has also built an international reputation in solo jazz dances, including 1920s Charleston, authentic jazz, solo blues and burlesque.
Sharon has a background in theatre, and is co-founder of Australian burlesque troupe Sugar Blue Burlesque , with which she has delighted audiences with her graceful feather fan dances and sassy showgirl antics.
In addition she is an Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown champion, and has claimed numerous awards in Australia and internationally. As an instructor and DJ, Sharon is known for her dedication to the history of vernacular jazz dances and the music they evolved to. With her bright and bubbly personality, Sharon's teaching style is energetic, creative and fun.
Sharon will be teaching with Juan during the weekend, where together, they are currently sought after to teach and perform around world. |
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From Hertfordshire, UK
JOSEPH SEWELL
Joseph has been teaching since 1996,
starting out with the UK's largest dance organisation and moved on to set up JiveSwing.Com as demand for him to travel and share his passion for Lindy Hop increased.
Starting out life as a Hip Hop and Break Dancer, he knew how to wow a crowd in the school playground. These days he can be seen dancing Lindy Hop, Balboa, Blues, 20's Charleston and Authentic Jazz, where he is an extremely keen (possibly excessive) social dancer and generally the last person to leave the dance floor.
Always on a quest to learn more about the dance, his creativity as an engineer has manifested itself in his ability to design ways to convey thought provoking social dance techniques and develop new moves and articulate them in a clear and concise manner, whilst teaching. As for where his jokes come from.. well… that's another story .
Joseph will be teaching with Trisha during the weekend, where together they won the UK Lindy Hop Championships in 2002 and have been responsible for developing the swing scene in Hertfordshire and Essex and have taught internationally at most major events all over the UK and Europe.
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From Hertfordshire, UK
TRISHA SEWELL
Trisha is a natural rhythmical mover, having been dancing since the age of 5, where she won several competitions in Ballet, Modern Dance, Classical, Acrobatics and Tap Dancing.
More recently, her style consists primarily of Lindy Hop, Rhythm Tap, Authentic Jazz Movement, Blues, 20's Charleston, Balboa, Jive and Salsa.
As a musician specialising in piano and wind instruments, Trisha has a deep understanding of music and musicality, which is self evident in her dancing and teaching.
Her HR and Project management skills, have enabled her to organise one of the Europe's finest weekend dance camps, " The Goodnight Sweetheart " AKA GNSH.
In 1998 Trisha joined Joseph to teach for the UK's largest dance organisation, but more recently she teaches Lindy Hop, Blues, Charleston and Rhythm Tap across the UK and Europe.
A very keen student of the Jazz / Swing era and Inspired by the likes of Josephine Baker, Nicholas Brothers, Berry Brothers and Bill Bojangles , Trisha is also a talented performer, having performed with the Cotton Clubbers , the Harlem Hotshots and Chester Whitmore a nd alongside many top swing dance performers.
More recently, Trisha has been Choreographer for one of the UK's premier all female jazz dance performance group " The Sugar Mamas "
Trisha will be teaching with Joseph during the weekend, where together they won the UK Lindy Hop Championships in 2002 and have been responsible for developing the swing scene in Hertfordshire and Essex and have taught internationally at most major events all over the UK and Europe.
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