ARTISTS

The Shirt Tail Stompers have over the years been recognised as one of Europe's best social dance bands. Formed in 2010 for the London Lindy Exchange and led by Trumpeter Steve Coombe, they have played numerous dance camps and shows all over the world. With their passion for swing music and movement, extensive knowledge and experience of social dancing, they are definitely the band to dance to in 2018. Truly appreciating the art of swing and knowing its place in history, they are heavily influenced by Fats Waller, Fletcher Henderson, Count Basie and many other greats from the swing and trad jazz era of the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. They are also influenced by the likes of the early Duke Ellington, Sidney Bechet and the old musical roots of New Orleans.

The Siberian Hotheads is a Stockholm-based sextet playing a unique mix of jazz styles best captured by the late 1940’s. Originating from an area of Stockholm colloquially known as ‘Siberia’, the band has since 2021 developed their own characteristic sound and style and established themselves as one of the hottest bands on the Swedish swing dance scene. Inspired by jazz giants such as Roy Eldridge, Illinois Jacquet, Duke Ellington, and Machito, a dash of traditional jazz is seamlessly mixed with swing arrangements, early bop, and latin american influences into a truly original concoction which is delivered with a vibrancy and authenticity that has become a trademark of the Siberian Hotheads.

Jazz Dreamers is a Wroclaw-based band formed in 2019 and led by trombonist Maciej Walczynski who puts his energy, passion and talent at the service of swing music. They draws all the best from the great big bands of Count Basie or Duke Ellington. The musicians play original arrangements of swing music hits, for which the leader was awarded a special prize at the international Old Jazz Meeting festival in picturesque Ilawa. Close day-to-day cooperation with the Lindy Szau of Wroclaw allows for the constant development of the band focused on playing for dancers.

Hornsgatan Ramblers is a jazz octet from Stockholm, Sweden with their emphasis on swing music from the 1930-1940s. They are striving after their own sound but heavily inspired by the small and big bands of giants such as Duke Ellington, Teddy Wilson, Count Basie, Benny Goodman just to name a few. By now their music has brought them to countries such as South Korea, China, Greece, Italy, Germany, Finland, Turkey, Denmark, Lithuania, United Kingdom, Spain, Switzerland, Poland, Belgium, Netherlands and of course all around Sweden. The Band started in the autumn of 2009 when a few swing dancers in Stockholm decided to form a band to start playing the music that they loved dancing to. The name comes from a street in the neighborhood in Stockholm where the world famous Chicago Swing Dance Studio is located and where their very first rehearsals took place. Several of the band members are also active in the renowned swing dance company The Hot Shots.

Teaching Lindy Hop since 2017, Alex brings energy and passion to every class. As co-founder of Old Soulz and an avid jazz student, he blends classic moves, variations, aerials, and personal style development. Deeply involved in Brussels’ swing scene, he’s always dancing, DJing, and performing with infectious enthusiasm.

With a background in ballet, modern dance, and theatre, Luisa discovered Lindy Hop and moved from Italy to Brussels to join Jazz Maniacs and pursue a Performing Arts master’s degree. Passionate about jazz history and teaching, she helps dancers grow artistically while constantly evolving her own craft.

Joseph & Charlotte are two of the UK’s leading international dancers and instructors of African American swing dances such as the Lindy Hop, Charleston, Jive, Jazz and other vintage dance styles. With around 30 years experience, learning from and working with many of the original 1930s – 50’s savoy ballroom dancers such as Norma Miller, Frankie Manning, Barbara Billups, Sugar Sullivan and other professionals, they’ve trained teachers, toured in over 40 cities a year across the USA, Africa, Asia & Europe. They’ve, performed at The Royal Albert Hall, Grand Palais, for FIFA, Ford Motors etc, choreographer and vintage dance advisors for TV, Radio, Theatre, Music Videos such as Yolanda Be Cool, BBC Wartime Farm, Netflix movie The Six Triple Eight (6888).

Patrik and Lizette are performers and instructors, living in Stockholm, Sweden. They spend most of their time working with the famous swing dance company The Hot Shots (formerly The Harlem Hot Shots), in which they have been members since 2015. The genuine spirit of the swing era, and in particular the dancing that came from the Savoy Ballroom and the Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers, have always been their main focus and inspiration. That said, they still believe that originality and personality are some of the most important aspects of swing.

Sander has had a passion for the swing era, its music and aesthetic, since he was a teenager. He studied fashion technology and loves to create clothes for dancers in order to enhance their movements. He's part of the Brussels swing dance community and together with the Jazz Maniacs and The Old Soulz dance crew he works on constantly learning about jazz culture, analyzing video footage from the great African American dancers, drawing inspiration from them to keep authenticity and creativity central in his dancing. Early Bebop is the music he finds himself drawn towards the most.

Delphine started dancing in Brussels with the Jazz Maniacs before joining the Old Soulz inSeptember 2023.Since then, she has been on a journey of self-expression—sharing the dance through rhythm and movement.Deeply inspired by jazz culture and its values, Delphine is committed to fostering connections within the dance and friend community. Her passion is nourished by the legacy of the oldtimers and by those who’ve helped her feel that the spirit moves exist.On her jazz journey, she explores movement from the inside out—learning steps, reshaping them, discovering their unique beauty, making them groove, and connecting them with her own personal flavours and feelings

Pınar has been dancing since childhood, and since discovering jazz dance in 2012 it has become her biggest passion. She’s constantly amazed by the depth of its culture and music, and loves blending those layers with her own playful, unique style. With a background in gymnastics, ballet, and House dance, she brings both rhythm and freedom into her Lindy Hop.

Semih started dancing back in 2014 with a fast pace of learning. Focusing on dancing in the upcoming years, he is known by his mad energy and creativity. His latest true love became bebop, feeding him that internal contrast that he has been searching for.

Pınar and Semih, based in Istanbul, Drawing inspiration from vintage clips such as the Harvest Moon Ball and Spirit Moves, they bring both tradition and creativity to the floor. They are excited to share their techniques, style, and love for social dancing with us.

Sakarias started practice with The Rhythm Hot Shots (now called The Hot Shots) at sixteen. He is on a never ending world tour in the name of lindy hop with probably 1000s of shows, teaching gigs and competitions. Apollo Theatre, Frankie 95 and 100, Basie Centennial, Last Bounce, Jazz Jam, ULHC, The Jam, several tours in USA, Asia, Australia and Europe (only to name a few). He made it to the finals in Sweden's Got Talent and out of 100s of dancers he was casted among the top 20 to enter the reality tv dance show Floor Filler. He's also one of the founders of Chicago swing dance studio, one of the more famous lindy hop and jazz venues in Stockholm today. He actually met and knew some of the original swing dancers of Harlem, but he also finds a lot of inspiration in modern day dancers such as Peter Loggins, Minn Vo, Jeremy Otth and of course Vincenzo Fesi. He's a man of contradictions: a performer with stage freit, a teacher with social anxiety.

Elice has a background as an elite gymnast and modern dancer, and discovered lindy hop at the age of 24. She fell in love with the acrobatic influences and the role of self-expression, as well as the dynamic and playful nature and rich history of the swing dances. What she appreciates most while dancing is the artistic exchange that happens between two individuals — as well as between the dancers and the music — in each millisecond of a dance. Elice recently joined The Hot Shots Swing Dance Company.

Santi & Euge are Lindy Hop dancers based in Argentina. They've been dancing together since 2017, drawing inspiration from early Lindy Hop footage and focusing on technique, connection, and expression. Their approach to dance is rooted in the culture and values of the swing era, always seeking to develop a personal voice on the dance floor. Since 2019, they've been creating their own choreographies and using them as tools for teaching and sharing their perspective.
They currently teach, perform, and compete internationally. For them, Lindy Hop embodies values of growth and community, a space for creativity and reflection.

Un unstoppable energy and dynamism, an unwavering smile and a great spirit : this is Audrey whether in a class or on the dance floor ! Audrey started dancing as a little child. After years of practicing Rock n Roll, Salsa, and Street Jazz, she felt in love with Lindy Hop when she was 18. She is now a dedicated dancer, instructor and choreographer, teaching Lindy Hop and Vernacular Jazz in her school Jazzy Feet in Paris, and also across France and internationally. She loves sharing her passion with her students, fostering their progress with joy and kindness. Deeply inspired by African-American female dancers of the 1930s and 40s, Audrey enjoys exploring their movements and styles. Also a competitor, she has made notable appearances in prestigious international Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz competitions such as ILHC, Snowball, Savoy Cup and more.

Daniel has a big passion for Lindy Hop, jazz dance and jazz music. He has danced and taught a lot over the years both locally at Chicago Swing Dance Studio and internationally at different events around the world When it comes to dancing as well as teaching he greatly values personal expression, rhythm, simplicity and respect for the roots of the dance. Sharing his knowledge and love of the dance is something he is passionate about. Daniel started at young age with swing dancing. He dances different styles from the swing era such as Tap, Lindy Hop, Charleston and traditional jazz. He is also educated in modern jazz and ballet and he has for many years freelanced as both dancer and choreographer in the musical theatre scene

Miro has been involved with the Lindy Hop and the Jazz dances for more than 10 years. He values the rawness and the fluidity in the dance, being present in the moment, the self expression - all paired up with the strong rhythmical foundation of the Jazz music and the Harlem roots of the art form. He takes his inspiration from the old clips and all current artists, who dare to bring out their own personal style, freedom of expression, movement and rhythms.
Soon after Kalina got involved in Tap dancing, she also started with Lindy Hop and Jazz. This was 8 years ago. She gets inspired by the old clips and all the jazz music brings. In their weekly classes together with Miro, she pays special attention to each and every student and makes sure they develop their own individuality while staying true to the roots of the dance.