Desirae Vasquez & Matt Davis
As musicians turned dancers, Matt and Desirae were drawn to West Coast Swing because of the opportunity it provides for musicality and expression in yet another way. They have run…
Maxwell Thew – Ballroom Coordinator
Max started west coast swing in college as an outlet from his music education major. He quickly fell in love with the dance, seeking a wide range of perspectives and…
Alex Glover
Alex started dancing in 2016 and very quickly fell in love with west coast swing. His background as a drummer and a personal trainer helped him with the timing and…
Dani Mullin Darasz – Contest Coordinator
Dani has been dancing since before she can remember and focused on ballet as a young adult. She dabbled in salsa and a bit of ballroom before finding West Coast…
Joe Mahoney
Papa Joe has supported the Boston swing community for as long as anyone can remember. :) Besides his favorite Red Sox cap, some of the hats he has worn include…
Blake Hobby-Dowling
Blake Hobby Dowling is a two time US Open Champion and a Living Legends of Dance Hall of Fame inductee. She has been competing, teaching, and judging on the National…
John Festa
As a judge, John Festa is particular to the technical details of connection and musicality. As a dancer, he perhaps one of the most elegant. But as a DJ he…
Anne Fleming
Anne Fleming has been dancing and teaching West Coast Swing, Hustle, and Country Two-Step for almost 20 years. Her support of the WCS community has been steadfast since the early…
Kristen Shaw
Kristen teaches and DJ's in the Connecticut area on a regular basis. A much loved individual in the community because of her support for everyone, she brings love and energy…
Angelique Early
Angelique Early is a professional teacher, a skill that has prepared her well to dance and teach in the local Connecticut community where she has been the welcoming face at…