LaTasha Barnes

LaTasha Barnes

Bessie Award winner and New York Times critically acclaimed Breakout Star of 2021 and Best Dance 2021 & 2022 LaTasha Barnes is a multi-hyphenate Tradition-bearer of Black American Social Dance from Richmond, VA. A dynamic educator, performer and choreographer...
AJ Howard

AJ Howard

With nearly 10 years of experience, AJ takes the influences from Sacramento, San Francisco, and Los Angeles Lindy Hop scenes to bring his own unique style and energy to the Swing Dance community. He burst into the scene in 2016, winning competitions throughout the US...
Jon Tigert

Jon Tigert

Jon Tigert is a world recognized Swing Dancer and musician. Specializing in Vintage dances such as Lindy Hop, Balboa, Blues, and Charleston, he has won titles from the International Lindy Hop Championships, The Canadian Swing Dance Championships, Lindy Focus, and many...
Carla Heiney Crowen

Carla Heiney Crowen

Carla Crowen (formerly Heiney): Carla Crowen (Heiney) has been teaching Lindy Hop and other forms of Vintage swing dancing for over 15 years. She lays claim to some of the most prestigious competition titles including American Lindy Hop Champion, US Open Lindy Hop...
Gaby Cook and Nathan Bugh

Gaby Cook and Nathan Bugh

Gaby Cook: Gaby brings her energetic spirit into every class and performance Gaby Cook is a veteran lindy hopper of all stripes. For the last 15 years, she has been an active professional in the global lindy hop scene — teaching and performing for events such as...