Blake Hobby Dowling

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 Swing Circuit for over 15 years. Previous to entering the Swing world, Blake danced in ballet...
John Festa

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 is remarkable! There is a reason why people will always talk about John Festa when they talk about Swing music,...
Arjay Centeno

Arjay Centeno

Arjay discovered his dancing ability when he began dancing Hip Hop in High School, and teaching and choreographing dance production numbers. Arjay progressed to International Standard Ballroom and Latin when he joined his parents in their classes and lessons. Three...
Anne Fleming

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 days of its development. Anne’s classes are well-known for their relaxed sense of fun as...
Kristen Shaw

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 to everything she does. We are lucky to have her joyful face greeting our guests!...