SnS is famous for the unique teachers that brings every year. Unique combination of artists, that are here to inspire you and not easy to find in other places. We pay a lot of attention in bringing always something special to you.
Learning with ethos and fun is our goal! Proudly we present you:
Learning with ethos and fun is our goal! Proudly we present you:
Catrine - Daniel (Swe)
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Catrine Ljunggren Catrine Ljunggren (from Sweden) started dancing as a child – Tap, Modern Jazz and Ballet. At age 14 she added Jitterbug to the list of dances, and that was the beginning of a long relationship that has lasted until today. She learned her first Lindy Hop steps from the legendary Al Minns from Whitey’s Lindy Hoper’s and a year later Frankie Manning became her teacher and mentor. In 1985 she founded, together with five other members, the dancegroup “The Rhythm Hot Shots.” She specialized in Lindy Hop but also in other dances from the same era as Tap, Charleston, The Sham Sham, The Big Apple, Black Bottom and Cake Walk. During the next 15 years she traveled across the world teaching and performing these amazing dances. Some of the artist she has worked with includes Count Basie Orchestra, Nicholas Brothers, Albert Minns, Frank Manning and Norma Miller. She was also part of TRHS own productions, musicals, Commercials and TV appearances. Daniel Larsson With inspiration from the original Hoofers, Daniel is one of the dancers that still working in the style and rhythm heritage that once was created by the legends during the era of swing. To dance and to spread the traditional dance style built on rhythm gives him inspiration and the power in life. His ability to dance lots of different styles make him a respectful dancer. As well as a broad variety of Tap styles Daniel also dance traditional Lindy Hop, Charleston, Jazz and is a well educated Modern Jazz & Ballet dancer. He works professionally at theatres in the musical scene where not only dancing, but also singing and acting is a part of his profession. He´s been working in shows such as Crazy for You, Love Never Dies, Singing in the Rain, Guys and Dolls, Producers, Chicago, La Cage aux Folles, Beauty and the Beast, Grease and many others. Daniel is also in to choreography and he choreographed musicals like The Wild Party, Spelling Bee and Rebellas Skatt. "Never stop learning” is Daniels guiding principle and motto. He loves taking classes from the best teachers and continue his work to get better and better! |
Nathan - Gaby (NYC, USA)
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Nathan Bugh
Nathan Bugh presents a unique, rhythmic style of jazz dance in performance and in workshops worldwide. He "rocked the stage" at Carnegie Hall, dancing Lindy Hop with the New York Pops Orchestra; he performed in Harlem’s famous Apollo Theater in Swingin' Frankie's Way; and he danced in the Vanaver Caravan’s Earth Beat, at Jacob's Pillow. Nathan brought the 20's to life in the Great Gatsby episode of My Fair Wedding. And he appeared on FoxNC's Fox and Friends Christmas. He is a principle dancer in the feature film, Rebel In The Rye. He has also danced in several music videos, including the Weepies, Be My Honey Pie. As a national competitor, Nathan has taken 1st place in Lindy, Slow Dancing, Solo Charleston, Team, Jill&Jack, and Cabaret divisions. He is one of the most eminent solo-jazz contestants in the world, having won both the Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown (2012) and International Lindy Hop Championships (2014). He is also the director and choreographer of “Yeah Man,” the 2015 ILHC Team champions. Nathan is based in New York City, where he performs regularly and teaches social-dance classes. Gaby Cook Gaby is US-award winning dancer who is praised for her dynamic style and choreographic ingenuity. In her 10 years+ of professional experience, she has appeared on stages around the world, and has garnered various film and television credits. In addition, she is also lead choreographer for Gatsby Entertainment NYC, a entertainment production house, specializing in Great Gatsby theme. With a solid foundation of studio dance training, she has developed a unique style in lindy hop. She blends the raw, athletic power of lindy hop, with the grace and refinement of the movie musical-era. She brings great care to lines, shapes and balance in her personal performance, as well as her choreographic work. In New York, she is a cast member In the classroom, she shares her knowledge of the dance with a cheerful disposition, and clear straight-forward instruction. She is passionate about lindy hop traditions and works to share the joy of swing with new audiences. |
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Fredrik - Mimmi (Swe)
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Fredrik Dahlberg and Mimmi Gunnarsson from Sweden.
The regulars! Once at Swing 'n' Swim, always at Swing 'n' Swim! Your favorite couple is back! They started social dancing at Chicago Swing Dance Studio in Stockholm. After many frequent visits, they started to perform in and around Stockholm - since 2012 as members of the dance company Harlem Hot Shots. Between rehersals and regular teaching at Chicago Swing dance Studio, they travel to perform and teach around the world. They get their inspiration from the old movies and loves the raw style of the Savoy ballroom. Watching them dancing and performing it's like they have been out of the old clips of the '30s! Fredrik is also known for singing and playing music at the Hornsgattan Ramblers. Mimmi is the person who has her own dessert named after her! Don't miss to try Mimmi's Salad at the Crepe Store at Armenistis! |
Mikaela - Anders (Swe)
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Mikaela Hellsten was born in Stockholm, Sweden and grew up with a love for music and dancing. Already as a kid she had a special liking for Swing and Rock’n Roll music, with favorite artists such as Ella Fitzgerald and Bill Haley. At the age of 13 she discovered Lindy Hop for the first time and since then she has never stopped! Today Mikaela travels all over the world to teach, compete and social dance. When dancing Mikaela often has a big smile on her face, so if she’s at the dance you won’t miss her.
Mikaela started competing in Lindy Hop 2007 and has since managed to take several placements at international competitions. Among those a 2nd place at the ULHS 2008, 3rd place at the ILHC 2009 showcase division, 1st place at the World Championships 2009 and a 2nd place at the European Swing Dance Championships 2011 classic division. Anders is a swing dance instructor and performer based in Stockholm, Sweden. He has studied dances such as ballet, contemporary and modern jazz since the age of 10 and developed a passion for body movements, rhythm and teaching dance. At the age of 13 he fell in love with the African American social dances of the swing era such as Lindy Hop, Vernacular Jazz, Charleston and Tap and has since then been fortunate to teach and perform around Europe, Australia and the USA. Anders jumps on every opportunity to develop himself within performing arts and swing dancing and wants nothing more than to share his passion and knowledge with people all over the world. Currently Anders is performing in a range of different productions and projects, teaches regularly at Chicago Swing Dance Studio and travels around the world as a swing dance teacher. |
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Alex - Christina (LHG)
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Alex and Christina are the first International Lindy Hop teaching couple of Greece. Founding members Lindy Hop Greece, they brought Lindy Hop in Greece in 2006. For many years they were teaching locally in Thessaloniki were the first opened the first Swing Dance School and then they brought lindy hop in other cities of Greece. They are now teaching around the world in festivals and workshops and in Herräng Dance Camp. Christina is teaching regularly in the Lindy Hop schools of Stockholm Sweden (Chicago, Swing Dance Society, etc) and Alex is working also as a Rolfer™ practicing Structural Integration. They are teaching Lindy Hop, Blues, Charleston and Authentic Jazz getting inspiration from the legacy of the old dancers and clips. They are training teachers in Greece and around and sharing #lindylove with their students. They are the main organisers of Swing 'n' Swim.
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Authentic Jazz in Full Passes (the ones with Lindy hop)
The Jazz Track will be with Nathan, Gaby, Daniel and Christina.
The Authentic Jazz classes in the Lindy Hop levels will be done from all the teachers plus:
The Authentic Jazz classes in the Lindy Hop levels will be done from all the teachers plus:
Emil Håkansson (Sweden)
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Emil Håkansson threw himself in to the scene of social dancing in Stockholm at the age of 22 and has been a passionated part of it since. The foundation from which he shares his dancing in class comes from his admiration of the originators of the dance combined with love for the music and individuality in expression rooted in jazz culture.
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