Expertise:   I can answer all questions related to swing, latin and ballroom dance including: instruction, competition, etiquette, performance, attire, music, wedding dances, film and choreography.

Experience in the area
I am a swing and ballroom instructor at You Should Be Dancing Studios in Manhattan. I have won national and international championships in Lindy Hop Swing and West Coast Swing, and perform locally and nationally. I am an expert in the jazz era, and have an extensive jazz and ballroom film and music collection. I also DJ for Swing/Ballroom events.

Education/Credentials
Studied with the living legends of swing and jazz dance, including Frankie Manning, Chazz Young, Sugar Sullivan, Ryan Francois, and Dawn Hampton. I train in New York, California, and Sweden.

Awards and Honors
2006 Boston Tea Party, Danvers, MA: Novice West Coast Swing Jack & Jill 2nd Place 2006 New Year’s Extravaganza, Sturbridge, MA: Advanced Lindy Hop Jack & Jill 1st Place 2006 New Year’s Extravaganza, Sturbridge, MA: Strictly Lindy Hop 1st Place 2006 New Year’s Extravaganza, Sturbridge, MA: Newcomer WC Swing Jack & Jill 1st Place 2005 Swingin’ New England, Falmouth, MA: Advanced Lindy Hop Jack & Jill 1st Place 2005 Swingin’ New England, Falmouth, MA: Advanced Strictly Lindy Hop 3rd Place 2005 Swingin’ New England, Falmouth, MA: Strictly Balboa 3rd Place 2005 Boston Tea Party, Danvers, MA: Advanced Lindy Hop Jack & Jill 2nd Place 2004 Swing Fling, Washington, DC: Advanced Lindy Hop ProAm 1st Place with Honors 2004 Swing Fling, Washington, DC: Advanced Lindy Hop Jack & Jill 1st Place 2004 Swing Fling, Washington, DC: Advanced Lindy Hop Strictly 1st Place 2004 National Jitterbug Championships, Los Angeles, CA: Jack & Jill 4th Place 2004 Fast Feet Competition, Herrang, Sweden: Boogie Woogie 1st Place 2004 Fast Feet Competition, Herrang, Sweden: Lindy Hop 2nd Place 2004 Marcus and Bearble Weekend, Denver, CO: Open Lindy Jack & Jill 3rd Place 2003 Sizzlin Lindy Slam, Phoenix, AZ: Novice Lindy Jack & Jill 1st Place