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| 2011 Swing Fling staff was outstanding. 2012 staff info will be here added soon. |
Robert & Nicola Royston.
Robert is
one of the most successful competitive dancers in Country and Swing,
winning many World and US Open titles. He is also a member of the UCWDC Hall of Fame. Together, Robert and Nicola have won multiple
Showcase Swing Championships, Division 1 Country Grand
Championships, and Cabaret titles. They hold multiple strictly swing
and jack & Jill titles, and are Top 5 NASDE finishers. They have
performed on numerous NYC Stages and on television shows, have
choreographed for artists like Kellie Pickler, Sugarland, Taylor
Swift, and for films such as “Love N’ Dancing.” As internationally
recognized judges and teachers, the pair travels, teaching, judging
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Jason & Yvonne Wayne have each been dancing for
over 20 years. Jason began country dancing in 1990. This was his primary focus until discovering west coast swing, which has held his passion ever since. With 17 years teaching experience and an extensive background in ballroom, country, swing, latin, and line dancing, Yvonne has enjoyed much success in competition and in educating others in the joys of dance. Both are active competitors in the Champions division on WSDC and NASDE circuits. They teach across the United States, in Canada, and in Europe. Their combined love of performing and teaching makes them sought after across the globe. This unique, skilled couple work together to share their love of dance with all ages. |
Jason Miklic & Sophy Kdep met on the
dance floor in May of 1998 and they have been dancing together ever
since. They travel all over the country teaching, competing,
performing and judging. They are ranked among the top west coast
swing dancers in the country. Jason and Sophy are full time dance
instructors specializing in swing, country, hustle, ballroom and
theatre arts. They are passionate promoters of west coast swing.
As instructors, Jason and Sophy are known for their unique ability
to illustrate techniques to give their students a better
understanding of movements and to help them achieve their maximum
dancing potential.
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Greg
Scott & Lemery Rollins have over 20 years dancing experience combined. Greg started in
American Ballroom but competed in country winning many titles. He
also has a background in ballet, jazz and hip hop. Lemery started
in International 10 Dance (both Ballroom and Latin) and won many
titles including: 3rd in the world pro/am 10 dance, 5Th in the world
and 3rd in the USA pro/am Latin. She is also skilled in American
Ballroom, Salsa, and Argentine Tango. Greg and Lemery are currently
focusing on West Coast Swing, Greg winning many All-Star J&J and
Strictlys. Together they have solidified their place within the top
5 couples in Showcase Division this year and are both currently at
the top of the NASDE tour. They are a unique couple who are excited
to be dancing their third routine together. They are nurturing
instructors who believe that a strong foundation leads to a higher
obtainable level and look forward to sharing their love of dance
with you. |
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Kevin
Fitzhugh & Tammy Brown
are the 2006 US Open Sophisticated Swing Champions. Together for over ten years, they have been teaching what they call “Dance Fusion,” a combination of west coast swing, hand dance and jitterbug. Tammy is the four-time recipient of the top west coast swing teacher award for the Maryland/DC/Virginia area. Kevin has many outstanding achievements including numerous top-five placements in advanced strictly and jack and Jill competitions across the United States. Together, Kevin and Tammy present a style of dance which is all their own. |
Dean
& Dawn Garrish
are two of the most prominent teachers of both country and west coast
swing dance in the Maryland/DC area. They have been teaching and
competing in the dance community for over 25 years. With extensive
knowledge in competitive dancing they have won two UCWDC World Titles, 6
US Open Swing Titles, and over 50 Top Teacher Awards. Dean and Dawn are
legends of the dance world and continue to influence dancers of all
levels seeking to refine their skills. |
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Kelvin Roche &
Lori Ann Greenhouse
hold 6 World Hustle Championship titles
together. From Farmingville, New York, the couple travel
internationally teaching, performing and choreographing both in
theatrical and partner dances. They have won awards as competitors
and teachers, for the MADjam Showcase Division, and NY Hustle Pro
Theatre Arts. Their choreography across numerous dance styles never
fails to bring down the house. |
Erik & Anna Novoa
are one of the only couples to have both a competitive west
coast swing and a hustle routine in the circuit. Erik is a
nationally ranked competitive dancer in both hustle and west coast
swing who has titles competing in both. He has over 10 years
competing in west coast swing and hustle, and has excelled in
strictly swing and jack and jill competitions at numerous national
events. His extensive ballet, jazz, and tap training are evident in
his highly intricate routines and expert teaching style. Anna has
trained in both classical and modern styles of ballroom and latin
dance. She combines the discipline of ballet with the creativity of
partner dancing, and is known for her spins, turns & technique. The
pair resides in southern Connecticut and are sought and remembered
for their impeccable technique and professional teaching methods. |
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Bill
Cameron holds both US Open, and American Swing Dance Championship titles.
Currently, he is a NASDE event director, and 10 year member of the
World Swing Dance Council. He has been teaching west coast swing
since 1997 and is known for his easy-going and relaxed teaching
style. Yuna Davtyan has been dancing west coast swing since 2002.
Since then, she has worked her way from newcomer through advanced to
her current status consistently placing as an all-star. She has been
teaching for the last five years continuing to develop an intuitive
eye and refining her technique. Their styles together make for
workshops and private lessons that get results, as they are caring
and committed to their students. |
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Doug Rousar has been involved in various forms of music and performance arts since early childhood. He discovered west coast swing in 2001, and was immediately captured by the dance. Currently residing in Ohio, Doug works full-time as a dance instructor, event director, chief judge, coordinator, and competitor. He travels most of the year all over the country. Although Doug feels technique is the single most important aspect to becoming a great social dancer; he builds his teaching philosophy and approaches life and his students with the motto: If it’s not FUN it’s not worth it! |
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Patti Jobst is a
two-time US Open swing dance champion. She has been actively
teaching, coaching, judging, and competing throughout the U.S. and
Canada for over 17 years. She recently moved from southern
California to Tampa Bay area in Florida. Patti brings obvious
enthusiasm for performance and teaching. She is noted for her
creativity, versatility, and following finesse. She prides herself
in teaching lead-able patterns founded on good technique and strong
basics. |
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Debra Lynn Tuttle
is a full-time professional dance
instructor in the Washington DC area. She is a multi time Swing
Fling and MADjam top teacher award winner, UCWDC Champion, Pro-Am
Instructor, and host of weekly group classes and practice parties.
Debbie specializes in both West Coast Swing and Hustle. |
Erica
Smith
The “Hustling Attorney,” is a versatile dancer with
extensive backgrounds in ballet, modern, salsa, hustle, hand dance
and west coast swing. She was first introduced to hustle in her
years at Berkeley Law School, and has been adding her sparkle to the
social dance world ever since. With more than 17 Advanced Amateur
1st place wins under her belt, Erica was arguably the Top Female
Amateur Hustle Competitor for two years prior to her professional
status. In 2007, Erica was pictured in US Weekly alongside Shane
Sparks and in TV Guide Magazine after she performed a Just Hustle
that earned her a spot in Vegas on the syndicated television series
“So You Think You Can Dance.” In 2008, she won her first US Open
Hand Dance title, and has been at the top ranks of west coast swing
for over two years. Erica is a brilliant dancer who guarantees to
leave an impression on her audiences and her students.
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Anthony Derosa
has been dancing competitively since the age of 6. He
has trained in multiple partner dances and competed successfully on
the west coast swing circuit for over 17 years. He has been a
successful freelance instructor for over 15 years, and with his wife
Rebecca, is dedicated to teaching and sharing west coast swing to
the New York Tri-State area as well as several events across the
United States. Anthony has a deep appreciation for music, and as a
DJ, he aims to keep the dancing alive. |
April Prince
was named the All Swing DJ of the Year in 2009! She holds both a bachelors and masters degree in music education. As the daughter of performing musicians, music has always been a part of her life. April trained in music since she was a toddler, and finds absolute joy teaching and sharing music with others. She DJs a variety of events across the United States, and currently resides in the Chicago area.
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Tim
Johnson has been DJing professionally for over 13 years. Locally in Flint Michigan, he both teaches and DJs a variety of dances year round. He has years of study in music, science, physics, electronics and computers. Travelling to many dance weekend events he has had the pleasure of using his talents, and working with some of the best in the business. Tim considers a great DJ to be more than a collection of equipment, but an artist, entertainer, and technician. He provides a great mix of music to entertain an entire audience. |
Erica
Lyons
has been into the West Coast Swing scene for almost
12 years, currently dancing at the All Star level. About five years
ago, she delved into the world of DJing to explore another aspect of
her love of the dance. Since then, Erica has DJed a large variety of
dance events and weekly dances from coast to coast. She enjoys
keeping people on the dance floor, and can't wait to keep the
ballroom rocking all night long!" |
Steve
Neeren has over 17 years of west coast swing experience, with over 13 of them teaching. Specializing in west coast swing and hustle, he is a nationally recognized competitor, teacher, judge, and DJ. Twice, he has been a NASDE Swing champion and has multiple top-5 wins in strictly, Jack & Jill, and in Classic competitions. His experience and consistent joy for dancing comes across strongly in his work. |
Jody
Moscaritolo
has been an enthusiastic West Coast Swing dancer
since discovering it 5 years ago. He's local the DC and Baltimore
area and travels frequently to the major events. In his time off
from work and dancing he enjoys performing with the Baltimore Improv
Group. As an MC, Jody brings his subtle, quick-witted improv
background to the mic. |
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