Jenn Lee is a respected swing dance instructor who has made a name for herself at dance events and workshops with her personable manner and dynamic style.

Jenn's passion for swing dance is evident in her performances and classes. She recognizes swing dance's deep roots in black culture and strives to create a collaborative and supportive learning environment that encourages students of all levels to develop their unique style. With a strong musical background, Jenn focuses on incorporating rhythmic concepts and musicality into her classes to help dancers connect with the music and express themselves through dance.

As a professional dancer without a fixed partner, Jenn has developed a versatile dance style that can be adapted to different partners and teaching collaborations. Her commitment to giving equal attention to leads and followers contributes to an inclusive atmosphere that sets her apart as a teacher.

Mickey Fortanasce (USA) has been dancing and competing for eighteen years. During this time, his innovation and showmanship, combined with his love of dance history and theory, have made him an internationally recognized balboa teacher and competitor.

Mickey has won the International Balboa Championship at the Balboa Rendezvous three times (2006, 2007 and 2010) as well as the American Classic Balboa Championship at the All Balboa Weekend (2008), the Routine Division (2011) and the IBC (2016). Other successes include first places in the Balboa categories of the International Lindy Hop Championships (2010) and the European Swing Dance Championship (2011). Mickey has taught around the world and has been featured on NBC's 1st Look, Time Out New York, The New York Sun and Good Day New York.

He is a great dancer and dance teacher and has inspired us for years.

Lucía and Javi have been dancing and teaching together abroad since 2014, especially in their home country of Spain. They run the Black Bottom Swing Dance Studio in Valencia with more than 400 students and also organize the Balboa Festival in Valencia. With their fine technique, musicality and style, they have won many competitions at international festivals, such as the European Balboa Anniversary.

In class, they focus on partnership and creating a harmonious flow as they dance, play and react to each other in pairs. They provide students with the tools for both "Leader" and "Follower" to communicate and create their own steps and variations together. For them, dancing is a constant play with the music and the fun of jazz dance in its purest form. Get ready for challenging and entertaining lessons with them!

Sanna and Adam have been dancing and teaching various swing dances together for over fifteen years. During this time, they have made a name for themselves for the joy, skill and energy they bring to the social dance floor.

In their classes, they place particular emphasis on authenticity, positivity and collaboration. Through the balanced combination of technique and joy, they convey a dynamic and individual approach to musicality and movement - accessible and inspiring for dancers of all levels.

Sanna and Adam can be found at numerous renowned international festivals such as Ballove and The Snowball. They radiate the joy of dancing not only at shows, but especially on the social dance floor.

Larissa and Heiko Heckendorn have been dancing and teaching together for more than a decade. They love to spread the joy of swing dancing in their local dance school Basel Jitterbugs and throughout Europe.

Both dance different swing dance styles and mix them according to the tempo and energy of the music. In class they share their great passion for swing dancing to help you grow as a swing dancer and develop your own voice on the dance floor. You probably know them from Basel or one of many festivals like Rock that Swing, the Barcelona Shag Festival or Swing Paradise.

Besides dancing, they have a passion for cold water. This is the main reason why you will also have the opportunity to go swimming with them in the Rhine during the festival.