Olga Marina was born into a family of teachers and was a bundle of energy from a young age. She got to know Lindy Hop in 2007, and this is where the true story of her great passion begins.

She became a dance addict and began to explore the world of dance, turning to blues and later balboa. She actively traveled the globe to find more opportunities to dance, learn and compete. She later began to pass on her love of swing music and dance as a teacher. Today Olga is an international Balboa teacher and teaches all over the world.

Andreas Olsson lives in Stockholm, Sweden. He grew up on the wrestling mat. He usually won because he always gives 100% in everything he does. He also played the violin as a child. You might think that classical music and wrestling don't have much to do with swing dancing, but it has definitely contributed to him becoming the unpredictable, creative, musical and interesting dancer he is today.

Andrea's international teaching career began in the mid-2000s. Since then he has taught Lindy Hop, Solo Jazz, Balboa, St. Louis Shag, Collegiate Shag and other swing dances all over the world. As a dancer, Andreas is known for his unique style, creativity and musicality. He considers himself a swing dancer first and foremost and emphasizes the importance of today's dancers learning a little bit of all swing dances.  

As a dance teacher, Andreas has a warm and pleasant approach to his students. He is known for his ability to convey the dances in an understandable way through imaginative exercises and teaching content.

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!

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.