Teachers

Alice is a French dancer and teacher. She started dancing at the age of 4, going through ballet, contemporary and jazz dance until she found her true love: Lindy Hop. Since then she has shared Lindy Hop and Authentic Jazz in more than 30 countries through teaching, performing, competing and social dancing, winning titles at the International Lindy Hop Championships. She loves improvisation and the rhythmic conversation with her partner.

Born and raised in Mallorca, Xesc discovered Authentic Jazz Dance (Lindy Hop, Solo Jazz and Tap) over a decade ago in Barcelona, while studying Psychology, and soon realised his path lay elsewhere. Alongside dancing he has always studied the history of these dances, drawing inspiration from Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers and tap masters such as John Bubbles, Honi Coles and Jimmy Slyde. He has taught since 2017 in Barcelona, Madrid and Zaragoza, and at festivals in Spain and abroad. With Cia. EnJazz, founded by María Ferrer and Aurélien Darbellay, he toured the show “Just a Mood” from 2021 to 2024, sharing the stage with the two of them, Anna Portell, Gustav Jakobsson and Marisol Castillo.

Humorous, dynamic and full of heart, with a touch of the anarchic, Pamela was captivated by the energy of Lindy Hop at sixteen, when she began classes at the Lindyhop.lt Club in Vilnius. Since then she has kept learning anything related to dancing, whether it’s music, psychology or anatomy. For Pamela, dancing is about more than perfect movement: it’s about self-expression and connecting with the music. Improvisation is where her passion truly shines, with its endless possibilities for creativity and freedom. She shares her discoveries in class not just as final outcomes, but as part of the creative process, encouraging students to embrace exploration and growth.

Tadas Vasiliauskas is a Lindy Hop and Authentic Jazz dancer based in Vilnius, Lithuania. He has been dancing, competing, performing and choreographing for over 10 years. He is most proud of leading a performance troupe, bringing Lindy Hop to the theatre stage and founding the Harlem Speaks Easy jazz club in Vilnius. These days he mostly travels and teaches at festivals around the world, and can often be found playing jazz trombone too. On the dance floor, you can recognise him by his playful style and great energy.

Frida started dancing at the age of 5 and as a teenager studied jazz, modern and ballet in the dance programme at Sturegymnasiet in Stockholm. She began competing at 9, and at 15 she attended Herräng Dance Camp, where she fell in love with Lindy Hop. Many consider her one of the best social dancers in the scene, and today she is part of the leadership of Herräng.

Skye was first persuaded to dance Lindy Hop by his mother in 1996 and has taught since 1999 wherever Lindy Hop is danced, from national weekends to major international camps. He is a founding member of some of the most influential modern Lindy Hop troupes. His love for the dance led him to a master’s in American Studies at The George Washington University and to interview Savoy Ballroom dancers for ILHC’s Legacy Series.

Sonia has been dancing since she was 5, and Lindy Hop is the dance that truly won her heart. She teaches regular classes in Barcelona, where she and Hector founded the SHDansa school, and is known for being approachable and patient. She also co-organises Barswingona. With Hector she dances, performs and choreographs: together they explore solo, partner and team choreographies, always seeking a connection with the musicians, from jazz trios to big bands.

Hector has been dancing since 1999 and has explored many styles: tango, salsa, flamenco, contemporary dance, Afro-Cuban rumba and jazz. Lindy Hop came into his life in 2005, and since then he has practised and studied it from its roots, honouring its origins to understand every single movement. He is currently developing his own project, Movin’ in Jazz, exploring body movement and choreography for jazz music. In his classes with Sonia he works on quality of movement, rhythm and self-expression, encouraging students to find their own solutions. On international stages, ILHC included, their shows never fail to leave a mark.

Ana is a dancer and teacher from Granada, Spain, based in Berlin, where she founded Rayuela Swing. Her classes focus on sharing and community learning, in an environment built on exploration rather than mechanical repetition of patterns. She believes that by approaching the dance with humility and respect, we can honour its legacy and share its beauty with others in a meaningful and authentic way.

Alberto is from Genoa and discovered swing in 2015, taking his first steps right here in our local community. After festivals all over Europe and residencies in Budapest and Vilnius, he settled in Warsaw, where he teaches at ShimSham.pl. A passionate social dancer, he draws his energy from rhythm, improvisation and the connection with every dancer. We’re thrilled to welcome him home again this year!