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Thomas
Without a doubt, Tommy is one of the most talented dancers in the world. His unique style is defined by free form body movement and intricate musicality and he is constantly pushing the limits of swing as we know it. With over 12 years of dance experience, Tommy not only exudes expertise on the social dance floor, but he can clearly articulate the various element that make up his dancing. His classes are filled with fun, humor, good dance technique and most of all great dancing. His talents have been passed on to some of the top dancers in the world today and he is a major organizer/teacher in one of the strongest dance scenes in Europe, Montpellier, France. Recently Tommy took 1st place in ULHS Slow Division 2007, 2nd place ILHC Classic Division 2009, and is a key member of the Ninjammerz Team who performed their jitters choreography at Frankie95 in New York City. If you haven’t already had the chance to let this man inspire you, it is one opportunity you would never want to miss!

Alice
(pronounced uh-lease) started dancing at the age of 4. After 10 years of studying Ballet, Contemporary and Jazz dance daily, she tried out other styles of dancing such as african dancing and flamenco when she eventually met her true love, Lindy Hop! Ever since she has since been touring and teaching full time living the adventurous Lindy-Lifestyle. Alice is definitely at her happiest when she is swingin’ it on the dance-floor. You will most likely hear her giggling from the other side of the room when she is social dancing. Alice enjoys keeping her dancing simple and natural. It seems like her silliness has reached enough people since she won the “dancers choice award” in 2006 and the "competitor choice award" in 2008 at ULHS. She has won several titles in prestigious competitions such as ULHS and ALHC. In class, she teaches the same principles that she cherishes as a dancer and she mainly focuses on keeping things simple and in rhythm. Alice is a member of the Ninjammerz with which she performs and competes regularly.  www.ninjammerz.com.


 Teni Lopez-Cardenas (Balboa)

Graceful and fiery. Feminine yet dynamic. Teni Lopez-Cardenas began dancing Lindy hop as a lucky fluke in college. Within a year, she was invited to join the Denver-based team 23 Skidoo!, which went on to win 4 National Championships over the next 2 years. Since then, Teni has become an accomplished competitor, teacher, and performer, and has had the pleasure of working with many well-known leads.
In the classroom, Teni maintains a fun and accessible attitude while focusing on the importance of connection, body awareness, and technique. Her passion for the dance shines through in her teaching, and she strives to instill a sense of playfulness while encouraging her students to develop their own personal style. On the competition circuit, Teni consistently places in top Lindy Hop and Balboa divisions at many prestigious events including the International Lindy Hop Championships, Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown, American Classic Balboa Championships, American Lindy Hop Championships, Lindy Focus, Eastern Balboa Championships, National Jitterbug Championships, and Lindy on the Rocks.

VIDEOS:
Tommy and Alice at International Lindy Hop Championships - Aug. 2011

Tommy and Alice at International Lindy Hop Championships - Aug. 2010

Ninjammerz at International Lindy Hop Championships - Aug. 2011:

Ninjammerz - Jitters at Frankie 95 - this is not sped up, they really dance this fast


Ninjammerz perform Hellzapoppin' at Frankie 95 - May 2009
http://youtu.be/OZsjDZlQKIM

Tommy & Alice @ Gypsy Jam Weekend 2010 NYC - Impromptu Social Dance:

Tommy and Alice in Berlin:

Photography used in the letters of SWING JAM were provided by: Julien Dubois and Bryant Gover - Amazingness.


 


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