Special guest: Chester A Whitmore
A true legend of swing and vernacular jazz — dancer, choreographer, band leader, historian, and all-around entertainer. Chester is a multi-talent. He is an international dancer of Tap and Jazz, band leader, choreographer, lecturer, historian, comedian, actor, stuntman, Kung Fu master, and studied to be a cinematographer.
He began dancing in 1974. An encounter with famed tap dancer Fayard Nicholas changed his life. He has choreographed for movies such as “La La Land”, “Boyz II Men”, “Fame”. He worked with famous artists such as Michael Jackson, MC Hammer, Prince, Usher, Jackie Chan, Savion Glover, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton and has performed and taught along with many of the original Lindy Hoppers.
Chester exudes boundless positive energy and passion for dance and life. Get ready for world-class rhythm, energy, and history in motion. Don’t miss this powerhouse of swing!
We are so happy to have Chester at SIS – It´s an amazing oppurtunity to learn from a Master
Hannah Lane & Tim Christoffer
Hannah a dancer, researcher, and historian – she brings deep jazz knowledge to the floor with elegance, soul, and style. Her passion for history shines through her dance and her project “Queens of the Nightclub,” celebrating the untold stories of Shake Dancers and African American nightlife. Photo cred: @hellapositivepinup Tim – A musician turned dancer. He discovered Lindy Hop by chance and has been hooked ever since! His infectious energy and love for jazz drive his teaching and performances across the world. From the Lincoln Center to the Swing Out Show NYC 2023, He brings rhythm, authenticity, and pure joy wherever he goes. ✨
Together, Hannah & Tim are ready to light up the dance floor at Swingin’ Spring with heart, history, and serious groove!
AJ Howard & Laura Glaess
AJ, who started his Lindy Hop journey as a teenager and has now been dancing for over a decade! From being part of HellaBlackLindyHop to performing in the hit show ”SW!NG OUT”, AJ brings unmatched energy and roots in African American culture – something we truly value and celebrate.
Laura is a powerhouse of Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz, with years of experience. As a teacher and social media influencer, she shares her love and expertise for the dance through platforms like YouTube and Instagram, inspiring countless dancers worldwide.
Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and uplifted by AJ and Laura’s passion and vibrant energy!
Bianca Locatelli & Nils Andrén
Bianca (IT) and Nils (SWE) is the most flying and fast dancing couple in the swing dance scene right now. They are performers and choreographers with a passion for both Lindy and Boogie Woogie. They love swing dancing because it brings people together and spreads joy, but also because it is more than just a dance. It has a powerful meaning and history. Bianca and Nils’ goal is to help you become the best dancer you can be and to understand the values of this dances if you are a student and to be entertained and moved if you are a spectator at one of their shows.
We have invited them for SiS 2026 because the way they spread energy in class as well as their personalities as teachers and people.
Frida Segerdahl & Skye Humphries
Skye (US) and Frida (SWE) have inspired so many swing dancers for over 20 years! Both of them found the swing dance community in their early years and have shared their dancing since then through teaching, troupe performances and their own showcases as well as competitions. Taking classes with them gives you both a challenge for the body and mind as well as a warm feeling inside.
We have invited them back to SiS 2026 because of their long and broad knowledge in swing dancing and its culture as well as their appreciated dance classes.