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!
Marie N´Diaye & Felix Berghäll
Marie (FR) and Felix (SWE) are two amazing Lindy Hop and Jazz dancers caring about the values of the roots of Jazz dance as well as the jazz dance community in a way that shows all over the world and we consider them friends of WCJ through what they shared with us during the last couple of years
They have both been deeply involved with making the international swing community more open through the non-profit organisation Collective Voices for Change (CVFC), where Marie is the founder, aiming to promote cultural appreciation and respect of African American Jazz Dances. Marie is also a board member of the ”Black Lindy Hoppers Fund”, whose mission is to support and promote Black artists in their practice, performance, and transmission of Jazz Dances especially Lindy Hop. She is also a choreographer, performer and educator as well as a dance researcher. Felix has been traveling all over the world teaching, performing and DJ-ing for 10 years and is always hungry to learn more so he can share more.
We have invited them to SiS 2025 because of the way they care about jazz dance in everything they do and they way they want to share Lindy Hop and Jazz Dance.
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 2025 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 2025 because of their long and broad knowledge in swing dancing and its culture as well as their appreciated dance classes.
Sep Vermeersch
Sep Vermeersch (BE) is a dedicated and passionate creative, deeply immersed in jazz, blues, and swing dancing. As an aspiring expert in these art forms, Sep brings a unique perspective to the dance floor.
When teaching, Sep embraces the role of facilitator, prioritizing the journey of jazz itself. His classes focus on the historical context, personal growth, and cultivating your own unique style. Sep’s approach encourages students to appreciate these African American art forms with respect and understanding, reminding us all to embrace the process and keep the spirit of jazz alive.