The Teachers
Benjie Talbott
As well as a swing dance teacher for the Swing Project, Benjie is a composer, music producer, music director, multi-instrumentalist, lyricist and writer. He has over ten years of experience professionally writing, producing and directing music for film, TV and the stage.
Elena Evangelia Sklavounou & Ruben Garred
Coming from Norway and Greece, Ruben and Elena are joining forces to bring a unique style of Lindy Hop on the dance floor. They both fell in love with the old school jazz after having been trained in different disciplines. Their approach to dancing outlines the importance of rhythm, allowing each dancer's personality to shine while fostering a deep connection with both their partner and the music. Their classes are about finding your voice, expressing, and embracing the freedom to dance with confidence and style. As a duo from two different places of the world, they are all about the social aspect of Lindy Hop and love to connect with their students - both in class and on the social floor!
Bic & Simone
Bic and Simone have a reputation for their focus on technique in their teaching. On the social dance floor they are known for their fluid dance style and commitment to both each other and the music. They teach these techniques using relevant exercises, shapes and sequences of lindy hop moves.
Subjects often covered include stretch and compression and its relevance to the frame, quality of footwork, pulse and flow, weight distribution and balance and the difference between rotational and linear movement.
