LA teachers
 Ryan Francois
Ryan is popularly known for his choreography on STRICTLY COME DANCING especially the Charleston routine that earned Chris Hollins & Ola Jordan - AKA “Team COLA” - Five 10’s and the win in the Strictly finals, Ryan Francois a 2 time winner of the U.S. Open and American Swing Dance Championships is the foremost authority in the US & UK on all dances connected and related to the Jazz & Swing era - including, The Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Jive, Charleston, Tap, Be Bop and Blues. He has most recently finished working on THE STRICTLY TOUR for PHIL McINTYRE and choreographing the Jive & Lindy Hop for the UK series of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE his unique and very modern approach to traditional styles of dance are very much in demand.

Ryan’s best works to date are for the BROADWAY SHOW “SWING ”nominated for 7 Tony Awards - including best choreography, The Disney Motion Picture “Swing Kids” Starring Christian Bale & Robert Sean Leonard and “Do You Come Here Often” winner of the Olivier Award for best entertainment.

Tatiana Udry & Daniel Larsson


Tatiana Udry lives in France. At an early age she learnt classical and modern jazz for 12 years. Later she discovered partner dancing  and soon became specialised in the Lindy Hop and Charleston.  Tatiana is one of the best follows on the scene with her distinct style and playful personality.


She has won many competitions in different categories: Solo blues, jazz and roots charleston, jack and jill, strictly, and also team, in prestigious events like: European Swing Dance Championships, International Lindy Hop Championships, Lindy Shock, Paris Jazz Roots to name a few!


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Daniel is one of the dancers that still working in the style and rhythm heritage that once was created by the legends during the era of swing, inspired by the original Hoofers.


His philosophy is to spread the traditional dance style which was built on rhythm.  As well as a broad variety of Tap styles Daniel also dance traditional Lindy Hop, Charleston, Jazz and is a well educated Modern Jazz & Ballet dancer. He works professionally at theatres in the musical scene where not only dancing, but also singing and acting is a part of his profession.


“Never stop learning” is Daniels guiding principle and motto. He loves taking classes from the best teachers and continue his work to get better and better!




Bic & Simone

Simone met Bic on a crowded dance floor in 2008, they found a common passion for Lindy Hop and have never stopped dancing since. Their love for the dance has taken them to many places such as New York, China, Sweden, Barcelona and Bali to experience the various local scenes and the top teachers around the world. 2012 saw a succession of first place positions in competitions all over the UK and 1st and 2nd place at major french camps. 


Bic and Simone run several camps and events in the South of England such as Maytime Mess Around, Lindy Academy, Back on the Floor and SugarPush. They have built up a local scene running weekly classes and are invited to teach at various camps, workshops and festivals around the UK. They love sharing their passion for the dance and hope to encourage the Lindy Hop scene in the UK.




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