Instructors from our Area
 
Adam Sheltz
(919) 559-0238
shortygeorge@gmail.com


Charleston, Lindy Hop & Balboa. Adam offers Private instruction in various swing era dances. Starting from a foundation of real world locomotion he tries to break the dances down to their most fundmental elements and build back up from there with an emphasis on leading and following as these are, first and foremost, social dances. Adam has been swing dancing since 1998.

Chris Owens and Holly Beeson
(919) 345-4339
info@WhatAShuffle.com
www.WhatAShuffle.com

Offering a new understanding on dance mechanics via private or class instruction, nationally recognized instructors Chris & Holly not only teach the ‘how’ but also the ‘why’ behind concepts and technique. Traveling regularly to competitions and teaching engagements, they hold several national titles and placements including: 2004 & 2005 Champions - Boston Tea Party, 2004 All-Bal Camp Detroit (2nd) 2004 All-Bal (finalists), 2004 National Jitterbug Championships (finalists) and various national team championships (US Open & ALHC 2003).

Frankie Hagan
dancefrankie@aol.com
www.dancefrankie.com/

Frankie Hagan teaches partnered dancing exclusively. Frankie prefers to teach "the social style" of dancing. Frankie primarily instructs a combination of Latin, Ballroom, and Swing dances. These dances include: Carolina Shag, East Coast Swing (Single Count Swing/Jitterbug), West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, American Waltz, American Foxtrot, American Cha-Cha, American Rumba, American Tango, Samba/Bossa Nova, Balboa and Mambo/Salsa.

Gary Kirmayer
(919) 918-7706
GaryKDance@nc.rr.com


Gary is presently only offering private lessons in Swing. Please contact him to schedule a lesson.

Jason Segar
(919)-341-5876
sagermeister@gmail.com
www.theartofswing.com

Jason is an avid dancer and teacher of Lindy, Balboa, East Coast Swing, and Charleston. Aiming to create understanding, Jason excels at teaching ideas and concepts that apply across a variety of dances. He encourages students to take these ideas and create their own personal style. His lessons go well beyond executing steps and patterns, to include an in-depth focus on musicality, connection, and dancing to the music.

Laura Rose
(919) 667-5372
LauraRose@DanceFourFun.com
www.DanceFourFun.com

Since 1999, Laura Rose has been a lover of Swing, Salsa, Ballroom, Zydeco and anything that ends in 'dance'. Because Laura equally supports many different dance communities in the area, she is on a dancefloor every night of the week somewhere in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area. Although more recognized for West Coast, Laura teaches group and private lessons in East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Salsa and a variety of other dances. Because of her interest in all styles of dance, Laura promotes both the inclusion and infusion of moves from one dance into the styling of the others.

MAD About Dance (Debbie Ramsy & Wesley Boz)
1-888-21-SWING
madprod@mindspring.com
www.MusicAndDance.com

Oringinally from California, Debbie has competed nationally in the Swing Circuit and holds classes in various locations throughout the Triangle. Please contact Debbie or Visit her website for more info.

Rebecca Brightly
(919) 338-1056
rbrightly@gmail.com
www.MustDanceSwing.com

Looking to develop your swing obsession? I currently offer beginner and intermediate classes on Sundays in Durham, and teach private lessons in east coast, Charleston, lindy hop, and jazz movement in Cary. Come have fun!!

Richard Badu
(919) 383-7054
rbadu@aol.com


Richard is a long time lover of Swing. Classes and and privates are offered. Please contact Richard for times and locations.

Robin Smith and Darlene Long-Cree
www.RobinAndDarlene.com

Robin Smith and Darlene Long-Cree have over 37 years of combined dance experience as both instructors and competition dancers in West Coast Swing.

Sue Hawn
Sue.Hawn@gmail.com
www.SueAndKatie.com

Sue Hawn has been swing dancing since 1998. He has been involved in countless events throughout the southeast US as an instructor, performer and organizer. Locally, Sue holds classes at Stomphouse in Raleigh on Wednesdays with topics ranging from Lindy Hop to Charleston to "how to dance with technique and still have fun". On teaching Sue says, "My goal in teaching is to give you an informed and thought out perspective on dancing and express my joy for dancing in such a way that it is contagious."

The Swing of Things
(336) 509-6875
Gary@TheSwingOfThings.com
www.TheSwingOfThings.com

The Swing of Things offers ongoing weekly lessons in authentic partnered swing dancing in Greensboro, North Carolina locations. We specialize in Jitterbug, Lindy Hop, and Charleston social dances. You will learn the elements of partnered movement, meet new people, exercise, and have fun...all at the same time!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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