You can take classes on Saturday and Sunday in 3 levels of Collegiate Shag or 2 levels of Balboa, as well as special classes in Shag and Balboa. There is also a special balboa class on friday.
Cherry & Filip
Cherry and Filip met in 2013 on a Lindy Hop course in SWINGOUT.PL dance studio. They started to dance Collegiate Shag in 2014 among a bunch of enthusiasts who brought it to Warsaw, and partnered up while performing with the Warsaw Shag Team.
– Cherry, do You want to be the best in the world one day?
– Yes, why not…
– Me too, so let’s do it!
With this frivolous conversation they started to work together and train regularly. After 3 months they won the Strictly Shag competition during Warsaw Collegiate Shag Festival and after 6 months they became instructors in SWINGOUT.PL. Since that moment they teach regular Lindy Hop and Collegiate Shag around Poland and abroad.
Their dance is full of energy. Cherry dances with a wild Latin temperament, elegance and open head, playing with the rhythm and shaking things out. She loved to dance since she remembers. At the age of 6 she started with ballet and contemporary, then switched to ballroom and lyrical jazz for a while.
Filip is a musician for many years, playing the guitar, trombone and mandoline. He’s one of the founders of The Cajun Spices Jazz Band. His passion reflects the way he dances and makes it a fine form of expression. They are full of enthusiasm, looking for new ideas and challenges. The first class they gave together was held in a Zoo for a group of children.
Larissa & Heiko
Larissa and Heiko have been dancing and teaching together for more than a decade. They love to spread the joy of swing dancing in their local dance school Basel Jitterbugs and all around Europe.
Both dance various swing dance styles and mix them based on the tempo
and energy of the music. In class they share their immense passion for swing dancing to help you grow as a swing dancer and develop your own voice on the dance floor.
You might have seen them in the teachers‘ line up of many festivals like Barcelona Shag Festival or
Swing Paradise. They are also the hosts of their own Festivals Jitterbugs Delight, Balboa Delight and Shag Delight in Basel.
Jenn & Marlon
Jenn Lee is a renowned swing dance instructor with a passion for fostering an inclusive and collaborative learning environment. She emphasizes the importance of follow voice, ensuring equal attention to both leads and follows.
As a professional follow without a dedicated partner, Jenn’s versatile dance style adapts to various partners and teaching collaborations, enhancing her abilities as an instructor. Her strong music background allows her to seamlessly integrate rhythmic concepts and musicality into her classes, helping students express themselves on the dance floor.
Jenn is deeply aware that jazz, including swing dance, is a Black cultural art form, and she strives to honor its roots by teaching with respect for its history and the community that created it.
Jenn’s love for social dancing and the swing community is evident in her warm approach and adaptable style, making her a valuable addition to any dance event she participates in.
Marlon Schumacher is a passionate dancer and professional music educator/researcher, with a background in martial arts. Having studied Balboa across Europe, the US, and Canada he enjoys deep connection, musicality, and body mechanics, emphasizing technical finesse while encouraging creative freedom in dance partnerships. His teaching style combines systematic methodology with artistic expression, supporting students not only in mastering skills but also connecting with music and partner in a dynamic and meaningful way.
After working together at numerous international events and dance camps, they are thrilled to get to share their common passion for Balboa with the Fast Feet community in Karlsruhe, Marlon’s homebase. Their energy creates a joyful and inspiring learning vibe, combining technical know-how with musicality and deep connection – supporting students‘ growth in both skill and expression.