TEACHERS

Peter Strom & Naomi Uyama (USA)

Naomi Uyama:

With the exception of every little girl's four year old ballet attempt I started dancing when I discovered lindy hop at the age of sixteen. My friend Nina Gilkenson and I had been planning high school dances when we stumbled onto a rockabilly outfit that told us of swing dancing, happening regularly at a place called Glen Echo. The moment we walked into the beautiful historic ballroom, located right outside our hometown of DC, we were completely enthralled. We started taking classes a few months later in January of 1998, and haven't stopped dancing since.

After some time the history of not only the dance, but the music it was created for, began to interest me. After collecting some tunes and informally studying a bit, my interest lead me to a "History of Jazz" internship at the Smithsonian's American History museum. My love of classic jazz now finds a home, both in DJing for dance events big and small, and through singing, a relatively new endeavor that I enjoy immensely.

It has been over a decade since the bug bit me. Along the way I dreamed up a routine I wanted to try and ended up founding the small team that has now grown into the international "Silver Shadows". I've also been fortunate to help start and run The Jam Cellar - Washington DC's renowned weekly dance. I love what I do and am grateful for having it in my life.

Peter Strom:

Peter Strom originally learned to dance almost exclusively on the dance floor, but has since studied under the biggest names in Lindy Hop. He teaches regular classes with the Lindy Movement in Minneapolis, of which he is a founding member. At the American Lindy Hop Championships, he was the Classic Champion in 2000 and third in Showcase in 2001, and has consistently placed high in national competitions. He has taught workshops throughout the U.S. as well as in Sweden, France and Singapore. Peter is driven by his love of social dancing and works to create an easy flow with the music and between partners.

     Mattias & Hanna Lundmark (Suecia)

Mattias and Hanna have been dancing together for 5 years. During that time they have been seen in different shows and television all over the world. They have both been members of The rhythm hot shots, that later became Harlem hot shots.

They share a great passion for teaching and are internationally recognized, both as performers and teachers. They are known for their high energy, knowledge and great spirit.

 

Henric & Joanna Stillman (Suecia)

They have both danced since they were kids. Dances like lindy hop, bugg, rock´n roll, double bugg, modern dance, jazz and ballet are just some of their repertoire.

They coupled up in 1997 to dance and compete in boogie woogie. In 1999 they became members of the Swedish national team and have since then entered and placed in many competitions, including winning the Swedish championship in boogie woogie, as well as in lindy hop several times.

This phenomenal couple has lots of teaching experience and they share a love and enthusiasm for the dance and know how to present it for an audience as well as for students at a workshop.

Texto: Marie Mattsson