BAL WEEK
INSTRUCTORS
Bobby & Annabel
Two havBobby White has taught Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Solo Jazz around the world for over a decade.
He is the author of the renown swing dance blog Swungover* and the book Practice Swing: A Choose Your Own Adventure Guide to Getting Better at Swing Dancing.
Annabel is known far and wide for her huge grins and prodigious laughter on the dance floor. Addicted to the communication and spontaneity of social dancing, she continued to delve into swing dances while at Penn State where she was introduced to Balboa, Blues dancing, and Collegiate Shag.
Andreas & Olga
As instructors, Andreas and Olga emphasize partnership, musicality and follow-leading abilities. They have an easy-going, relaxed way of teaching. They are known for giving well-structured classes and they always try to give their students lots of individual feedback. Their ambition is to create playful classes filled with interesting footwork, figures, fun tasks and laughter.
Mickey & Kelly
Mickey and Kelly are the founders of White Heat, Bal Week and M&K Bal Swing Pro. Together they have won numerous competitions and fostered the love of Balboa around the world for over twenty years.
Blake & Alice
Blake has his roots in Southern Callifornia, one of the largest Swing scenes in the world, where he developed a relentless obsession for Lindy, Balboa and Collegiate Shag. He has won a variety of international competitions (ILHC, Camp Hollywood, Lindyfest) and taught all around the world.
Alice Jeng fell in love with swing dancing the moment she attended her first local social dance in Durham, North Carolina. She immediately became hooked on the feel and aesthetics of Balboa and soon after began to travel all over the US for balboa workshops and competitions.
Jenn Lee
Jenn Lee (She/Her) 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'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.