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Jason Miklic & Sophy Kdep

Jason Miklic & Sophy Kdep
2009 WORKSHOP: "Choreography Workshop" This is a fun class! You will learn a contemporary mini routine. Jason and Sophy will then video tape your performance at the end of the workshop to use in a video montage on their web site later this year.

Jason and Sophy met on the dance floor in May of 1998 and they have been dancing together ever since. They travel all over the country competing, teaching, judging and performing. They have consistently placed in the top 5 nationally in the West Coast Swing Showcase Division. Jason and Sophy are full time instructors. They specialize in swing, country, hustle, ballroom and theatre arts. They are passionate promoters of west coast swing. As instructors, they are known for their unique ability to illustrate techniques to give their students a better understanding of movements and to help them achieve their maximum dancing potential. Jason and Sophy love to share their passion and knowledge for dancing.

Angel & Debbie Figueroa Angel & Deborah Figueroa

Angel and Debbie have been competing on the west coast swing circuit together since 1999. They have many first places spanning from 2000-2004 in both the Showcase and Classic Divisions at NASDE events including the USA Grand Nationals, NADC, Swingtime in the Rockies, Swing Fling, Dallas Dance, and Boogie By The Bay. They have both won many Jack and Jill competitions including the Phoenix Champion of Champions. They also have many Strictly Swing titles at national competitions to their credit. In 2005, Angel and Debbie competed in the Classic division and continued to place in the top 5 even though Debbie was pregnant with their first child! Antonio was born on Dec. 17, 2005 and is bringing so much joy to their lives! Currently, Angel and Debbie live and teach in Austin, Texas, and continue to teach, judge, perform and compete at events all over the world.  !
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www.debbieandangel.com

Jason and Erica

Jason Barnes & Erica Berg
WORKSHOPS: "Flow-mentum"; "Put flow into your swing using momentum"

Jason & Erica Berg began their dance partnership in 2003. They compete on the National Swing Dance Circuit in the Classic Swing division and are beginning their 4th year together. They are also 3-time finalists in the Classic Division at the U.S. Open, most recently placing 6th at the 2006 U.S Open. Jason and Erica truly love dancing together and teaching all over the country. If you wish to schedule a private please see contact info below.

If you wish to schedule a private please see contact info below.
Jason Barnes: DancingWithJzone@yahoo.com
Erica Berg: Erica.Berg@VerizonWireless.com
Website: www.ericaberg.net

Matt and Crystal Auclair

Matt & Crystal Auclair
2009 WORKSHOP: "Simple But Sweet" - Basic combinations that are simple but gives more variety than just a left side pass or a basic whip.

Matt Auclair is a 6 time national swing dance champion. He has taught and competed nationally and internationally. Matt was in a New York tour called Swing Dance America for a year. He dances with his lovely wife, Crystal. She has competed and taught with Matt across the nation. They love doing the thing that brought them together; Dance!!

Michael Kielbasa & Jennifer DeLuca

Michael Kielbasa & Jennifer DeLuca
Michael and Jennifer have been competing together for over a year on the National West Coast Swing Circuit. Their background in dance consists of Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Jazz, Hip Hop and Ballet.

They have meshed both of their unique swing styles to create a look of their own. In 2006 they each finished in fourth place on the NASDE Tour. Also, they won third place in the Pro Classic Division in their first US Open together.

This couple's energy and excitement can also be seen in their teaching throughout the country. Jennifer and Michael will continue to strive for excellence for many years to come.

John Lindo
John Lindo has won Championships at the US OPEN, the USA Grand Nationals, NADC, and Phoenix.  He was named "Entertainer of the Year" at the 2001 USA Grand Nationals.  He is also the Co-Director of the Liberty Swing Dance Championships in New Jersey in June.
www.johnlindo.com   jlindo@att.com
Terry Roseborough Terry Roseborough
WORKSHOP: Lead/follow how it's really done Pt.1
Terry Roseborough has won many Championships since 1989 some of which include his favorites; Americas Classic, US OPEN, Dallas Dance, Capitol Swing. Terry currently teaches in the Dallas, TX area and will be inducted in the Dallas Dance Hall Of Fame 2006. Watch him dance and you'll known why he is known as "Sexy Chocolate -The silky Smooth"
tdogday@yahoo.com   www.terryswingprince.com

 

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