Angel & Debbie Figueroa
Angel & Debbie have been competing on the West Coast Swing circuit since l999. They have won many major titles including the USA Grand Nationals, DALLAS Dance, Boogie by the Bay, and many others. Angel & Debbie are also top dancers in the Invitational Strictly Swings and Jack & Jill competitions. Angel & Debbie currently live in Austin, Texas and work teaching, judging and performing at events across the nation. Please visit Angel and Debbie at: www.AngelandDebbie.com

Robert Cordoba & Deborah Szekely
2009 WORKSHOP: "Rhythm and Flow." Using changes of speed and timing to make your dancing have variety.

Robert and Deborah have been together since 1997. They have earned many titles together and separately. They love teaching together. Their fun relaxed style, as well as, their ability to convey information is what they are known for. However, biggest accomplishment is having each other!!! Please visit Robert & Deborah's website at:
www.RobertDeborah.com

Benji Schwimmer
2009 WORKSHOP: WCS: The new frontier. Open to all levels for Westies wanting to take their swing to the next level from a very unique point of view.

Benji Schwimmer was born in Newport Beach, California and grew up in Redlands, California. Dancing is in his blood, as he's the son of "King of Swing" Buddy Schwimmer. Like his father, he's also a swing dancer, and has won four US Open Swing Dance Championships.

After winning the first two, Benji took two years off from his dancing career to work in a mission in Oaxaca, Mexico. When he returned to the States in 2004, he got back into the dancing world and won the 2005 Championship (his third). In 2006, he was chosen as a contestant for the second season of So You Think You Can Dance, and won first place, receiving a dance contract with Celine Dion in her Las Vegas Show for a year, $100,000 and a hybrid car. In 2008 he received his 4th Championship title with Kellese Key in the Showcase Division.
www.gobenji.com

Jason Miklic & Sophy Kdep
2009 WORKSHOP: "From Dull to Diva" Making ordinary into extraordinary through attitude and confidence.

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.

Jason Barnes & Erica Berg
2010 WORKSHOPS: "Leans & Leverages"

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
www.EricaBergSwing.com

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
2009 WORKSHOP: "Sir Whip A Lot" - Based off of whip patterns and variations.
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.

Christopher Hussey & Katrina Branson
WORKSHOP: "Let's Build A Cool Move"! One of our MOST REQUESTED workshops! We start with just the basics and change one thing at a time until it becomes a masterpiece. Learn how to build your own cool moves and great styling by learning the theory behind building cool combinations.
Christopher Hussey & Katrina Branson met in 2005 at Boogie By The Bay and soon after formed their dynamic partnership. Living in Chicago, IL, they travel nationally and internationally over forty weekends per year teaching and performing West Coast Swing. Recently they were featured on the cover of the NGSDC dance magazine and became the first American couple to teach West Coast Swing in the Ukraine. Additionally, they were the #3 NASDE couple in America in 2007.
www.ChristopherAndKatrina.com