Jean-Nicolas. was born and raised in Tahiti, and moved to France for university in 2015 where he stumbled across West Coast Swing. JN fell in love with the dance: the softness of the connection, the playfulness, the endless creativity and the intense energy. It was the beginning of an epic journey! Living in Lyon, JN learnt from Virginie Massart and Arnaud Perga who were his primary coaches and later began teaching with Virginie for 3 years at the dance school. JN loved exploring Europe; learning, competing, performing routines and dancing all night long. He achieved his dream to become All-Star, and even placed 3rd in Rising Star in 2022. In 2024 JN returned home to Tahiti, where he strives to nurture and grow the local community.

João & Savana are known for their dynamic teaching style, infectious energy, and clear, engaging instruction. Partners for three years, they are committed to helping dancers develop body awareness and movement quality, while keeping classes fun and accessible. Their diverse background in various dance styles allows them to bring a unique approach to West Coast Swing, blending technique and creativity. Whether in class or on the dance floor, they love sharing their passion for WCS and offering everyone a rich and inspiring learning experience.

Philipp and Ekaterina' Wolff’s dance journey is a mix of passion, skill, and cincere love for the art of movement. Their workshops make learning West Coast Swing an exciting experience for dancers of all skill levels. The Wolffs' workshops aren't just about steps  and patterns - they're about exploring the nuances of connection, communication and dialogue in West Coast Swing. They share the art of listening, responding, and creating together, making every moment on the dance floor an engaging and fun experience.

Since commencing their partnership in 2012, JP and Emma have taught across Australia, the Asia-pacific and regular local classes in Sydney. Together they have a combined 2 decades of WCS experience dancing, judging, DJing, teaching and performing Classic Division routines. Together they strive to create an inclusive dance environment where they can pass on their shared interests in biomechanics and musicality.

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Our wonderful local Tassie community are excited to host you in our home town!

Peter Fradley has been dancing West Coast Swing for over 20 years and has taught classes and workshops on 6 continents. Peter has enjoyed competition successes in the social and routine divisions winning competitions in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and the USA. Peter now competes in the All-Star division, but can more regularly be found working as the Certified Chief Judge at West Coast Swing events. Peter is Australia's only certified chief judge and is the representative for the Australasia region on the WSDC Chief judge committee.

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