Your Teachers
Every hero needs a mentor... so begin your journey with Swing Dynamite's Lindy Hop experts! We'll have MORE than two teachers for each class! We'll have up to four instructors in each class so that can give you maximum attention as you learn. Need some extra help during the class? We'll have teachers on hand who can help you!
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Byron Alley — One of Canada's best-known swing dancers, Byron has won over two dozen awards at swing competitions in the US and Canada, including the Canadian Swing Championships, the Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown, the American Lindy Hop Championships, the Boston Tea Party, and many others, dancing everything from Lindy Hop to Blues to West Coast Swing. Byron is passionate about sharing the spirit of all swing dance styles. He strives for authenticity and excitement in his classes, and he's enjoyed sharing his love of swing with dancers in well over a dozen cities in Canada and the US.
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Natalia Rueda — A full-time dance teacher, Natalia's many competition awards include numerous first place wins at the Canadian Swing Championships two years in a row! She's won awards for Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing and Blues dancing in some of the most competitive dance competitions in North America. Natalia coaches Swing Dynamite's award-winning all-girl Charleston team, the Dynamite Girls, as well as the Lindy Hop teams the Rhythm Blasters and TNTeam. A native of Colombia, Natalia grew up dancing Salsa and Merengue. As she puts it, "I never went to a party where people didn't know how to partner dance until I came to Canada!" Her energy and creativity make her an exciting dancer to watch, and an equally fun teacher to learn from! She's also been invited to teach at many of Canada's most popular swing events such as the Quebec Swing Rendez-Vous, Followlogie, Swingin' in the City.
Now check out the schedule!
Want to know what you'll be learning from these awesome teachers? Check out the schedule!