Bianca Locatelli & Nils Andrén
Bianca Locatelli and Nils Andrén are Lindy Hop and Boogie Woogie dancers, choreographers, instructors and performers with a passion for driving the art form forward and have devoted the last decade to teaching, performing, and choreographing. Their true passion lies in Lindy Hop and Boogie Woogie, two vibrant dance styles that have deep roots in African American culture.
They discovered their love for dance at a young age, exploring various styles such as ballet, latin dances, hip-hop, and ballroom. However, it was swing dancing that captured their hearts. Their paths crossed when Bianca moved to Sweden, and they began performing and competing together. Soon after, they embarked on a performing, competing and teaching career, sharing their passion and vision with audiences and students worldwide.
Nowadays, they travel globally for teaching workshops at festivals, performing and competing. Over the past 10 years, they have won numerous competitions worldwide. Bianca and Nils won several Swedish competitions, including the Swedish championships. Even abroad, they hold titles at the International Lindy Hop Championship (ILHC), Camp Hollywood, the European Swing Dance championship and at several Boogie Woogie international competitions.
Bianca and Nils’ goal as educators is to create a positive learning environment while learning and understanding the values of the dances.
Hyunjung Choi & Anders Sihlberg
We are so inspired by their great sense of rhythm and we can’t wait to learn from them!
HYUNJUNG CHOI is a swing dancer, instructor and choreographer. Having majored in Korean traditional dance and enjoyed various dances such as dance sport and ballet, she came across swing dance in 2005, and instantly became fascinated by the dance.
Since 2006, she has been teaching various lindy hop classes with new ideas, aiming for the growth of Korean swing dance scene, as well as competing internationally to acquire various titles. Especially her name became known to others by winning the 1st place in “Hellzapoppin contest, Frankie 100”
She continues to show her unique character in workshops and events all around the world. She is a passionate dancer who strives to better express herself, and her delightful dancing gives positive energy to everyone who watches her dance.
ANDERS SIHLBERG is an experienced swing dancer, teacher, and performer based in Stockholm, Sweden. He began his dance journey at a young age and refined his craft with the renowned Hot Shots, a group dedicated to preserving and showcasing traditional swing dance. Anders is deeply influenced by historic dance clips, particularly those of Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers, and has studied their techniques in detail, including acrobatics inspired by Tops and Wilda.
A versatile performer, Anders has participated in numerous shows and projects worldwide, including the acclaimed production „Decades of Jazz“, performed to an audience of thousands in Stockholm’s Vitabergsparken. His teaching style emphasizes a balance of historical knowledge, technical precision, and creativity, making him one of the most sought-after instructors in the global swing dance scene.
Katie Cobalt & Mike Sonder
KATIE
(She/They)
Katie Cobalt tried many different dance styles before falling in love with Swing. The freedom of improvisation, the satisfaction of rhythm and the deep historical and cultural roots of the dance made her want to learn more.
She is now known for her classroom energy, musicality, and infectious enthusiasm for all things Jazz. When it comes to dance, she deeply values self expression and fully committing to the idea. As a teacher, she focuses on individually helping her students on their own dance journeys and finds so much joy in seeing them grow.
Katie holds multiple first place titles at, International Lindy Hop Championships, Balkan Lindy Hop Championships and Savoy Cup. When not throwing down in international competitions she is teaching all over the world sharing what she has learned. When not on the dance floor you might find her in a hip hop class or on the stage at her local drag bar.
MIKE
(He/Him)
As an instructor, Mike strives to create a learning environment that is fun, challenging, and inclusive. The goal is for each individual student to find their next step forward and enjoy that process of growth. Mike loves seeing students’ eyes light up when they understand a concept or feel a movement work naturally in their body for the first time.
Mike has taught dance in 22 countries and counting. He currently teaches Lindy Hop, Air Steps, Solo Jazz, and many different Blues styles. Mike has not only placed in and won respected competitions across multiple genres but also thrown down hard in unofficial late night dance-offs.
Mike lives and breathes dance. He is constantly honing his skills and developing new ideas. If you run into him at a grocery store, an airport, a museum, or a mountain top, you’ll probably catch him dancing.