Your Teachers
We have an awesome line-up of teachers to get you bluesing with the best of them!
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Byron Alley — A well-known blues dancer, Byron was the poster guy for the 2007 Montreal blues exchange. He's won awards in Blues, WCS and Lindy Hop contests at CSC, ALHC, ULHS, the Boston Tea Party, Swing Niagara, and lots of other cool events. He's also taught across Canada and in a number of cities in the US. Read more.
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Natalia Rueda — A full-time dance teacher, Natalia's many competition awards include winning first place at the Canadian Swing Championships two years in a row. Known for her mastery of a wide range of dance styles, Natalia's won awards for her Blues, WCS and Lindy Hop. Natalia coaches Swing Dynamite's award-winning all-girl team, the Dynamite Girls, famous for their blues dancing and Charleston, and she coaches two Lindy Hop teams! She's known for her sharp eye for detail and devotion to aesthetics, as well as her expressive musicality. 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! Natalia's teaching has been featured at major Canadian events such as the Quebec Swing Rendez-Vous and Montreal's Bagel and Blues weekend. Read more.
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Dave Ward — Dave's dancing and teaching are the perfect synthesis of fun and perfectionism. Known for his friendly smile and easy-going attitude, his talent and determination have taken him far in just four years of dancing! Recently having placed 3rd dancing WCS in the Blues division of the Candian Swing Championships, he's won many awards in both WCS and Lindy Hop at events such as the Canadian Swing Championships, the Toronto Open Swing Dance Championships, Swing Niagara, Swinging New England, and more! An extremely versatile dancer, Dave holds the Swing Dynamite record for having been a member of the most teams: TNTEam, the D-Boyz, the Rhythm Blasters, and the Westie Bombers!
And now we dance!
Be sure not to miss Saturday Night Swing: Blues 'n Groove Party!