Elle & Joris
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𝗘𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗶 From a young age Elle was exploring dance styles from Modern Jazz to Ukrainian Folk. However, when she stumbled upon Lindy Hop in her hometown of Adelaide, Australia, there was no turning back. Committed to fostering individual expression and improvisation in both Lindy Hop and Solo dance, Elle wants to empower you to embrace your unique qualities through movement. Her greatest source of inspiration is the conversational nature of jazz, and she continuously strives to deepen her connection to- and awareness towards the African American roots of the dance and music. 𝗝𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗲𝗿𝘁 A dynamically versatile artist, Joris is currently based in Berlin. Before that he founded the Crazy Legs dance school in Ghent, Belgium the city where he honed his skills. Today you will find Joris giving individual sessions in Berlin’s dance studios, or visiting dance festivities in Europe. As an instructor, he always gives his best. While oriented on the answers in the roots of Jazz, Joris will make sure his Sugarville sessions are an exchange instead of a one-way stream.
Laura Glaess
Laura has been an influential voice in Lindy Hop competition, performance, and education for the past 20 years. She has won countless awards and acknowledgments at international competitions, and has taught at festivals in 22 countries spanning 5 continents. She has performed at the Joyce, Jacob’s Pillow, and the Guggenheim, as well as at Lindy Hop and Authentic Jazz festivals worldwide. She is an instructor at Steps on Broadway. Her Youtube channel dedicated to Lindy Hop history, vocabulary, partnering, and body movement is one of the most popular and influential in the scene. Keep an eye on our socials as we’ll announce the registration date soon. You don’t want to miss this chance to learn from the best!
Tim Christopher
Tim’s journey into the world of jazz began behind the piano, teaching himself the melodies of old records. But his life took a swing for the better when he accidentally stumbled into a dance hall while looking for a jam session. One look at Lindy Hop and he was hooked! Today, Tim is a powerhouse in the international scene, having performed at the iconic Lincoln Center and starred in the prestigious Swing Out Show (NYC). Known for his deep musicality and infectious energy, Tim brings a wealth of knowledge and a big smile to every workshop. We are thrilled to have him on the Sugarville floor!
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The Roaring Cats
We’re delighted to welcome the Roaring Cats to Sugarville this year! Roaring Cats are one of Europe’s most promising swing and hot jazzbands. The tiny orchestra based in Amsterdam took the challenge of giving value and new significance to the roots of jazz. Their repertoire consists of original arrangements of the finest tunes by the top artists of the 30’s and 40’s: from Fats Waller to Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington to John Kirby. On top of that, they are presenting original compositions in style. Swell notes for hyperactive swing dancers ánd for sedentary drinking listeners – if that’s not the perfect recipe for a night-long sugar rush, we don’t know what is!
