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Wonder

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John Festa

USA

Festa was born into a New York family where swing dancing was vital. He was taught the Lindy Hop at an early age as dancing happened at every family function from barbecues to funerals.  After a career in ballet, John rediscovered Lindy Hop in the burgeoning swing scene of NYC in the late 80's. It was at his first swing weekend that John was introduced to West Coast Swing. What was most attractive to John was the diversity of music. He quickly became a pivotal figure in the national West Coast Swing world. While he no longer competes, he still wears many hats in the swing world as teacher, judge and DJ.

Having been raised in a music-filled house, John’s passion for music began early on. The combination of extensive knowledge and an intimacy and appreciation for music gives John a distinctive sound as a deejay.

Recognition has taken place over his many years of service to the community. Festa has been the recipient of the DJ of the Year award, is a Living Legend of Dance, and been inducted into the Kenny Wetzel DJ Hall of Fame and the World Swing Dance Council Hall of Fame, to name a few.

Patty Vo

USA

Patty Vo is universally regarded as one of the top female West Coast Swing dancers in the world.

She is known for her superb "feel for the music," creativity, versatility, and especially her dynamism and charisma on the dance floor. 

She is also a highly respected international instructor, judge, and competitor.  She has won numerous national competitions and awards, including placing five times at the U.S. Open Swing Dance Championships.  Patty teaches all over the world.  She is a tough teacher who focuses on technique (centering, musicality, footwork, lead/follow skills, etc), musicality, timing, creativity, and most important of all, having fun.  Her classes are challenging, innovative, and insightful.  Her methods have produced some of the best dancers in the USA. 

Her dance training includes West Coast Swing, Ballroom, Salsa, Jazz, Lyrical, Hustle, Lindy, and Country.

Gyuri Dorko

CH

Gyuri is dancing partner dances from the age of 13. He is trained in west coast swing, lindy hop, blues, and international ballroom dances. He learned his west coast swing roots in California, and since then he travels all around the world to learn from best international pros. Gyuri is well known for his musicality and his social dancing skills. On parties he is always among the last ones leaving the floor. He has been awarded social dancing and spirit awards on the New Years Swing Fling (London), at the French Open (Paris), and at the UK championship. Gyuri is a certified PDIA instructor and GPDIA judge, as well as a Franklin Method instructor.