(USA)

Evita and Michael, full time dancers in NYC, bring an exuberant energy and joy to every project, whether it’s teaching classes worldwide or performing in renowned theatres. Michael and Evita have won awards at several national Swing events, most notably their 1st place wins in the Cabaret Divisions at ALHC and ILHC. Michael and Evita are recognised for their ability to combine technical feats with phenomenal dancing and theatrical storytelling.

                                   (FRANCE & UK)

Remy fell into Swing at an early age. His approach to Lindy Hop is special because it combines the authenticity and the respect of the dance – thanks to the education he has learnt from his elders – with an originality and creativity inspired by his experience of many styles of dance, with the addition of some spicy madness that characterises Remy! For him, dance is summed up by an enriching exchange between two people and, specifically for Remy, Swing is a state of mind, a spirit that reflects life.

Moe Sakan has had professional training in many types of dance, including jazz, ballet, tap and contemporary dance. In 1999 Moe fell in love with the Lindy Hop, since then this has been her dance of choice. An active social and competition dancer, she is proud to have won several UK and US competition titles. Winning the world's biggest Jack 'n Jill competition with Marcus Koch at Frankie 99 is one of the most special titles Moe has been proud to win. Moe is passionate about the music and fashion of the Swing era and she constantly endeavours to recreate an authentic style.

                                   (ITALY & SLOVENIA)

Vincenzo started dancing Boogie Woogie in 1989 at the age of 9 and shortly there after began winning national and international competitions. When competing at the Boogie Woogie World Championships in 1998 he was exposed to a new style of dancing: not just aerials or fancy figures, but musical interpretation and improvisation. He quickly became a fan of the swing styles of the 1930s and 1940s (Lindy Hop, Balboa, Charleston) and set out to learn them by studying jazz music and watching old films. After much study he won the European Championship in 1995 and the World Cup in 2002 with his former partners, respectively.

Katja started dancing at the age of 5 and through the years studied various forms of dance such as Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Ballroom, Gymnastics and Acrobatic Rock and Roll for 9 years. Since 2005 she has focused on early American dances from the Jazz age and Swing era, such as the Lindy Hop, Swing, Balboa and Charleston. Her dancing focuses on musicality and connection which makes her one of the most sought after followers in the scene. She loves footwork, keeping it smooth and has the ability to dance elegant and still be exciting to just sit and watch!

                               (AUSTRALIA)

Sharon Davis hails from Perth Australia, and is internationally known for her distinctive and feminine style in Lindy Hop, 1920s Charleston, Blues and Burlesque. Sharon is now based in London, and travels the world teaching with her dance partner Juan Villafañe from Argentina. She holds 1st place titles at the International Lindy Hop Championships, Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown, Canadian Swing Championships, Camp Hollywood, Camp Jitterbug and Stockholm Jazz Jam, and has claimed numerous other awards internationally. As an instructor and a DJ, she is known for her dedication to the history of vernacular jazz dances and the music they evolved to. With her bright and bubbly personality, Sharon’s teaching style is energetic, creative and fun. She is also the founder of the European Swing Dance Championships in Barcelona.

Handpicked, directed and choreographed by Jenny Thomas, Sophisticated Ladies have been performing at various events around the UK for the past three and a half years, creating an impact wherever they go. This all girl troupe have gone from strength to strength under Jenny's uncompromising eye and have a reputation for a full variety of routines, from fun to alluring.

Widely regarded as one of the top Lindy Hop couples in the world today, Ryan & Jenny will be teaching, hosting and performing at their internationally renowned event Camp Savoy. Ryan & Jenny teach and choreograph all over the world.

Ryan played a huge part in the swing revival in the 1980s and has been in demand ever since. The great Frankie Manning referred to him as his ‘Number 3 son’.

Jenny has worked extensively in London’s West End and National  Theatres as well as partnering Wayne Sleep for five years.

Ryan & Jenny have danced and choreographed on Broadway and for Hollywood movies such as ‘Malcolm X’, ‘Idlewild’ and ‘Swing Kids’. In May 2009 Ryan & Jenny directed Frankie 95 The Show, which showcased the cream of the world’s Lindy Hoppers.

In previous years you may have seen them on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ where they have been choreographing and teaching both couples and group performances.

TEAM LEADERS

JENNY THOMAS & RYAN FRANCOIS

There are a strong network of people working behind the scenes of the camp, and most of the year prior to it, making sure your experience is the best it can be.

PAULA

TONY

CHRISTINE

RACHEL

BIC

SIMONE