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Bridget And Robert Campos

(WCS Tribe)

​Robert Campos has been teaching dance across Texas, California and Arizona for 30 years! He currently teaches in Tempe Arizona with his wife Brigette. He has taught many different dance styles over the years but specializes in West Coast Swing and Country. His Company, West Coast Swing Tribe, hosts Tuesday Swing Takeover every week……The Largest Swing night in the Phoenix area with over 100 dancers! He and his wife coach 2 West Coast Swing/Country Dance World Championship Dance Teams and currently compete as a couple in the Crown Division for the United Country Western Dance Council.

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Kat Nichols

(PNW Stompeders)

Kat is a Line Dance & Country Swing Instructor and choreographer from Portland, OR. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona – Kat had her creative and coaching start as a figure skater. In 2016 she was introduced to Country Western Dancing and fell in love. She has been dancing and teaching ever since. With a background in teaching Kat loves to teach all levels of dancers to explore and evolve in their dance. Kat is the Team Captain of The PNW Stompeders, Founder of the PNW Stompede, Director of Dance for The Oregon Jamboree Music Festival, and Showcase Director for WYLD Country Events. Her company Stompeder Studios was founded in 2022 with the goal of promoting Country Western Dancing in the PNW and supporting the country dancing community. Kat is a choreography winner for the 2023 Vegas Dance Explosion and will be adding this amazing line dance event into her lineup of conventions. She currently teaches at The Sweetheart Jamboree, Nomads Wandering Convention, Dance N' Play, Northwest Dancefest and will be launching the PNW's own Country Swing and Line Dance convention in January 2025!

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David Miller

David Miller has been teaching dance since 1994. Classes and Privates are offered in Country Western and Swing dance instruction. I teach dance lessons in Austin and Lakeway, Texas. Wedding Choreography, Parties, and Special Functions are also available. Whether you want to be a confident dancer at a nightclub or compete in dance competitions like Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Think You Can Dance, we can take you towards your goals.

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Jennifer Cameron

JC Dance Productions, Inc. is a full-service dance production company located in South Florida. We own and operate two line dance events: ♦ Fun In The Sun (Orlando, FL) / July 11-14, 2024 ♦ Florida Line Dance Classic (Orlando, FL) / December 5-8, 2024 We are hosting our first line dance cruise: ♦JC Dance Productions at Sea (SOLD OUT) / March 16-22, 2025 Coaching for Competitors and Teams: We have several coaches available in many styles for dance for individual competitors and teams. DJ’s, Dance Instruction, and Performance Teams: We have DJ’s, dance instructors, and performance teams available for your private or corporate functions in the Central and South Florida areas.

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Travis Swartzlander

Travis Swartzlander has been dancing West Coast Swing for over 6 years and competing for 5 years. He is a World Swing Dance Council (WSDC) Advanced level dancer has 1st place wins at each level from Novice to Advanced. Travis also is the Co-Owner/Creator of White Rabbit Society WCS in Phoenix, AZ. which is one of Arizona’s premier dance events. Travis came from a 20+ years of Hip Hop dancing (Freestyle, Club, Choreo, Crew, Battle, and Krump) and his West Coast Swing style is know for being: fun, groovy, and mixed with hip hop movement/footwork. Travis is a Pastry Footwear sponsored Pro, save 15% with code NINJA15. Travis’ first partner dance was Country Swing that he learned in the Country Bars of the Phoenix Area. Then one night I saw a couple dancing West Coast Swing, and the rest was history. Travis has also been teaching West Coast Swing for the past 4 years and focuses on Country Dancers trying to make the transition to West Coast Swing. Keep an eye out for the relaunch of his YouTube channel newly branded “Swing Bridge: Country to West Coast”. Travis is a career Firefighter/Paramedic for the City of Phoenix in Arizona. He also came from 15+ years of competing and teaching both children and adults Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He credits this for his unique, comical, fun and effective dance teaching style. “If I can effectively teach a 6 or 56 year old person how to execute and secure an Armbar bar from the guard (on their back)…teaching a Sugar Push is EASY!” His other hobbies include: Shooting (Pistols, Rifles, Compound Bow) Music (DJing, playing instruments, listening) Hiking, mountain biking, & working out

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Mark Paulino

(The Fine Line Dance)

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Jeff Novelo

(Dance Hub)

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Gabe Sebastian

(Dance with Gabe)

Gabriel started dancing at the age of 13 in Las Vegas, Nevada, with breakdancing being his primary dance till he was 21. Later found partner dancing years later in a country bar in Phoenix Arizona. He is now an instructor teaching around the US and advancing as competitor in both country swing and west coast swing. His desire is to teach creativity and freedom in moving with a partner in country swing and making the dance look smooth as a dance floor with baby powder on it.

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Hannah Robbins

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Brooke Tidball

(MELT Instructor)

Brooke Tidball is a dance fitness and line dance instructor who has been passionately sharing her love for dance in the fitness industry for 15 years. She teaches various forms of dance fitness classes including Zumba, Country Fusion, and Line Dancing. After overworking her body with numerous dance classes a week and an unhealthy diet, she began dealing with exhaustion, burnout and body pain that led her down the path to recovery. She zoned in on the world of fascia and inflammation to support her healing body and find the joy in dancing again without additional stress on her body. She currently shares line dance demos online while balancing in person dance classes and recovery classes with her certifications in The Melt Method and Circl Mobility along with her knowledge of nutrition as a Health Coach and Functional Nutrition Counselor with a focus on adrenal fatigue.

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RED DIRT DANCING

(Chris and Saray Ivey)

Chris began his dancing journey in 2008 while in college (Texas A&M University-Whoop!). As the original creator of Red Dirt Dancing in 2018, he used the original Facebook page to review local dancehalls and document his dancing journey as he attended group lessons and competed all over Texas and beyond! Sarah's dancing journey also began in college (Where you ask? Also, Texas A&M University-Whoop!) but didn't begin taking off until late 2019/early 2020 when she was connected with the local Austin, Texas dance community. The two met while dancing (of course!) and began their journeys together in mid-2020. With their roots in the dancehalls and technique from the studios, Chris and Sarah Ivey of Red Dirt Dancing mix fun with finesse to their dance. The duo have taught over 1,250 group and private lessons, hosted competitions, organized corporate events, performed at festivals, perfected wedding dances, been featured in popular country music videos, choreographed a movie "Side Step", and travelled across the United States helping communities cultivate their dance scenes. Chris and Sarah have been trained by numerous World Champion dancers in many different styles of dance and firmly believe in life-long learning! With over 90+ dance wins combined in Texas, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Arizona, Chris and Sarah enjoy competing in dancehall-style competitions the most.

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Glenn Ball

For over 15 years, Glenn Ball has danced to the beat of his dreams. His talents took him to the stage to dance alongside some of the best and brightest in the entertainment industry. He had the opportunity to appear in campaigns for major music talents such as Kylie Minogue, Lionel Richie, Take That, Jennifer Lopez, Scissor Sisters and Mariah Carey, to name a few. ​ Not one to stick to the small screen, Glenn appeared in the movie ‘Nine’ with Daniel Day Lewis and Dame Judy Dench and collaborated with Madonna to direct her Debut film, W.E. ​ This illustrious dancing career developed alongside his modelling work, as Glenn became a steady presence on the catwalk. He has endorsed items by internationally acclaimed designers Alexander McQueen and Louis Vuitton, as well as sports brands such as Speedo and Reebok, among others.

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Cindi Massengale

Cindi is a fun, out-going instructor, with a playful attitude and a “Fake It ‘til You Make It” motto! “It’s all about having fun, enjoying time with friends or family, listening and dancing to great music, and learning to dance at your own pace!” As a country music enthusiast, you can find Cindi every Friday night teaching line dance at Cowboy Country & Thursday nights at The Gaslamp in Long Beach, Monday & Wenesday night Community Center classes, as well as at many special events and private parties throughout Southern California. Her past major events include The Shipkicker Country Music Festival at the Queen Mary, the 4th of July Extravaganza on The Queen Mary, Coastal Country Jam in Huntington Beach and San Diego, Boots In the Park in San Bernardino, and Round Up at LA Live Cindi ’s love for music and dancing has transitioned into a fulfilling career, starting with Drill Team & Cheerleading in school. She began teaching Aerobics & line dancing in the early ‘90’s

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