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Michael Gamble and Jaya Dorf

Michael & Jaya have played a nurturing role in the Southeast for the last five years, prolifically teaching, organizing, and devoting themselves to the growth of the Lindy Hop community. In addition to organizing Lindy Focus (1-6), Sugar Foot Stomp, and Southern Belle Swing Bash (1-3), they have taught at numerous workshops throughout the Southeast and beyond. They have attended and led multiple regional teacher training seminars, and have sought relentlessly to spread awareness of Lindy Hop and to cultivate its tradition and technique. Together and separately they have helped to facilitate and judge a variety of contests of every style associated with the Lindy Hop world.

Michael and Jaya's teaching philosophy:

"As much as we are driven by the joyous rhythms of jazz, we believe that technique has to come first. Without self-awareness of movement and clear, connected communication, it's hard to get to the good stuff of the dance. Once you've got a solid foundation, it's all about immersion in the music, and learning to hear as well as learning to create."

For more info, visit Michael and Jaya's website or watch them dancing: