About Us

Jesse started swing dancing in the fall of 1998, and never looked back. She has attended workshops and exchanges all over the country, and danced in several others. In January 2006 Jesse taught her first official lindy hop class, and since then has been a regular teacher at several weekly events in Ann Arbor.

In addition to her swing dance experience, Jesse has dipped her toes into the waters of ballroom dance, Argentine tango, Middle Eastern dance (bellydance), contact improvisation, modern dance, Congolese dance, Tai Chi, and Feldenkrais. Jesse enjoys bringing her experiences from other forms of dance and music into the world of swing dancing.

Zach has studied music for most of his life, and in recent years, martial arts. He has a strong background in music and movement.

Zach began dancing as a lead and started following only a month later, with the result that he has similar skill levels in both leading and following. He has been helping to teach fellow dancers since 2007. Zach regularly attends workshops when time and money allow. He has also explored teacher training with Bill Borgida, Michael Gamble, and Jaya Dorf.