Nick Williams is an internationally recognized instructor, competitor, performer and choreographer. His understanding of Lindy Hop, Collegiate Shag and Balboa come from learning from the original masters. While known for his “fast and fancy” footwork, his inspiration for the dances comes from a desire for accurate authentication, and can be seen in his musicality, creativity and continuity on the dance floor. His successes include: World Lindy Hop Champion, U.S. Open Swing Dance Champion, American Lindy Hop Champion and American Classic Balboa Champion – www.swingnick.com

Kate Hedin has instructed and performed extensively for Cleveland's Get Hep Swing as well as in workshops throughout America and in Europe. Aside from a love of both social and performance Lindy Hop, it is her passion to develop the opportunities for follows in Balboa and learn every follow's footwork variation possible. She holds 1st place titles in the Eastern Balboa Championship's Invitational Jack & Jill (2004, 2006, 2007) & Intergalactic Strictly (2005), and the American Open Lindy Jack & Jill (2004).

Bobby White has been a devout student of all things swing. Whitey's speed lindy, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, all styles Lindy Hop, air steps, tricks and vernacular jazz, and choreography are all passions he has been studying since 1998. He also has a great love of teaching and has instructed and performed in workshops throughout America and in Europe.

Together, Bobby and Kate have captured many top placements in national and international competitions, including 1st place in the European Balboa Cup (2007), the Eastern Balboa Championships (2005) and Boston Tea Party Balboa Division (2006), and 2nd place in the American Classic Balboa Championships at the All Balboa Weekend (2006) – www.bobbykate.com

Corey & Susan have been dancing Lindy Hop for almost 8 years and Balboa for 5 years. During this time, they have studied with many national & international instructors but have been most inspired by: David Rehm, Nick Williams, Bobby White & Kate Hedin, Marty & Jen Lau and Marty Kempner & Valerie Salstrom. Corey & Susan are one of the few balboa instructors in the southeast and have been teaching workshops & private lessons for 4 years. Their focus is to demystify the dance of balboa and make dancers comfortable enough to mix into their regular social dancing. Although they rarely compete, they most recently placed 7th in the Amateur Couple Division for ABW 2008 and Corey placed 3rd in the Amateur Jack & Jill.  Corey has also been a finalist in the Jack & Jill for ABW 2007, EBC 2006 and placed 2nd in the Jack & Jill for the Harvest Moon Melee. Susan is shy and still doesn’t like competing, but she is working on her competition mojo.