Lindy Hop Dance Lesson: "Bell Kick"

Todd Dewey (Aurora, CO, USA)

Claiming to be "pre-Gap commercial", Todd Dewey is one of the founding members of the Denver swing scene. Although he had been performing for several years, it was only after he joined 23 Skidoo! that he entered the national competition circuit. Since then, he has taken his dancing to a new level and is now a 3-time National Jitterbug Champion, 4-time Lindy on the Rocks Champ, 3-time Midwest Lindyfest Champ and has won over 20 other competitions. Having adapted to various trends in the lindy scene over the years, Todd finally decided that finding his own unique style and committing to it was the best thing he could have ever done for his dancing. He believes that each dancer should find what works for them and pursue it. He now travels and teaches nationally and recently filmed over 60 clips for iDance.net, an internationally-renowned dance instructor resource. He has studied all forms of vintage dance from tap to charleston to blues, but he is most passionate about Lindy Hop and Balboa, and plans to continue studying and sharing these dances with the world.
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Ronni Creel (Aurora, CO, USA)

Ronni Creel has been dancing since she can remember, but since she found lindy hop 7 years ago, has devoted her dancing, performing and teaching to lindy and related jazz dances ever since. After moving to Denver in 2004, she started traveling nationally to perform, compete and teach, spending a few years as part of 23 Skidoo!, a nationally recognized performance troupe, and recently joined the ranks of the internationally-renowned iDance.net instructor list. Ronni holds over 20 various titles including being a 3-time Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown Champion, 4-time National Jitterbug Champion, 3-time Lonestar Champion, 3-time Lindy on the Rocks Champ and more. Since she began teaching nationally, she has become known for her love of teaching itself and the ability to break down technique. She constantly strives to represent the roots of lindy hop and be a dynamic dancer and encourages the same in her students. She currently teaches Lindy Hop, Balboa, Shag, Charleston and Vintage Blues.
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