Chris (a Lindy Hopper for 10 years) and Shirley (an 11 year Lindy veteran)
have been dancing and teaching together since 2002. They love dancing,
performing, creating and choreographing together, but they love teaching
most of all. They’re locally famous (or infamous?) for their playful
teaching style, encouraging their students to laugh with them - or sometimes
at them. They’re dedicated to making Lindy Hop and Balboa accessible to
everyone and truly shine when it comes to breaking things down to the
simplest movements. Their pre-dance influences (Judo for Chris and
gymnastics for Shirley) dovetail beautifully to create magic for them on the
dance floor. As founding members of Vermont Swings, they enthusiastically
nurture a warm and welcoming Lindy Hop community and promote vintage Swing
dance in the Burlington, Vermont area.
