These are our Lindy Hop and Balboa teachers in season 2023-2024
(don’t forget there’s always more! With our project “Fridays & Weekends Specials” we have a lot of other names of guest teachers (sometimes even from other counties).
Olga Moiseeva
Olga has been dancing Lindy Hop for more then 20 years, having picked up the bug in Herräng Dance Camp 2001 - the longest-running and largest Swing Dance event in the world today (https://www.herrang.com/). In 2002 Olga founded Moscow Swing Dance Society (MSDS), now Moscow's premier dance school.
Over the years Olga has organized numerous competitions, lectures and discussions on the history of Jazz music and Swing Dance, from its fashion to its social origins. In 2012, 2018 and 2022 Olga and her partner Alex Kuznetsov (aka Sasha) were invited as teachers to Herräng Dance Camp. In 2014 she participated as a panel member in Frankie100 in New York.
These days they live in Overijse, Belgium and give regular classes at BSDC in Brussels as well as in other places in Belgium. Her latest project it The Jassettes (a Brussels-based, multinational group of dancers inspired by authentic dances & steps of the Jazz Era).
Louise Stokart
Louise has been dancing vernacular Jazz and Lindy Hop for several years and is a member of a few training and performance groups with whom she shares the pleasure of music and dancing.
She has taken part in a number of workshops and festivals around the world, which has given her some experience of this dance. Her love for rhythm has been honed by her knowledge of Jazz.
She develops and expresses her individuality through dance that is both technical and creative. Her philosophy of follow-and-lead couple dancing is based on a relationship of fairness and understanding, with the ultimate aim of grooving together.
With her, you'll grow in your dancing on a technical, expressive and more philosophical level.
She is going to teach with Alessandro (Alex) Sainanee.
Tereza first started exploring the couple dance through ballroom and latin dance. The hobby grew into passion when she discovered Lindy Hop in 2018. Since then, she doesn’t miss a social dance or an opportunity to train.
For her, the couple dance offers the precious occasion to connect with ourselves, the present moment, and with one another.
It is an honor and privilege to share that moment of joy in every dance on social dance floors in Brussels.
She is going to teach with Mikaёl Dominguez.
Sophie Van Lint
Sophie discovered Lindy Hop in 2018. Though she fell in love with dance way earlier in life through various styles like Ballet, Contemporary, Tap, Salsa (and even a bit of Hip Hop, believe it or not!).
It is in swing dancing that she found the perfect combination between her love for dance and her love for jazz music, one she shares with her family, especially on her father’s side.
For what BSDC has given to her, Sophie now hopes to pass on some of this passion and inspiration to new generations of dancers.
She is going to teach with George O’Neill.
Lies Vogeler
A lover of social dancing and passionate about developing herself as a dancer, Lies hopes to inspire people to learn and enjoy dancing as part of their daily lives. No matter if it is Lindy Hop, Balboa, or Collegiate Shag, you will always find her on the dancefloor with with a big smile on her face, jamming to all kinds of swing music. This energy brought Lies to teaching, where she is able to share her joy and passion with others. The social nature of swing dancing is very important to her; Lies loves being part of the dance scene, and feels privileged to have met so many great and talented people at various festivals both at home and abroad.
She is going to teach Balboa with Serge Fovel
Aurore Cupers
Aurore embarked on her Lindy Hop journey in 2018 and what started as a fun workout once a week soon grew into a real passion. Ever since, she has been a dedicated presence on the dance floor, attending numerous festivals and exploring the enchanting realms of Balboa, Solo Jazz, and even Tap! Although her heart sways between them all, Aurore is eager to contribute to the growth of the Balboa community in Brussels and she is thrilled to share her passion for dancing with all those who wish to join this vibrant community.
Get ready to explore the joy of balboa under Aurore's guidance. She is going to teach with Serge Fovel as of 2024.
Sasha is a passionate dancer and teacher with a strong focus on musical and rhythmical aspects of the dance. He was introduced to Lindy Hop in 2007 and became an addict from the get go, digging deep into the roots of the dance, historical and cultural aspects of the swing music era. Traveling within Europe and overseas and learning from the best in the business Sasha started teaching with Olga Lindy Hop and authentic solo jazz in 2011, passing on his unique approach to understanding the language of jazz music and African-American dance. While constantly looking for inspiration from the rare footage of the original dancers of 20’es and 30’es, he is a real treasure chest for those who likes to learn and expand their dancing repertoire.
In their classes Sasha and Olga teach free spirit of jazz dancing, different ways to express yourself individually and in a couple and how to create joyful communication between the partners. Their goal is for dancers to learn the ways of improvising to the music, be that with solo jazz moves, couple moves, rhythmical variations or even singing and humming!
Alex, also known as “Slops”, discovered Lindy Hop when a band was playing Jazz in a local party in Brussels. Amazed by the energy and positive vibe, he got hooked in the couple of months that followed.
Meeting Olga&Sasha, who he learnt from, was a pivot moment as they brought a new meaning to the Swing era and the culture of Jazz Dance, it was time to proactively take part in the local community.
He had the chance to teach, travel, compete and perform with numerous partners during the past seven years. His training with international show group ‘Old Soulz’ and performing on the regular keeps him growing and humble.
He is going to teach with Louise Stokart.
In 2017, Mikael discovered Lindy Hop in Brussels and nobody has been able to stop him since. It is also by seeing a young swing performer troupe in Brussels that his taste for performance was born! Several dance styles attract him: shag, balboa, tap dance. He continues to evolve and work on his dance, focusing mainly on flow and musicality. Lindy Hop for him is much more than a dance, it is a fascinating universe with its own history, culture, music and values. Mikael wants to share his passion and enthusiasm and make swing dancing accessible to all those who want to learn it. Little tip: If you see him in a party, don't hesitate to invite him to dance, he can't say no!
He is going to teach with Tereza Daňková.
George O’Neill
George has been dancing Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz since arriving in Brussels in 2015. He loves the Brussels swing dance scene as well as the opportunities jazz dance provide for self-expression and improvisation.
He is a member of the Jazz Maniacs dance troupe, which trains and performs high-tempo and acrobatic choreographies in the spirit and style of the original Lindy Hoppers.
Recent exploration and training in tap dance have led him to a renewed focus on the rhythmic core of Lindy Hop, which he looks forward to sharing in classes.
He is going to teach with Sophie Van Lint.
Serge Fovel
Ten years ago, he started to learn Balboa, and is continuing since then to improve, going to international Balboa workshops all around the world. What was a hobby became a passion, and a second life for him. Since 2017, he dedicated himself to developing the Balboa scene in Brussels, and he started to give Balboa classes and promote it. He is well-known for the structure of his classes and builds them to be sure to give everyone perfect bases. He loves giving classes and everyone will feel that, as well as his passion for Balboa, when attending his classes.
He considers that dance classes are a time for socializing, to learn something new, but more than that, it should always be fun. He knows that no one is equal in the learning of the dance, and he will try to adapt his explanations and speed to the level of everyone. What he likes most in Balboa is the beauty of this dance and the connection, with also the fact that leads and follows can use the energy of each other, and of course the ability to dance on very..very …fast songs.
He is going to teach Balboa with Lies Vogeler, and with Aurore Cupers as of 2024.