Teachers 2008
Mia Goldsmith & Peter Loggins, Seattle, Washington USA
Mia and Peter paired together in 2006 to teach at the Herrang Dance Camp in Sweden and have been a team ever since. Before partnering, they were internationally known for their own achievements. Peter is the foremost historian on American Jazz Dance. Credited for bringing back many of the dances that he learned from the original dancers of the 1920's and 30's. He is known for bringing a first hand historical approach to his classes. Mia, along with her incredible string of competition wins, has undoubtedly become known as one of the best Balboa Swing dancers in the world. Her unique approach to teaching is full of energy and creativity, bringing a passionate and motivated air to the duo's partnership.
Together they have become famous for their footwork, improvisation, individual approach, and style. Their expansive knowledge of social jazz dances and the music that drove them allow students to learn the history of these dances and how they've evolved through the years.
Laura Keat & Jeremy Otth, Orange County, California USA
We congratulate Laura and Jeremy on their 2nd place win at this year’s American Classic Balboa Championships!
Laura and Jeremy united to create their dynamic dance partnership in January 2006 upon Laura's move to Southern California.
Since then, they have been winning contests around the US, teaching around the world, and even performed on the American tv-show,
"Dancing With The Stars". Jeremy and Laura teach regularly in Southern California and combine their interests to bring well-rounded,
interesting and entertaining swing dance classes to the floor. Jeremy's focus on style, authentic movement and unique moves along with
Laura's passions for styling and musicality using good connection and technique will inspire and elevate dancers at all levels.
Kate Hedin & David Rehm. Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D.C. USA
David regularly teaches and judges at many events throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. In 2006 David won both
the American Classic Balboa Championship with Denise Phelan and the Euro Bal Cup with Sweden’s own Marie Nahnfeldt.
David is known for his clear explanations of his techniques and has been called one of the great “technicians of the dance”.
David teaches regularly with Laura Keat, Marie Nahnfeldt, and of course, Kate Hedin with whom he will
be teaching at our event.
Kate Hedin teaches regularly with David in the Eastern part of the United States. Now she joins David here in Sweden. We congratulate Kate and her partner Bobby White on their 3rd place win at this year’s American Classic Balboa Championships! Kate is known for lovely musicality in her dancing and for her thorough and analytical teaching. She has a passion for developing opportunities for followers in Balboa and for learning every follower footwork variation possible.