About Us
Our Vision
Our mission is to celebrate, preserve, and promote the rich legacy of Black American social dancing, with an emphasis on swing, jazz, and blues music. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and vibrant community through education, artistic expression, and cultural exchange.
We strive to inspire and empower individuals of all backgrounds by offering dynamic workshops, immersive festivals, educational classes, and unforgettable events that showcase the beauty and history of these dance forms. Through performances, DJ sets, and collaborative projects, we aim to deepen the appreciation of Black American traditions while creating new avenues for creative expression.
Our commitment is to be a beacon of cultural diversity, unity, and artistic excellence, connecting people through the universal language of music and dance.
Our Goals
- Promote and Preserve Black American Social Dancing: Organize workshops, festivals, and classes to educate and engage the Austrian community in swing, jazz, and blues dance forms, ensuring their historical and cultural significance is recognized and preserved.
- Foster Cultural Exchange and Inclusivity: Create inclusive events and performances that bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds to celebrate the rich legacy of Black American music and dance, promoting cultural understanding and unity.
- Empower Creative Expression: Provide platforms for artists, dancers, and DJs to collaborate and innovate, encouraging the exploration of new artistic avenues while honoring the traditions of Black American social dancing.
Meet The Team
Jenna Applegarth
CEO, Educator, Performer, Organizer
She/Her
Jenna has coordinated various workshops and conferences across the globe. As a board member and owner of dance schools and associations, she has made impactful decisions and created lasting programs. Above all else she believes that learning to dance should be fun, and rooted in the music and history.
With over 25 years of teaching, coaching, training and organizing experience, she loves finding new ways to connect with other dancers and creating challenging yet applicable lessons in the classroom. Her events are known for their execution and professionalism, and has performed for music videos, stage productions and corporate functions amongst others.
Tobias Koelbl
COO, Educator, Performer, DJ, Organizer
He/Him
Tobi’s Bio Is coming soon…
Yasmin
Finance
She/Her
Yasmin’s Bio Coming soon…
Ellie Marek
Board Member, Perfromer, Educator
She/Her
Ellie’s Bio Is coming soon…