2013 Instructors
Mark Godwin & Shauna Marble
_Mark Godwin and Shauna Marble are competitive Lindy Hoppers, and national instructors.
They have 2011 national placements at ILHC (International Lindy Hop Championships), NJC (National Jitterbug Championship - Camp Hollywood), The Rhythm is Jumpin', Hawkeye Swing Festival, and the Collegiate Jitterbug Championships. Shauna also has eight 1st place Jack and Jill titles in the past year. Together they also have a World Championship title dancing for the Woodside Jumpers. As instructors in Denver they are most known for coaching 24-member DSP (Denver Swing Project), which will compete nationally for the first time this year, their work with youth and teens (took 4 juniors to ILHC this year), and are weekly instructors for Boulder Swing Dance's int/adv classes. Other national event teaching credits including Nevermore Ball, Lindy on the Rocks, Lindy Diversion, Mile High Blues, Shark Attack, and The Rhythm is Jumpin'. Mark and Shauna are known for their approachability, and ease at breaking down difficult concepts into tangible checklist items for any dance level. They love to improve upon social dance techniques, helping any dancer open doors to new possibilities. Get ready to laugh, learn, and improve your dancing rapidly!
They have 2011 national placements at ILHC (International Lindy Hop Championships), NJC (National Jitterbug Championship - Camp Hollywood), The Rhythm is Jumpin', Hawkeye Swing Festival, and the Collegiate Jitterbug Championships. Shauna also has eight 1st place Jack and Jill titles in the past year. Together they also have a World Championship title dancing for the Woodside Jumpers. As instructors in Denver they are most known for coaching 24-member DSP (Denver Swing Project), which will compete nationally for the first time this year, their work with youth and teens (took 4 juniors to ILHC this year), and are weekly instructors for Boulder Swing Dance's int/adv classes. Other national event teaching credits including Nevermore Ball, Lindy on the Rocks, Lindy Diversion, Mile High Blues, Shark Attack, and The Rhythm is Jumpin'. Mark and Shauna are known for their approachability, and ease at breaking down difficult concepts into tangible checklist items for any dance level. They love to improve upon social dance techniques, helping any dancer open doors to new possibilities. Get ready to laugh, learn, and improve your dancing rapidly!
Freeman bacon
Freeman started dancing Lindy Hop and East Coast in 2009, and has since done much to expand his knowledge. After several months of dancing, he joined an intermediate/advanced team, Denver Swing Project, where he gained experience in movement quality, choreography, aerials, and more. In 2010, Freeman auditioned for and was accepted onto the Woodside Jumpers where his progress in Lindy Hop increased exponentially as the team trained perform a tribute to the Hellzapoppin' routine, in which Freeman imitated the part of Al Minns.
Freeman started dancing blues shortly after swing, and became thoroughly addicted to it. His experience with swing gave him a head start, allowing him to dive deep into the slow, grounded aesthetic of blues. Freeman is most content when he is able to fuse many styles of dance into one continuous flow of expression, combining Lindy Hop, Blues, Balboa, Argentine Tango, and West Coast Swing.
Freeman loves dancing for its combination of artistry, musicality, athleticism, and socialization. He loves to perform and compete, and has placed in numerous local competitions, as well as at larger events like Lindy on the Rocks, Albuquerque Lindy Exchange, Atomic Blues Fusion, and the Morning After Workshop. During the day, he teachers preschoolers and young children how to dance and move, and he loves every minute of it.
Currently, Freeman trains with Tiffiny Wine and Ceth Stifel's team, 23skidoo, and participates in performances throughout the city.
Freeman started dancing blues shortly after swing, and became thoroughly addicted to it. His experience with swing gave him a head start, allowing him to dive deep into the slow, grounded aesthetic of blues. Freeman is most content when he is able to fuse many styles of dance into one continuous flow of expression, combining Lindy Hop, Blues, Balboa, Argentine Tango, and West Coast Swing.
Freeman loves dancing for its combination of artistry, musicality, athleticism, and socialization. He loves to perform and compete, and has placed in numerous local competitions, as well as at larger events like Lindy on the Rocks, Albuquerque Lindy Exchange, Atomic Blues Fusion, and the Morning After Workshop. During the day, he teachers preschoolers and young children how to dance and move, and he loves every minute of it.
Currently, Freeman trains with Tiffiny Wine and Ceth Stifel's team, 23skidoo, and participates in performances throughout the city.
Jessica Miltenberger
Jessica discovered Lindy Hop in 2009 and the boundless joy of jazz dancing gave her life a whole new focus. You can now find her moving 5-6 nights a week to Django Reinhardt, Sidney Bechet, and Fats Waller. Preferring the friendly, open atmosphere of exchanges and workshops, Jessica tends to eschew competition, though it hasn’t stop her from placing in comps at Mile High Blues, Lindy on the Rocks and Albuquerque Lindy Exchange. Her 13 year ballet background gives Jessica a unique viewpoint on form and connection, and her goal as an instructor is to help students combine the pure joy of vernacular movement with aesthetic principles so that every dance looks as good as it feels.
Amos Rose
Amos Rose began dancing in 2007 with an introductory swing class at a local venue. Surviving the night, he continued attending classes and dances both locally and then nationally. Residing in Colorado Springs, Amos is a regular instructor in the local dance scene while traveling and competing throughout the country. His background in healthcare gives him an in depth understanding of body structure and mechanics. In classes he uses this to emphasize functional, natural movement and effective partnered connection. On the social floor, Amos strives to incorporate his partner's ideas into a dance that represents the inspiration of him and his partner.
kara fabina
Kara
is a dancer, choreographer, and instructor, who has spent over a decade
performing and competing. In 2008, she fell in love with lindy hop and
other vernacular jazz dances. Kara has placed in various competitions
throughout the country including: Lindy Focus, Hawkeye Swing Festival,
and Hot Mess. With both a classical and urban dance background, she
brings a broad understanding of movement and the artistic elements. As
an instructor, she enjoys drawing focus to a follow’s contribution. As a
dancer, Kara adores musical moments and trying to make her partners
laugh.
is a dancer, choreographer, and instructor, who has spent over a decade
performing and competing. In 2008, she fell in love with lindy hop and
other vernacular jazz dances. Kara has placed in various competitions
throughout the country including: Lindy Focus, Hawkeye Swing Festival,
and Hot Mess. With both a classical and urban dance background, she
brings a broad understanding of movement and the artistic elements. As
an instructor, she enjoys drawing focus to a follow’s contribution. As a
dancer, Kara adores musical moments and trying to make her partners
laugh.