David Rehm is a professional dance workshop instructor specializing exclusively in the partnered swing dances, Lindy Hop and Balboa. He is regularly featured teaching and judging at some of the most prestigious events dedicated to those dances throughout North America and Europe. In 2006, David captured both the American and European Balboa titles by winning the American Classic Balboa Championship with Denise Phelan as well as the Euro Bal Cup with Marie Nahnfeldt. He also co-owns one of the largest private collections of classic street swing dancing on film in the country. David is best known for his vast amount of knowledge and unique brand of teaching for which he has been called one of the great technicians of the dance.

Laura Keat began her swing dance career in Denver when she joined the Championship Lindy Hop performance team, 23 Skidoo! She immediately took off with her dancing and started winning national titles after dancing for a relatively short time.

Laura has earned several National Championship titles such as American Lindy Hop "Classic" Champion, US Open "Strictly Lindy" Champion, Camp Jitterbug "Lindy Hop" Champion, both Northern California and Northwest Bal-Swing Championships and most recently the 2007 US Open "Fast Dance" Champion.

Laura loves working with an array of leads to widen her following abilities and to be inspired by their diverse styles and ideas. Her classes emphasize the use of excellent connection and technique to enhance individual style, and maximize room for musicality and rhythmic dance. Laura's passion for teaching compliments her passion for swing dancing itself, bringing energy to her classes that is a unique benefit to her students.

Check out Laura's website: www.LauraKeat.com
Check out David's website: www.DavidRehm.com