Free individualized education program providing artistic development by the professionals at SW!NG OUT
SW!NG OUT One-to-One is a FREE individualized education program that provides anyone high school age or older with artistic development through expert advice and coaching by the cast and creative team of SW!NG OUT. This program is best suited for artists who are prepared to dive deeper into jazz-based arts study (Jazz Music, Vernacular Jazz, Lindy Hop, etc.) through disciplined, one-on-one instruction.
Apply and get the opportunity to hone your artistic skills in categories such as musicianship, choreography, dance pedagogy and more! Selected participants will be paired with a member of the SW!NG OUT cast and creative team for five, one-on-one, hour-long online sessions tailored to the individual's skills and interests. The program will also culminate in an experience-sharing workshop for all participants.
SW!NG OUT One-to-One is presented by SW!NG OUT—a contemporary Swing Dance presentation directed by Caleb Teicher—in partnership with The Joyce Theater and The Music Center.
Deadline extended to April 10, 2022
Apply today for free individualized expert advice to help hone your artistic skills!
Please note:
- Applicants must be high school age or older
- This program is best suited for artists who are prepared to dive deeper into jazz-based arts study (Jazz Music, Vernacular Jazz, Lindy Hop, etc.) through disciplined, one-on-one instruction.
Applications are now closed. Thank you.
Meet the Cast and Creative Team
Accepted applicants in the program will be paired with a member of SW!NG OUT.
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Remy Kouakou-Kouame
Dance
An established teacher and performer for many years and award-winning competitor in Boogie Woogie, Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz.
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Gaby Cook
Dance
A veteran Lindy Hopper of all stripes and a teacher and performer in the global Lindy Hop scene.
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Nathan Bugh
Dance
Known worldwide for his intimately rhythmic style of Lindy Hop and vernacular jazz. He "rocked the stage" at Carnegie Hall, dancing Lindy Hop with the New York Pops Orchestra.
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Evita Arce
Dance
Internationally renowned Lindy Hop dancer and teacher.
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Joshua Mclean
Dance
Lindy Hopper, educator and tradition bearer specializing in Lindy Hop, Charleston and other Swing-era dances.
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LaTasha Barnes
Dance
Internationally acclaimed and awarded dancer, educator, coach and ambassador of culture.
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Macy Sullivan
Dance
Dancer, rehearsal director and dance editor at Caleb Teicher & Company.
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Eyal Vilner
Music, Bandleader
Saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and one of the leading voices in the New York Swing Scene.
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Michael Jagger
Dance
Internationally recognized Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz dancer and choreographer.
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Laura Glaess
Dance
Professional performer, teacher and competitor of Lindy Hop.
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Brian Lawton
Dance
Dancer, instructor, choreographer and director with a background in Ballet, Jazz and Modern as well as Latin and Ballroom dances with a specialty in the vernacular jazz dances of the 1920s-1940s.
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Ron Wilkins
Music; Trombone
Musician of over forty years performing on tenor and bass trombones, euphonium, tuba and bass trumpet.
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Imani Rouselle
Music; Vocalist
Professional Jazz singer, influenced by music genres ranging from romantic symphonies to bluegrass, spirituals and hip-hop.
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Eran Fink
Music; Drums
Active in the Jazz, R&B, Ethiopian and Afro-Cuban music scenes and sought-after accompanist at the top dance schools, including the Alvin Ailey School and Martha Graham School.
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Joshua Lee
Music; Saxophone
Saxophonist, composer, arranger and managing and co-artistic director of Jazz Lives Philadelphia.
See SW!NG OUT at The Music Center!
June 24-26, 2022
The Music Center's Ahmanson Theatre & Jerry Moss Plaza
Acclaimed choreographer Caleb Teicher brings the best of the Swing dance world to the concert stage! With live music by the Eyal Vilner Big Band, the cast of Lindy Hop champions bring the joy, fire and fight of competitive and social swing dance to prove that there’s no better time in history to SW!NG OUT!