Anthony & Irina


Anthony Chen and Irina Amzashvili are world-renowned teachers, performers, and choreographers with a deep love for Lindy Hop and its related dances. With a combined 38 years of dance experience, they are three-time Camp Hollywood showcase champions and have earned top placements at events including the International Lindy Hop Championships, Lindy Focus, and Lindyfest. With experience teaching across North America, Asia, Europe, and Australia, their classes are known for being clear, encouraging, and grounded in strong fundamentals, with a focus on individuality and connection. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, they are also dedicated community builders and founders of Salt City Swing, a local nonprofit. 


Laura Glaess


Laura Glaess has been an influential voice in Lindy Hop competition, performance, and education for the past 20 years. She has won countless awards and acknowledgments at international competitions, and has taught at festivals in 22 countries spanning 5 continents. She has performed at the Joyce, Jacob’s Pillow, and the Guggenheim, as well as at Lindy Hop and Authentic Jazz festivals worldwide. She is an instructor at Steps on Broadway. Her Youtube channel dedicated to Lindy Hop history, vocabulary, partnering, and body movement is one of the most popular and influential in the scene.



Josue & Shannon


Dallas is proud to “claim” Josue Romero and Shannon Jabs-Allenas local instructors and thrilled they're returning for Big D Lindy 2026!

Their accomplishments include 1st place Strictly Lindy at Lindy on the Rocks, 2nd place Strictly Lindy at Camp Hollywood, 1st and 3rd places in Strictly Lindy competitions at Lone Star Championships, and placing in ILHC’s team division with Hot Mess! They’ve placed in too many J&Js to count, and have taught at Alamo Stomp, Dallas Lindy, and Bluebonnet Bash, among other events. Their original team choreography for the Dallas Swing Dance Society’s ACME competition team won 1st place at Atlanta Varsity Showdown.

Their classes are always focused and engaging, with knowledge bombs dropped throughout - you’re guaranteed to leave their classes with lots to think about as you improve your dancing!



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