Staff Bios

Robert Cordoba

Robert Cordoba was born & raised in South Pasadena, CA. Has lived in London, Boston and now resides in Deerfield Beach, Florida. He is a lifelong Laker, Dodgers, Rams & USC Trojans fan.

Robert has been dancing, teaching, performing, choreographing, and judging for over forty years. He started competing in International Latin at the age of sixteen when he was a member of two U.S. International Latin American formation teams (placing 5th and then taking the 3rd place bronze medal at the World Ballroom Formation Team Championships). He lived and trained in London for two years and was a top U.S Amateur competitor representing the US at events throughout Europe until he switched to West Coast Swing in 1990. Within two years he won his first U.S. Open Swing Dance Champion title.

For the past thirty five years Robert has averaged approximately forty weekends per year traveling around the world to teach West Coast Swing. His impressive list of accomplishments includes: 2 World Championship titles, 7 U.S. Open titles, 4 consecutive USA Grand National titles, 4 consecutive N.A.S.D.E. titles, multiple Champion & Invitational level J&J and Strictly Swing titles, was voted best Classic Swing Dancer by Dance Action magazine, was awarded “U.S. Open Social Dancer”, and he was the first person to win 3 consecutive US Open titles.

Robert is a member of an elite core of less than 10 dancers who have won BOTH the Showcase and the Classic Divisions at the U.S. Open. He is a California Swing Dance Hall of Famer, Dallas D.A.N.C.E. Hall of Famer and a World Swing Dance Hall of Famer.

Robert Cordoba has judged every major event including the USA Grand Nationals and U.S. Open multiple times. He has been a head judge, MC and DJ at events throughout the U.S., Europe, South America and the South Pacific. He is among the first group of professionals to help get West Coast Swing scenes established in New York & East Coast (early 1990’s), Europe (mid 1990’s) and South Pacific (early – mid 2000’s).

Other accomplishments include: He was a Dance Fever Grand Finalist (3rd place overall) and has danced in commercials (Budweiser & Burger King) as well as on TV. He and former partner Deborah Szekely also choreographed the wedding dance for Grammy & Emmy award winner & Oscar nominee Danny Elfman & Bridget Fonda.

Robert does teacher training through the G.P.D.I.A., Global Professional Dance Instructors Association. He is a “Master Certified Instructor.”

Robert just recently passed the World Swing Dance Council’s Judge’s Training Course attaining the level of “Master Chief Judge.”

Robert is currently living in Deerfield Beach, Florida and is available for privates, workshops, intensives, coaching, choreography and G.P.D.I.A. Teacher Certification.
He can be reached at (626) 536-2507, RobCordoba1@gmail.com or on Facebook under Robert Cordoba

Jason & Sophy

Partners in life and dance Jason Miklic and Sophy Kdep fell in love on the dance floor in 1998, and they have been spreading that love with the rest of the country ever since. Constant promoters of West Coast Swing, their classes provide expert instruction in a fun and encouraging environment. Their work is more than just swinging around the dance floor. Swing, country, hustle, ballroom, and theater arts are all styles they excel in. From weekly lessons to choreography to performing and judging, these two pairs of feet know their way around every aspect of the dance world. Come grab a hand and cut a rug with JasonAndSophy.com  They love to share their passion and knowledge for dancing with you.

Matt and Julie Auclair

Matt and Julie Auclair are a powerhouse duo in the West Coast Swing community, seamlessly blending world-class competition with passionate teaching and judging. Matt, who began dancing at age 8 in St. Louis, boasts six U.S. Open Swing titles, six USA Grand Nationals championships, and recognition as the youngest inductee into the Dallas Dance Hall of Fame, capped by his 2025 induction into the World Swing Dance Council Hall of Fame Professionally a Third-grade teacher, Matt brings his educational knack to the dance floor, providing free junior programs and scoring over 30 “Top Teacher” awards. Julie, equally accomplished, is a respected instructor, judge, and 2025 UCWDC Silver Intermediate Line Dance Champion . Together they tour, instruct, judge major events nationwide —and share their exuberant, technique-driven style with students at all levels

Bree Reynolds

Bree grew up on the dance floor, literally, in a studio run by her parents who were professional ballroom dance instructors, Bree is now co-owner of that studio, the Ritz Ballroom Studio in Florence, KY, with her mom, Karen. Bree started ballroom dancing at the age of 3 and competed in her first ballroom competition at the young age of 5 years old. Bree has been dancing and competing for over 25 years and has been professionally teaching ballroom, Latin, West Coast Swing, wedding choreography, line dance, and partner dancing for the past 12 years. Throughout her life she has trained in many dance styles like jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and ballroom but has found her love and passion for west coast swing and line dancing.

Abigail & Andrew

Abigail Roach is a performing artist, choreographer, and instructor located in Lexington, KY. She is an owner and instructor at Bluegrass Ballroom in Lexington. Abigail’s dance background includes ballroom and swing dance, as well as ballet and team dance styles. A few of her past performance credits include the Charleston Ballet, Burklyn Ballet Theatre, and Walt Disney World Entertainment. Abigail is an active competitor in the West Coast Swing circuit and travels across the United States to pursue her love of swing dance. She is enthusiastic about providing quality instruction to her students and facilitating the growth of the local dance community.

Andrew Roach is a professional engineer by day and dance enthusiast by night. Located in Lexington, KY, Andrew is a West Coast Swing teacher at Bluegrass Ballroom. Andrew began social dancing in college as a way to spend more time with his then girlfriend, now wife, Abigail Roach. Since then, he has developed a love of the craft and enjoys the connection and morale that dance inspires. Andrew is an active competitor in the West Coast Swing circuit and enjoys traveling with his wife as they dance their way across the nation.

Doug and Elaine Morgan

Doug and Elaine Morgan began dancing nearly 18 years ago when they signed up for a ballroom class at the YMCA. They quickly found they had an aptitude and interest for dancing. It wasn’t long before they discovered West Coast Swing and their interest turned into a passion, creating the opportunity for them to compete and social dance nationwide. They have been instructing WCS for the past 14 years, and truly enjoy the opportunity to share their passion with others.

Hunter Hobbs

Hunter Hobbs is an Instructor, Competitor and Dance Community Leader based in Charleston, WV, with ten years experience. Starting his journey from the age of 13, Hunter was encouraged by his mom to take his first Line Dance class and has been hooked ever since. He first discovered West Coast Swing six years ago and immediately fell in love with the dance. Hunter continues to work on his craft by training with the top dancers, teachers and competitors from all over.

Sheven and Katie

Sheven and Katie are All Star West Coast Swing dancers who bring a combined 40+ years of dance expertise. Known for their ability to break down complex dance concepts into easily understandable steps, they foster an engaging and supportive learning environment, where technique and connection are always the focus. Expect high energy, lots of fun, and a deep dive into the fundamentals when you take their classes!

Sheven began hula dancing at age 4, dabbling in hip-hop as a kid before starting partner dancing in 2005. Sheven became a DVIDA certified ballroom instructor and placed top 10 at the International Lindy Hop Championships. In 2009 Sheven began dancing West Coast Swing and quickly skyrocketed to All Stars. Sheven is a nurturing teacher and frequent Pro Am dancer, placing 2nd at the US Open Pro Am Swing Followers Routine Division In 2018.

Katie

Katie’s dance journey began at age 3 when she started dancing with her dad, learning contra, waltz and east coast swing from him. Over the years, she expanded her repertoire to include lindy hop, blues, Argentine tango, salsa, bachata, zydeco, country two-step, Irish step, ballet, modern, and more. In 2010 Katie began West Coast Swing and started teaching it as a credited class at Lesley University, where it has grown into one of the most popular electives. She has been fortunate to teach WCS around the world, from Boston to Australia, to Denver and now to Cincinnati

Abi Schneider

Abi’s diverse dance background consists of Lindy, Balboa, West Coast Swing, American Ballroom, Social Latin, Hustle and more! These all combine together to create a delightfully knowledgeable teacher with a gift for passing along information. She began dancing Lindy Hop in the middle of the Neo-Swing era in 1998 at the Derby in Hollywood. Growing up in Los Angeles, she always had interest in partner dancing because, as someone who had to lead in life, she aspired to understand what it meant to follow. After moving cross country to North Carolina in 2006, she discovered the West Coast Swing scene was more popular than the Lindy/Balboa scene and she craved the social aspect of community. Abi later moved to Huntsville, AL where she currently resides. With little free time on her hands, she does manage to find time to enjoy crafting, cooking, playing the piano, and building with Legos. Abi was a musician before she became a dancer and lately, she has been going back to her roots of piano and singing. She played professionally until her mid-20s when her focus shifted to raising kids and dancing. Abi’s favorite aspect of dancing is the never-ending challenge; as she says, “There is always something to learn and improve on.”

Chris and Melissa

Known for their entertaining style and emotionally captivating musicality, Chris and Melissa Moy are premier West Coast Swing Dance Instructors in the Ann Arbor and Metro Detroit area for over 10 years.

In 2021 they closed Monday Night Swing’s physical studio location after 7 wonderful years in Ann Arbor and converted to a pop-up studio supporting and promoting West Coast Swing, Hustle, and Country Two Step. Melissa and Chris offer a unique teaching experience focused on technique, purposeful practice and fun all while adapting their instruction technique to each student and fostering each dancer’s unique style. They are enthusiastic about growing Swing and Social Dance around Michigan and forming relationships with other dance communities. Chris and Melissa Moy are pleased to offer their instruction services for workshops, private lessons, group lessons, choreography and demonstrations.

Melissa and Chris can be regularly found teaching, or hosting at Second Saturday Swing in Michigan, and other local venues. To find out where they are dancing please visit miwcs.com, join their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MondayNightSwingDance, or email them at info@miwcs.com

Lamarr Williford

Lamarr has been dancing since 2011. He began with Latin dance classes, taking Salsa, followed by Bachata. Shortly after, he started taking West Coast Swing. While Salsa continues to be a favorite, he became hooked on WCS. Lamarr has continued to improve his abilities by learning many other dances, including, Modern Hustle, Country 2 Step, Nightclub Two Step, and various Line Dances. After, a few routines, some competitions, and making his way through the ranks, Lamarr has shifted his focus on teaching and community building. He believes that, in order for dance to grow, community and exposure are very important. Lamarr has been praised for his attention to detail, and methodical and meticulous style of instruction. Now he focuses most of his time on spreading the joy of dance!

Evan Schreiber

When Evan isn’t traveling around the country to dance socially and competitively, he regularly teaches WCS classes and provides DJ services at dance events around Ohio. Since moving from Seattle back to his hometown of Cleveland in 2022, Evan has dedicated himself to growing the local Cleveland WCS community. His goal is to model it after the fun and inclusive Seattle scene he came up in.

Before turning his attention to WCS, Evan was a competitive ballroom dancer, winning numerous awards and titles on the national collegiate and amateur adult ballroom dance circuit including the title of 2016 USA Dance Nine Dance National Champion.

Corinne Smith

Corinne began dancing at the age of 8 and went on to earn a degree in Performance: Dance from Dominican University. With over 10 years of teaching experience and three national titles in Rhythm, Latin and 10-Dance she brings both passion and expertise to the dance floor. She spent years competing in the Professional Smooth division before discovering a new love for West Coast Swing, where she now competes in the advanced division. Corinne is dedicated to helping her students grow in all styles of dance, using her diverse background to inspire confidence and help her students discover their own creative style.

K. Grace Hoffman

Grace has trained in dance, gymnastics and cheer since she was a toddler in West Chester Ohio. As a basketball and football cheerleader at Lakota West High School, her team won the national cheer leading competition 2 years in a row, the only team to ever accomplish this feat. She worked her way through college coaching gymnastics at a nationally renowned gym in Ann Arbor MI. It was in college that she discovered partner dancing, joining a ballroom dance company which performed in the A2 – metro Detroit area. After college she discover West Coast Swing which quickly became her main focusand has remained so over the last 17 years.

Katie discovered ballroom dancing while in law school 12 years ago, and that very first waltz sparked a lifelong passion for dance—and a deep love for the dance community. Three years later, she found her way to West Coast Swing and never looked back. Since then, she’s become a certified group fitness instructor, taught dance fitness, and most recently begun competing on the UCWDC country dance circuit. Katie embraces a wide variety of styles, including country, Latin, smooth, and swing.

Despite dancing the night before leaving to take the bar exam, she somehow passed—and now balances life as a practicing attorney and law professor with her dance-filled evenings and weekends. In addition to teaching, training, and social dancing, Katie is also stepping into the spotlight as a budding MC for dance events, bringing her warmth, clarity, and enthusiasm to the mic. Whether she’s on the dance floor dancing or talking, Katie brings her infectious laugh, joy, energy, and connection wherever she goes.

Katie discovered ballroom dancing while in law school 12 years ago, and that very first waltz sparked a lifelong passion for dance—and a deep love for the dance community. Three years later, she found her way to West Coast Swing and never looked back. Since then, she’s become a certified group fitness instructor, taught dance fitness, and most recently begun competing on the UCWDC country dance circuit. Katie embraces a wide variety of styles, including country, Latin, smooth, and swing.

Despite dancing the night before leaving to take the bar exam, she somehow passed—and now balances life as a practicing attorney and law professor with her dance-filled evenings and weekends. In addition to teaching, training, and social dancing, Katie is also stepping into the spotlight as a budding MC for dance events, bringing her warmth, clarity, and enthusiasm to the mic. Whether she’s on the dance floor dancing or talking, Katie brings her infectious laugh, joy, energy, and connection wherever she goes.

Toni Carroll brings years of dedicated experience and heartfelt musicality to her role as Head DJ for West Coast Swing. A passionate dancer turned DJ, Toni fell in love with spinning music a few years after meeting her husband on the dance floor, receiving mentorship from her local club’s leadership.

Today, Toni is a fixture in the Midwest WCS scene spinning for regional workshops and competitions including Swing City Chicago, Derby City Swing, Cincy Westie Bash, Ft. Wayne Dance for All, Swing Dance America, Michigan Classic, Indy Dance Explosion, Toronto Open Swing & Hustle Competition, Swing Pittsburgh, CASH Bash, Atlanta Swing Classic, and Swustlicious. Toni’s goal is to create inclusive, vibrant dance experiences through carefully curated music.

Katie Fallon is a West Coast Swing and Hustle DJ based in Cleveland, Ohio, known for her deep musicality, infectious energy, and love for sharing great music with the dance community. Since being introduced to DJing in 2011 and mentored by a fellow DJ, Katie has built a strong reputation spinning for local socials and top-tier events both across the U.S. and internationally.

With over a decade of experience behind the booth, Katie brings a unique blend of rhythm, soul, and precision to every set. Whether curating a smooth, irresistible groove for social dancing or driving intensity and inspiration during competitions, she crafts each playlist with dancers in mind. In addition to DJing, Katie is passionate about passing on her skills by teaching DJ classes, helping new and aspiring DJs develop the skills and musical awareness needed to elevate the dance floor. Her dedication to the craft and community makes every event she DJs feel dynamic, connected, and alive.

Elaine Morgan is a talented West Coast Swing DJ with a dancer’s ear and a passion for crafting the perfect vibe on the floor. With years of experience in the WCS community as both a dancer and a music enthusiast, Elaine brings a deep understanding of what keeps dancers moving, connecting, and inspired.

Known for her smooth transitions, smart musical builds, and an eclectic blend of classic favorites and fresh new tracks, Elaine’s sets are a hit with WCS dancers and event organizers alike. She takes a dancer-focused approach to every set, curating music that enhances the energy in the room and supports creativity in every phrase. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned pro, Elaine’s music creates a space where everyone feels welcome—and ready to dance.

Robert Kosieniak brings a strong foundation as a West Coast Swing dancer and instructor to his emerging role as a DJ in the WCS community. With solid experience teaching and participating in events throughout the Midwest, Robert blends musical timing, tempo awareness, and dance floor intuition to deliver high-quality sets that resonate with dancers.

Quickly gaining recognition for his fresh and dynamic music choices, Robert is becoming a favorite among WCS dancers for his ability to play the latest and best tracks in the scene. His dancer-first approach, thoughtful curation, and seamless transitions create a musical experience that supports connection, creativity, and flow on the floor.

Brad Wendt is an All-Star West Coast Swing dancer and an emerging DJ making waves in the community. Since winning his first newcomer contest at Swing City Chicago in 2019, Brad has grown into a dynamic presence both on and off the dance floor. He’s become a familiar face not just through competition, but also behind the DJ booth, where he brings energy, musicality, and fresh vibes to every event he spins. Brad stays deeply connected to the scene by helping organize the West Coast Wednesday newcomer mixer, and MCing events,

Maya McNair is thrilled to be joining the Swing Dance Mania staff this year as both the Pro Liaison and Newcomer Workshop Instructor! SDM also marks her two-year anniversary in West Coast Swing—a journey that began with instant love and quickly turned into a full-blown passion. Since her start, Maya has traveled across the country to train, compete, and immerse herself in the WCS community.

She has proudly placed in multiple Novice and Intermediate competitions and was honored to win the Shooting Star Tournament at Michigan Classic, along with receiving the Heart and Soul Award for her spirit and dedication.

Maya is also the founder of Swing N’ Cincy, a growing community in Cincinnati built to share her love for the dance and create space for others to discover it too. She’s beyond excited for her first SDM as a staff member, and can’t wait to bring her energy, heart, and enthusiasm to help newcomers fall in love with WCS—just like she did.