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. They love to share their passion and knowledge for dancing with you.
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
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
Lamaar 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!
Kristen 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.