ALHC 2003 Bios

Introducing our Teachers

Erik Robison and Sylvia Skylar

Erik and Sylvia specialize in maintaining the authenticity of America's most beloved dance - swing. This range of dance includes the early 1900's Blackbottom, the 1920's Charleston, the 1930's Shag and Balboa, and the 1940's and 50's Lindyhop. They have taught across the US and in Europe. They are the originators of the HollywoodStyle of Lindy. They are the ALHC 1998 American Showcase champions.
Performers, too, they have appeared in a number of movies and on Broadway in the musical Swing!.

Angie Whitworth and Roddy Caravella

Angie and Roddy have been dancing in the New York scene for about six years. They have also taught and performed together and individually in Florida, Georgia, Canada, Germany, and Hong Kong. They have performed with Wynton Marsalis and The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, on several TV shows and in the most recent commercial for Foxwoods Casino/Resort and The Magic Of Christmas featuring Tony Bennett and Garth Brooks. They are featured dancers in the feature film "Swing City." They are also active on the competition scene.Angie Whitworth and Roddy Caravella are mainstays of the Whitey’s Lindy
Hoppers style. They too have placed in many competitions around the country. They are known for the fun energetic way they teach their classes.

Sylvia Sykes
and
Jason Christodoulou

Sylvia Sykes and Jason Christodoulou struck up a partnership 3 years
ago. While maintaining their own dance identities, they have forged a partnership that has created a Smooth/Not Smooth/Contemporary style of Lindy. They are a unique blend of the Dean Collins style of Lindy and a contemporary Hip Hop flavor.

Kenneth and Helena Norbelie

Kenneth and Helena are the 1997 World Lindy Hop Championships winners. They have taught for years for the Swedish Swing Dance Society and The Rhythm Hotshots summer dance camp. There they taught mainly show and performance classes, something they will repeat for MCJ.

Ryan Francois and Jenny Thomas

Ryan and Jenny were one of the United Kingdom’s top
couples before moving to the US to perform in the Broadway musical
Swing!. Now based in Los Angeles the travel the world teaching workshops
and at camps as well as coaching competitive couples.

Kevin St. Laurent and Carla Heiney

Kevin and Carla are two-time ALHC American Showcase
champions. They are popular workshop teachers worldwide.

David Graybill

David is a favorite partner of any Jack and Jill contestant
because of his inventiveness, connection and sense of style. He has
placed in many competitions a crossed the country.

Joel and Allison Plys

Joel and Allison Plys are based in San Diego California. Finalists at
ALHC in last year’s American Showcase Division they also placed in the
Fast Dance Division. They offer a class they develop with Jason and
Sylvia.

Bill Borgida

Bill Borgida is a well-known workshop teacher who travels the world
spreading his philosophy on partnering, connection and musicality.