ADAM BROZOWSKI

Adam Brozowski He/Him: Adam is a leader and follower who is - so freaking excited - to join the team at Flying Home!

Adam has been Lindy Hopping since the 90's, has won a million things you probably haven't heard of and also had a long career in theatre as an accomplished tap dancer and choreographer for stage.

In the Lindy Hop world, Adam has been pretty darn vocal about LGBTQAI+ issues. Adam's presentation on Queer folks involvement in Jazz and the Harlem Renaissance is a must see! (that you should totally have at your next event... cough cough, sips tea).

Another thing you might know him for is his work with his long time friend and mentor Norma Miller, The Queen of Swing for whom he assisted and traveled alongside for many years. After her passing, Adam conceived and organized The Global Trickeration Project in her honor hoping to ensure the next generation of dancers ability to connect with her incredible life and legacy.

Adam believes in a way of dancing that is focused on equal access to music, conversation, and self expression between partners regardless of dance role #hellaqueerlindyhopping.

Adam's dance style is noted for its rhythmic and humorous approach to not taking anything too seriously except for brunch. Lindy Hop is a Black American Legacy Art form and Jazz is its mother language. Learning to speak this language while decentering whiteness and supporting black cultural empowerment is something every person who loves Jazz and Lindy Hop is called to do -- So, let's do that! learn more about Adam: www.AdamBrozowski.com

Christian Frommelt

Christian Frommelt (he/him/his),is a swing dancer and musician from St. Louis, Missouri. As a teacher, organizer, and social dancer, he has dedicated much of his life to bringing people together through music and dance. The African-American vernacular dance values of spontaneity, rhythmic propulsion, and communal improvisation captivated him as a teenager, and he’s been bent on learning jazz-based artforms ever since. For him it has become a privilege to share the stories, sounds, and skills gained along the way as a teacher, writer, and performer.

He has been recognized with competitive accolades at the Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown and the International Lindy Hop Championships, which include awards for choreography with Jenny Shirar. For nine years he served as co-organizer of the renowned Nevermore Jazz Ball & St. Louis Swing Dance Festival and continues to organize the Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl in the effort of collective expression. He has played piano for the Gaslight Squares jazz band since 2019.

Dee Daniels Locke

Dee Daniels Locke (She/her),started Swing Dancing at the age of three with her Dad in the basement, wearing her Mom’s heels and her favorite plaid skirt. A true Heritage Dancer and Tradition Bearer, learning from and dancing Lindy Hop with her family, in the context of black culture, music, and expression. With a hiatus into hip-hop during her school years, she was called back to Lindy Hop, and co-founded her college swing dance club. For over two decades she’s shared her love of Lindy Hop with dancers young and old, teaching, performing, and dancing at swing dance events.

Dee loves feeling free on the dance floor and advocates for self-expression and individual creativity as the true spirit of Lindy Hop and Vernacular Jazz. She bring an inclusive, shared knowledge, and individual ownership perspective from black culture classes. She dances for the joy and self-worth in expression that music and dance play in black culture in either partnered or solo dancing, and searches for presence in each moment.

She has recently enjoyed dancing a residency in Sw!ngout! at the Joyce Theater in NYC and on tour, and has taught, performed, and choreographed nationally and internationally, but mostly she wants to have a good dance. You should ask her, she follows and leads and wants to dance with you.

Jamica Zion

Currently living the nomadic life, Jamica Zion takes pride in being a groovy solo dancer, a dynamic follow, and growing lead. Jamica aims for range, not just in connection and style, but across genres too! Since starting Jazz and Blues dances 15 years ago, she’s collected multiple titles from contests across top US events including Lindy Focus, Camp Jitterbug, Beantown, and Camp Hollywood. As a solo artist, Jamica has prioritized performance over contests so instead of a collection of solo wins, she has a diverse and abundant performance portfolio (check some out on YouTube)! When Jamica is not social dancing, teaching, or working on choreography, she is likely spending time with her dog, reading, playing games, napping, or relaxing with loved ones.

Jamica's approach towards sharing dance with others includes a critical understanding and appreciation of its history and culture, while simultaneously ushering students to build their own styles and meaningful connections to it. Jamica draws on their professional training from various social justice organizations and a long educational background which includes nearly three degrees in Sociology. This unique blend of experiences, teacher training, and knowledge allows Jamica to deliver inclusive and culturally responsible classes that are creative, thought provoking, and original!

Saira Jane Brubaker

Hailing from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Saira Jane Brubaker (she/her) developed an early love of swing music listening to Louis Armstrong as a kid. A student first and teacher second, she strives to impart her classes with a curiosity about personal movement and the cultural context of jazz music and dance. She's thrilled to be on staff at Flying Home this year and wants to dance with you!

Giselle Anguizola

Giselle Anguizola (she/her)

Giselle has been an unmissable voice in the swing dance community for over 20 years, as a successful performer, instructor, competitor, event organizer, judge, and DJ. One of the top proponents of syncopated footwork, personal style, improvisation and communication - she will breathe rhythmic life into any dance, class, or stage appearance. She values individuality, self expression, creativity, and thrives on inspiring others to do the same. Giselle resides in New Orleans, teaching yoga & dance; and leading her own swing band.

Find her music on Spotify or Bandcamp

www.giselleanguizola.com

Tim Christopher

New to Flying Home this year we have Tim Christopher working with our beginners! It is a great opportunity to learn from a top notch instructor!

Timothy Christopher is a lindy hopper from Charlotte, NC.

His musicality and intimate connection with the music stems from his love of jazz piano. He has performed in the touring show Swingout, competed and won at ILHC, and invests in his local dance community with weekly lessons series.

He’s passionate about connection not only with the music but your partner and those around you while you dance!