Bessie-award winning LaTasha Barnes is an internationally awarded and celebrated dance artist, educator, decorated U.S. Army Veteran and Tradition-Bearer of Black American Social Dance. She is globally celebrated for her musicality, athleticism, and joyful presence throughout the cultural traditions she bears: House Dance, Hip-Hop, Waacking, Authentic Jazz, and Lindy Hop. The New York Times said of her most recent collaboration with Caleb Teicher in Swing Out, “Barnes is especially extraordinary for the way the past and the present can pass through her...” Across all her efforts, Barnes' eternal purpose is to inspire fellow artists and arts enthusiasts to champion “artivism” through cultivating an authentic sense of self and intention in their creative expressions and daily lives

Tyedric has been dancing for as long as he can remember. In fact, his earliest teacher was his mom. Over the years, He has established a background enriched and informed by many movement traditions, some of which include capoeira, waving, and stepping. He discovered vernacular jazz and Lindy Hop in 2017, and he hasn't looked back since. As a teacher, he loves to share historical and cultural context, weaving this into how he explains his approach to movement. His highest goal is helping dancers to develop their own approach. He is currently studying house, and continually growing in many street styles. In dance, he values lineage, authenticity, community, partnership and fun. He strives to incorporate these elements in his classes as well. He is eager to collaborate with everyone!

Frida Segerdahl started dancing at the age of 5. When she was 15, she attended Herrang Dance Camp for the first time and fell in love with Lindy Hop. In no time, she was invited to join the most important Jazz Dance company of the moment, the Rhythm Hot Shots, and remained active in the company until she had her second child in 2014. She has performed and taught literally all over the world! Frida is pure energy, creativity, spontaneity, and body control. Her sophisticated rhythms and great sense of humor make her one of the most inspiring and influential Lindy Hop dancers of the last decade. And now she's back in Pamplona, along with Skye, ready to make us dance!

Skye was persuaded by his mother to start dancing Lindy Hop in 1996, and quickly discovered his own love for social dancing, swing music, and the Lindy Hop community. Since 1999, he has taught at Lindy Hop venues worldwide, from weekend workshops to international dance camps. His connection with Lindy Hop sparked a broader interest in the history and cultural heritage of the United States, leading him to pursue American Studies at George Washington University.

Skye is one of the most active and renowned instructors in the global Lindy Hop scene. His partnership with Frida is simply "LEGEN-wait-for-it-DARY." This will be his second time at the SLW... Skye, welcome back to Pamplona!

Ramona is a natural leader. She makes dancing great simply by enjoying it so much. When Ramona hits the dance floor, she radiates happiness,—it's the place to be! She leads the way with her presence, creativity, and the feeling that we are part of something greater than ourselves. We are one. Together in our equality, equal in our unity. Lindy Hop is an African-American dance, and Ramona is committed to respecting and revering the original creators and dancers of this art form. It was a great blessing for her to have learned from the original source, so to speak. One of her early teachers was Frankie Manning, who, along with other dancers in Harlem, was instrumental in shaping and defining the dance.
SLW24 will be her first teaching experience in Spain.

AJ Howard is a Lindy Hop instructor and dancer based in New York with nearly a decade of experience. His joyful and energetic teaching style creates a fun and supportive environment for students to learn and grow. In addition to teaching and social dancing, AJ loves to compete and has participated in local and international competitions. As a proud member of the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame, he is committed to sharing his joy for dance with everyone and helping dancers of all levels develop their skills on their individual dance journeys.

Helena is a dancer and teacher from Zagreb, Croatia. Her enthusiasm for music and dance has been evident since childhood when she started playing the piano at the age of 7. With Kenyan roots in her family, Helena has always been exposed to African music, which heightened her sensitivity to rhythm. She developed early on a keen interest in dances like Hip Hop, House, and Dancehall. After 8 years exploring various urban dance styles, she fell in love with African American Jazz dances. Helena's mission is to spread her vision and passion for African American Jazz Dance, hoping to contribute to its contemporary development. Her greatest desire is to connect the Jazz and Urban Dance communities and bring dance to street jams and clubs!

Kelly Isaac (USA) grew up in Washington DC and had the privilege of studying with many Tap legends, including Harold Nicholas, Gregory Hines, Henry LeTang, Ted Levy, and Savion Glover, among many others.

Kelly has travelled the world performing and teaching in over 30 countries. Over the past 25 years, he has taught at various studios, universities, and festivals. Currently, Kelly lives in Spain where he regularly conducts classes. As a new feature, at the Spring Lindy Weekend 2024, we will have the opportunity to choose Tap classes with Kelly designed for an intermediate or advanced level, compatible with some levels of the Solo Jazz Pass and the Full Pass.

Isabel Gregori is well-known for her boundless energy and her constant study of the classics, as well as the passion she brings to every dance. Isa loves delving into the possibilities offered by Swing culture to better understand the roots of this dance. Her classes with Víctor are original and fun, showcasing great skill in handling groups. This year, Isa and Víctor will be in charge of the Beginners Pass, bringing joy to everyone who dares to join them on their first journey into the world of dance festivals.

What stands out the most in Victor's dance is his ability to work as a team. When he dances, he focuses on maintaining communication with his partner and trying to convey the rhythm of the song with his own body. When he's not dancing, you can find him playing the piano or the guitar. Alongside Isa, they form one of the most international Spanish dance couples, having taught classes at festivals such as "Move your Bottom" in Valencia, "Athens Rhythm Hop" in Athens, "Your Swing Super Weekend" in Genova, and "Lindy Level Up" in Poland. In their third edition at the Spring Lindy Weekend, Isa and Victor will be in charge of the Beginners Pass, surely leaving a beautiful memory for those who dare to enter the world of dance festivals.

Created and born in December 2015, Reverent Juke, the dance band, emerges from the collaboration between dancer Sep Vermeersh and arranger Mathieu Najean. They play "ad lib" or arrange melodies from Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Fletcher Henderson, Chick Webb, Earl Hines, and even Buddy Johnson. Reverent Juke performs classic tunes and some gems from the golden age of Swing.
With an explosive rhythm section built on Tom Lambrecht's drums, Andrew Bolton's bass and vocals, and Julien Gillain's tapping, Reverent Juke sets Swing on fire with their three winds, Martin Bolton on clarinet, Pauline Leblond on trumpet, and Mathieu Najean on saxophone, playing their instruments until they burn in hell! They will play on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night.

The Iruña Brass Band will accompany us once again for the Sunday midday Second Line. With a 100% New Orleans repertoire, the Iruña Brass Band is led by saxophonist Iñaki Rodríguez and features a cast of professional musicians. The ensemble specializes in street performances, having recently performed at events such as the Vitoria-Gasteiz Jazz Festival alongside New Orleans trombonist Craig Klein.

The Old School Quartet was born in 2018 as a collaboration between saxophonist Iñaki Rodríguez and Lindy Hop dancers Andrés Usatorre and Helios Sacristán, in response to the demands of the Lindy Hop community in Pamplona. Covering songs from Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Jimmie Lunceford, and Louis Armstrong, this ensemble consists of Iñaki Rodríguez (Saxophone), Hilario Rodeiro (Drums), Ramón García (Piano), and Kike Arza (Double Bass); some of the finest Jazz musicians in Northern Spain. They will play at the Vermouth Swing, on Saturday at midday.

If you are unsure of which level you should take, please consult with your local teachers. Solo Jazz and Lindy Hop tracks are happening at the same time, so it’s not possible to do both. However, you could do Solo Jazz Advanced and Tap Classes.

The Tap classes will only be compatible with the Party Pass, Lindy Hop Master level, Lindy Hop Advanced level, and Advanced Solo Jazz level. They can also be taken separately if you don't have time to participate in any other paid activities of the festival.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN ON THURSDAY 14 DECEMBER 2024 AT 12:00 H

The Baluarte Congress Palace is located in the center of Pamplona and it is the best possible venue for a festival. With its laminate wood flooring and large rooms without columns (up to 400 square meters). All the parties and classes of Full Pass and Solo Jazz Pass will be celebrated there, so you won't have to travel to different locations.

Zentral is a space near the Town Hall Square created to support the development and preservation of Navarrese cultural heritage by building cultural and social networks primarily through music and the performing arts. Located in the former facilities of the Santo Domingo Market and just a short walk from Baluarte, Zentral is one of the novelties at SLW24. It's a place where you can enjoy your drink, grab some food, and dance to the rhythm of The Old School Quartet at Vermouth Swing. If you can, don't miss it – you're going to love it!

La Vieja Escuela is the home of Swing Dance in Pamplona, a cultural centre located in the city centre, a 10-minute walk from Baluarte. The classes for the Beginners Pass will be held there.

Pamplona is the capital of the Medieval Navarra Kingdom, one of the regions with the highest patrimonial and landscape value in Europe. If possible, try to save a few extra days to visit the city, eat the famous pintxos and visit the northern Pyrenees valleys with amazing forests and stunning mountains. You could also visit the South of Navarra with the Bardenas Reales Desert, and the Midlands, with ancient castles and beautiful villages.