Şeyda Sibel is a trained singer and vocal coach who loves to share her knowledge in workshops. After completing her master's degree in 2022, she took on the role of lecturer at the Baden-Württemberg State Youth Jazz Orchestra in 2023. In the same year, she was musical director and vocal coach for the Karlstorbahnhof Heidelberg's young talent development project "Push Push". Since November 2023, she has also been a lecturer for the vocal ensemble and jazz choir as well as in the major Plus for jazz singing at the Mannheim University of Music and Performing Arts.In addition to her academic career, she works privately as a singing teacher, studio coach, songwriter and as an executive producer for up-and-coming artists and content creator.Seyda Sibel's affinity for holistic work leads to a sense of achievement for her students and gradually dissolves their blockages.Anyone who wants to make music with their free voice in a motivated, self-confident, relaxed and empowered way is in good hands at her workshops.
www.seydasibel.de
Shiva Grings (IRL), trained at the Commedia School in Copenhagen, has been touring the world as a performer since 1998. He teaches stage presence, clown and buffoon for beginners as well as more experienced artists. He has been dancing swing for over 10 years. He loves to combine his two favourite arts in dance classes.
www.shivagrings.com
Choreographer, performer, director!
Florian Bilbao was trained in CNDC (France). He has lived in Berlin since 2002. Until 2012 he worked as a dancer and choreographer in the Berlin independent scene. Between 2012 and 2014, he worked as a choreographer in Heiner Goebbels' team during the Ruhrtriennale. He founded the company "A+B TANZBAU" with Mercedes Appugliese in January 2012. His piece "Fliegen & Fallen" for audiences aged 2+ in collaboration with Theater O.N Berlin has already been performed 100 times in Europe. Between 2014 and 2016, he performed as a dancer and actor in the piece "Never Forever" by Falk Richter and "Total Brutal" at the Schaubühne. In 2018 he received the French State Diploma as a contemporary dance teacher. Since January 2020 he leads the youth company of TanzZeit and is coordinator for the "Offensive Tanz für junges Publikum " at Theater Strahl Berlin.
www.florianbilbao.com
Jens Weber has been performing on all the stages around Konstanz (GER) since 2006. He is in his element in both quick-witted scenes and longer play formats. Spectators and fellow actors agree - he should be on stage. His ability to portray a wide range of characters is legendary - hilarious, profound, unexpected, quirky and subtle. He has been teaching improv theater since 2021 and passes on his enthusiasm and knowledge to all those hungry for improv.
www.impro-konstanz.de
Team Lindy Hop Saarbrücken is a passionate and dynamic group dedicated to the joy of Lindy Hop dancing. Based in Saarbrücken, their vibrant community fosters a love for swing dance and a welcoming environment for all skill levels. With a commitment to sharing the spirit of Lindy Hop, they offer engaging classes, energetic performances, and a supportive space for dancers to connect and thrive.
www.lindyhopsaarbruecken.de
The Duke Box was born within the Swing Dance Luxembourg association, the result of the meeting of Lindy Hop dancers determined to move from the floor to the stage. This "small band" (trumpet, saxophone, piano, rhythm guitar, bass, drums) covers the great classics of Swing, from the Benny Goodman Sextet to Count Basie and Fats Waller. Combining energy and a dose of humor, particularly loving playing with it's dancing audience, they perform every month at parties, socials and tea dances in Luxembourg and elsewhere.
Supported by the AG Kultur of the Großregon/Grande Région!