The Killer Dillers

With his expertise in Lindy Hop, Charleston, and Tap, Nathan Bugh brings the Swing Era to vivid life.  Bugh uses sensational rhythms and intricate footwork to create multilayered performances that can be appreciated both visually and musically. Nathan holds a number of US competition titles in Lindy Hop, Charleston, and Cabaret Performance. He earned his bachelor’s degree in music from Oklahoma City University and his master’s degree from The Juilliard School.

Nathan performed on FoxNC’s “Fox and Friends Christmas” with George Gee and cast members from “Sleigh Bell Swing.”  He danced Lindy Hop in Noemi LaFrance’s site-specific odyssey, “Agora II.”  He also performed with the Vanaver Caravan at the Rudolstadt Festival in Germany and in a televised concert in the Redlands, California.  He has danced in concert with the Tulsa Philharmonic Orchestra, and he is part of regularly featured acts at the Ulster Performing Arts Center’s “Festival of Dance,” the Rainforest Alliance Annual Gala, and Mohonk Mountain House resort.  At the landmark “Frankie 95″ memorial dance festival, Nathan, with the Killer Dillers, was among the handful of performers to appear before 2,000 Swing dancers from around the globe.

Find out more about Nathan at www.nathanbugh.blogspot.com

Evita Arce is a Swing dance star, known internationally for her endless energy, high-flying aerials, and dynamic jazz movement.  Whether she’s on stage or leading a class, her vibrant persona inspires on-lookers to dance and live in the moment.

Evita played the feature Lindy Hop role in the Broadway musical “SWING!” on the 2008 Japan tour, at The California Music Circus, and at The Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera.  Evita also choreographed and danced for Wynton Marsalis and The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra at The Kennedy Center in DC celebrating MLK and President Obama’s inauguration.  Television appearances have popped up frequently since Evita, with partner Michael Jagger, advanced to finals in Las Vegas on FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance–the only Lindy Hop couple to do so.  Evita choreographed for the NY Times Square production, “Sleigh Bells Swing,” with George Gee’s Orchestra at the Edision Ballroom.

Other exciting performances have included The Edinborough Jazz Festival in Scotland with Ryan Francois’ company Swing Extreme, The Rudolstadt Festival in Germany with the Vanaver Caravan, a Latin and Ballroom series with Tango y Mas, and numerous shows at top venues in New York City including the Rose Theater, The Rainbow Room, The Waldorf Astoria, The Gramercy National Arts Club and The Plaza at Lincoln Center.

Find out more about Evita at www.evitaarce.blogspot.com

Juan Villafane hails from Buenos Aires, Argentina and has been a leading proponent in the revival of vintage jazz dances in South America. Juan brings to The Killer Dillers a wealth of talent, known internationally for his stylish Lindy Hop, Charleston, Vintage Jazz, softshoe Tap, Cane and Acrobatics. His background in gymnastics and martial arts strongly influence his dancing, giving him a unique perspective on body movement and awareness, and a distinct - and often spectacular - personal style. Known for his high-flying aerials and eye-catching slides, Juan is a consummate performer and a creative dancer.

Juan holds first place titles at the International Lindy Hop Championships, National Jitterbug Championships, Canadian Swing Championships and other competitions internationally. He  has performed in Sweden, Italy, Germany, Ireland, Spain, France, Czech Republic, UK, Canada, USA and Argentina. With his dance partner Sharon Davis, he has performed with renowned Swedish swing dance company The Harlem Hot Shots, and has taught Lindy Hop across the globe.

Read more about him at www.juanvillafane.com.ar and at www.sharonandjuan.com

Sharon Davis originally hails from Perth in Western Australia, and is today an award-winning Lindy Hopper and Charleston champion, well-known in the international dance community. She is known for her passion for the jazz age, and her dedication to the history of vernacular jazz dances and the music they evolved to. In Lindy Hop, 1920s Charleston and Blues Dance, she is admired for her unique and feminine style, and vibrant personality that shines through her dancing.

She  has performed in Sweden, Italy, Germany, Ireland, Spain, France, Czech Republic, UK, Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand. With her dance partner Juan Villafane of Argentina, she has performed with renowned Swedish swing dance company The Harlem Hot Shots, and has taught Lindy Hop across the globe.

Sharon holds 1st place titles in Lindy Hop and solo Charleston at the International Lindy Hop Championships, Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown, Canadian Swing Championships, National Jitterbug Championships and Camp Jitterbug, and has claimed numerous other awards in Australia and internationally.

Sharon is also a founder of Australian burlesque troupe Sugar Blue Burlesque, with which she has delighted audiences with her graceful feather fan dances and sassy showgirl antics, in Australia and around the world.

Visit www.sharondavis.com.au to find out more about her.

Kevin St. Laurent (USA) is internationally recognized for his energy and innovation as a Lindy Hop dancer, instructor, performer and choreographer. Over the past decade, Kevin has performed and taught swing dance around the world, across North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. He holds many major competition titles, and has been a World Lindy Hop Champion, American Lindy Hop Champion, Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown Champion and US Open Swing Dance Champion many times over.

His expertise is sought after by both amateur and professional dancers world-wide. Known for his creativity and innovation on the floor, this stems from his command of partner connection and musicality. Admired for his spectacular slides, spins, and high-flying airsteps, he is also a favourite on the social dance-floor.

Find out more about Kevin at www.kevinstlaurent.com

Jo Hoffberg is one of the most celebrated Lindy Hoppers on the global scene today. With her dance partner Kevin St Laurent, she holds 1st place titles at the US Open, Canadian Swing Championships, National Jitterbug Championships, American Lindy Hop Championships, and Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown. She has performed around the world, including at Universal Studios in Japan, and has traveled throughout the USA, Asia, Australia, South American and Europe as a master instructor.

Find out more about her on her website and from her videos page.