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.
