Instructor Bio: Ann Sychterz began swing dancing (lindy hop, balboa, solo jazz, collegiate shag, and a hint of blues) in 2008 in Waterloo, Canada (not far from Toronto). Though now living in the US, she co-founded, organized international workshops, and taught at Swingtime Lausanne in Switzerland which included lindy hop, solo jazz, balboa, and collegiate shag. She holds titles for competitions in balboa and lindy hop from the USA, Canada, France, Germany, and Russia. As an academic and a dancer, she finds joy in teaching by breaking down intriguing concepts on partnership and rhythm while keeping a comfy dance.