Sprottenhop 2025: Unsere Lehrer:Innen
Sprottenhop – our teachers!
Ari and Simon are swing dance teachers, performers and choreographers. Primarily focused on Lindy Hop and Authentic Jazz. They are passionate about these dance forms, especially in the context of their cultural traditions, their values and their place as an artform.
Working together since 2016, they are now based in Madrid working globally as well as growing their online platform through Patreon.
They are an energetic and rhythmical couple who love the interplay between the individual, the music and the partner during a dance and how it can develop into a beautiful conversation.
They hold titles from the International Lindy Hop Championships, The Savoy Cup and The Korean Lindy Hop Championships, among others. Their passion for the dance and the culture of swing has grown with them and is something they constantly strive to develop and express, whether in classes, on stage or in competition.
Hyunjung Choi is a swing dancer, instructor and choreographer. Having majored in Korean traditional dance and enjoyed various dances such as dance sport and ballet, she came across swing dance in 2005, and instantly became fascinated by the dance.
Since 2006, she has been teaching various lindy hop classes with new ideas, aiming for the growth of Korean swing dance scene, as well as competing internationally to acquire various titles. Her name became known to others by winning the 1st place in “Hellzapoppin contest, Frankie 100”.
She continues to show her unique character in workshops and events all around the world. She is a passionate dancer who strives to better express herself, and her delightful dancing gives positive energy to everyone who watches her dance.
Anders Sihlberg is an experienced swing dancer, teacher, and performer based in Stockholm, Sweden. He began his dance journey at a young age and refined his craft with the renowned Hot Shots, a group dedicated to preserving and showcasing traditional swing dance. Anders is deeply influenced by historic dance clips, particularly those of Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers, and has studied their techniques in detail. A versatile performer, Anders has participated in numerous shows and projects worldwide. His teaching style emphasizes a balance of historical knowledge, technical precision and creativity.
