Sprottenhop 2026: Unsere Lehrer:Innen
Sprottenhop – our teachers!
Eglė Nemickaitė is a swing dancer based in Vilnius, Lithuania, where she dances, performs, teaches, and helps grow the community at What a Jazz Dance Studio. Dance has been part of her life from an early age, but she found her true passion in Lindy Hop and later in Collegiate Shag & Balboa. For Eglė, dance is a form of liberation—from routines, expectations, and limits. It allows her to connect honestly with herself, the music, and her partner, offering both freedom and inner calm. Her teaching is grounded in this experience at international workshops, where she shares her passion with clarity, joy, and commitment.
Arnas Razgūnas is a swing dancer and teacher driven by curiosity and a love for social dancing. Inspired by African American vernacular jazz traditions and effortlessly swinging music, he continually explores what gives swing its depth and meaning in both dance and music. With years of experience teaching weekly local classes, Arnas offers clear, engaging instruction that blends musicality, expression, and fun. He is a co-founder of What a Jazz Dance Studio and a co-organizer of the Balboa & Shag festival Swing Paradise in Vilnius, Lithuania, actively contributing to the growth of the swing dance community.
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.
