4th Annual
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Instructors
Bill Borgida, Austin
Over the past 14 years, Bill's workshops have helped all levels of dancers become more aware of how their body works, how to use it to communicate and more fully express music and connect to another person. In his classes, you will not just learn "the rules", but you will understand how technique really applies to your dancing, and how to differentiate between "styling" and "technique."
Bill's passion for Blues dancing dates back two decades when he used to attend house parties in Washington DC. As he developed his interest in Lindy Hop, one began to influence the other. And now he sees them as complementary dances, two ends of a continuum which blend and borrow from one another, always inspired by the music. Long before Blues was a household word, he would sneak a Blues lesson in to his Lindy workshops - both to share his passion for it, as well as to teach the technique common to both. www.billborgida.com
Campbell Keatinge-Clay, Austin
When Campbell dances with a partner, it is a complete experience: physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. She is grounded with a diverse technical background, but her dancing is unpretentious; she follows to make each dance the best it can be for her partner. She is known for melting into her leader's connection and making leaders more aware of their own movement by mirroring even the most subtle detail.
Campbell has taught Blues, Lindy Hop, Waltz, Tap, and more in San Francisco and around the country. Her passion for vintage and vernacular dance was born at Stanford University, where she partnered world-renowned instructor Richard Powers. She recently made Austin her new home, where she joined the faculty at University of Texas and teaches social dance courses celebrated to be the most popular on campus. Campbell's approach fosters an appreciation for fusion by drawing connections between the varied styles she has studied. While her warmth and patience create an inviting atmosphere for all levels of students, she carefully challenges them to realize their potential.