Enrique and Karoline
Enrique took his first swing dance class in 2005 and quickly became fascinated by both the dancing and the music. He has been teaching since 2012 and enjoys exploring the connections between different swing dance styles, considering himself a swing dancer first and a Lindy Hopper second.
As a teacher, he is particularly interested in the fundamentals that make social dancing work: movement, connection, rhythm, and improvisation. He believes that the better your basics become, the more freedom and fun you can have on the dance floor.
Enrique has always enjoyed learning about the history of swing dancing and the communities that shaped it, but his favourite part of the dance remains the same as when he started: a good social dance with a good partner. Having benefited from many excellent teachers over the years, he enjoys passing on what he has learned and helping others discover just how much fun these dances can be.
Karoline grew up in Trondheim listening to jazz and blues, but didn't discover Lindy Hop until 2019. She immediately fell in love with the swing dances that encouraged her to move to the music she enjoys the most. Karoline is one of the organisers of the Winter Jump festival, volunteers for many events, and is passionate about creating places that are safe, inclusive and welcoming to all.
As a learner, dancer and teacher, she truly values connection, and the magic of conversations without words. Karoline is excited about sharing parts of her own learning process to help find your voice and develop new dance and life skills. Karoline is a social dancer who loves to connect with new people. If you ask her, nothing is better than goofing around on the dance floor at 3 am without thinking about what is right or wrong. Karoline loves rhythmical variations, playfullness, improvisation and being moved by music.
