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Instagram - YouTube - Facebook - Newsletter Alyssa Glanville & Sean McKeever
When it comes to pushing the envelope of West Coast Swing, Sean McKeever and Alyssa Glanville are the couple watch. Independently, these two Champion dancers are known for their work ethic, love of movement, and joy of sharing their art. Sean has a history as a black belt in martial arts and grew up dancing through a local ballroom program called Nordquist. Ironically, that is where he met Alyssa, a charismatic athlete who also had a deep love for dance and movement. They’ve shared the floor throughout their careers and finally have joined forces as a partnership. Between the two of them, they hold several titles in Classic, Strictly Swing, and Jack and Jills. But more importantly, they are committed to continuously growing themselves as dancers and artists, and will share that passion as they teach around the world.
Alyssa Glanville
Alyssa has been active since childhood, playing various sports and competing in horse shows. She found dance at 8 years old, starting with Lindyhop and later discovering her love for West Coast Swing. By age 15, she became a Jr. Dance Instructor and quickly made it to the All-Stars Division. She started teaching and traveling the world for West Coast Swing competitions, becoming a reputable social dancer and winning multiple titles in the Champions division.
Sean McKeever
Sean was introduced to dance in 7th grade and quickly discovered his natural talent. He joined a Junior Instructors program in high school and found a love for West Coast Swing at a convention in 2006. He joined the Jumpstart dance team and trained extensively with top dance instructors. He also started teaching weekly classes to young students and eventually became a full-time dancer, winning multiple international titles and being inducted into the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame in 2018. He continues to give back to the community through mentorship and his annual dance event "Choreo Camp".
Maxime & Torri Zzaoui
Maxime and Torri decided to build a partnership and travel the world teaching together.
They love the fun and social atmosphere of West Coast Swing, and always want to make their classes informative yet enjoyable for everyone.
Torri Zzaoui
Torri began dancing when she was 3 years old in California, USA. She has studied other dances, but has always been a part of the West Coast Swing community; she has won the Young America/Young Adult divisions a total of 6 times at The Open. Torri was the first and only person to win both the Classic and Showcase division in the same year at the 2010 US Open, and continued to win the Showcase division for the next 4 years.
Maxime Zzaoui
Maxime started dancing at the age of 5 in Lyon, France. He studied contemporary at the Conservatory for 6 years before starting his career in the West Coast Swing community. He is now one of the top male professionals, and was the first European to place in the top 5 of the Classic division at the US Open 2012.
Daniel Pavlov & Maria Elizarova
We are so happy to present you two wonderful people and amazing dancers that have not been seen in that constellation before.
We believe that these two, with there own unique experience and topics to share, will create fantastic, memorable and educational Classes with fun and ease.
Maria Elizarova
Maria has been dancing since 2007. In 2008 she fell in love with social partner dances. She started learning hustle/discofox and salsa. She had been dancing hustle and discofox for 4 years, working on her solo choreography as well when West Coast Swing came in to her dancing life. After that she couldn’t stop dancing WCS. She enjoys the versatility of the dance, bringing new emotions, options for musicality and styling to every dance.
Daniel Pavlov
Meet Daniel Pavlov, a distinguished figure in the world of West Coast Swing.
As a renowned Allstar dancer, Daniel's exceptional talent is matched only by his analytical and calm teaching approach. He possesses a rare blend of charm and humility, despite being among the best in the Allstar division. Daniel's contributions to our community resonate far beyond the dance floor, making him a revered teacher and role model.
Irina Puzanova
Dancing since she was 7, Irina was doing Ballroom, Belly Dancing, Jazz, Hustle, Discofox, Salsa, Bachata, WCS... She began taking a serious interest in West Coast Swing in 2010, learned from the best and has been a very successful competitor. She is the first dancer in Russia to reach the All-Star division and the first one to have Champion points. She placed first at Advanced Jack & Jill at the US Open 2012, at first European All Star division at Midland Swing Open, and won the All-Star Jack & Jill at French Open 2014, BudaFest 2015, Mid-Atlantic Dance Jam 2015, first European Invitational J’n’J at UK Champs 2016, US Open 2016 in Strictly Swing, Strictly Open Budafest 2018, Champions JnJ at UK and European Championship in London 2019, in Autumn Swing Challenge 2023.
When teaching she’s demanding and encouraging just in the right proportion.
Irina traveled all around the world from Asia to US dancing, teaching and competing in 15 countries, more than 30 cities. But most of all Irina is a social dancer. Don’t hesitate to ask her for a dance!
We are so excited for Irina to join our staff. We have something very special in store for you. Irina will teach an intensive for everyone who either wants more classes or just wants to work with one teacher and deep-dive into one topic.