Lauren Jones & Daniel Pavlov

Lauren and Daniel have been well known dancers and WCS teachers for many years, but only recently have they begun to teach together. Having Lauren’s boundless energy and joy combined with Daniel’s structured methodology, they aim to create wholesome classes that reach and inspire all students. They are very approachable and often can be seen in the ballroom dancing all night long. They love WCS for its freedom and inclusivity and embrace the ongoing evolution of this beautiful dance form.

Maria Styszyńska & Marcin Skalski

If you haven’t met Maria yet – you are in for a wonderful surprise. A person with loads of positive vibe and energy. Rumor has it that sometimes she does not smile or laugh, but we have not seen it yet. She is also a well recognized dancer internationally and one of the regular teachers in Skalski dance school in Krakow.

Many participants of previous Riga Swings Back remember Marcin and his structured classes that go just beyond details and technique but help to unlock core concepts of the dance. Besides being a first class dancer, Marcin is knee deep in community development and organizing one of the biggest WCS events in Europe – King Swing, passes to which will be awarded to most social dancers of Riga Swings Back (2025)

Inga Kurciša & Browly Adjavon

We could write a lot of things here, but sometimes it is better to simply fall silent and let the movement and dance express all things beyond words.

Dace Zunda & Ingus Šteinbergs

They will lead you through open workshop “Vice-Versa Dancing”. In this workshop you will have a possibility in a fun and interesting way to “step into the shoes” of others’ roles and learn some basics about how to be a follower (if your primary role is leader) or leader (if your primary role is follower).

Dace and Ingus are beloved teachers here in Riga. Many laughs, joy and fun will be in a Vice-Versa Dancing workshop.

Darja Krizska-Popova