Teachers
Gaby & Nathan
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Gaby Cook is an esteemed, active professional in the global lindy hop community. For nearly 20 years, she has established her career performing and teaching for major swing dance festivals worldwide. In the Lindy Hop world, she has taught and performed for events like Lindy Focus, Herrang Dance Camp, Camp Hollywood, Camp Jitterbug and many more. On stage, she is a principal dancer for the acclaimed “SW!NG OUT” which premiered at the Joyce theater (2021) and tours regularly. Other stage credits include: “Macy’s Day Parade Live Broadcast” for Nickelodeon’s Blue's Clues (2022), “Don’t Mean a Thing” with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center (2021), “Swingtime: Revolution in Rhythm” with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (2017) and many appearances in film and TV. In New York, she teaches with Nathan Bugh, Caleb Teicher and AJ Howard. Online at @gaby_cook
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Nathan Bugh is known worldwide for his intimately rhythmic style of Lindy Hop and vernacular jazz. He "rocked the stage" at Carnegie Hall, dancing Lindy Hop with the New York Pops Orchestra; he performed in Harlem’s famous Apollo Theater in Swingin' Frankie's Way; and he danced in the CT&Co's More Forever, at Jacob's Pillow. Nathan is also co-creator/choreographer of the Joyce Theater's SW!NG OUT, one of the greatest theatrical presentations of Lindy Hop in the modern era. As a national jazz-dance competitor, Nathan has taken 1st place in Lindy, Slow Dancing, Solo Charleston, Team, Jill&Jack, and Cabaret divisions. He was one of the most eminent solo-jazz contestants in the world, winning both the Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown (2012) and International Lindy Hop Championships (2014), as well as achieving 3rd place in the ILHC invitational (2018). Nathan is based in New York City, where he performs regularly and teaches social-dance classes.
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Sharon & Ron
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One night during 2009 Sharon was invited by a good friend to a Lindy Hop party. The vibes of the big band, the happy faces and the exciting dances caught her heart and soul. Ever since, she has been hooked. After 2 years of Lindy Hop training she discovered Blues dancing and embraced it as well. For Sharon, who plays the piano & saxophone from an early age, blues and swing are much more than a form of music. She strives to teach her students to actually feel the music while dancing. She is constantly looking to bring together technique, fun and excitement to her classes. Being a people person, she aims to create a comfortable atmosphere in her classes with her friendly attitude and personal attention. Sharon shares her enthusiasm about the dance wherever she goes. In the past 6 years, Sharon, together with her partner, Ron Dobrovinsky, have been teaching around Europe and spreading their love for the dance. When she's not traveling, Sharon is busy teaching at Swing It dance school in Israel.
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Ron is fascinated with Jazz, its dancers, musicians, rhythms and grooves. He loves taking inspiration from great artists, alongside pursuing his own artistic ideas. He is always excited to share his insights with his students. Ron is known for his pedagogy and didactics. He introduces his students to inspiring ideas and movements while creating a deep understanding and fast implementation, in a clear and fun way. As a certified fitness trainer with a rich background in other dances & martial arts, he helps dancers create high quality movement in their dance, and provides them with ways to take care of their body and to prevent injuries. Ron combines the valuable experience of developing a local scene with his experience as an international teacher. Besides teaching regularly around Europe, Ron is also the director of Swing It dance school, where he teaches and promotes swing dance culture around Israel.
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