Painted Rhythm Dance Company

All I can say is that Chrissy Bridgeman at Painted Rhythm Dance was the one person in the world who was able to convert me from a complete dance virgin into a competitive dancer in 2 years.
I started out with Lindy hop and east coast swing and eventually found my passion for West Coast Swing, which is what I dance exclusively today. Painted rhythm gave me the tools I needed to to start dancing socially and competitively.
Chrissy is an inspiring dancer and exceptional teacher. I’ve taken lessons with many of the pros in the swing world and I can tell you that her grasp of body mechanics and understanding of the dance is unparalleled. She had the patience to deal with my limited dance IQ, but was tough enough to motivate me, and cautious enough not to frustrate me! Partner dancing is complicated by the fact that you are either leading or following another body that is not under your control — communication is crucial and is like learning a new language in itself. Really understanding the ‘Why’ is as important as knowing the ‘how’. Chrissy will teach you this language and teach you these concepts that you cannot learn from youtube etc.
There are many great dancers out there, but only few that can teach effectively and she is certainly one of them. Keep an eye out for one of her workshops (Salsa, lindy hop west coast swing, Charleston etc.) or take a few privates with her. Her pricing is very competitive and she will do her best to work around your schedule.