Artist: Kate Hedin

Based in: Washington, DC, United States

Previous and current dance partners:

Description:
Following in the path of her ancestor, Swedish explorer Sven Hedin, Kate has traveled to the greatest unknown regions of following and footwork. She is most known for her unique and elegant style of Balboa.
The result is an impressive resume. Kate holds championship titles in almost every major competition, including the American Classic Balboa Championships, the International Lindy Hop Championships, the Euro Balboa Cup, and more. She is also a highly sought-after competition judge. In 2012, she released two highly praised DVDs specifically for Balboa followers on technique and aesthetics. As a teacher, Kate is known and loved for her logic-based language and her unique methods of teaching technique.
She is proud to have held, along with her friends at Get Hep Swing in Cleveland, the Guinness World Record for longest dance party ever (52 hours, 3 minutes). Her fashion is admired by many, her lines desired as far as the Orient.

Styles: Lindy Hop, Balboa, Jazz, Collegiate Shag

Mostly seen in Swing, Balboa, Lindy Hop festivals in Northern America and Western Europe.

Next event:
28 Jul - 17 Aug Studio Hop summer Camp

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