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Staff

Our pros

Semion Ovsiannikov &
Maria Elizarova

* They love Finland already *

Semion has been dancing ever since he was eight. He started with ballroom dancing first, then got into social dancing, and finally into West Coast Swing. He is known for his musicality and great connection with his partners. 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. Semion and Maria were the first Russians to ever get to US Open Classic finals in 2016, 2017, 2019. They also got the second place at The Open Classic finals in 2018. Their partnership emphasizes technique, musicality and connection. They love the possibilities for communication and dialogue between partners during every dance, and seek to help their students discover this incredibly fun aspect of WCS. They share a philosophy that care and attention are the best things partners can give to each other during any dance.

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Maxence Martin & Aymeline Felmy

* First time in Finland *

Maxence Martin is the 1st French dancer to have obtained the title of Champion in West Coast Swing.Former Champion and black belt in Judo, he began his career in dance with Lindy Hop. Very quickly falling under the spell of the WCS, he began his training in 2007 alongside the greatest in California and quickly asserted himself in the category of Champions. Since then, he has travelled the four corners of the globe to share his knowledge and passion for this dance. He was awarded the Best International Dancer Award at the Westie Awards Nominations ceremony in 2011.He is one of the organizers of the WOTP. An exceptional dancer, one of the most endearing and appreciated of his generation.

Aymeline really loves dancing. She discovered West Coast Swing in 2008 when she heard the song "Pump It" by Jordan & Tatiana – it was a big game-changer for her! She took a break from dancing for about 8 years to study osteopathy and physiotherapy. In 2016, she got back into dancing and attended events where she met dancers from different backgrounds. She loved the connection, the feelings, and the creativity that West Coast Swing brought into her life. This inspired her to work hard and improve her dancing skills, so she could connect better with her dance partners. She's also really interested in how the body works and how people move, so she started teaching West Coast Swing to others. She learned from experienced teachers like Maxence to become the best teacher she could be for her students.

They share their lifes since 7 years now and share both their passion for dance and anatomy & biomecanic.

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Chuck Brown

* Almost a Finn *

Chuck Brown is a current Champion level dance competitor with over 22 years of experience. He is recognized as a top international dance instructor/coach, head judge, NASDE Circuit and US Open Certified Primary Judge, DJ, event promoter, community builder and business consultant. Chuck has been the head judge at over 200 events worldwide and has helped train hundreds of judges and competitors.

As a dancer artist, Chuck is known for his musicality, creativity, versatility, and especially, his amazing lead. He is incredibly passionate, emotional and tough technical teacher who cares deeply about his student’s dance and life goals as well as their friendship; it’s evident in his workshops and private lessons; He pours his heart into his job and many people around the world say that his passion, knowledge, spirit, and love for helping people is one of a kind.

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Lauren Jones

* Second time in Finland *

Lauren got into West Coast Swing back in 2011 aged 19 thanks to her wonderful mum but moved to Vietnam shortly after. 5 years later, she scooted over to Singapore, fell in love with WCS again as well as the community there and social danced her heart out before making her way through Europe in 2019.

 

Although she has dabbled in salsa and bachata on a social level, it is WCS that has her hooked. She loves the balance between connecting with a partner on the floor and the freedom of self-expression, all to a wide range of music genres. She is over the moon to be working with the inspiring dancers of the community and her aim is to leave each person she dances with smiling, be it at her or with her!

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Alexandre Peducasse

Golf instructor since 2004, Alexandre is specialized in Biomechanics since 2014, in order to adapt his teaching to the needs of each person.

 

He met West Coast Swing in 2008 and decided to travel around the world. Since 2015, Alexandre has been dancing and competing in the allstars division and now in Champion and teaches with Christelle Antenucci.

 

Recognized for his pedagogy and technicality, he created Dance Profiling, a method that allows the strengths of each person to be highlighted. You can also find him as a judge and Chief judge in international events. He looks forward to every moment, to share and transmit his passion.

You can also find him as a judge and Chief judge in international events. He looks forward to every moment, to share and transmit his passion.

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