Kris and Rebecca began dancing together in the winter of 2011, debuting their first routine at The Chicago Classic. Since then they have placed top 5 in the Classic division at numerous NASDE (National Association of Swing Dance Events) events along with a number of Jack n' Jill and Strictly titles. Rebecca combines her decades of ballet experience with Kris's hip hop inspired movement to create a style of West Coast Swing that has been described as "a beautiful combination of power and grace." When instructing, they unite Kris's years of experience as a school teacher and Rebecca's extensive knowledge of dance to produce an atmosphere that is both extremely educational and thoroughly enjoyable. While understanding that people learn to dance for many different reasons, they ultimately strive to inspire dancers to have fun on the floor.
COMPETITION TITLES
2015:
Chicago Classic - 2nd Place Classic Division
MADJam - 6th Place Classic Division
2014:
America's Classic - 2nd Place Classic Division
MADJam - 5th Place Classic Division
Chicago Classic - 2nd Place Classic Division
Swing Dance America - Classic Division Champions
Swing Diego - Classic Division Finalists
USA Grand Nationals - 2nd Place Classic Division
Meet Me In St Louis - Classic Division Champions
Tampa Bay Classic - 3rd Place Classic Division
US Open - Classic Division Finalists
NASDE Tour Top Ten
2013:
America's Classic - 4th Place Classic Division
MADJam - 4th Place Classic Division
Swing Dance America - Classic Division Champions
Swing Diego - Classic Division Finalist
USA Grand Nationals - 5th Place Classic Division
Liberty Swing - 5th Place Classic Division
Heart of America Ballroom Championships - 3rd Place Showdance Division
Tampa Bay Classic - 2nd Place Classic Division
US Open - Classic Division Finalists
NASDE Tour Top Ten
2012:
Chicago Classic - 3rd Place Classic Division
SwingDiego Classic Finalists
Summer Hummer - 5th Place Classic Division
Dallas Dance - 3rd Place Classic Division
Tampa Bay Classic - 2nd Place Classic Division
Kris:
- NASDE JnJ Tour Champion
- SwingDiego Open Strictly and Adv/Allstar JnJ Champion
2011:
Chicago Classic - 3rd Place Classic Division
VIP Allstar Classic Champions
Tampa Bay Classic - 2nd Place Classic Division
US Open Jack and Jill Finalists
WAG Award Best Adv/Allstar Leader and Follower Nominees
Rebecca:
- Golden Ticket Tour Finals Champion
- SwingDiego Adv/Allstar JnJ Champion
- Grand Nationals Adv/Allstar Strictly Champion
Kris:
- 3rd Place NASDE JnJ Tour (Tied)
- Grand Nationals Adv/Allstar JnJ Champion
- Swingtime in the Rockies Allstar JnJ Champion