West Coast Swing Dance Exchange - Guest Instructor Bios

PHILLIP DORROLL

Phillip Dorroll lives in Nashville, TN, and Clearwater, FL where he is the owner and operator of Dance America Productions. Phil is a full time dance instructor, DJ, event director and promoter teaching workshops and private lessons in the South, Mid-South and Mid-West regions. In addition to a full schedule as an instructor and promoter, Phil operates Dance America Dance Floors selling and renting premium dance floor to major dance championships throughout the Eastern USA.

Current Dance Projects for 2008 include:

Tampa Bay Classic, Michigan Classic, Brickyard Boogie, Swingin' at Sea with Beata Howe, Summer Dance Party, VIP Parties for the Tampa Bay Classic I & II

In 2005 Phil was inducted into the National Living Legends of Dance. This organization recognizes dancers who have made a contribution to the dance community. This year Phil agreed to serve on the Board of Directors for this organization.

Other Competitive Accomplishments:
US Open - 4th Place Masters, 2001
KC Swing Challenge – 1^st Place Masters, 2001
Heartland Swing – 3rd Place Open, 2002
Swing Fling – 3^rd Place Sophisticated Swing, 2002
KC Swing Challenge – 1^st Place Showcase, 2002
Heartland Swing – 1^st Place Masters, 2003
Heartland Swing – Advanced Jack & Jill 1^st Place, 2003
Swing Fling – 3^rd Place Sophisticated Swing, 2003
Atlanta Summer Swing Jam – 1^st Place Adv J & J, 2003
Atlanta Summer Swing Jam –2^nd Place Adv S. Swing, 2003

Associations and Memberships

World Swing Dance Council

Masters Swing Dance Tour

A.A.N.C.E. Swing Tour

National Living Legends of Dance

All Swing DJs

National Association of Rhythm & Blues DJ’s

National Fast Dance Association

RENEE LIPMAN & TOMMY GIBBS

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Renee Lipman has been dancing West Coast Swing for three years. Before that she did East Coast Swing and Salsa. And before that she did tap, jazz and ballet.

Tommy Gibbs has been dancing West Coast Swing for three years. Before that he only danced when he was very drunk.

Click here to see Tommy & Renee dancing (and placing 1st) Intermediate Strictly Swing at the Michigan Classic, April 2008.