West Coast Swing Dance Exchange - Guest Instructor Bios

PHILLIP DORROLL - CLEARWATER, FL
	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 Sweetheart Swing Classic 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 Fast Dance Association National Living Legends of Dance All Swing DJs National Association of Rhythm & Blues DJs Check out Phil's web site at www.danceamerica.net Phil has been Guest Instructor for WCSDE Dance at Elks Club in 2008 and will be coming to Sarasota Dance Club in 2009.

CINDY MEYER & JIMMY FORMELIO - CLEARWATER, FL
	Jimmy & Cindy enjoy dancing, teaching, and competing in Swing Dances. With a diverse knowledge of Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, and several other variations, Cindy and Jimmy mix the styles to create a unique style of swing dances that entertains dancers on and off the floor. Based in Tampa Bay Florida, Cindy and Jimmy teach group and private lessons. In addition, they travel to several swing events across the states. CONGRATULATIONS! 2003 & 2009 WINNERS FLORIDA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WEST COAST SWING
Dancing together since 2002, we won 1st Florida State Championship in 2003. We have traveled to workshops and competitions across the country. With high energy demos and dynamic teaching, Cindy and Jimmy have entertained audiences throughout Florida. Recently in January 2008, we placed 3rd at the Florida State Championship in Orlando! Cindy began swing dancing in 2001. With 17 years of classical ballet background, she quickly learned several swing dances including Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing, Balboa, and Charleston. Currently, Cindy is competing in the NASDE and WSDC competitions all over the country. Most recently at Grand Nationals, she placed 1st in the Open J&J West Coast. Jimmy began swing dancing in 1998. He has been invited to dance all over the country at events such as the Blast from the Past movie premiere, the Extreme Gong Show, and several commercials and demonstrations. He was also a house dancer for the Sugar Palm Ballroom. Check out their web site at www.jimmycindy.com
Cindy & Jimmy were Guest Instructors at September 18, 2009 dance event at Sarasota Dance Club at January 22, 2010 dance event at Sarasota Dance Club

RENEE LIPMAN & TOMMY GIBBS - ST. PETERSBURG, FL
	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. 2008 Highlights: Renee and Bobby Caudill competed in the Masters Tour: America's Classic, Houston, TX: 5th Place, Master Tour Chicago Classic, Chicago, TX: 2nd Place, Master Tour Michigan Classic, Detroit, MI: 1st Place, Master Tour Swing Dance America, Milwaukee, WI: 1st Place, Master Tour Miami Dance Magic, Miami, FL: 1st Place, Master J&J Grand Prix of Swing, Kansas City, MO: 1st Place, Master Tour Renee and Tommy also compete in Strictly Swing at major national events throughout the year. 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.
Renee and Tommy were Guest Instructors at WCSDE Dance at Sara Dance May 15, 2009 at WCSDE dance event at Sarasota Dance Club November 20, 2010

MARGARET & KEITH LITTLE - NORTH PORT, FL
	Margaret has been dancing since 1994 (the year of Achy Breaky) and Keith joined her in 1999. In June of 2005, Keith quit his day job and Dance A Little Productions was born. They have been competing since 2000, when they won the first competition they entered. Since that time, they have won numerous competitions in Country Classic Open Div. IV, Div. III and Div. II. In 2004, they won the UCWDC Classic Div. III World Championship. They have competed in Showcase Division I and are currently competing in Classic Division I on the UCWDC circuit. Margaret and Keith are no strangers to West Coast Swing, they compete in Showcase Division at WCS National Events. Margaret and Keith continue to train with Masters-level instructors and judges from around the country. They teach group and private dance instruction in Florida from Punta Gorda to Tampa and in their spare time, each year, they choreograph the annual spring musical for North Port High School. Check out Margaret and Keith's web site at: www.dancealittleproductions.com
Margaret and Keith will be Guest Instructors at WCSDE Dance at Dance With Class Dance Studio February 26, 2010