TEACHERS/STAFF
Thibault Ramirez & Nicole Ramirez
Beginning their partnership in 2019, Thibault and Nicole have quickly become a well known couple in the world of West Coast Swing and partner dancing. They are 2x Showcase World Champions at The Open Swing Dance Championships. The both of them have dedicated over 20 years to dance, performing and competing since they were able to walk. Thibault with Boogie Woogie and Nicole with West Coast Swing and solo dances. Thibault has competed in Junior and Main class divisions and earned a French Title in Boogie Woogie. Nicole has appeared on TV shows like “Dancing with the Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance” as well as music videos such as LeAnn Rimes – “Love is Love”. She is a 6x World Champion in the Showcase Division at The Open Swing Dance Championships. They travel over 45 weekends per year, performing and competing with their routine as well as improvisation, giving classes to all kinds of dancers and judging in some of the biggest events in the world.
Hugo Miguez & Stacy Kay
Hugo & Stacy hail from sunny Tampa, Florida bringing you over two decades of teaching experience and many awards, including 5th place Classic Division at the US Open 2022. They believe everyone can become a great dancer with the empowerment of a coach and community that surrounds you with the confidence to do things you never thought possible.
Alexandre Peducasse & Christelle Antenucci
Alexandre and Christelle have been dancing and teaching together since 2011, first in Geneva and then all over the world. Thanks to their unwavering dedication and commitment, in 2015 they rose to the Allstar division in competition. International competitors, judges and teachers, they are known for their technical approach to dance with simple and easy to follow explanations. They love to share their passion with everybody and are known for being accessible and approachable.
Lee Easton
From Enfield, London, UK started dancing at 15. His Nan took him to a Linedance class and he was hooked immediately. Lee didn’t look back and soon began competing in Linedance, then Country Couples then soon after focusing on WCS as an individual style. Together with his wife Fabienne and individually they’ve had great competition success. Winning the UCWDC Superstar Solo Linedance category. As well as featuring amongst the top Country Couples Masters at UCWDC World Championships and West Coast Swing Classic finalists at US Open Swing Dance Championship contests.
Karin Kakun
Karin Kakun has been dancing all her life. She holds a university dance degree and has now taught dance for more than 14 years. She teaches WCS, Hip-Hop, stretching. She also choreograph and performs. Before starting dancing WCS, she was the Israeli salsa champion.
Karin started her WCS career in 2014 and from the first moment she fell in love. She is now competing both in All Star and Champion divisions and teaching in Israel, where she directs a West Coast Swing school. She actively travels and teaches all around Europe.
Paul Warden & Coleen Man
Paul Warden and Coleen Man, both from London, UK, have come together to form House of Gay-asia. Individually they both have years of WCS dancing and teaching experience but in the last 6 years have partnered to bring this wealth of knowledge and creativity together. With Paul’s line dance background and Coleen’s training in ballet, jazz and tap, they bring a unique style to WCS. Together they have an amazing energy and flair for this dance sprinkled with a little lot of House of Gay-asia sass. You better werk!!
Joel Torgeson & Chantelle Pianetta
Using their foundations in classical ballet and ballroom, Chantelle and Joel have developed an elegant yet fun style that is reflected in their approach to movement discipline and partnership in West Coast Swing. This loving duo is based in San Diego and travels the world teaching, performing, and competing in Showcase, Classic, and Champions Divisions. Ask them to dance!