Olivier & Virginie Massart
Olivier and Virginie are living in Lyon, France, the city known as “the capital” of West Coast Swing in Europe. Since 2010, they have been sharing their passion for West Coast Swing as dance partners. Together with Maxime Zzaoui and Henriette Koefoed, they formed the “Mov High” ensemble, the first WCS troupe in Europe. In 2011, Virginie and Olivier became European Champions in the Classic category with their very Blues routine! They teach in the biggest events of the WCS world and compete in the “Champions” category. Olivier and Virginie organize two of the major West Coast Swing events in Europe: “French Open WCS” and “West In Lyon”.
Every weekend, for the whole year, they are on the road to teach and share their love for West Coast Swing.
Technique, fun moves, humor and musicality are their primary skills and they will have them in their tool-belt for you!
Joao Parada & Savana Barreau
Savana started jazz dancing at 4 years old and never stopped since. Being passionate about dance in general, she has practiced many other styles in solo, contemporary, classical, hip hop. She participated in numerous competitions, obtained regional and national prizes, and entered the conservatory during her high school years.
She discovered couple dances at the age of 7 with rock, quickly after salsa, and a little later West Coast Swing.
Very young, she was given the opportunity to teach, she quickly acquired a taste for human relations and sharing with students. Leaving high school, she made the decision to specialize in west coast swing and went to live in Switzerland to work in the school of Jang Widler where she still works today.
Joao started dancing at the age of 8 in a German folk dance group in southern Brazil. In 2006 he started various other styles such as zouk, salsa, Forro, Samba de Gafiera, and Argentine Tango. Dance became an integral part of his life to which he dedicated several hours a week while following professional training. In 2011 he started teaching dance and met West Coast Swing a year later in 2012. He quickly fell in love with this dance.
Subsequently, he traveled to many events in Brazil and abroad to train with the greatest. In 2014 he started teaching WCS in Brazil and continues to teach it with passion today in Switzerland and at European events.
Attila & Andrea Pártos
Attila and Andrea began their dance career as ballroom dancers. They were competing and teaching latin and standard dances for 15 years, but they chose to take a step back from their active careers following the birth of their first child.
They were never able to part from dancing completely, always yearning to be back on the dancefloor. In 2013 they encountered West Coast Swing and soon became addicted to the genre. Recognising the distinct differences between ballroom and West Coast Swing, this dance became their passion, mostly because of its endless possibilities and freedom.
Today, Attila and Andrea spread their love for West Coast Swing by offering classes both in Hungary and abroad. Whether it’s group sessions or private lessons, their mission is to share their extensive knowledge and deep-rooted passion. For them, dance is a part of their everyday life.
François Vie & Dina Pop
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Dina is a seasoned dancer, choreographer, and instructor whose journey began at just 8 years old. With a foundation in classical and ballroom dance, she quickly rose through the ranks, winning county and national titles and performing at festivals across Romania. Since 1998, she has been sharing her passion through teaching and choreographing in various styles, offering inclusive dance workshops for cancer patients and the visually impaired, and appearing on national TV and international stages.
In 2006, Dina discovered West Coast Swing during a trip to the U.S., training with top international instructors. She quickly brought the style back to Romania, introducing it in her social dance classes and founding Napoca Westies Dance School in Cluj-Napoca in 2009 — the first school in the city dedicated to West Coast Swing and Lindy Hop. She is also the driving force behind the Napoca Swing Festival, an annual celebration of swing dance that has energized the local scene since 2016.
François first discovered dance in school, eventually dedicating himself to the 10-dance ballroom discipline for three years. His passion for West Coast Swing began in 2015, when he attended his first event in Angoulême. That same year, he and his partner won their division at the French Open in Paris — at just 13 years old!
Since then, François has competed and placed in events across France, Budapest, and Los Angeles. While pursuing his medical studies, he began teaching West Coast Swing in Tours, Angoulême, and Cognac, sharing his enthusiasm with dancers of all levels.
Although based in different cities — Dina in Cluj and François currently studying in Cluj as well — they occasionally join forces to teach and dance together. Their partnership brings a fresh blend of experience, creativity, and joy to every class and performance. Don’t miss the chance to see them in action!