Ballet slippers, tap shoes, heels, Keds; whatever footwear she can find (and she has a lot), Joanna dances in.  Simply put, Joanna loves to dance. She has a background in ballet, tap, popular latin dances (naturally, being a Spanish chica), and Argentine tango. She began Lindy Hopping in college when she joined her school swing club. She was hooked from the very first swingout. Joanna eventually became one of the swing club teachers and found it to be a great learning and very rewarding experience.

In addition to teaching, Joanna also enjoys performing and competing. She has competed and placed at Boston Tea Party, American Lindy Hop Championships, Big Big Event and other regional events in the Northeast and Southeast. As a dancer, Joanna is just a tiny bundle of energy. She finds her joy in the music.

Originally from New York City, Joanna’s dance roots lie in Rochester, NY where she attended the Rochester Institute of Technology for both undergrad and grad school studies. Joanna has just recently moved to Atlanta, GA where she will enjoy more pleasant year-round weather.

Teaching Experience:

Competition Experience:

2008

2007