Your Shazam Staff

Arjay and Melissa

Arjay and Melissa are Grand National Showcase Swing Champions. They have been dancing together for nine years and have competed in Ballroom, Latin, and Swing. Their differing backgrounds, Melissa’s solo dance education and Arjay’s violin training, allow them to form a unique and exciting partnership on the dance floor. They are based out of Two Left Feet Dance Center in the San Francisco Bay Area but also teach around the U.S. and internationally.

Jordan & Tatiana

Jordan & Tatiana have been partners since 2000, and are multiple US Open , Grand National, and NASDE Champions, and won every Classic Division contest for 3-1/2 years straight.  Their TV and movie appearances include "30 Seconds to Fame," "Star Search," "The Polar Express," "Good Morning America," and Love N' Dancing.  They are Certified Teachers for GSDTA, and have earned a great reputation teaching all over the world. 

Kyle Redd and Sarah Van Drake

Information to come. 

Parker & Jessica

Parker (San Diego, CA) and Jessica (Orange County, CA) have been wowing crowds all over the US with their sizzling hot award winning Showcase routines. As The current 2007 US Open Showcase Champions, Parker and Jessica are well known for their innovative, smooth and funky style, defining the cutting edge of West Coast Swing. They travel the world as Instructors, Coaches and Choreographers, bringing excitement and fun to all of their workshops and lessons.

Ronnie & Brandi

Ronnie and Brandi have been dancing together for years. They are 5 time UCWDC Masters World Champions. They are US Open and Cabaret winners. They were assistant choreographers for the movie Love and Dancing and also one of the featured dance couples in the movie. They also received Star Awards for couching, choreography and favorite dance couple. Ronnie is the event director of the LAPD Classic in Los Angeles in April. Brandi is currently an expecting mother eagerly awaiting the arrival of her baby boy this September.

DJ: Jack Smith

JACK SMITH (So Cal) - Jumpin' Jack Smith - Professional DJ for the Swing and Country Dance Communities as well as Private and Public Events for over 20 years. Creator of Late night dancing at dance conventions and for 2008 has over 20 conventions scheduled, including Capital Swing, SwingDiego, World Swing Dance Championships, Fresno Dance Classic, Monterey Swingfest, Halloween Swingthing, US Open Swing Dance Championships and of course the ever popular "SHAZAAM" Cruises. Owner and Founder of the Orange County West Coast Swing Dance Club, one of the largest West Coast Swing Dance Clubs in the country. Along with his current convention schedule Jack DJ's 4-6 nights a week when he is home in Southern California. Get in touch with Jack at jumpinjack@jumpinjack.ne or check out Jack's website at www.jumpinjack.net.....See you on the Cruise!!!!!