artists
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TEACHERS
Helena Kanini Kiiru & Tyedric Hill

Helena Kanini Kiiru (CRO), is a young dancer and teacher born in Zagreb, Croatia. Her talent for music and dance have been evident since her childhood. Having Kenyan roots in her family, Kanini has always been exposed to African music, which stimulated her sensibility for the rhythm. After 8 years of exploring Hip Hop and Dancehall, she fell in love with Jazz. Kanini sees Jazz as an evolving contemporary artform which shares values and qualities with many African diasporic dance styles of today. She draws inspiration from OG’s as much as contemporary dance world, which makes her style unique and fresh.
Tyedric Hill (USA) is a traveling artist deeply rooted in Black cultural and social dance traditions. He explores their evolution and interconnections. Inspired by his ancestors, who found solace in rhythm and movement, Tyedric carries their legacy through dance, honoring the cornerstones of Black art: personal authenticity, community, hope, and dignity. Having trained under Sugar Sullivan, Ryan Francois, Chester Whitmore, and Latasha Barnes, he consistently draws back to authentic jazz as the foundation of modern Black social dance. He is proficient in various styles, from authentic jazz and Lindy Hop to hip-hop and house, with a focus on preserving cultural lineage and personal style. Tyedric’s dedication to embodying the soulfulness of Black history is evident in his commitment to passing on the legacy of his mentors and ancestors to future generations. He is a powerful voice in the world, using his platform to honor the past while shaping the future of the global community.

TEACHERS
Majda Stanojević & Srđan Budić
Majda Stanojević and Srđan Budić (SRB) are swing dancers from Belgrade, Serbia, and the founders of Hoppin’ Swing dance school. Srđan has been dancing since 2014, and Majda joined the scene in 2017. They are known for their dynamic style, which emphasizes improvisation, playfulness, and a smooth, natural flow on the dance floor. In addition to developing the swing dance scene in Belgrade, they travel, dance, and compete across Europe.