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:. Ryan Swift :. Swing DJ

:. Inspired by a burgeoning interest in Swing Era jazz, Ryan began swing dancing in 1998. He has since immersed himself in both Lindy Hop and jazz music, establishing himself as a well-regarded dancer and deejay.

:. As a deejay, Ryan has had the privilege of traveling across North America & back, making stops at numerous exchanges, dance camps, weekend workshops, and competitions. He has spun at national events such as ALHC, ULHS, the Rhythmic Arts Festival, Swing Out New Hampshire & the Basie Centennial Weekend. He has also served as a peer judge for competitions at the Harlem Jazz Dance Festival and the Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown.

:. For 9 years, he maintained a steady presence in the dance scene of his adopted hometown of sunny Rochester, NY through regular deejaying and as a founding member of the group Groove Juice Swing. He has recently relocated to the big city of New York, NY, bringing his love for Lindy Hop and its music along with him.

:. Ryan enjoys (and spins) a wide variety of swing, jazz & blues (yes, blues) - for a sample of music he may or not play at any given event, you can check out the set list from his guest spot on Yehoodi Radio in August '03. If you are looking for some dance-friendly recommendations to add to your own music collection, you may be interested in the list shared on this Yehoodi discussion.

:. For booking, please contact Ryan via email at ryan@ryanswift.com.

:. Lindy Hop Photos

:. When not dancing or deejaying, Ryan can sometimes be found behind the lens at various Lindy Hop events. You can see his collection of Lindy Hop photos on Flickr or visit his photo page for more on his shutterbugging of jitterbugging.

:. Prints from various events are available for purchase - please contact Ryan via email for rates and information. All profits from the sale of Lindy Hop prints are proudly donated to the Lindy Hopper's Fund.