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KATIE PISELLI
In 2009, Katie Piselli developed a simultaneous crush on Lindy Hop and this cute guy that grew into a deep love (for both). Her dancing now embodies the energy, freedom of expression, and personal style that she values so much in the jazz era clips and teachers that have inspired her. Coming to Lindy Hop from a professional background in musical theater, Katie loves a good live show and was inevitably drawn to competitions and performances as a form of expression. Her musical dancing won her various awards and her quirky choreography projects (esp. for her local dance team, The Riff) have earned her an artistic voice. More importantly, though, Katie found a calling to share what she is (still) learning about jazz era dances, history, and traditions. Lindy Hop steps, history and traditions. While she has had the pleasure of teaching nationally and internationally (Canada and Romania), she’s definitely a “dance mom” in her home scene in Boston. Her career has blossomed through the day-to-day development and teaching of classes for local organizations like Boston Lindy Hop, Boston Swing Central, Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music, Arlington Community Education, and her own experimental school, The Riff Academy. Awards: 3rd - Advanced Mix and Match (w/Andy Lee) Beantown Camp 2019 1st - Advanced Lindy Jack and Jill (w/Andy Lee) Boston Tea Party 2019 2nd - Advanced Strictly Lindy (w/ Luis Arredondo) Boston Tea Party 2019 1st - Advanced Strictly Balboa (w/Luis Arredondo) 3rd - Advanced Mix and Match (w/Charlie Wieprecht) Beantown Camp 2018 3rd - Solo Jazz Beantown Camp 2018 2nd - Mash-Up Lindy Hop Mix and Match (w/Sebastian Roy) Lil Rhody Big Swing Out 2018 1st - Advanced Strictly Lindy (w/Dang Mai) Boston Tea Party 2018 1st - Solo Jazz Battle Kind of a Big Deal Weekend 2018 2nd - Mash-Up Lindy Hop Jack and Jill (w/Kevin Lin) Dirty Dozen Weekend 2017 2nd - Advanced Strictly Lindy (w/Jonathan Caron) Boston Tea Party 2017 2nd- Prop & Jill O-Town Showdown 2017 3rd - Advanced Strictly Lindy (w/Jasper Palfree) O-Town Showdown 2017 3rd - Advanced Lindy Hop Jack & Jill (w/Anthony Chen) Beantown Camp 2016 1st - Advanced Lindy Hop Jack & Jill (w/Anthony Chen) Boston Tea Party 2016 1st - Advanced Balboa Jack & Jill (w/Martin Roy) Boston Tea Party 2016 3rd - Advanced Lindy Hop Strictly (w/Paolo Piselli) Boston Tea Party 2016 3rd - Advanced Balboa Strictly (w/Paolo Piselli) Boston Tea Party 2016 1st - Advanced Lindy Hop Jack & Jill (w/Edgar B Herwick III) Kind of a Big Deal Weekend 2016 2nd - Solo Jazz Kind of a Big Deal Weekend 2016 1st - Advanced Lindy Hop Jack & Jill (w/Daryl Begin) Beantown Camp 2015 1st - Strictly Lindy Hop (w/Martin Frechette) Revival Day 2015 |
PAOLO PISELLIPaolo has been swing dancing for over 15 years. His dance background includes Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing, Balboa and Carolina Shag. He also has years of performance experience in burlesque, physical comedy, and improv theater. Paolo is passionate about finding the universalities to partner dance and exploring the feel that makes each one unique. He prefers to teach a practical breakdown of technique through simple concepts and plain language. Awards: 2nd - Advanced Balboa Jack & Jill (w/Cassie Filios) Boston Tea Party 2016 3rd - Advanced Lindy Hop Strictly (w/Katie Piselli) Boston Tea Party 2016 3rd - Advanced Balboa Strictly (w/Katie Piselli) Boston Tea Party 2016 Finalist - Advanced West Coast Swing Boston Tea Party 2016 |
