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Sunny City Swing
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Our Instructors

TAYLOR FARROW

Taylor is a warm, grounded, and quietly charismatic teacher who brings over a decade of Lindy Hop experience to the floor. He has a gift for making dancers feel relaxed and capable, especially beginners who walk in feeling nervous. His teaching style is clear, patient, and musical — shaped by years of social dancing and a deep love for improvisation. Students appreciate how he breaks movement down in a way that feels simple, doable, and fun.

Classes:

  • Beginning Lindy Hop — confidence, rhythm, and connection from day one

  • Intermediate Lindy Hop — deeper technique, flow, and expressive movement

  • Charleston 1 & 2 — classic footwork, momentum, and partnered creativity

  • Innovation & Improvisation — playful, musical, “dance‑in‑the‑moment” skills that help dancers find their own voice

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Curriculum Directors

FREDDIE FERBER & SHAO WEN YANG

Freddie and Shao Wen oversee the curriculum at Sunny City Swing and teach the weekly drop‑in class together. Their approach blends essential swing‑dancing survival skills with fun, accessible movement so new dancers learn advanced concepts without even realizing it. Their classes weave together foundational technique, musicality breaks, styling moments, and playful routines — creating a space where beginners feel confident, supported, and inspired from day one.

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TARA GUTHRIE

Tara brings twenty years of dance experience and a teaching style full of clarity, joy, and encouragement. She has a natural ability to spot what a dancer needs and offer feedback that feels empowering rather than overwhelming. Her classes are full of laughter, connection, and those “ohhh I get it now” moments that make learning addictive. Tara is a pillar of the Sunny City Swing community — supportive, loyal, and deeply committed to helping dancers grow with confidence and joy.

Classes:

  • Beginning Lindy Hop — friendly, accessible, and full of “aha!” moments

  • Intermediate Lindy Hop — technique, refinement, and expressive movement

  • Charleston 1 & 2 — classic shapes, rhythm, and partnered energy

  • Innovation & Improvisation — creative play, musical choices, and movement freedom

  • Classic 1940s Lindy Hop styling — elegance, shape, and vintage authenticity

  • Musicality & styling for follows — expressive movement, rhythm choices, and personal voice

NANCY GAMMACK

Nancy brings warmth, musicality, and a deep love of partner dancing to every class she teaches. Her dance journey began in childhood through musical theatre, tap, and jazz, and she discovered partner dancing in her late teens — a moment that sparked a lifelong passion. She’s known for her calm, encouraging presence and her ability to help dancers feel grounded, connected, and fully present in the moment — what she lovingly calls “meditation in motion.”

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Swing dancing quickly became Nancy’s favourite style, from the fast‑paced footwork to the welcoming, inclusive community that surrounds it. Whether she’s teaching, rehearsing with the performance teams, or social dancing at events across the city (or in her kitchen!), Nancy brings joy, clarity, and genuine enthusiasm to every dance.

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She has trained with communities in Barcelona, Montreal, and Edmonton, and she’s excited to continue welcoming and supporting dancers of all levels into Calgary’s swing scene — one shared dance at a time.

Classes: Intro to Swing Dancing

Performance Teams (Lindy & Shag)

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