Jazzin’ it Up!
Join Krister Shalm and Mandi Gould for a special jazzy mini workshop dedicated to authentic vintage jazz steps and Lindy Hop. Get stylish with some of our favourite jazz steps and learn how and where you can insert them into your Lindy Hop for musicality and a more playful partnership. 
Level: for Lindy Hop students at the Transitions 1.5 level or higher.
Jazzin’ it Up – a Lindy Hop Workshop
Sunday, January 30th
3pm to 5pm
765B Yonge St.
$20
To reserve your spot, please select Jazzin’ It Up under SPECIAL~Workshops/Troupes on our registration page.
Krister Shalm
Dance Instructor (Toronto)
Ever since Krister Shalm first saw a couple Lindy Hopping at the Reservoir Lounge in 2005, he was hooked. Inspired by the joy of the dance, Krister soon became a regular fixture in the scene. Known for his energy, enthusiasm, and love for Lindy Hop, Krister can often be spotted dancing down the street working on his shorty george, camel walk or spank the baby. On the dance floor, he is both fun and entertaining to dance with or to watch.
Krister has passion for teaching and sharing the spirit of Lindy Hop – particularly the Zen-like nature behind a person’s connection with both the music and a partner and the resulting dance steps and movements that take shape. His primary inspiration is the original Whitey’s Lindyhoppers troupe who infused the soul of Lindy Hop with their raw energy, power, and emotion. It is this raw essence that Krister tries to capture when he dances and teaches.
Mandi Gould
Director, Head Dance Instructor (Toronto & St. Catharines)
Mandi Gould is passionate about dancing and especially about giving absolute beginner adults an opportunity to take their first steps. Mandi is well known for her spark; she brings a special energy and spirit to her lessons that makes the experience memorable. She has a reputation for creating a welcoming and exciting environment for her students.
Mandi has taught dance lessons in Toronto for over ten years as well as having taught across Canada and the United States, Switzerland, Sweden, Russia, China, and most recently in South Korea.
As a swing dance specialist, Mandi Gould has been dancing the Lindy Hop since the beginning of 1998. She has had the privilege of teaching with Frankie Manning for three different workshops and with Chazz Young for two. In 2002 she directed her missionary efforts in Saint Petersburg and Moscow where the helped to push the Russian Lindy Hop communities forward. In 2003 she managed two North American tours for the Harlem Hotshots on the West Coast and in the North East. From 2002 to 2004 she assisted as an administrator for the Herräng Dance Camp, was Herräng’s original DJ Coordinator, and organized the Swing Bus in 2004.
Her passion for original swinging jazz is closely tied to her dancing and teaching. Her artistic mandate is to study and promote the culture of the swing era including classic jazz music, history and vintage jazz dances. Though her primary focus is Lindy Hop as a social swing dance, she is also dedicated to performance Lindy Hop, Charleston, Black Bottom and Classic Jazz Dances.
