Carla Heiney
Returning soon!

Carla is the current, 2006, US Open Showcase Champion with partner Ben Morris (watch a video of their performance). She has also won the Lindy Showcase division with partner Kevin St. Laurent in 2001, 2002, 2004 and the US Open Strictly Lindy division with Kevin in 2003 (www.kevinandcarla.com). She is a 4 time American Lindy Hop Champion and the 2005 World Lindy Hop Champion in the Improvisational division (partner Kevin St. Laurent).

Competing is fun for Carla and a great way to push her limits, but her real passion is teaching dance and social dancing. She travels all over the country and the world teaching this art form to others and is excited to call San Francisco home and be a part of the thriving San Francisco Bay area dance community. She has a down to earth teaching approach, but still takes learning seriously and focuses heavily on quality of movement, partner connection, musicality, and most importantly, enjoying the dance! Carla searches for that fine balance of staying connected to the roots of the dance, where it came from and why, while still pushing the envelope of where the dance can go. Lindy Hop is a constantly evolving dance that should be rooted deeply in its vibrant & extensive history, but still bursting with energy towards a brilliant future. Carla wants to thank all the dancers at Swing Central who make every Tuesday evening so unique and special to her and she especially wants to thank all the dancers from the 3 Minute Maniacs for their support and passion! For more information on Carla, please visit www.kevinandcarla.com

~ A few good Swingouts a night can leave a person wanting more and more and more......a healthy addiction that keeps the mind, body, and soul all feeling satisfied... ~