Lindy-Hop Instructor, Emily Sinclair

Emily is a passionate dancer with 25 years of experience including over a decade of partnered dancing. Since 2012 she has dedicatedher journey to swing, Lindy-Hop, and vernaculare jazz. Emily has founded several classes and performance groups and in 2012 co-founded River City Swing where she teaches weekly classes in Lindy-Hop, Charletson, Blues and solo Jazz.

Through collaborations with band leaders and event organizers Emily has helped bring swing dance to festivals and events like Cafe Swing, Swing'in Soiree and high school jazz showcases.

Emily co-teaches wwith Joe Pilapi offering a wise range of classes and activites dessigned to share the joy or Lindy Hop, Hosting weekly social dances featuring a drop-in component for easy access to brand new dancers.

Emily has danced, competed and learned from renowned swing dance instructors worldwide participating in events across Canada, the United States and Sweden.

Inclusivity and accessibilty are central to her work; she emphasis partner connection and communication, ensuring that both roles receive equal attention.