MEET THE TEAM
The Philly Swing team’s sole goal is to ensure you’ll have a positive and memorable dance weekend with us. You’ll learn from champion instructors, be entertained by our emcee, and dance to your favorite music from the best WCS DJs. Our amazing staff keeps everything running smoothly all weekend long.
2025 Staff!
2025 INSTRUCTORS & JUDGES
Gary McIntyre & Susan Kirklin
Teachers & Judges
Markus Smith & Trendlyon Veal
Teachers & Judges
Jaden Pfeiffer & Mackenzie Keister
Teachers & Judges
Philippe & Flore Berne
Teachers & Judges
Matt Davis & Desirae Vasquez
Teachers
Erica Smith
Teacher & Judge
John Festa
Judge & DJ
Arjay Centeno
Teacher, Judge, Emcee & DJ
Kristen Shaw
Judge & DJ
Alyssa Lundgren
Teacher & Judge
Brandon Rasmussen
Judge & DJ
Maxwell Thew
Judge & DJ
EMCEE & CHIEF JUDGE
EVENT STAFF
EVENT DIRECTORS
John Lindo
Sheila Purkey
Rob Baen
CONTESTANT COORDINATORS
Jennifer Ferreira & Desirae Vasquez
BALLROOM COORDINATOR
Brian King
EVENT STAFF
Volunteer Coordinator: Barbara Jackson
Hospitality Room: Michael Frank & Paula Edgar
Table Coordinator: Sheila Purkey
SCORING
Net2Order (Paul Stoddard)
CHIEF JUDGE
Dawn Blorstad
REGISTRATION MANAGER
Ward Roberts
FLOOR, SOUND & LIGHTING
DanceJam Productions
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHERS
John Greenstreet
Ann Bender
EVENT MARKETING
Webmaster: Ruby Lair
Website Optimization: Andreas Kasper
Social Media: Heidi Dziak