ENSEMBLE 2019
Sandra Klack:
Sandra is one of the founders of Lindy Christmas and has worked hard to write and produce a show every year that will spread joy and dance inspiration in the spirit of the jazz age. She is also a professional dancer and has toured with many swing dance shows both for adults and for kids.
2011 Sandra wrote and produced her first show " Uppe på farmors vind" and from there and then, she knew she wanted more and to follow that path. In 2012 she and Mattias Lundmark created the first swing dance musical " In the mood for christmas".
She is a restless soul and likes to travel the world to spread the joy of Lindy Hop. Sandra loves old swing clips. She is a bit obsessed with them and has a big collection. Her goal is to study and learn them herself, and then finally teach them or put them in one of her many choreographs. She has a clear authentic vision and in her work, she aims to keep and hone the style, craziness, energy and feeling of the jazz era.
Sandra is one of the founders of Lindy Christmas and has worked hard to write and produce a show every year that will spread joy and dance inspiration in the spirit of the jazz age. She is also a professional dancer and has toured with many swing dance shows both for adults and for kids.
2011 Sandra wrote and produced her first show " Uppe på farmors vind" and from there and then, she knew she wanted more and to follow that path. In 2012 she and Mattias Lundmark created the first swing dance musical " In the mood for christmas".
She is a restless soul and likes to travel the world to spread the joy of Lindy Hop. Sandra loves old swing clips. She is a bit obsessed with them and has a big collection. Her goal is to study and learn them herself, and then finally teach them or put them in one of her many choreographs. She has a clear authentic vision and in her work, she aims to keep and hone the style, craziness, energy and feeling of the jazz era.
Maja Hellsten:
Maja is a trained professional dancer and musical artist. She studied at Balettakademien (Ballet academy) in Stockholm and has since finishing school worked as a singer and dancer both in Sweden and abroad. At the same time as she built her career she also competed, did shows and taught Lindy hop. Now she is a multi talented artist both in the swing community and in showbiz.
Maja is a trained professional dancer and musical artist. She studied at Balettakademien (Ballet academy) in Stockholm and has since finishing school worked as a singer and dancer both in Sweden and abroad. At the same time as she built her career she also competed, did shows and taught Lindy hop. Now she is a multi talented artist both in the swing community and in showbiz.
Mikaela Hellsten:
Mikaela was born in Stockholm, Sweden and grew up with a love for music and dancing. She first got in contact with Lindy Hop in the late nineties and already then she felt extremely at home with the dance. The more she learns about the music and its history, the more she enjoys it and the more she wants to learn.
Mikaela has been performing in different settings since around 2005 and especially enjoys the theatrical aspects of dancing. She finds the richness of jazz dancing a great form of expression, on and off stage.
Mikaela was born in Stockholm, Sweden and grew up with a love for music and dancing. She first got in contact with Lindy Hop in the late nineties and already then she felt extremely at home with the dance. The more she learns about the music and its history, the more she enjoys it and the more she wants to learn.
Mikaela has been performing in different settings since around 2005 and especially enjoys the theatrical aspects of dancing. She finds the richness of jazz dancing a great form of expression, on and off stage.
Mattias Lundmark:
Mattias is the second half of Lindy Christmas. Besides that he is both a dancer, a teacher, a choreographer and a producer for other shows. He is just as successful as he is versatile and he has been dancing lindy hop since 1991. He choreographed for the comeback of "Singing in the Rain" in Stockholm, with Roine Söderlundh.
Mattias joined The Rhythm Hot Shots, that later became Harlem Hot Shots, in the late 90´s. Until 2007 he performed and taught all over the world with the group.
He masters many styles of performing and is a master in everything he takes on.
Mattias is, together with Sandra Klack, the founder of ”Lindychristmas” (2012 – In the mood for christmas, 2013 – A christmas puzzle, 2014 The band that stole christmas, 2015 – Knock me a kiss for christmas, 2016- A midwinter mystery, 2017- Mayday! It's Christmas)
Mattias is the second half of Lindy Christmas. Besides that he is both a dancer, a teacher, a choreographer and a producer for other shows. He is just as successful as he is versatile and he has been dancing lindy hop since 1991. He choreographed for the comeback of "Singing in the Rain" in Stockholm, with Roine Söderlundh.
Mattias joined The Rhythm Hot Shots, that later became Harlem Hot Shots, in the late 90´s. Until 2007 he performed and taught all over the world with the group.
He masters many styles of performing and is a master in everything he takes on.
Mattias is, together with Sandra Klack, the founder of ”Lindychristmas” (2012 – In the mood for christmas, 2013 – A christmas puzzle, 2014 The band that stole christmas, 2015 – Knock me a kiss for christmas, 2016- A midwinter mystery, 2017- Mayday! It's Christmas)
Daniel Larsson:
Daniel has a big passion for Lindy Hop, jazz dance and jazz music. He has danced and taught a lot over the years both locally at Chicago Swing Dance Studio and internationally at different events around the world
When it comes to dancing as well as teaching he greatly values personal expression, rhythm, simplicity and respect for the roots of the dance.
Sharing his knowledge and love of the dance is something he is passionate about.
Daniel started at a young age with swing dancing. He dances different styles from the swing era such as Tap, Lindy Hop, Charleston and traditional jazz. He is also educated in modern jazz and ballet and he has for many years freelanced as both dancer and choreographer in the musical theatre scene
Daniel has a big passion for Lindy Hop, jazz dance and jazz music. He has danced and taught a lot over the years both locally at Chicago Swing Dance Studio and internationally at different events around the world
When it comes to dancing as well as teaching he greatly values personal expression, rhythm, simplicity and respect for the roots of the dance.
Sharing his knowledge and love of the dance is something he is passionate about.
Daniel started at a young age with swing dancing. He dances different styles from the swing era such as Tap, Lindy Hop, Charleston and traditional jazz. He is also educated in modern jazz and ballet and he has for many years freelanced as both dancer and choreographer in the musical theatre scene
Tobias Ramberg:
Tobias a.k.a Tobbe is a dancer whose soft movement and genuine feeling heats the room. Tobias started his career at the age of 6 and started competing in couple dances such as Bugg and Boogie Woogie in his early teens. He won all championships in the junior class in 2018 and has competed for the Swedish nation team in Boogie Woogie since 2016. During high school he studied classical and modern dance, after graduation he continued his dance studies at Åsa Folkhögskola where he focused on Hip Hop culture. It was at Åsa Folkhögskola he found his passion for Funk and especially Locking.
Tobias a.k.a Tobbe is a dancer whose soft movement and genuine feeling heats the room. Tobias started his career at the age of 6 and started competing in couple dances such as Bugg and Boogie Woogie in his early teens. He won all championships in the junior class in 2018 and has competed for the Swedish nation team in Boogie Woogie since 2016. During high school he studied classical and modern dance, after graduation he continued his dance studies at Åsa Folkhögskola where he focused on Hip Hop culture. It was at Åsa Folkhögskola he found his passion for Funk and especially Locking.
Patrik Pettersson:
Patrik Pettersson is a performer and dance instructor, living in Stockholm, Sweden. He spends most of his time working with the famous swing dance company The Hot Shots (formerly The Harlem Hot Shots), in which he has been a member since 2015. With this group he has been performing and teaching all around the world. The genuine spirit of the swing era, and in particular the dancing that came from the Savoy Ballroom and the Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers, have always been his main focus and inspiration. This style is what he brings to his performances, classes as well as social dancing. Besides dance, Patrik also plays the tenor saxophone in the jazz band The Hornsgatan Ramblers.
Patrik Pettersson is a performer and dance instructor, living in Stockholm, Sweden. He spends most of his time working with the famous swing dance company The Hot Shots (formerly The Harlem Hot Shots), in which he has been a member since 2015. With this group he has been performing and teaching all around the world. The genuine spirit of the swing era, and in particular the dancing that came from the Savoy Ballroom and the Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers, have always been his main focus and inspiration. This style is what he brings to his performances, classes as well as social dancing. Besides dance, Patrik also plays the tenor saxophone in the jazz band The Hornsgatan Ramblers.
Nils Nygårdh:
Nils Nygårdh, hailing from Mora, Sweden, discovered his passion for dancing in his late teens. Moving to Stockholm he delved deeper into the world of swing dancing. With his love for tap dancing and the energetic and acrobatic style of Lindy Hop, Nils became a member of The Hot Shots Swing Dance Company (formally known as Harlem Hot Shots) in 2015. Alongside his dancing career, Nils showcases his musical talents as the drummer for the jazz band Siberian Hot Heads. Additionally, he channels his creative vision as a film producer, specializing in music videos and commercials.
Nils Nygårdh, hailing from Mora, Sweden, discovered his passion for dancing in his late teens. Moving to Stockholm he delved deeper into the world of swing dancing. With his love for tap dancing and the energetic and acrobatic style of Lindy Hop, Nils became a member of The Hot Shots Swing Dance Company (formally known as Harlem Hot Shots) in 2015. Alongside his dancing career, Nils showcases his musical talents as the drummer for the jazz band Siberian Hot Heads. Additionally, he channels his creative vision as a film producer, specializing in music videos and commercials.
