Anni Skoglund (Sweden) and Gašper Hrovat (Slovenia) are an inspiring dance couple. Their style is playful, passionate and smooth. They share the love for the dance as their form of communication through rhythm, melody and harmony. To them it is the awareness of one another that makes the couple dance so magic.
From a young age both of them danced several styles before getting into authentic jazz dances. Anni's background is in Swedish folk-dance, waltz and fox-trot, while Gašper danced popular 90's street dances. Eventually swing dance came across and met them in Herräng Dance Camp.
Now, performing, teaching and lecturing about swing dances, at home and abroad, has lead them to evolve into a couple that has won competitions with their vibrant style and superfast feet. But above all, social dance is their thing.
Mel and Jo are passionate Balboa dancers, teachers and ambassadors who have been sharing their love of swing dancing across the UK and Europe for many years.
After discovering swing dancing in the early 2000s, they explored Lindy Hop, Charleston and Blues before falling in love with Balboa in 2008. Their diverse backgrounds in sports, martial arts, breakdancing and music inform their approach to dance, combining a strong focus on movement and technique with a relaxed, down-to-earth teaching style.
Known for their warmth, enthusiasm and positive energy, they love helping dancers develop their skills while enjoying the music, the connection and the joy of social dancing. When they're not teaching or dancing, Mel can often be found DJing and emceeing at events across Europe and North America.
This new band is a passionate homage to the golden era of Swing and Jazz, centered around the captivating vocals of Andrea Peschiera. With a versatile repertoire ranging from tender, heartfelt ballads to high-energy, electrifying swing tunes, the band has become an established part of the festival. Whether through gentle piano melodies, fiery brass riffs, or dynamic percussion, each performance is delivered with a keen sense of emotion and vibrancy. The musicians combine technical brilliance with the ability to bring the spirit of the Swing era to life, creating unforgettable musical moments that resonate with every listener and dancer.
The Stardust Syncopators will be playing at the Saturday Party!
Here you can see Andrea Peschiera performing with Giovanni Scalvini Trio: