teachers 2027
Meret Rötheli lives in Switzerland and co-owns the dance school Ella’s Fellas with four friends. She has been dancing Lindy Hop since 2016 and began exploring Solo Jazz during the quieter days of the pandemic. With 8 years of dance experience, Meret values dance as a way to trust the flow and creativity, moving beyond analytical decisions. Her teaching encourages students to embrace their individuality and creativity, providing support as they develop their own expression.
Đỗ Hoàng Việt “Shiney” is a dancer and instructor whose journey began with C-Walk and led him to Popping and Locking, which became the core of his artistic practice. In 2011, he returned to his country of origin to study Popping with Vietnamese dancers, deepening his technical skills and cultural understanding of the style.
With years of experience in teaching and performing, Shiney is known for a thoughtful and educational approach to dance. He continues to develop as both a teacher and a student. Since 2017, he has been studying Jazz (aka Authentic, Vernacular, Original, Jazz Roots), expanding his perspective on movement and strengthening his understanding of the roots of Popping and Locking.
Since 2025, Shiney has also been practicing Capoeira, studying both Regional and Angola, further enriching his movement vocabulary and cultural awareness. Through his work, he actively shares knowledge, connects dance traditions, and represents dance culture with respect and authenticity.
Franklyn „Slunch“ Kakyire is a dancer, performer and choreographer from Hamburg, Germany who started his career in 2006 with background choreographies from Los Angeles Performance. A few years later he learned more dance styles like Hip Hop, House Dance and some Floor Movements from B-Boying.
In 2010 he performed at the world exhibition Expo in Shanghai, the following year in Los Angeles and had the opportunity to test his skills at the L.A. Carnival. Franklyn worked with the Hamburg Thalia Theater and several artists like Eko Fresh and Samy Deluxe. In 2019 he won the Juste Debout Qualification South Korea (Soul) and the Red Bull Dance Your Style Germany. Franklyn regularly teaches and dances at events throughout Germany. In Hamburg he teaches weekly classes for adults and is also involved in projects for children, teaching them the basics of house dance and an understanding of the elements and rhythms of house music in a playful way.
Class: Body & Soul. Join me for this gentle movement class designed to reconnect with your body’s needs at the end of an inspiring and physically demanding dance festival. Through mindful movement and relaxation techniques, we will loosen our muscles, calm our minds, and appreciate our bodies. Embrace this opportunity to nurture your well-being and self-care in a supportive community as we wind down with joy and gratitude.
Katrin Mittenzwei: Katrin lives in Hamburg and has been learning and dancing the African American dances Lindy Hop, Jazz and Tap Dance since 2000. She is a freelance dance trainer and founded JamCircle Hamburg in 2022 where she teaches weekly classes and workshops in Authentic Jazz Dance. She is also a certified teacher for mindfulness meditation and stress reduction.