Sara Lee Conners

Hi friends! >> My name is Sara Lee, like the cake :) and I. LOVE. DANCING. While I may be new to Bend, I am definitely NOT new to dance! I have been hooked on social dancing for the last seven years. In the past, I found joy in competing Regionally in the PNW and won 1st place competition awards in Solo Charleston, Lindy Couples, and Jack and Jill, at the 2016 Boise City Swing, as well as 1st place in Solo Blues at Salt Lake LindyCon in 2017. But that’s not all folks!!! Not only do I love to dance Lindy Hop, but I also dance Blues, Balboa and West Coast Swing.

FUN FACTS

• I sign my name backwards • Chaos coordinator for my family of four • Masters Degree in Education • NERD ALERT! I love all things regarding OUTER SPACE, Doctor Who, Hello Kitty, murder mysteries/crime shows, office supplies (like post-it notes, pens, and paperclips! EEK!) and anything that is small or miniaturized • Favorite Swing Moves: Swivels, Spins, and Suzie Q’s

 
 
 
Jaron

Jaron Ellis

Hello! >> My name is Jaron and I discovered a passion for Swing dancing by chance after attending my first social in Corvallis, OR. "From day one, I was hooked!" Joining BLH on the dance floor has come full circle, having sat behind the drum kit in my high school Jazz band. I love to share my excitement, and look forward to growing a community in Bend.

FUN FACTS

• I love climbing trees! • I own AND ride 5 different bicycles. • I enjoy dancing both lead and follow… Ask me to dance either! • Favorite Swing Move: Heels!

 
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Geoff Young

Hey! I’m Geoff and I started swing dancing 13 years ago. I dance Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Charleston styles. In the early years, I drew my inspiration from Seattle and all the amazing dancers that were apart of the dance’s revival in the early 2000’s and then I fell into Balboa by necessity really, when dance floors in Portland became more crowded. I absolutely LOVE Jazz music and dancing to it. I am looking forward to dancing with you all.

FUN FACTS

  • Danced on the Sternwheeler at Disneyland!

  • Austrian-Bavarian Folk Dancer (YES YOU READ THAT RIGHT!)

  • Nurse (2nd career!)

  • Favorite Swing Move: The Long Beach Break