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Swing Fundamentals ECA Dance Studio, New Haven CT |
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| These classes are designed to accommodate dancers of all levels |
(Click here for registration information) |
| With a diverse dance background spanning 20 years, Noëlle Gray is Connecticut’s most
prominent Lindy Hop and Blues Dance instructor. In addition to teaching for Connecticut Swing Dance
Society and the Yale University Swing Club, Noëlle also teaches Lindy Hop, Blues and Styling in
London, England, and throughout the Northeast at dance camps and workshop weekends such as Swing
Out New Hampshire, Junebug Jam, the Albany Lindy Smorgasbord, and Gargleblaster Blues in
Connecticut and Boston. Noëlle has also partnered Bill Borgida in Lindy Hop and Blues workshops -
most recently at the 2006 American Lindy Hop Championships & at GNSH in 2007. Known for her solid
technique, flawless isolations, and great sense of humor, she is an increasingly sought-after
instructor in the US and abroad. National Competition Placements: ALHC 2006: Jill & Jack w/ Matt Bedell, 1st place ALHC 2006: Masters Division w/ Bill Borgida, 1st place Boston Tea Party 2005: Novice West Coast Jack & Jill, Semifinalist Danvers NYE 2004: Int/Adv Jack and Jill, 3rd place Danvers NYE 2004: Nwc. West Coast Jack & Jill, 2nd place ALHC 2004: Jill & Jack, 3rd place Danvers NYE 2003: Int./Adv. Lindy Jack & Jill, 4th place SNE 2003: Advanced Strictly Lindy, 1st place SNE 2003: Int. Lindy Jack & Jill, 1st place ALHC 2003: Jill & Jack w/ Andrew Sutton, 2nd place US Open 2002: Team Division Thunderpuss NYC, 4th place SNE 2002: Team Division Thunderpuss NYC, 1st place SNE 2002: Strictly Lindy, 4th place ALHC 2002: Pro Am with Doug Silton, 4th place Summer Hummer 2002: Jack & Jill, Finalist NYLHO, NYC 2002: Jack & Jill, 3rd place Student Testimonies for Noëlle Gray “She quickly understood what I wanted and needed to learn, and is helping me reach depths of understanding and application that I didn’t think were possible after only a couple [of private] lessons. Noelle has such personal power that she could easily be intimidating, but instead she is warm, sensitive, and encouraging, and the ease of our communications are erasing any barriers to learning.” —Bruce “Excellent teachers have a way of bringing out the best in their students. Noëlle Gray has that ability. Even for us beginners, she meshes theory, musicality and humor to make a rich, informative, and fun hour of dance. She respects her students in all their levels of dancing, and provides everyone with a feeling of accomplishment by the end of class. “I like the fact that she applauds everyone’s performance—both strengths and weaknesses get acknowledged. Her patience, encouragement, and precise explanations of each step make her classes well worth the money. She is a gifted dancer, teacher, person—everyone needs to experience a class with Noëlle.” —Fran |