Paolo Lanna
Paolo Lanna’s [Class Schedule] [Event Calendar]
Since Dance Manhattan's closing at the end of November 2014, Paolo has been teaching and performing in many locations in NYC and the surrounding area. Locally, you can currently find him teaching swing classes at DANZNIK Studios, 240 W 37th St 2nd flr NYC.
For Information:
. Schedule of ALL his Classes: https://lindyland.com/events/category/classes/
. Email: https://lindyland.com/contact/
Paolo is a 25+ year veteran of Swing Dance specializing in the Lindy Hop, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, Charleston and The Madison. He is also well versed in the popular club style partner dances from Mambo to the Hustle. Paolo and his original partner Janice Wilson were the first Lindy Hoppers to TOUR with with Wynton Marsalis & The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and in 1998 they won the American Swing Dance Championships. They performed with shows "Swing Dance America" and "Forever Swing" The Musical Revue featuring Michael Buble. In addition, Paolo co-founded & presented The 1st Summer Jamboree Dance Camp in Italy, The Shake, Rhythm & Roll Festival in Asbury Park, and was the creative director of the Swing Remix dance spectacular in NYC.
He coordinates dance teams The Lindy Hop All-Stars, The Rhythm Stompers, and continues to hone his skills of these classic American dances, teaching and performing throughout the world. Paolo & partner Laurentina performed LIVE with Ray Gelato at the Umbria Jazz festival in Perugia.
Some Fun Videos:
A wonderful Swing/Charleston at the Pier - Paolo's in the white vest!
A fun-tabulous Bal Swing with Paolo and partner Lauren Bova!
A Shim Sham/Swing combo number danced by Paolo and partner Stina!
