Marion Quesne is a dedicated Lindy Hop dancer and teacher. She has been sharing her passion for Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz for several years, and also works as a choreographer and performer. She also wrote a Masters thesis is entitled ‘Social codes and identity roles in the Lindy Hop: transgressive narratives’. Her work examines the cultural appropriation, history and identity of Lindy Hop, as well as its social roots. Her approach, fueled by her work, helps dancers to appreciate Lindy Hop as a living cultural art form, rather than just a series of steps.

Sylvain Guiheneuc is a multifaceted artist. As well as being a Lindy Hop dancer and instructor, he works as a graphic and motion designer and photographer. Together with Marion, he co-founded Saumur Swing and Jumpin’Jazz, where they teach regular classes and organise monthly parties, sharing their love of jazz music and dance.

In beginner classes, dancers do not sign up for a predefined role, so there are no fixed traditional ‘lead/follow’ gender roles. The focus is on musicality, connection, improvisation, and personal expression. Sylvain aims to help dancers feel comfortable on the dance floor and have fun with their partner. He encourages authenticity (“bring your personality to the dance floor”), rather than just predefined moves.

Both Sylvain and Marion are devoted to the social and performance aspects of the dance; they are driven by a curiosity for the many ways in which it allows for individual and shared expression