Tzefira, a native Texan, has loved music since early childhood. She began playing piano and violin in 4th grade and switched to cello in 5th grade. She went on to play cello from elementary school, to present day. She holds a bachelors and masters in music eduction and is currently a PhD candidate, all but dissertation, in music education. In addition to her schooling, she carries 10 years of orchestra teaching experience in K-12 and higher education. She began her dancing journey in the summer of 2017 after a friend convinced her to attend Dallas’ weekly lindy hop social dance. She quickly fell in love with the dance and soon found new ways to express her musicianship. After the passing of her grandmother, who was a swing dancer, she felt a new found drive to stay connected to her lineage through dance. As an instructor she aims to foster a deeper understanding of music, musicality and expression while developing technique in her students.

Ursula Hicks began her dance training over 20 years ago, studying Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and later Modern and Contemporary dance. She earned her B.A. in Dance Studies from Texas Woman's University in 2013 and has been sharing her passion for dance ever since.

Known for her musicality, enthusiasm, and deep love of swing culture, Ursula has placed in multiple Lindy Hop competitions, including the International Lindy Hop Championships and LindyFest. She has taught throughout the United States and Europe, sharing her expertise in Lindy Hop and Vernacular Jazz dances with dancers of all levels. Her classes blend strong technique, historical context, creativity, and plenty of fun, helping students build confidence both on and off the social dance floor.

Beyond teaching, Ursula is a skilled and engaging emcee who loves creating a welcoming, energetic atmosphere for dancers and audiences alike. Whether introducing competitions, performances, or social dancing, she brings warmth, humor, and professionalism to every event. Her extensive experience as a community leader—including serving on the Board of Directors for the Fort Worth Swing Dance Syndicate and as President of the Dallas Swing Dance Society—has given her a deep appreciation for fostering connection and celebrating the joy of swing dance.

When she's not teaching, emceeing, or competing, Ursula enjoys collaborating with fellow artists, social dancing throughout the DFW area, and inspiring dancers of all ages to discover the joy of movement.

Known by his friends as "Spinney," Jacob Spinney has been obsessed with swing dancing for well over a decade. Achieving titles such as National Jitterbug Champion, Arizona Swing Dance Champion, Arizona Balboa Champion, and California Balboa Classic Champion, Spinney’s love for swing dancing has helped him create a unique style focused on creativity and expressiveness. 

Co-Captain, Choreographer, Talent Developer, and Skills Coach for the Phoenix Swing Project which encompasses national award winning teams, Phoenix Bomb Squad, Phoenix Firecrackers, as well as the Sunny Side Stompers, Spinney enjoys sharing his love for swing dancing, doing slides, and being a goofball. He drinks a Roy Rogers, easy on the ice, extra cherries.