Meet the Team
Our goal is to make Phoenix 4th of July an event you’ll remember long after the weekend is over! Learn from top swing instructors, and dance to your favorite DJs. Celebrate the 4th with us!
Instructors
Glenn Ball
Robert Royston
Laureen Baldovi
Benji Schwimmer
PJ Turner
Kyle Redd & Sarah Vann Drake
Hugo Miguez & Stacy Kay
Nick King & Tashina Beckmann King
Jessie Lopez & Ariel Peck
Michael Kielbasa
Ryan Boz
Larisa Tingle
Jung Choe
Carrie Lucas
Mike Carringer
Caroline Monterubio Skaar
Maryann Harvey
Travis Swartzlander
Guigo Sortica
Conor McClure
Jaden Pfeiffer & Mackenzie Kiester
Scott & Jasmine Morrison
Kristina Casazza
Chaz Frankenberry
Briana Morfin
Almir Mehmedovic
Dexter Aronstam
Event Staff
Phoenix 4th of July dance convention is brought to you by
The Greater Phoenix Swing Dance Club (GPSDC)
Head Judge &
Conduct Compliance
Jim Tigges
EVENT COORDINATORS
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR Penny Peterson
BALLROOM COORDINATOR Penny Peterson
TABLE COORDINATOR Jan Sandlin
CONTEST COORDINATOR Shannan Jackson
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Bobby Watson
HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR Bob Nagle & Suzanne Resnick
MASTERS MEET & GREET Sharon Valk
EVENT REGISTRATION
ONLINE World Dance Registry
ON SITE Jan Sandlin
Event Production
FLOORING Jim Baker, Festival Dance Floors
LIGHTING & DIGITAL SCREEN Tom Perlinger
SOUND SYSTEM Butch Viola & Steven Switzer
DIGITAL SCORING Paul Stoddard
EVENT MARKETING
WEBSITE Ruby Lair
PHOTOGRAPHY
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY New Boot Media
SOCIAL & CROWD PHOTOGRAPHY Jay Byron