Kris Swearingen and Rebecca Ludwick
Kris and Rebecca began dancing together in the winter of 2011, debuting their first routine at The Chicago Classic. Since then they have placed top 5 in the Classic division at numerous NASDE (National Association of Swing Dance Events) events along with a number of Jack n' Jill and Strictly titles. Rebecca combines her decades of ballet experience with Kris's hip hop inspired movement to create a style of West Coast Swing that has been described as "a beautiful combination of power and grace". When instructing they unite Kris's years of experience as a school teacher and Rebecca's extensive knowledge of dance to produce an atmosphere that is both extremely educational and thoroughly enjoyable. While understanding that people learn to dance for many different reasons, they ultimately strive to inspire dancers to have fun on the floor.
Kris Swearingen
Kris has had a passion for performing since a young age. When he was 14 he started acting at the Kansas City Renaissance festival where his passion for fantasy and imagination blossomed. He became active in his high school theater department and had a roll in a number of its productions. During his senior year he received a role in the production of West Side Story where the play's choreographer invited the cast to his ballroom studio's weekly East Coast Swing night. Kris was immediately hooked. Soon after some friends introduced him to West Coast Swing and after he attended his first West Coast event in March of 2007 he fell in love and has never looked back.
Kris received a teaching degree from Emporia State University for teaching High School and Middle School English. Kris uses his expertise in the world of education and his extensive training from the world's greatest West Coast Swing minds to give his dance students and incredibly fulfilling experience.
Some awards include: NASDE JnJ Tour Champion 2013, SwingDiego Open Strictly and Adv/Allstar JnJ Champion, Grand Nationals Adv/Allstar JnJ Champion, and Swingtime in the Rockies Allstar JnJ Champion.
Kris has had a passion for performing since a young age. When he was 14 he started acting at the Kansas City Renaissance festival where his passion for fantasy and imagination blossomed. He became active in his high school theater department and had a roll in a number of its productions. During his senior year he received a role in the production of West Side Story where the play's choreographer invited the cast to his ballroom studio's weekly East Coast Swing night. Kris was immediately hooked. Soon after some friends introduced him to West Coast Swing and after he attended his first West Coast event in March of 2007 he fell in love and has never looked back.
Kris received a teaching degree from Emporia State University for teaching High School and Middle School English. Kris uses his expertise in the world of education and his extensive training from the world's greatest West Coast Swing minds to give his dance students and incredibly fulfilling experience.
Some awards include: NASDE JnJ Tour Champion 2013, SwingDiego Open Strictly and Adv/Allstar JnJ Champion, Grand Nationals Adv/Allstar JnJ Champion, and Swingtime in the Rockies Allstar JnJ Champion.
Rebecca Ludwick
Rebecca Ludwick started dancing at the age of two, training formally in Ballet, Jazz, and Modern. She has taught and performed professionally for the last ten years with the Washington National Opera, Chicago Lyric Opera and most recently with the Kanye West tour.
A student introduced her to West Coast Swing and she fell in love with the dance. Rebecca has pursued WCS with a passion and zeal to be the best she can be and now competes in the Champion/All Star division in the US with her Classic partner.
Teaching and competing across the country Rebecca has won and placed in many top Events. She enjoys sharing her passion with others and teaching what she has learned through out the years.
Some awards include: Golden Ticket Tour Finals Champion, SwingDiego Adv/Allstar JnJ Champion, Grand Nationals, Adv/Allstar Strictly Champion, and Top 5 NASDE.
Rebecca Ludwick started dancing at the age of two, training formally in Ballet, Jazz, and Modern. She has taught and performed professionally for the last ten years with the Washington National Opera, Chicago Lyric Opera and most recently with the Kanye West tour.
A student introduced her to West Coast Swing and she fell in love with the dance. Rebecca has pursued WCS with a passion and zeal to be the best she can be and now competes in the Champion/All Star division in the US with her Classic partner.
Teaching and competing across the country Rebecca has won and placed in many top Events. She enjoys sharing her passion with others and teaching what she has learned through out the years.
Some awards include: Golden Ticket Tour Finals Champion, SwingDiego Adv/Allstar JnJ Champion, Grand Nationals, Adv/Allstar Strictly Champion, and Top 5 NASDE.
PRESENTING OUR NEW LOGO!
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We would like to introduce everyone to "KR" the new stamp of Kris and Rebecca (Designed by Kelcie Marquart). There are a couple different aspects of our new brand that we have chosen to represent us as dancers and professionals.
The "K" and "R" (representing our names of course) come together to form an arrow between the two of them (a familiar element to our brand as seen in our cover photo). The Arrow represents progression, direction, and acceleration. Showing our desire to push the limits of our dancing and creativity. Between our names in the long logo (seen also in our cover photo) is an anchor, another common element of our new brand. The Anchor stands for stability, tradition, and hope. Showing our commitment to the foundation of our dance. There are 4 colors that we have chosen to represent us. Teal, yellow, purple, and gray. Teal - Representing fresh and new Yellow - Representing light and guidance Purple - Representing passion Gray - Representing foundation Look for all these things in our future work. TO THE FUTURE! |
Awards
2015:
Chicago Classic - 2nd Place Classic Division
MADJam - 6th Place Classic Division
2014:
America's Classic - 2nd Place Classic Division
MADJam - 5th Place Classic Division
Chicago Classic - 2nd Place Classic Division
Swing Dance America - Classic Division Champions
Swing Diego - Classic Division Finalists
USA Grand Nationals - 2nd Place Classic Division
2013:
US Open Swing Dance Championships Classic Division Finalists
NASDE Tour Top 10 Couples
Meet Me In St. Louis - 1st Place Classic Division
America's Classic - 4th Place Classic Division
MADJam - 4th Place Classic Division
Swing Dance America - Classic Division Champions
Swing Diego - Classic Division Finalist
USA Grand Nationals - 5th Place Classic Division
Liberty Swing - 5th Place Classic Division
Heart of America Ballroom Championships - 3rd Place Showdance Division
2012:
Chicago Classic - 3rd Place Classic Division
SwingDiego Classic Finalists
Summer Hummer - 5th Place Classic Division
Dallas Dance - 3rd Place Classic Division
Tampa Bay Classic - 2nd Place Classic Division
2011:
Chicago Classic - 3rd Place Classic Division
VIP Allstar Classic Champions
Tampa Bay Classic - 2nd Place Classic Division
US Open Jack and Jill Finalists
WAG Award Best Adv/Allstar Leader and Follower Nominees
2015:
Chicago Classic - 2nd Place Classic Division
MADJam - 6th Place Classic Division
2014:
America's Classic - 2nd Place Classic Division
MADJam - 5th Place Classic Division
Chicago Classic - 2nd Place Classic Division
Swing Dance America - Classic Division Champions
Swing Diego - Classic Division Finalists
USA Grand Nationals - 2nd Place Classic Division
2013:
US Open Swing Dance Championships Classic Division Finalists
NASDE Tour Top 10 Couples
Meet Me In St. Louis - 1st Place Classic Division
America's Classic - 4th Place Classic Division
MADJam - 4th Place Classic Division
Swing Dance America - Classic Division Champions
Swing Diego - Classic Division Finalist
USA Grand Nationals - 5th Place Classic Division
Liberty Swing - 5th Place Classic Division
Heart of America Ballroom Championships - 3rd Place Showdance Division
2012:
Chicago Classic - 3rd Place Classic Division
SwingDiego Classic Finalists
Summer Hummer - 5th Place Classic Division
Dallas Dance - 3rd Place Classic Division
Tampa Bay Classic - 2nd Place Classic Division
2011:
Chicago Classic - 3rd Place Classic Division
VIP Allstar Classic Champions
Tampa Bay Classic - 2nd Place Classic Division
US Open Jack and Jill Finalists
WAG Award Best Adv/Allstar Leader and Follower Nominees
