Staff
We’re thrilled to share our staff list with you! Boogie by the Bay celebrates excellence in all areas, and we strive to bring you top instructors, DJs, judges, supporting staff, and special project coordinators.
Our 2026 Staff
We will continue to update this page as the details are finalized!
Instructors
- Austin Kois
- Ben and Cameo McHenry
- Ben Morris and Victoria Henk
- Brandi Guild
- Courtney Adair and John Kirkconnell
- Estelle Bonnaire
- Heejung Jung
- Janelle Guido
- Joel Torgeson and Chantelle Pianetta
- Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollmann
- KP Rutland and Bryn Anderson
- Markus Smith and Tren Veal
- Melissa Rutz
- Phoenix Grey
- Samantha Buckwalter
- Sean and Alyssa McKeever
- Tara Trafzer
- Thibault and Nicole Ramirez
- Zac and Maddy Skinner
Intensives
- Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollmann – “Mastering the Blues”(3 hours)
- Kelly Casanova (Judging intensive – 10+ hours)
DJs
- Beth Bellamy (Head DJ)
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- stay tuned!
MCs
- Ben Morris
- Tara Trafzer
- Chris Low
- Eli Schlenker
- Phoenix Grey
Juniors Mentors
- Janelle Guido
- Jason and Jessica Taylor
Westie Connection Project
*contact the Coordinator directly for more information
- Conor McClure
Judges
- Estelle Bonnaire (Head Judge)
- Kelly Casanova (secondary Head Judge & Referee)
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- (plus most of our workshop instructors)
Scorer
- Mark Slater
Photographers
- Devyn Breslin
- Tien Khieu
Swing Reports & Restorations
- Riley Crozier
Boogie by the Bay Committee
Boogie by the Bay is sponsored by The Next Generation Swing Dance Club and produced by two event directors and a planning committee, all volunteers. If you’re interested in joining us, please send us a message using the contact form below!
- Andy Bouman, co-director
- Beth Bellamy, co-director
- Alaina Y
- Alison G
- Ana B
- Chris N
- Jen X
- Jonah D
