Blues without Shoes

Lidia & Fernando

Fernando discovered Lindy Hop more than twenty years ago and has been teaching for around fifteen years. More than a decade ago, he fell in love with Blues and Balboa, and since then he has continued to deepen his understanding of all three dances while sharing his passion through teaching. As an instructor, he enjoys focusing on details, technique, and especially connection, which he considers one of the most important aspects of partner dancing. Above all, he loves bringing humor into his classes and creating a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment.

Lidia, places great value on both technique and individual expression. With a background in Flamenco, Ballet, and Spanish Dance, she believes that solid technique provides the foundation for freedom and creativity on the dance floor. She is particularly passionate about musicality, exploring the connection between movement and music, and discovering the many possibilities that emerge from that relationship. She enjoys diving deep into movement, always looking for new ways to express and interpret the music.

Together, Fernando and Lidia teach Blues and Balboa in Freiburg (Germany). No matter the dance style, their goal is always the same: to help dancers connect, grow, and most importantly, have fun while enjoying a great dance together.

Nico & Alina

Leurs cours, fascinant mélange du charme français et de la rigueur de l’Est, deviennent rapidement de joyeuses rencontres où chacun s’amuse et se sent libre de s’exprimer. Sourires et passion toujours au rendez-vous, ils aiment transmettre dans la bonne humeur et la détente.

On peut compter sur la rigoureuse Alina pour garder le cap, et sur les digressions historiques de Nico — diplômé en histoire — pour voyager et apprendre en s’amusant.

Ils ont enseigné ensemble « à la maison » (en France et au Belarus) comme à l’étranger, remportant des prix en compétitions, en couple et séparément. Des années d’expérience à travers l’Europe et la richesse de visions, techniques et pédagogies rencontrées renforcent leur duo et nourrissent en permanence de nouveaux projets.