I am a Lindy Hopper, Dance Artist, and Blogger living in London, UK: born and raised in London's East End – and very proud of it! Even created my own hashtag, #OriginalHackneyHipster!

I'm mega happy to be a member of the artistic community at Chisenhale Dance Space who are supporting my current project 'Radical Integration' - a work about legacy and the transmission of dance via DNA, featuring Othella Dallas.

My initial dance expression came as part of the first generation of hip-hop dancers. As a young musician, I enjoyed playing various instruments. My official studies on the other-hand, were in Social Pedagogy. In 1991, I discovered the Lindy Hop.

For more than 30 years, I have taught and performed at dance and music festivals worldwide. However, keeping true to my vocation as a community worker, I regularly take part in local events, street parties, etc..

In May 2014 came the highlight of my career when I performed at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York. During that time, I also fulfilled my role as Madrinha to Hodi Dance Company, on their dance exchange in Harlem and Brooklyn.

If you would like to hire me for your event...or you'd like to know more about the other things I do…or…you’d just like to keep in touch, you can contact me via any of the social links below!

You can always take a check out my blog www.cookiesjam.wordpress.com!