Meet the Team
Jordan & Tatiana
Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollmann have been a successful partnership for 22 years. They are 11-Time US Open Champions, as well as having 20 US Open Titles each. They are 7-time NASDE Champions, and Multi-Grand National Champions, as well as dominating the Classic Division for many years. At the UCWDC World's event they were given the Star Award for the Couple with the Most Impact on Swing, and Jordan won Best Swing Choreographer.
Jordan and Tatiana have won Fox TV's "30 Seconds to Fame," appeared twice on CBS TV's "Star Search," danced in the motion capture film "Polar Express," won "America's Best Dance Couple" on ABC TV's "Good Morning America," had principal roles in the movie "Love N' Dancing," and danced in the LeAnn Rimes Music Video "Swinging." They travel 47 out of 52 weekends per year, performing, teaching packed workshops, and judging. They also have choreographed for some of the top dancers in Latin, Ballroom, Salsa, Bachata and the Zouk world. They are Certified Teachers in the Golden State Dance Teachers Association.
Semion has been dancing since he was eight, starting with ballroom, moving to social dancing, and finally to West Coast Swing, where he is known for his musicality and partner connection.
Maria began dancing in 2007, falling in love with social partner dances in 2008. She started with hustle/discofox and salsa, dedicating four years to these styles before being captivated by West Coast Swing, which she loves the versatility of the dance, bringing new emotions, options for musicality and styling to every dance.
Together, Semion and Maria emphasize technique, musicality, and connection in West Coast Swing. They value the communication between partners and aim to help their students discover this fun aspect of the dance. Their philosophy is that care and attention are the best gifts partners can offer each other in the dance.
Semion & Maria
Daniel & Lauren
Lauren discovered West Coast Swing in 2011 and, after a break, reconnected with the dance through the vibrant Singapore scene before continuing her journey across Europe and into teaching. She’s passionate about connection, self-expression, and creating joyful, meaningful experiences on the dance floor.
Daniel found West Coast Swing in 2013 and was instantly drawn to its creativity, musicality, and depth of connection. With over a decade of teaching experience and a background in martial arts, psychology, music, and sports, he brings a thoughtful and well-rounded approach to his classes.
Together, they focus on creating a supportive, fun, and inspiring environment where dancers can grow both technically and personally - on and off the dance floor.
Irina & Ibi
Irina started dancing at age 7 and trained in many styles including ballroom, jazz, salsa, bachata, and more before focusing on West Coast Swing in 2010. She quickly became one of Europe’s top competitors, becoming the first Russian dancer to reach the All-Star division and earn Champion points. Known for her strong but supportive teaching style, she has taught, competed, and performed in over 30 cities across 15 countries. Above all, she is a passionate social dancer.
Ibi has explored many dance styles including Latin folklore, hip-hop, flamenco, jazz, and ballet before finding his passion in salsa. As a professional salsa dancer, he traveled the world performing, teaching, and competing, earning three silver medals at the World Salsa Championships. He discovered West Coast Swing in 2001, began serious training in 2008, competed in 2012, and became the first Nordic dancer to reach the All-Star division. Since 2010, he has taught WCS, organized events in Sweden, and shared his knowledge internationally.
Ibi has supported Winter White since its first trial year in 2013, and we’re very happy to have him back — this time teaching with Irina and also serving as MC.
Maïna started dancing young with tap and solo styles before discovering West Coast Swing in 2013. She has since developed a style known for elegance, grace, and musicality, competing in the All-Star division and recently moving into Champion. She also co-created an online Lady Styling platform in 2023 and is active in her local scene through workshops and her event “Normandie On West”.
Joshua has been teaching West Coast Swing for over 10 years and ran a WCS dance school in Freiburg for 7 years, helping grow the local community. His teaching is known for humor, clarity, and attention to each dancer, with a strong focus on technique and practical concepts.
Together, Maïna and Joshua are a dynamic duo, teaching internationally since their Open 2025 Classic performance. Their classes are known for strong connection, good energy, and a fun, personal approach.
Joshua & Maíína
Ardena began her dance journey with ballroom in 2009 in the U.S. before discovering West Coast Swing - instantly drawn to its depth and connection.
After moving to Norway in 2012, she became a driving force in growing the Norwegian WCS community, blending strong technique with mindfulness and heart-centered movement.
Leo, originally from Vietnam and raised in Germany, started with Hip-Hop at 13, earning multiple German championship titles and building a reputation as a judge, choreographer, and instructor. In 2018, he discovered West Coast Swing, adding new layers of musicality and partnership to his aready dynamic style.
Together, Ardena and Leo unite precision and creativity, grounding and expression. Their classes merge structure with soul - inviting dancers to refine their technique while connecting more deeply to the music, their partner, and themselves
Ardena & Leo
HEAD DJ Justin
Justin Petersen is a highly sought-after WCS DJ based in Europe, renowned for his ability to keep dancers moving all night long. Residing in London, he has honed his DJing skills in diverse environments. Despite his home base in England, Justin's busy schedule is filled with WCS events around the globe. Whether it's in Europe, Asia, Oceania, or the US, he is always on the go, sharing his exceptional musical talents with dancers everywhere. Not only does he bring great music, but also a positive energy and a contagious smile to every event he attends.