My Journal
I fight poor teaching with a blog posts.
S02E02 This & That about videos
10 Apr 0 CommentsOn Tuesday I did a broadcast on Swing Channel and gave some tips about filming your dance and then sharing it on
S02E01 How dancers become teachers
05 Feb 0 CommentsSome dancers become teachers when they move to a town/city where are no swing dance happening. Then they start teaching,
S01E19 Improved rotation in classes
31 Jan 1 CommentsRotation that makes everyone equal. I haven’t felt satisfied with only leaders or followers rotating during the class. It’s not
S01E18 The dance qualities we should aim for
31 Jan 0 CommentsThere’s 3 qualities Lindy Hop or other couple swing dancers I believe should aim for while practicing. Rhythm – being
S01E17 Help your best dancers to become better versions of themselves
24 Jun 1 CommentsI want to get back to writing and sharing my experience. But to be motivated, I need to have a
S01E16 When To Twist And When To Swivel?
08 Jan 3 CommentsIt just sounds better, but the subject should be “when to twist and when to rock step”. This post is
NOW
Here's what I might do at the moment
Updated: April 6th, 2020
Vilnius Swing Dance Scene
Everyday I’m working on our local scene. I teach classes, organize events, run What a Jazz dance studio and dance dance dance.
What a Jazz (ex. Hoppers’) is everything to me. It’s my home. Not sure if 2nd or 1st one.
Our Balboa & Shag festival. It’s a beauty. Come and experience a paradise.
T-Shirts from swing dancers for swing dancers
Workshops in Vilnius
What a Teacher 2020 – a workshop for Lindy Hop teachers in Vilnius
Festivals abroad
Partners In Crime
Professional & Outstanding dancers I'm currently teaching with.
Who are they?
Meet my best friends
Elze Visnevskyte
Pamela Gaizutyte
Lina Vilniskyte
Alexia Legoueix
Abeth Farag
Here’s only a few of many swing dance camps/festivals/workshops we’ve teached at so far.
About
Martynas Stonys is a leader in the Lithuanian swing dance scene. He loves creating new ways to help swing dancers thrive.
WHAT DOES HE DO?
Teaches
Well structured classes both inspiring and fun.
Organizes
Events that make dancers improve, socialize and party.
Edits
videos showcasing dance and dancers.