About Us
Vanessa Shields
"V" is the new Black
Vanessa was introduced to Lindy Hop by her college roommate in 2002. Even though it took a while for her roommate to convince her to go, the instant Vanessa saw her friend dancing, she was hooked. Though she loved Lindy Hop, the scene there wasn't very large. In order to get her dancing fix, she started practicing and competing in Salsa.
When Vanessa moved to Austin in 2006, she centered her attention on Lindy Hop and has been teaching, performing, and competing ever since.
Competitions
3rd place, Advanced Jack and Jill, LoneStar Championships, 2009
2nd place, Slow Tempo Strictly, Lindy on the Rocks, 2008
1st place, Advanced Jack and Jill, LoneStar Championships, 2008
1st place, Medium-tempo Strictly, LoneStar Championships, 2008