STAFF

EMCEES, PROS, JUDGES, DJS & MORE

Austin Swing Dance Championships brings together the world’s best talent to bring you an unforgettable dance experience. World class instructors, dynamic hosts, professional judges and all your favorite DJs. Plus the team of amazing folks that keep the party running smoothly behind the scenes.

EMCEE STAFF

Glenn Ball
Robert Royston

DJ STAFF

Ruby Lair (Head DJ)
Liz Ravdin
CJ Caraway
Chris Singley
Kristen Shaw
Koichi Tsunoda
Kristen Wallace
Haley Hauglum

JUDGING STAFF

Yvonne Antonacci
Kristen Wallace
Maria Bileychik
Eric Byers
Emily Huang
David Appel
JT Anderson
Kristen Shaw
Felicia Hoeppner
Sebastain Quinones
Rachel Shook
Shayla Boiuse

EVENT MANAGEMENT

EVENT DIRECTORS

John Lindo

EVENT REGISTRATION

Ward Roberts

CONTEST COORDINATOR

Haley Hauglum
Morgan Hearrell

SCORING & REGISTRATION SYSTEMS

Paul Stoddard for Net2Order
Alex Brand, Scoring

EVENT ADMINISTRATORS

Nick Payton, Ballroom Coordinator
Barbara Jackson, Fundraiser Coordinator
Tammy Davis, Award Ceremonies Coordinator
MaryKelly Floyd, Merchandise Coordinator
Ward Roberts, Work Exchange Coordinator

EVENT MARKETING

Ruby Lair, Webmaster
Lana Adams, Social Media
Kristen Shaw, Promotional Videos

FLOOR, SOUND, LIGHTING

Live Entertainment (Tom Perlinger)

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JANUARY 14 – 17, 2027