Bio - Kevin St. Laurent

Kevin St. Laurent is internationally recognized for his energy and innovation as a Lindy Hop dancer, instructor, performer and choreographer..  His creativity on the dance floor stems from a command of musicality and partner connection, features of his dance that make him such an engaging performer, and his priorities in both improvisation and choreography.  As an instructor, he concentrates on the technique of these elements at all levels, teaching his students the ability to adapt the style of their dance to that of the music and to create a dynamic dance with their partner.  Kevin's energy and focus on fun are a constant backdrop to all of his work.

Kevin began his dancing career at the young age of eight years. Though initially reluctant, his mother ('Thank you Mom') insisted he "try it" for a little while. He's been 'trying' it ever since. His initial 3 years were spent studying tap, ballet, and jazz. 

See special photos from the early years.

He now draws inspiration from his experience in many dance styles, including Break Dancing, Hip Hop, Modern Dance, West African Dance, Hungarian Couple Dancing, Mexican Folkloric, Contra Dancing, Scandinavian Couple Dancing, Balkan Line Dances (including Bulgarian, Greek, Bosnian, Croatian, Romanian, Turkish & Serbian), Ballroom Standards, Scottish Country Dancing and others.

In 1998, Kevin began specializing in Lindy Hop, the original form of swing dance that began in New York City's Harlem neighborhood in the 1920s.  In 2001 he went professional and has since taught on five continents including North America, South America, Europe, Asia & Australia. He has appeared on ABC's revival of the TV show "Dance Fever" in 2003 and was a featured dancer using Motion Capture technology in the 2004 Feature Film "The Polar Express" in 2004. His expertise is sought after by both amateur and professional dancers world-wide.

Check out his Tour Schedule to see his past accomplishments and future gigs where he might be teaching, performing, competiting or choreographing.

COMPETITION AWARDS:

• 2007 American Lindy Hop Champion - American Showcase - 1st Place
• 2007 Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown - Jack & Jill - 1st Place
• 2007 Virginia State Open
  • Lindy Hop Strictly Division - 1st Place
  • Lindy Hop Jack & Jill - 1st Place
  • Cross-Over Invitational Jack & Jill - 1st Place
• 2006 Swingin' New England - Invitational Lindy Jack & Jill - 1st Place
• 2006 Boston Tea Party - Invitational Lindy Jack & Jill - 1st Place
• 2006 Boston Tea Party - Team Battle - 1st Place
• 2005 US Open Swing Dance Championships - Strictly Swing Team Battle - 1st Place
• 2005 World Lindy Hop Championships - Freestyle Division - 1st Place
• 2005 Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown - Endurance Contest - 1st Place
• 2005 Boston Tea Party - Invitational Crossover Strictly - 1st Place
• 2004 US Open Swing Dance Championships - Lindy Showcase - 1st Place
• 2004 US Open Swing Dance Championships - Strictly Lindy - 1st Place
• 2004 US Open Swing Dance Championships - Strictly Swing Team Battle - 1st Place
• 2004 Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown - Team Division - 1st Place
• 2004 Boogie by the Bay - Lindy Showcase - 1st Place
• 2004 National Jitterbug Championships - Pro Jack & Jill - 1st Place
• 2003 US Open Swing Dance Championships - Strictly Swing Challenge - 1st Place
• 2003 US Open Swing Dance Championships - Strictly Lindy - 1st Place
• 2003 National Jitterbug Championships - Pro Jack & Jill - 1st Place
• 2003 North Atlantic Dance Championships - Lindy Showcase - 1st Place
• 2002 US Open Swing Dance Championships - Lindy Showcase - 1st Place
• 2002 American Lindy Hop Champion - American Showcase - 1st Place
• 2002 North Atlantic Dance Championships - Lindy Showcase - 1st Place
• 2002 North Atlantic Dance Championships- Champion Jack & Jill - 1st Place
• 2001 US Open Swing Dance Championships - Lindy Showcase - 1st Place
• 2001 American Lindy Hop Champion - American Showcase - 1st Place
• 2001 Virginia State Open
  • Open Showcase Lindy Hop - 1st Place
  • Open Showcase Hollywood - 1st Place
  • Open Showcase Jitterbug - 1st Place
  • Open Classic Lindy Hop - 1st Place
  • Open Classic Hollywood - 1st Place
  • Overall Showcase - 1st Place
  • Overall Classic - 1st Place
• 2001 North Atlantic Dance Championships - Lindy Showcase - 1st Place
  
• 2001 North Atlantic Dance Championships - Team Division - 1st Place
• 2001 Jitterbug Jam III - Open Showcase - 1st Place
• 2000 Swing By The Sea - Advanced Jack & Jill - 1st Place
• 2000 World Lindy Hop Championships - 1st Place