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Matt Mordini
Matt started dancing in 2009 and began teaching in 2012. He is a well known and highly respected member of the Chicago swing dance community, where he has spent years helping dancers of all backgrounds discover the joy of movement, connection, and social dance.

For Matt, dance is about much more than learning steps. He believes dancing is a healthy way to connect with your body, become more aware of how you move, and build genuine connection with the people you dance with. His teaching focuses on creating an environment where dancers can learn, challenge themselves, have fun, and feel comfortable growing at their own pace.

Matt has taught lessons, led dances, and given presentations and retreats for youth, college students, young adults, couples, and dancers throughout Chicago and around the country. He especially enjoys working with newer dancers and helping people who may not initially consider themselves “natural” dancers gain confidence and discover that they really can dance.
Whether you are brand new to West Coast Swing or looking to deepen your connection, musicality, and movement, Matt brings years of experience, a welcoming teaching style, and a genuine passion for helping people connect through dance.

Korinthian (Kori) Gaines

Korinthian (Kori) Gaines is a West Coast Swing instructor and social dancer based in the Greater Cincinnati area and an active member of the Swing N’ Cincy community. Kori brings a welcoming, humorous, and approachable teaching style to the dance floor, helping dancers feel comfortable while learning, experimenting, and building confidence.

Kori believes dance is about more than learning patterns and steps. It is a way to connect with your body, develop awareness and confidence, express yourself through movement, and connect with the people around you. His goal as a teacher is to create a positive environment where dancers can learn without feeling intimidated and enjoy the process of becoming better dancers.

Kori teaches beginner and intermediate West Coast Swing classes and workshops and is an active participant in the regional swing dance community. Whether you are taking your first steps into West Coast Swing or looking to strengthen your skills and connection, Kori brings energy, humor, and a genuine love of dance to every class.