For over a decade Chris Chapman has studied Lindy Hop with a variety of other Authentic Jazz dances, and feels fortunate to have trained with many legends of the dance. Having touredcextensively across North America as an instructor, Chris brings to dancers his study of biomechanics and various philosophies of movement acquisition along with his deep appreciation of the dance's history. He's an American Lindy Hop Champion, and a Pacific Northwest Lindy Hop Champion. Chris has choreographed and performed for numerous plays, musicals, and shows.

Founder of HepCat Productions, he offers many levels of Swing Dance Classes in Seattle, lindy hop classes and Seattle's longest running all-ages weekly Swing dance. Chris formed, trained, and choreographed the American Lindy Hop Championship performance team Zah-Zu-Zay. Above all, Chris believes in keeping active on the social dance floor, where he finds the most joy! Visit Chris's web page at seattleswing.com