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Rafal Pustelny is a vibrant young dancer and instructor who is passionate about traditional dances from all around the world! Rafal moved to NYC in 2010 and there studied American Jazz dance forms, including Lindy Hop, Charleston, and Balboa. He quickly established himself as one of the top dancers in NYC, and has since earned acclaim in the international swing dance community.

His wide knowledge and skill in various styles has helped him win top placements in international competitions and has created opportunities for him to teach around the world. Rafal’s expertise and passion for dance shine in the classroom; he uses his technical prowess, upbeat sense of humor, and innate ability to connect with people to distill high-level content into accessible pieces that elevate multiple aspects of his students’ dancing.

Rafal continues his own dance education by studying Tap, Clogging, Hungarian folk dances, and Polish folk dances. As a performer, he works with several regional groups, including “Polish American Folk Dance Company,” “The Vanaver Caravan,” “Project Connect”, “Harvest Moon Hoppers”, “Swung Furies”, and “Wild Rhythm”, as well as community events and corporate parties. A Frankie Manning Foundation Ambassador, he teaches and performs locally with “You Should Be Dancing” studios and The Harlem Swing Dance Society. You can also find him at international events where he works with dance communities across the globe.

Jessica Miltenberger found Lindy Hop in 2009 and the joy she found in swing dancing gave her life a whole new focus. As a New York-based dancer and choreographer, Jessica has been privileged to perform at Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing, the acclaimed Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governor’s Island, and Carnegie Hall, as well as performing for fellow dancers locally and on the road. When she isn’t performing or teaching, you can find her on the social floor dancing Lindy Hop, Balboa, Charleston and Solo Jazz, seeking out local bands wherever she happens to be. 

As a teacher, Jessica seeks to instill playfulness, self-confidence and quality of movement alongside an understanding of and sincere appreciation for the music and history of the swing era dances. A constant student herself, Jessica’s commitment to learning is reflected in her teaching, just as her joy at being a part of these American dance traditions is reflected in her performance.