Hosts

Jeremy has hosted many, many blues parties in New York and now in Seattle. His home has always been a home to blues, and contributing to Burn Blue is his latest way of living with the blues.

Karen has loved dancing Lindy, Swing, and Blues for over six years, refining her technique, connection, and teaching skillZ, and is excited to bring that enthusiasm to developing Burn Blue. She has recently moved to the Seattle area from Austin, TX, where she supported the scene as a member of the Austin Swing Syndicate, volunteering for their weekly dances, and as a teacher and program coordinator for Go Dance Studios.
Karen’s dance philosophy has developed uniquely from her backgrounds in juggling, teaching, and bodywork. She believes that, like juggling, learning to dance is a step-by-step process that anyone can learn. She wishes to bring to Burn Blue her appreciation for the beauty of the couple’s interaction, and for Blues Dance (by its very nature) as an activity and a culture that promotes cooperative interaction.

Karissa is also a fantastic host.

Lizzy has been hosting at Burn Blue almost since it’s conception. She enjoys keeping an eye on the night, and gained experience from running a swing dance in Tacoma. You will usually find her keeping an eagle eye out with a big smile on her face behind the bar, or in the DJ booth.

Michael has experience in operating three different dance venues in Utah, including In Between Swing. While living in Utah, he hosted a weekly house party at “The Place”, which involved everything from lindy to west coast to blues. Having been in Seattle for almost two years, and a patron of many blues parties, Michael’s now looking forward to getting involved with Burn Blue and the dance scene at Waid’s Place.

Ted loves seeing a plan come together, and every night hosting Burn Blue is a little like placing that last piece in a puzzle. If you see a piece out of place, please let him know to adjust it.

-topher helped found Burn Blue, and is very committed to the community it serves.