In this episode, we sit down with Katja Završnik to explore the evolving role of a follower in swing dance and discuss how to develop your own movement style and unique feel. Katja shares her insights on teaching, performing, and competing, emphasizing how teaching dance also means imparting valuable communication skills beyond the dance floor. We discuss managing your inner critic, avoiding the trap of self-comparison, and finding joy and authenticity in the dance.

This Podcast series is part of the ⁠Swinging Europe⁠ project, which is co-funded by the⁠ Creative Europe Programme⁠ of the European Commission.

Cover photo by Tadej Mulej (Vintage Swing Festival 2023)