About Us

Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Sugar Swing offers dance classes and dance events. The primary goal of Sugar Swing is to encourage a social atmosphere and to promote a warm, welcoming environment for all people. Sugar Swing is open to anyone - no partners required, no dance experience necessary, and no age boundaries!

Birkley Wisniewski

B.Sc. Engineering

Founder and director of Sugar Swing (2005) and lindy hopping since 2002, Birkley now runs his dance business full-time. He is a dancer, instructor, choreographer, performer, deejay, music/band coordinator, business owner, and somewhat of a historian. Strong in Lindy Hop, Solo Jazz, Balboa, and Charleston, he also studies African and Tap on the side. His highlights include choreographing for the Winspear's "Symphony for Kids" (2012), Victoria School for the Arts (2011), Dance Fusion (2011); being the Match DJ for Lindybout (2011); and building Edmonton into a medium-sized Lindy Hop scene. In his spare time, Birkley invents new moves, co-leads for Mad Cat Swing, studies old dance clips, and collects music for deejaying. As a teacher, you'll find that Birkley is very helpful and friendly - he is personable, explains concepts clearly, enjoys technique, and keeps the classes running smoothly.
birkley(at)sugarswing.com

Julie Kiraly

B.A. Honours Drama

Julie Kiraly has been an avid lover of all things swing since 2002. She has shared her love of Lindy Hop, Charleston, and Vintage Jazz with anyone and everyone, teaching workshops and classes in Edmonton, Calgary, and Saskatoon. With an impassioned sense to learn, she has travelled to various cities across the world for swing dance training. Highlights include Lindybout in Vancouver (2007-2010), Herrang Dance Camp in Sweden (2010, 2007), the Frankie95 Festival in New York City (2009), Lindyfest in Houston (2007), and Camp Jitterbug in Seattle (2010, 2003-2006). Julie is a dancer, teacher, choreographer, performer, and competitor. She is the co-leader of the vintage dance troupe Mad Cat Swing and a Lindy Bout Champion (Vancouver, 2010). As a teacher, Julie is fun and enthusiastic in class and loves to make her students laugh.
julie(at)sugarswing.com

Dance Exploits of Birk and Julie

Julie and Birkley have performed at numerous events in Edmonton and have taught swing at other dance schools and for various organizations and groups here. If you are interested in hiring us to perform or teach, please contact us!

Taught for Inspiration Weekend in Calgary, February 2008; Choreographed 2 routines for U of A International Week, January 2008; Taught for Shilo's Dance Studio in Stoney Plain, October 2007; Performed at the T3 Big Band Annual Concert in Edmonton, April 2007; Performed for Rollanda Lee and Her Canadian Hot Stars Jazz Band, August 2006 & 2007; Performed at The Alberta Tatoo at Rexall Place Edmonton, July 2006.

Krystal Moss

B.A. Videography & Design

Krystal Moss is known as being sweet and shy, though you wouldn't know that if you met her at any swing dance! Her creativity, smile, and moves really shine up the dance floor; her love for the people and the dance makes her welcoming and attentive. You'll take one class from her and want to come back. Besides being a great instructor, Krystal created the "Swingin' Edmonton" video on the homepage, takes care of our inquiries and registrations, and runs Sugar Foot Stomp events!
krystal(at)sugarswing.com

Jason Kiraly

B.Sc. Student

Jason has been a staple of Edmonton's swing dance scene for several years and his desire is to see it grow and flourish. His dance background includes lots of travel for swing workshops, DJing for several years, and teaching for Swing-Out Edmonton. Brother of Julie Kiraly, Jason shares some of the same traits and values of being quick to learn and to help!
jason(at)sugarswing.com

Our People

Birkley founded Sugar Swing, and is the director of the club. He ensures everything runs smoothly, and organizes many events and ventures. If you have ANY questions, problems, or suggestions relating to the club, you are encouraged to contact him directly.

Julie co-organizes the Sugar Foot Stomps, organizes workshops for the Edmonton dancers, and does a lot of teaching and dancing. She's very approachable and really great!

Krystal Moss is our everything girl... She co-organizes the Sugar Foot Stomps, handles lesson registration, teaches, and does whatever else needs doing.

Finally, you are the reason that we exist. Without your respect and support, we would not be able to function. Because of this, Sugar Swing strives to be innovative, and wants to address all your concerns. We do our best to ensure that the quality of service you receive is better than any other dance club around.

Our Sister Club

Swing-Out Edmonton is a university-based swing club that has now existed for several years. You will likely see Sugar Swing promoting their events, and them promoting ours, as we work together to build a vibrant dance community.

Friendly Businesses

Sugar Swing would like to publicly thank Regent Signs and Axis Cafe for their generous contributions. Regent Signs continually provides Sugar Swing with printing services, and Axis Cafe has been very supportive in lending us stuff. Please check out Axis Cafe for THE BEST coffee, and call Regent Signs for your signage needs!

8625 Coronet Rd | 780.466.7368
www.regentsigns.com

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