Every February the Swing Devils elect a new Board of Directors. These are the Swing Devils members who make our events happen by doing things like teach the lessons, DJ dances, help with advertising, manage the money, and take care of other logistics. Several of our board members are also instructors! Board members are happy to answer any questions and address any problems you may have at our dances, so don't be afraid to come talk to and dance with us! The board can be reached by emailing swingdevilspalouse@gmail.com. Please don't hesitate to email us if you have any questions or concerns. 


President

Meet the Board Members

Alex has been with the Swing Devils since the very beginning, back in 1997! He manages the Swing Devils accounts and keeps the Swing Devils history alive through stories that often derail our board meetings. Alex is well versed in and teaches many styles of vintage swing dancing, including (but not limited to) Lindy Hop, Charleston, Shag, Balboa, East Coast Swing, and has a vast knowledge of solo jazz and jazz routines. Alex prefers to lead.


Favorite Style: Lindy Hop

Ess McProud

Marie Bonson

Taylor Werle

Vice President

Jedediah is the vice president. He's been dancing most of his life and is skilled in many styles. He's been on the Swing Devils board for several years, and regularly at our Thursday dances. He is also open to offering private lessons as his availbility allows. Ess is happy to lead or follow!


Favorite Styles: Ballroom Tango and Hip Hop
Favorite Music: Electronic Body Synth​​

Bo has been with the Swing Devils for a few years now, they quickly fell in love with the community and joined the board! Bo is our point of contact for volunteers and manages our weekly schedule. 

Carson Hendrickson

Jacob Straton

Alex Boughamer


Jessica has been dancing with the Swing Devils for a while, and this is her first year on the board! She is especially active in our West Coast swing community.


Favorite Styles: TBA

Favorite Music: TBA

Carson has been dancing with us for quite some time, and this is his first year on the board. He helps manage our social media accounts.



Favorite Styles: TBA

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Jasper has been a part of the Swing Devils community for a long time and he's returning to the board! He's skilled in multiple styles of dance, and is a regular teacher at our Thursday dances.



Favorite Styles: TBA

Favorite Music: TBA

Jasper Wallen

Bo MacKenzie

Jessica Hawkes

Secretary

Treasurer

Taylor is a junior at WSU. She started doing East Coast Swing on her 18th birthday. In a strange turn of events, she kept coming back and quickly fell in love with the dance and the atmosphere. She primarily follows, but is hoping to learn how to lead! 


Favorite music style: Melting pot of everything
Favorite dance style: West Coast Swing 
Favorite dance thing: Feeling the rhythm of the night ;)

Michael Noel

Marie is our Secretary, and has been dancing intermittently for several years. Her first love is musical theatre and that's how she found dance! She fell in love with the community of the Swing Devils and loves being the face at the front door and helping to keep things running smoothly. Marie primarily follows, but is learning to lead!


Favorite Style: Vintage Swing

Michael is our President and is well versed in many dance styles. He often teaches lessons at our weekly dances, and is knowledgeable in East Coast Swing, Charleston, Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing, as well as many Ballroom and Latin styles of dance. Michael prefers to lead, but will follow if you ask! 



Favorite Style: Vintage Swing and Waltz

This is Jacob's first year on the board, but he's been a part of the community for a while now. He is also studying music and helps to coordinate our house band. 


Favorite Styles: TBA

Favorite Music: TBA