Kate Holden
Media Lead, DJs
 

Hailing from Delaware, this gal is a force to be reckoned with. With fierce wit and skilled fingers, this chick can make a mean meme. 

Kate Holden is our Online Communications Coordinator, managing the website, educational social media (she makes the hilarious PSAs), and assisting with Safer Spaces. She's also a DJ & teacher!

Nick Cruickshank
President,
Community Engagement

We're actually not sure if he's human or superman. We wouldn't be surprised if he had a superman costume under his latest swing exchange T-shirt-- you should definitely check.

Nick is Jazz Attack's Community Engagement Coordinator, leading JA's outreach programs, marketing, website redesign &  new projects, like the PRO series!

Bryce Carpenter
Social Chair
 

He got his start in Lindy Hop with the West Philly Swingers and is bringing his expertise to support JA's community and dance family.He puts together meet-ups and hang-outs outside of Thursday evenings.

Have an idea for something fun to do to cultivate a warm, welcoming JA family? Reach out to Bryce!

Josh Williams
Volunteer Coordinator
 

They're yellow...they wear overalls...they are entities of pure evil...they're MINONS! Only one man is fit for the job of wrangling them and that is...Josh!

In all seriousness, Josh Williams with his many spreadsheets & schedules, organizes all of the volunteering that goes on at Jazz Attack. 

Alex DeVoe
Teachers, Live Music

Alex’s goal in life is to teach her dog to dance. So far, his following is great but his footwork is a little messy! Outside of Jazz Attack, Alex is an academic journals publisher, thrift shopper, and balboa organizer.

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Alex is the Band and Teacher Coordinator – reach out to her if you’re interested in performing or teaching!

Irene Elias
Treasurer

Irene has been swing dancing since her time at Swarthmore College, where she also served as Swing Treasurer and enjoyed occasionally teaching classes.

She prefers following in Lindy Hop, Charleston, and Blues, but can also (kind of) lead. She is currently a graduate student in ancient history at Penn.

Jenn Reddig
Safer Spaces

A wild Jenn appears! Jenn uses her Safer Spaces attack to lower the defense of all attendees and make them feel welcome.

Her Jolly and Gentle nature makes Jenn a great addition to all teams.

Mary Rios
Scene Liaison

She’s sassy, classy, and a little badass-y. This lady is always down to bring the party and bring you along with her.

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Mary is Jazz Attack’s Philly Scene Liaison to connect you to all the amazing dance opportunities in Philly and beyond. 

Chris Keele
Webmaster

Chris has been dancing since a tropical storm named Ike made its way through Dallas, TX back in 2008. It was love at first swingout.

When he's not watching the Skye and Remy routine from Snowball 2017 on repeat, he's either baking bread or out photographing wildlife.

He serves as Jazz Attack's webmaster.