Claudia Joyal-Laplante

Claudia Joyal-Laplante

Claudia has always loved being on a stage. She started acting, singing and dancing when she was 12 years old, which led her to her study of Musical Theatre. She discovered swing dancing in January 2006 and quickly became addicted. She became an active member of the Swinging Air Force advanced team coached by Max Pitruzzella and Annie Trudeau in October 2006 and has won many competitions with them since. Studio 88-Swing in Montreal noticed Claudia’s passion and versatility in varying styles of dance and in 2007 invited her to teach classes in Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, and Blues. Her mission in the classroom is to always put her whole heart into every class she teaches. With her colorful personality (and hair), she hopes she can make you feel her passion for lindy hop each time you see her on the dance floor. Claudia is honored to be part of the Ninjammerz with whom she performed Jitters and Hellzapoppin’ at Frankie 95.