Doug began dancing in 1992 and since 1999, he has been teaching, competing, and performing internationally. Doug is a three-time American Lindy Hop and Blues Champion, a 2-Time World Swing Dance Champion, and a top competitor on the Lindy Hop circuit, NASDE West Coast Swing tour, as well as in CSA Carolina Shag competitions. Nicki Silton began dancing as a youngster in Sandy, Oregon. In her high school years she found her niche in cheerleading and hip hop. As an adult, NIcki discovered the Country dnace scene, became a line dance champion at the 2007 Portland Dance Festival, and began instructing at Duke’s Country Bar & Grill. Country lead her to West Coast Swing in 2008. She began partnering with Doug Silton in 2013 and together they’re rockin’ the globe with their philosophies and techniques for partner and solo dancing.