In the 1990s, John Lindo took part in a West Coast Swing championship with his partner Deborah Sekely.
At first, no one really expected much from this pair. Many doubted them mainly because of John’s rather large build. But to everyone’s surprise, they won the competition and were named the best dancers of the championship. That victory brought John Lindo real fame.
Watching John’s performances is a true pleasure. Over the past 20 years, his dancing has only become better and more confident. At the beginning of his career, John danced country styles, but later he chose to focus on West Coast Swing. This decision eventually made him well known around the world.
West Coast Swing is a partner dance that requires perfect coordination between two dancers. As the name suggests, it originated on the West Coast of the United States and evolved from the popular Lindy Hop.
The modern form of West Coast Swing took shape in the 1960s. John Lindo has won many swing championships, both in the Strictly Swing category, where dancers choose their own partner, and in Jack and Jill, where partners are selected at random.
John has also delivered many memorable performances at major competitions such as the Grand Nationals, the U.S. Open, and the Phoenix Champion of Champions, as mentioned on his official website.
Although dancing is his greatest passion, John also works as a dance teacher in his home state of New Jersey.
He often serves as a judge at competitions and helps other dancers prepare their routines. He is recognized worldwide, especially after his travels, during which he shared his love for West Coast Swing with people in many different countries.
One video of John’s performance has gained more than six million views. In it, John Lindo and his partner Deborah Sekely take over the dance floor and show true mastery of classic West Coast Swing style.