Teachers at SWING BREAK 2025
Every year Swing Break presents super teachers! This year we are happy to welcome:
- Federico Torreggiani (Parma)
- Agnese Montepietra (Parma)
- Katja Završnik (Ljubljana)
- Blaž Završnik (Ljubljana)
- Mario Švigir (Rabac)
- Andrea Vozila (Rabac)
FEDERICO TORREGGIANI ( Parma – ITA)
He discovered the world of Swing by starting to dance at the age of 12 after taking hip hop and break dance classes. Growing up, his passion for Jazz music could only increase and lead him to undertake the study of Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz, the quintessential dances of the Swing Era. To date, he continues to deepen his study of these dances by participating in numerous festivals and workshops with the best international professional dancers. Since 2012 he has been actively involved in the local scene in Parma, the city where he lives, where he teaches for Parma Lindy Hoppers in partnership with Agnese, reinforcing their collaborative approach to teaching.
AGNESA MONTEPIETRA (Parma – ITA)
Having started dancing from a young age, she began studying Lindy Hop in 2010 and discovered a great and wonderful passion and a way of life. She has participated in numerous festivals and workshops with the best dancers in the world. Since 2012 she has been actively involved in the local scene in Parma, the city where she lives and where she teaches for Parma Lindy Hoppers in partnership with Federico, reinforcing their collaborative approach to teaching.
KATJA ZAVRŠNIK (Ljubljana – SI)
Professional Dancer, Swing Dance Instructor, Choreographer.
Katja Završnik is a renowned professional dancer, swing dance instructor, and choreographer. With a passion for dance ignited at the age of five, Katja has dedicated her life to the art of movement. In 2010, she transitioned from a career in video and film editing to pursue dance full-time, a decision that has seen her travel the world teaching, performing, and inspiring others.
Katja’s dance education spans various disciplines learned throughout her childhood in multiple dance schools. She has honed her skills by attending international workshops specialising in swing dances. Her extensive training includes acrobatic rock and roll, ballet, modern jazz, gymnastics, modern dance, and ballroom dances. Since 2005, she has focused primarily on partner and solo dances from the jazz age and swing era, mastering styles such as Lindy Hop, Balboa, Charleston, St. Louis Shag, authentic (vernacular) jazz dance, and ragtime dances.
Known for her versatility and expertise, Katja is celebrated as one of the top followers in the swing dance scene. Her deep understanding of reactivity and connection sets her apart, making her a sought-after instructor and performer. Since 2010, she has been a fixture at swing dance festivals and special events worldwide, sharing her knowledge and passion with a global audience.
In addition to her dance career, Katja is a certified pregnancy and postpartum exercise specialist, and Organizer of Wellness services (a graduate of Wellness program studies, through which she gained a basic understanding of psychology, mental health, nutrition, movement and physical activity).
Her life is a testament to her love for dance and her dedication.
BLAŽ ZAVRŠNIK (Ljubljana – SI)
Blaž Završnik is a dancer with over 20 years of experience, beginning with modern and
contemporary dance. He transitioned into swing dancing more than a decade ago and is now
one of the key figures in the Slovenian dance scene. As a dedicated teacher at the Vintage
Swing Dance School and a musician with the jump blues band The Jackpots, Blaž blends his
deep love for music and dance, inspiring countless students with his passion and expertise in
the art of swing.
