Asha started Swing Dancing in 2013, hoping to lose weight while having fun at the same time. She got the fun part right and was soon hooked – dancing up to six times a week. Her dance background is in Irish Dancing so she loves the freedom to use her arms that she’s found in Swing. It was a novel experience for quite some time, and solo jazz has given her even more freedom, fun and expression in this area. She loves to dance Blues and Balboa, as well as Lindy and solo Jazz, with the occasional side serving of Collegiate Shag thrown in. An experienced performer, Asha was one of the first members of “The Bluebelles” and joined “Brat Pack” as a lead when the troupe re-formed in late 2017. Having anchored as a lead teacher at Swing Patrol Yarraville, then as a follow teacher at Swing Patrol Oakleigh, Asha is looking forward to teaching both partnered Swing and solo Jazz at Swing Patrol’s newest venue – Sunbury. How exciting!
(from a photo by James Lee)