Meet the Safari Swing team
At Safari Swing, we are passionate about creating a dance experience that exceeds every aspect of your expectations, and that extends to the Safari Swing team, handpicked to ensure that you get the most out of this incredible event. As you will see below, our team includes some of the most well know and respected professionals in the west coast swing community, all of whom are committed to ensuring that this is a trip you will not forget.
Our teacher line up consists of dance champions with years of experience, teaching and performing all over the world. This is one of the few events in the west coast swing calendar where you will not only learn from the world's top west coast swing dancers in unusually small classes, but will also enjoy unparalleled access to the team during the trip. With just 54 guests in 2026, in such an intimate setting, you will eat together, socialise together and even enjoy game drives in the African bush together, as you immerse yourself in the majesty of nature. It really is a truly unique experience.
As well as an incredible teacher line up, we will also have our media team, known throughout the west coast swing world for the quality of their pictures and video, on hand to capture the fondest moments of your trip, ensuring you take home a lifetime of memories from this unforgettable experience.
We are sure you will not be disappointed when you see who we have lined up and, I can assure you, they are equally as excited to be joining us.
THE TEACHERS
Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollmann
They are two of the most celebrated figures in the West Coast Swing community and together they form an iconic partnership that has reshaped the landscape of our dance world. Renowned for their impeccable musicality, innovative choreography, and powerful, emotive performances, they bring an unmatched depth of musical interpretation and connection to the dance floor.
Winning an incredible 11 US Open Classic division titles together, they have captivated audiences around the world for over 20 years. Their dedication to the dance community has inspired a generation of dancers, as they share their knowledge and passion with students in all corners of the globe.
They joined us for our inaugural event in 2024 and they made sure that every one of our guests had the most incredible time. We could not be happier to welcome Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollmann back to the Safari Swing dance floor in 2026!
The bush holds more secrets...
The next incredible couple on their way to teach at Safari Swing 2026 will be revealed later this week and we're very excited to share the news with you. We promise, they're worth the wait!
MEDIA TEAM
Bradford Whelan
If you haven't seen him parading around the dance floor at a dance event, camera in hand, you will almost certainly have seen his work all over social media. He is the creative force behind the camera at some of biggest and most prestigious swing dance events, with a renowned talent for capturing the essence of movement and emotion through his lens.
Beyond the camera lens, he is a very talented West Coast Swing dancer. Often found competing in Champions' Jack and Jill competitions with the world's top dancers, he sits at number one in the all time list of All Star Jack and Jill wins, and he can't wait to step onto the Safari Swing dance floor with you!
Having captured the most incredible pictures at Safari Swing 2024, we are delighted to welcome Bradford Whelan back to the Safari Swing team in 2026 as our official event photographer. Safari Swing truly does create memories to last a lifetime and Brad will be there to capture them for you.