About the Instructors

Steve Sayer and Chanzie Roettig have influenced and inspired dancers around the world with their distinctive styles, creative choreography, and dedication to Lindy Hop and Collegiate Shag.

They are two of the most prolific and creative choreographers in the swing world, producing fresh, original work year after year — including multiple competitive teams and standout routines at Camp Hollywood. Their partnership continues to shape the modern landscape of Swing Dancing and set a high standard for artistry in the community.

Chandrae (Chanzie) Gomez

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗲 “𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗶𝗲” 𝗚𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘇 is a world‑renowned dancer, choreographer, and educator whose career spans major 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺, 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Known for her clear, welcoming teaching style and deep commitment to vintage street dances, she brings a rare blend of professional experience and authentic community connection to dancers of all levels. She began her artistic journey as a competitive gymnast before discovering contemporary dance at Dance Vision in Portland, Oregon. Her dedication and talent earned her a scholarship to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 in Hollywood, where she completed their prestigious professional program in 2006. With training in 𝗝𝗮𝘇𝘇, 𝗛𝗶𝗽 𝗛𝗼𝗽, 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, Chanzie has worked with many of Los Angeles’ leading choreographers across film, television, music, and stage. Her credits include the feature film 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗻, Adele’s “𝗢𝗵 𝗠𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝗱,” Jason Mraz’s “𝗜 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴,” and performances for artists such as 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆. She has contributed to projects with 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹, 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀, 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮, and the touring productions Swing Is the Thing and Let’s Dance with Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik. Despite her wide‑ranging commercial success, Chanzie’s heart is in teaching. She is known for her warmth, intuition, and her precise approach to body mechanics and partner connection. Her classes make dancers feel supported, capable, and inspired — whether they are brand new or highly experienced. Together with her longtime partner 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿, Chanzie has spent more than a decade teaching, performing, competing, and 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗴. Their partnership has helped shape and uplift the global swing dance community, sharing the joy, history, and spirit of vintage street dances with dancers around the world.

Jason Warner

Jason has been teaching, DJing, and building swing dance community for over 𝟮𝟳 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀, and co‑runs Suburban Swing — one of Canada’s longest‑running Lindy Hop venues. Known for his warm personality, clear instruction, and deep love for social dancing, Jason brings an inviting, high‑energy presence to every class he teaches. He will be teaching the 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗴 workshops at Rocky Mountain Lindy Festival, a joyful trio dance where one lead partners with two follows — full of playful patterns, big smiles, and crowd‑pleasing shapes. Jason will also be spinning tunes throughout the weekend as one of our guest DJs. In addition to his teaching and DJing, Jason serves as the festival’s 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿, ensuring smooth operations, great flow, and a welcoming atmosphere throughout the weekend. Jason’s passion for community, music, and authentic swing makes him a beloved part of the festival lineup.

Steve Sayer and Chanzie Roettig have influenced and inspired dancers around the world with their distinctive styles, creative choreography, and dedication to Lindy Hop and Collegiate Shag. They are two of the most prolific and creative choreographers in the swing world, producing fresh, original work year after year — including multiple competitive teams and standout routines at Camp Hollywood. Their partnership continues to shape the modern landscape of Swing Dancing and set a high standard for artistry in the community.

Stephen Edward Sayer

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 is an internationally respected dancer, instructor, and choreographer, and a 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗲. Originally from Ohio, he began dancing at sixteen and later settled in Los Angeles, where he earned multiple championship titles in Lindy Hop and Collegiate Shag. 𝗪𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗴, Stephen’s “LA Shag” style blends authentic vintage movement with contemporary musicality and has influenced dancers across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. He is considered the leading Shag dancer in the world. A prolific choreographer, Stephen creates competitive teams and showcase pieces for Camp Hollywood each year. He also revived two historic dances — 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝘁𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵— which pair naturally with his signature fusion style, Swingin’ Soul. Known for his open‑arms teaching philosophy, Stephen builds supportive, joyful environments where dancers of all levels feel welcome and inspired. He continues to teach, perform, and choreograph globally, contributing to the preservation and evolution of American vernacular jazz dance.