Bios

Jean Ma and Bromley Palamountain first teamed up in August of 2004. Jean taught performance swing dancing to UC Berkeley students as part of “The [M]ovement“. She is also well-versed in hip hop, having danced in the professional hip hop troupe Culture Shock.

Bromley’s expertise lies in his gymnastics foundation. He trained under Olympic Gold medalist Tim Daggett and was able to pave his way through college as a competitive gymnast for UC Berkeley’s men’s gymnastics team.

Together they are known for their explosive aerials, high energy, and passion for the dance. Jean and Bromley love to showcase their talents in competitions, jam circles, and on the social dance floor. They would even practice their technique within the corridors of the B.A.R.T. stations if the security guards would let them. Jean and Bromley ardently spread the coolness of Lindy Hop wherever they go, enjoying teaching and the many friends they have met within the dance community.

Awards

1st place Lindy Showcase division [Boogie By The Bay] ‘08′
3rd place Balboa contest [Boogie By The Bay] ‘08′
3rd place Lindy Hop Couples [Camp Jitterbug] ‘08′
1st place Open Strictly Lindy [Reno Dance Sensation] ‘08′
2nd place Pro Jack ‘n’ Jill [Reno Dance Sensation] ‘08′ (*Drawing Each Other)
1st place Pro Lindy division [Swing in the Colony] ‘07′
1st place Lindy Showcase division [Boogie by the Bay] ‘07′
1st place Showcase division [Lindy on the Rocks] ‘07 ‘
2nd place Strictly Lindy division [Lind on the Rocks] ‘07′
2nd place Am. Lindy [Camp Hollywood] ‘07′
1st place Reno Dance Sensation Strictly Lindy division ‘07′
3rd place Rhythmic Arts Festival Lindy division ‘06-07′
1st place S.F. Balfest Strictly Lindy contest ‘06′
2nd place U.S Open Lindy Showcase division ‘06′
2nd place Boogie by the Bay Lindy Showcase division ‘06′
3rd place Sac Swing Jam Lindy division ‘06′

Workshop Weekend Resume

Camp Swing October 24-26, 2008 - Mendocino, Ca.

Az Swing Cats Fall Workshop October 18-19, 2008 - Tuscon, Az.

Boogie by the Bay October 9-12, 2008 - Burlingame, Ca.

Reno Dance Sensation April 3-6, 2008 - Reno Nevada

24hr Cancer Dance-A-thon. March 8-9, 2008 - Orange County Ca.

Frankie Manning Weekend Feb 15-17, 2008 - Oakland Ca.

Swing in the Colony Oct 19-21, 2007 - Atascadero, Ca.

Savoy Nights Aug 24-26, 2007 - Sacramento, Ca

54 Weeks Workshop Las Vegas, Nevada

Frankie Manning Weekend Feb 2007- Oakland Ca.

Special Performances and Other Credits

Vancouver Symphony (*Bromley and Carla)

Make a Wish foundation

Macy’s Video

Mike and Jocelyn’s Wedding Routine