Adam and Nelle
Adam Speen: Microbiologist by day and Dancer for the rest of his waking hours, Adam strives to
provide a unique perspective combining classic swing technique with a modern ideology. Partnership and
playfulness are the focus for Adam on the dance floor, creating a "yes and" environment for his partners
and himself. Evidence comes in the form of Adam's various Jack and Jill and Strictly Swing victories;
not to mention the innumerable social dances. He brings the same positive environment to the classroom
where conditioning drills, visual media, and demonstrations by students are commonplace.
Nelle Cherry has been a dancer her entire life with professional training in ballet, tap and jazz.
But it wasn't until she was introduced to social dancing, particularly balboa, in the spring of '06 that
dancing truly became a passion. Since '06 she's trained under the most notable teachers from around the world.
Competitively she has won, placed and made finals in competitions around the world in both strictlys and Jack
and Jills, helping keep the classic aesthetics of the dance alive. Teaching allows her to share this passion
and experience with other likeminded dancers, as she strives to continually be inspired and inspire others
through social and competitive dancing and traveling.
Adam and Nelle have been dancing Balboa together since their first lesson in 2006. Together they have forged a modern yet classic style keeping a focus always on the social aspects of partner dancing. Over the years they have had the pleasure of competing and teaching throughout the United States and Europe including a 1st place win in the ILHC 2011 Strictly Balboa division. Nelle resides in Philadelphia, PA while Adam lives in Greensboro, NC.
We are thrilled to be back at ABW 2012 to share the love for Balboa we found here on our first visit in 2006!
For more information, check out www.adamandnelle.com