Bram Smans & Ronja Callaerts

Biography

With over 10 years of experience in Lindy Hop, Ronja and Bram are a passionate duo, both on and off the dance floor.  They met during a social dance, where not only their love for Lindy Hop, but also for each other, developed.

Ronja, with a background in salsa and folk dance, fell head over heels for the swinging energy of Lindy Hop in 2012. She loves the creativity and musicality that the dance offers, where the follower is given plenty of space to shape the dance. Charleston and old-school ragtime piano are guaranteed to get her on the dance floor – always with a big smile.

Bram discovered his love for jazz music and Lindy Hop after a versatile journey through breakdance, contemporary dance, improvisational and physical theatre. With an eye for detail and a passion for visual storytelling, he brings dynamism to both social dancing and choreographies.

Together with The Cherry Dots, they discovered the joy of performing and teaching, which they have been doing with enthusiasm for a decade now. Whether on the social dance floor or during performances, their motto remains: “Dancing should be fun!” Ronja and Bram are happy to help everyone discover and enjoy the magic of Lindy Hop.