Paolo Lanna

Pasta Lanna has over 25 years of swing dance experience, specializing in the Lindy Hop, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, Charleston, and The Madison. Paolo and his original partner Janice Wilson, with whom he won the 1998 American Swing Dance Championships, were the first Lindy Hoppers to tour with Wynton Marsalis & The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. They performed with shows “Swing Dance America” and “Forever Swing” The Musical Revue featuring Michael Buble.

Paolo co-founded and launched the first Summer Jamboree Dance Camp in Italy and The Shake, Rhythm & Roll Festival in Asbury Park. He coordinates dance teams like the Lindy Hop All-Stars and The Rhythm Stompers and is president of Jumpin’ Entertainment LLC.

Paolo is also an award-winning product designer, graphic specialist with StudioPaolo Design studios. Most recently he’s been reviving his skills as a percussionist with the band Matthew Piazzi & The Debonairs.