Justin Di Paola

Justin Di Paola

· Head Choreographer Swing  Katz · Manager Blue Suede Shoes Dance School · Dance  Instructor
Justin has been dancing ever since he could walk! He has won Juvenile, Junior and Youth titles and continued winning as an adult. His 'rubber legs' quality allows him to perform spectacular stunts on the dance floor.   Justin's passion for dancing and keeping the original form of RocknRoll and Swing dancing alive continues with his teaching career.  His flair is speed and styling along with his fancy footwork.  You can now learn with Justin at his Sydney venues in Concord and Emu Plains. Justin also teaches for Blue Suede Shoes Dance School at the  Woodcroft Venues.   A side kick from teaching Justin is  co-founder and head choreographer of the  professional dance troupe “The  Sydney Swing Katz”. The troupe is available for corporate gigs. wedding functions and festivals. The group is in its  19th year and very high Sydney profile  and popular with a  mammoth 84 gisg in 2012.  Justin has expanded the Swing Katz to include the Canberra region. Justin is also in partnership with James Star forming their own DJ services now and are knows as “DJ Dipsta”.     Additional titles held:  City of Sydney Championships, NSW State Titles, Australasian RocknRoll Championships, The South Pacific Championships, The Southern Cross Rock 'n' Roll Championships,  Crown Casino Rock 'n' Roll Championships in Melbourne and The South Australian Rock 'n' Roll Championships. • 1996 Winner of Perpetual Trophy for Best Juniors at NSW State Titles • 1996 Certificate received from Local Member of Parliament John Aquilina for achievements attained at the South Pacific Rock n Roll Dance Championships • 1997 Nominated for Australia Day Youth Awards in Junior Category for Dance • 1998 Winner of The Blacktown City Sportsperson Awards for Dance Category • February 2000 Commenced performing for Australian Swing Band "Swing City" • June 2000 Runner up in The Australian Ballroom Championships - Rock 'n' Roll and Jitterbug category • October 2001 Won Australian South East Rock & Roll Senior Championships in Victoria • Oct & Nov 2001 Finalist in the top 3 for Rock and Roll and Jitterbug categories at the 'Best of the Best 2004 - Winner of Marrickville RSL RocknRoll Dance Championship - $20,000 prize money with partner Kelly