Biography

 

Serena Rizzo began her dance career under the guidance of world champions Vincenzo Fesi and Isabella Gregorio. With them she performed in several shows, including “Jazz on Broadway” at Teatro dal Verme in Milan.

In 2010 and 2012 she toured Europe to perform in theatre show “Swinging Hollywood”, presented in both Italian and German theatres by the Swing Dance Orchestra. With boundless enthusiasm, Serena continues her study of the swing era through many of the most prestigious events in the world.   

 

This has led her to placing in several prestigious competitions including a 1st place in "swing mecca's" Herrang fast feet Jack and Jill and 1st place in Strictly Lindy Ljubljana Sweet Swing Festival to name a few.

In 2011 Serena moved to London, where she’s been teaching lindy hop and competing both locally and internationally. Here, she also started her own series of speakeasy events, where she shares her passion for the artform with musicians who inspire her.