Among many of her accomplishments, Carla has choreographed for Fox’s hit T.V. show, “So You Think You Can Dance” season 6 creating a routine for contestants Ryan & Ellenore. She is also the 2008 Camp Jitterbug Champion, Canadian Swing Dance Champion & International Lindy Hop Champion. She is also the 2007 National Jitterbug Champion, 2007 American Lindy Hop Champion, & 2006 US Open Showcase Champion. She has also won the US Open Lindy Showcase division with in 2001, 2002, 2004 and the US Open Strictly Lindy division in 2003. She is a 6 time American Lindy Hop Champion and the 2005 World Lindy Hop Champion in the Improvisational division.
She has worked with great artists such as Aretha Franklin, Jeff Tyzik, B.B. King, Erich Kunzel, Nell Carter, and Rita Moreno. She has had the wonderful opportunity to dance at prestigious places such Carnegie Hall & the Kennedy Center as well. She has appeared on ABC’s revival of the TV show “Dance Fever” in 2003 and was a featured dancer using Motion Capture technology in the 2004 Feature Film “The Polar Express” in 2004. Carla will also be featured in the upcoming 2008 movie “Love and Dancing.”
Why does Carla love Lindy Hop? The music & the fiery, yet playful passion in the dance. The juxtaposition of athleticism & elegance that can be found within a 3 minute dance.
