Pol F. Ryan (Spain)

October 31, 2025, 4:13 p.m.

Catalan style, country spirit, and a vibrant dance culture Pol F. Ryan is an internationally renowned country line dance choreographer from Barcelona, known for his distinctive Catalan style. He grew up in a family of artists—his father, Greg Ryan, is a country musician from the USA, and his mother, Judit Fàbregas, is a dancer and co-founder of the legendary El Barn d'en [...]

Gregory Danvoie (Belgium)

October 31, 2025, 4:04:14 p.m.

Creative spirit and modern impulses in line dancing Gregory Danvoie from Liège (Wallonia) is a rising star on the European line dancing scene. At the age of seven, his mother introduced him to dancing, and he discovered a love for it—a passion that later became the center of his life when he founded his club, The Addicted Dancers.

Rico Zehe (Germany)

October 31, 2025, 4:15 p.m.

Creativity, teamwork and modern line dance impulses Rico Zehe is a dedicated line dance choreographer and trainer from Germany. He has been regularly publishing choreographies on the CopperKnob platform since 2021 and has made a name for himself in particular through his teamwork with other choreographers, including Claudia Zehe. His passion for music, precise steps and current [...]

Wolfgang Marten (Germany)

October 31, 2025, 4:16:25 p.m.

Structure, rhythm and modern dance impulses Wolfgang Marten is an experienced line dance choreographer and trainer from Germany. He has been regularly publishing his own dances on the CopperKnob platform since 2014 and inspires with clearly structured, modern choreographies. His first stepsheet "Miami Jeans On" was released in January 2014, his latest release "Give It Up [...]

Lee Hamilton (United Kingdom)

October 31, 2025, 4:07:10 p.m.

Creativity, structure, and modern diversity in line dancing Lee Hamilton comes from Scotland and is one of the creative voices of the international line dancing scene. He published his first choreographies in 2015—his debut, "Life's Success," appeared in November of the same year. During a stay in Barcelona, he gathered new dance impressions that inspired his [...]

Colin Ghys (Belgium)

October 31, 2025, 8:57:31 p.m.

Creativity, community, and modern line dance vibes Colin Ghys is a dancer, choreographer, and teacher of country and line dancing. He discovered his passion for dancing as a teenager—after his first experiences with tap dancing, he discovered line dancing at the age of 15 and quickly impressed others with his musicality, energy, and creativity.

Raymond Sarlemijn (Netherlands)

October 31, 2025, 9:14 p.m.

Rhythm, expression, and international class in line dancing Raymond Sarlemijn is a globally recognized trainer, dancer, choreographer, and judge in the field of line dancing. His roots lie in hip-hop, street dance, electric boogie, Latin, and ballroom—elements that he innovatively incorporates into his line dance choreographies. Through his [...]

Gianmarco "Johnny" Rossato (Italy)

October 31, 2025, 3:44:28 p.m.

Emotion, rhythm, and creative depth in line dancing Gianmarco "Johnny" Rossato was born in Mantua, Italy, and discovered his passion for country line dancing at the age of 13. In 2015, he founded the Dorado Ranch Country Dance project, which quickly became a creative platform and family for his artistic vision. Johnny [...]

Fabian Müller (Germany)

October 31, 2025, 3:41:43 p.m.

Energy, passion, and country vibes in line dancing Fabian Müller discovered his passion for line dancing by chance in San Diego in 2013. Back in Switzerland, he joined the Rodeo Liner Gang, began creating his own choreographies, and founded his first dance group, FIETS, in 2014. With Catalan's Up, he launched [...]

Jeffke Camps (Belgium)

October 31, 2025, 3:49:16 p.m.

Creative energy and award-winning choreography Jeffke Camps is a multi-award-winning choreographer and dance teacher from Belgium who has been inspiring the international line dance community for many years. With his extraordinary talent, infectious enthusiasm, and keen sense of music, he regularly causes a stir on the scene—whether on [...]

DJ Frank Kromer (Germany)

October 31, 2025, 8:59:33 p.m.

Sound, atmosphere, and perfect beats for the dance floor Frank Kromer is an experienced DJ and event host who has been accompanying the line dance scene for many years with professional sound and a keen sense of atmosphere. With a passion for music, a broad repertoire, and the ability to read the audience, he creates exactly [...]

Gudrun Schneider (Germany)

January 8, 2026, 12:33:50 p.m.

Authentic passion and a vibrant line dancing culture Gudrun Schneider is an experienced line dance choreographer from Thuringia who has been actively involved in the scene for over 23 years. What once began as a hobby quickly developed into a deep passion for music, movement, and community. During this time, she has worked with numerous [...]

Séverine Fillion (France)

October 31, 2025, 3:56:58 p.m.

Energy, precision, and pure joy of dancing Séverine Fillion discovered her passion for country line dancing in 2001—since then, her enthusiasm for music, movement, and community has accompanied her on her journey. Her dance background lies in modern jazz and American tap, which she combined early on with her love of country music [...]

Mark Furnell & Chris Godden (United Kingdom)

October 31, 2025, 3:51:12 p.m.

Dynamism, innovation, and international class Mark Furnell and Chris Godden are internationally recognized line dance instructors, choreographers, and event directors—known for their creative partnership under the label C&M Line Dance. With a combination of precision, energy, and humor, they inspire dancers worldwide and create unforgettable experiences on the dance floor. Achievements: [...]

Ben Murphy (Germany)

October 31, 2025, 3:37:41 p.m.

Creative energy and global line dance solidarity Ben Murphy comes from Düsseldorf and works as a line dance teacher, choreographer, and presenter. His passion for dance began with West Coast Swing and eventually led him to line dancing. Together with Sascha Wolf, he founded the International Line Dance Flashmob—a project that brings dancers together on [...]

Rudi Nunes de Sousa (Germany)

October 31, 2025, 3:33 p.m.

Structure, passion, and modern influences in line dancing Rudi Nunes De Sousa is an ADTV dance instructor, line dance trainer, and choreographer from Freiburg. His professional dance career began in 2016 when he graduated from the Gutmann Dance School. Through further training with Sascha Wolf, he discovered his passion for line dancing—a style he has since [...]

Sebastian Buttgereit (Germany)

October 31, 2025, 3:33:43 p.m.

Methodology, musicality, and a breath of fresh air in line dancing Sebastian Buttgereit is a dedicated dance teacher from Freiburg who is increasingly devoting his passion to line dancing. With clear methodology, lively teaching methods, and a keen sense of music, he inspires participants both in everyday classes and at festivals. Achievements: Nine published choreographies [...]

Ivonne Verhagen (Netherlands)

October 31, 2025, 3:30 p.m.

Passion, power, and line dancing in action Ivonne Verhagen is an internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer, and trainer from the Netherlands. What once began as a hobby led her to the top of the world: with two solo world championship titles in Nashville (USA) and Edmonton (Canada) as well as numerous successes with her team The Starlines, she counts [...]

Sascha Wolf (Germany)

2025-10-31T15:23:19+01:00

Precision, passion and modern line dance innovation Sascha Wolf is an ADTV dance teacher, line dance trainer and creative choreographer with international experience. As the owner of Tanzschule Wolf - Dance & Fitness in Stuttgart, he combines the classic dance school tradition with modern line dance culture. Since 2015, he has stood for clear didactics, musical sensitivity and energetic workshops that inspire dancers [...]

Julia Radtke (Germany)

2025-10-31T11:32:02+01:00

Inclusive dance fun for all generations Julia Radtke has been active as a line dance trainer since 2003 and has been running her own dance school in Freiburg since 2011. With the Julia Radtke dance school, she has created a place where dancing can be experienced by all generations - from babies to senior citizens. She is also a choreographer [...]

Marlon Ronkes (Netherlands) & Romain Brasme (France)

2025-10-31T15:24:53+01:00

Modern choreography meets international creativity Marlon Ronkes from the Netherlands and Romain Brasme from France are among the most innovative choreographers on the European line dance scene. Both bring modern influences, current pop music and creative ideas into their work and thus have a lasting influence on the development of line dance. Their joint projects are [...]

Roy Verdonk (Netherlands)

October 31, 2025, 9:08 p.m.

World class, passion, and stage presence in line dancing Roy Verdonk was born in The Hague and discovered his love of dancing while studying sports and law—inspired by a Garth Brooks concert. In 1997, he won the title in the solo category at the World Championships in Los Angeles and laid [...]

Anna Molitor (Germany)

October 31, 2025, 8:44:32 p.m.

Joy of life, diversity, and intergenerational dance fun Anna teaches with great enthusiasm at bonn tanzt. For her, dancing is intergenerational—her youngest students are not yet two years old, while the oldest are over 80. With heart, energy, and empathy, she manages to inspire people of all ages and get them moving.

Daniela Seidel (Germany)

October 31, 2025, 3:35:45 p.m.

Clear structure and creative ease in line dancing Daniela Seidel is an active line dance instructor and choreographer from Germany. Since 2019, she has been regularly publishing her own dances on CopperKnob – her first choreography, "Celine," appeared in November of that year. With a feel for music and precise teaching methods, she develops modern choreographies that [...]