Biography

With a diverse dance background spanning 20 years, Noëlle Gray is Connecticut’s most prominent Lindy Hop and Blues Dance instructor. In addition to teaching for Connecticut Swing Dance Society and the Yale University Swing Club, Noëlle also teaches Lindy Hop, Blues and Styling in London, England (11/2004, 2/2005 & 2/2006, 2/2007, 10/2007) and throughout the Northeast at dance camps and workshops weekends such as Goodnight Sweetheart in England (GNSH), Swing Out New Hampshire (2005 & 2006), Junebug Jam, the Albany Lindy Smorgasbord (2005, 2006 & 2007) and the Gargleblaster Blues workshops in Connecticut and Boston (2006). Noëlle has also partnered Bill Borgida in Lindy Hop and Blues workshops - most recently at the 2006 American Lindy Hop Championships & at GNSH in 2007. Known for her solid technique, flawless isolations, and great sense of humor, she is an increasingly sought-after instructor in the US and abroad.

National Competition Placements

ALHC 2006: Jill & Jack w/ Matt Bedell, 1st place 

ALHC 2006: Masters Division w/ Bill Borgida, 1st place

Boston Tea Party 2005: Novice West Coast Jack & Jill, Semifinalist

Danvers NYE 2004: Int/Adv Jack and Jill, 3rd place

Danvers NYE 2004: Nwc. West Coast Jack & Jill, 2nd place

ALHC 2004: Jill & Jack, 3rd place

Danvers NYE 2003: Int./Adv. Lindy Jack & Jill, 4th place

SNE 2003: Advanced Strictly Lindy, 1st place

SNE 2003: Int. Lindy Jack & Jill, 1st place

ALHC 2003: Jill & Jack w/ Andrew Sutton, 2nd place

US Open 2002: Team Division Thunderpuss NYC, 4th place

SNE 2002: Team Division Thunderpuss NYC, 1st place

SNE 2002: Strictly Lindy, 4th place

ALHC 2002: Pro Am with Doug Silton, 4th place

Summer Hummer 2002: Jack & Jill, Finalist

NYLHO, NYC 2002: Jack & Jill, 3rd place

World Swing Dance Council Points: 29

Covent Garden 11/2004