In a way, Nick started dancing as an escape from daily life, where he was studying creative therapy and working as a youth counselor. For years Nick wanted to dance Lindy Hop – and once he tried it, it turned his life upside down. 

Ever since Sander was a teenager, he has been drawn to jazz and the style of the swing era. He started dancing because he just couldn’t sit still when listening to music. A member of the Jazz Maniacs and the Old Soulz performance crews in Brussels, Sander has had the opportunity to perform and teach at events around the country and even abroad. As a dancer, he tries to recreate an authentic, old-school style, but with his own unique character added to the mix; while as a teacher, Sander hopes to enable his students to dance comfortably with anyone they happen to meet, and to enjoy themselves when they go out dancing.