Instructor & Performer

Joshua Mclean loves to dance. He was introduced to Ballet and Hip Hop as a young child and the discovered Lindy Hop and Vernacular jazz dance whilst at high school in 2010, he was immediately captivated.

Joshua in an energizing element in the Lindy Hop dance scene and is recognized for his work with rhythm and improvisation on the dance floor. He is dedicated to the study and performance of Vernacular jazz movement, Charleston and Lindy Hop.

Joshua is a Lindy Hop Ambassador for the Frankie Manning Foundation, an organization dedicated to honoring the African American roots on Vernacular Jazz Dance and spreading those dances around the world. In the past seven years, his travels brought him to Canada, Chile, Spain, Sweden, France and all across the US to teach, preform and share Lindy Hop, Charleston and Vernacular Jazz Dance.

Along with competitions titles from the International Lindy Hop Championships and other Lindy Hop dance festivals, Joshua has performed with several groups, including groups under his direction. Some notable appearances include:

Wild Rhythm Dance Company
Performance at Jacob’s Pillow - Ensemble Dancer and Featured Soloist.

HellaBlackLindyHop
Artistic Director and Choreographer

Rhythm Ambassadors
In affiliation with the Frankie Manning Foundation
Artistic Director and Choreographer