About Aidan.

Aidan has been involved in the West Coast Swing community professionally as a DJ, teacher, judge, artist, and community leader for over 15 years.

Bio: Since first discovering the dance in 2004, Aidan has worked towards mastering not just his own dance abilities, but his teaching and DJing skills as well. Recently reaching the level of Champion in J&J contests, after finaling at 23 events in 2023, Aidan has proven himself repeatedly as one of the most creative, connected, and technical leaders on the circuit. Aidan currently teaches out of Starlight Dance Studio in San Diego, CA, and is available for private lessons throughout the day and evening due to his flexible work schedule.

  • Regularly teaches workshops and privates throughout the San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles areas, as well as around the globe at conventions and local events

  • One of the top West Coast Swing DJs in the world, headlining and staffing events such as The US Open, SwingTacular, The After Party, J&J O’Rama, City of Angels, Desert City, SwingTime, Chicago Classic, Trilogy Swing, Halloween SwingThing, and many more

  • Achieved the most placements, finals, and points earned in the All-Star leaders division in 2023

  • Was a founding board member of SoCal Westy, co-managing the setup and operation of Blackout Fridays

  • Co-leader and teacher of the first season of JT Swing Teams in Los Angeles, CA

Aidan enjoys teaching and DJing locally, as well as social dancing locally whenever he gets the chance. He can also be found attending and working at weekend events around the globe throughout the year, where some of his proudest accomplishments include: