Biography

Both a Champion Lindy Hopper and a Champion West Coast Swing Dancer; Ben Morris began swing dancing at the age of 12 and is now a 2 time World Swing Dance Champion, 3 time U.S. Open Swing Dance Champion, Spirit of Lindy Hop award winner, a California Swing Dance Hall of Fame award winner, and a featured dancer in the movie Love N’ Dancing and the Leann Rimes Music Video “Swingin.”  He  currently lives in Orange, California, but travels all over the United States and the world, to teach, compete, judge, and perform.  He’s known for his fun dance style, infectious personality, and enjoyable workshops.

Some of Ben's most notable accomplishments include:

  • 1st place - 2006 US Open Swing Dance Championships, Showcase Division
  • 2nd place - 2008 & 2009  US Open Swing Dance Championships, Classic Division
  • 2nd place - 2010 USA Grand Naitonals, Classic Division
  • 1st Place - 2009 Chicago Classic, Classic Division
  • 1st Place , 2008 and 2009 Swingdiego, Champions Strictly Swing
  • 1st Place, 2008 World Swing Dance Championships, Classic division
  • 2008 California Swing Dance Hall of Fame award winner


For a more extsenive bio and list of awards for Ben click here.

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