BDKL 11th Annivesary

Penny

Penny aspired to be a teacher from a young age. During university, she delved into education and discovered street dance, which became an integral part of her life. She started learning Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Blues in 2015 and began teaching in 2018.

With years of teaching experience, Penny excels at designing engaging courses that combine games and creativity, encouraging students to express their unique style. She believes teaching is not just about technique but also about exchanging ideas, helping students integrate their learning through systematic guidance.

In 2025, she attended The Blues Experiment in the US and in 2023, she participated in Bluesology teacher training in Spain, continuously improving herself to spread the joy of dance worldwide.

Lucas

Lucas first discovered the joy of dance through street dance. He started learning Blues, Balboa, and Lindy Hop in 2017 and began teaching Blues in 2018. As his learning deepened, he became increasingly fascinated by the aesthetics, culture, and musical background of Blues.

He has learned from numerous internationally renowned teachers, attended The Blues Experiment in the US in 2025, and participated in Bluesology teaching courses in 2023, continuously improving his teaching methods.

For Lucas, dance is not just a conversation between body and music, but also a bridge connecting with others. He hopes every dance becomes a beautiful dialogue in life.

Viva

With 10 years of dance experience, Viva’s journey began after a serious ligament injury forced her to pause an active, movement-driven life. What started as a way to reconnect with her body soon became a deep passion.

After a complete ligament rupture, surgery, and over a year of rehabilitation, returning to dance transformed how she understands movement, not as something to push, but something to listen to.

Her teaching centers on posture, balance, weight transfer, and sustainable movement. She focuses on helping dancers build a reliable and resilient body, where awareness comes before technique.

She believes body awareness is the foundation of all dance forms, allowing dancers to learn more efficiently, move safely, and transition seamlessly between Blues, Balboa, and Lindy Hop while developing their own authentic style and musical voice.

Other Performers

To be announced at a later date, stay tuned for more information :)

Workshop and Main Party Venue: Yap Ah Shak House

Address: 17, Jalan Yap Ah Shak, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6SWXu4Fx2t8eoje87

Sunday Party Venue: JaoTim KL

Address: 61, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nmvAiza7s6E2UJBF9

Party passes for the following events are up for grabs:

Hanoi Blues Experience - 22nd to 24th January 2027

Groove the Bluesy Bay - 11th to 14th March 2027

Beijing Blues Bash - September 2027

We want your stay in Kuala Lumpur to be as effortless as possible! All of our recommendations are located within a 5-minute radius of our primary festival venue, Yap Ah Shak House

B Sarang Suite Hotel KL

18, Jalan Yap Ah Shak, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

• 🗺️ Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fDjoU6SyKvBky5hc7

• 📍 Distance to Venue: Less than a 1-minute walk, located literally opposite the street at No. 18

• 🚶‍♂️ Neighborhood Perks: You can roll out of bed straight into workshops. Surrounded by historic shop houses and trendy neighborhood cafes.

• 🛏️ Verdict: Recommended for travellers wanting clean, beautifully themed, and budget-friendly suites without dealing with KL traffic

Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur

Corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail, 25, Jalan Kamunting, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

• 🗺️ Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/W2eDhUyGQobo9qZn6

• 📍 Distance to Venue: 2-minute walk, just around the corner on Jalan Kamunting

• 🚶‍♂️ Neighborhood Perks: Sits right on the vibrant Jalan Kamunting strip, famous for some of KL's best artisanal cafes, heritage dining, and upscale restaurants

• 🏊‍♂️ Verdict: The stunning rooftop infinity pool, need we say more :)

Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel

Jln Sultan Ismail, Chow Kit, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

• 🗺️ Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/riasZbB7nwhMASKZ7

• 📍 Distance to Venue: 4-minute walk, located just down the road on Jalan Sultan Ismail

• 🚶‍♂️ Neighborhood Perks: Sits directly opposite Quill City Mall for quick pharmacy runs, ATMs, and casual dining. Very close to both the Monorail and LRT train lines.

• 💆‍♂️ Verdict: Quiet, spacious rooms, exceptional hospitality

• E-Hailing: We recommend downloading the Grab app (Southeast Asia's Uber) before you land - it is affordable, safe, and efficient for getting around Kuala Lumpur

• Airport Transit: Taking the KLIA Ekspres train to KL Sentral station takes 28 minutes, from which you can easily take a short Grab ride straight to your hotel