Karri Rasinmäki
Karri is a locally grown swing dancer and organizer from Helsinki, Finland. He’s been passionate about swing dancing for over a decade now. That passion has led Karri to became a founding member of dance school Black Pepper Swing.
Read the story of Black Pepper Swing here.
A song in repetition: “Deed I Do” by Nat King Cole
I draw inspiration from: In the past, from lots of modern masters. Nowadays straight up from the social floor and all different movement and art forms.
Dance style in words: Smooth, dynamic and powerful. I love creative footwork and slides. Musicality, rhythms, and partner connection is important for me.
Teaching style: Empowering and trusting. Lots of dance and practice time with music. Emphasis on style and smooth connection.
Karri has been dancing basically his whole adult life and turned his passion into profession. He is the founder of Black Pepper Swing and has been teaching hundreds if not thousands of people to dance over the past decade.
His signature, highly dynamic yet smooth dance style combined with wild footwork is inspired and combined with elements of Lindy Hop, Boogie Woogie, Balboa, Solo Jazz and Tap.
In his classes, he focuses on high energy, engaging, and supportive atmosphere where people are free to try and explore the dance.
He won’t hold back any secrets of the dance.
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