Donia Bencke The one who bends like a pretzel Swinging on the streets since 1999 A Double or Nothing member since she founded it in 2002 Spends her time taking care of her cats...stray cats...other people's cats... "The difference between dancing and wrestling is that in dancing, you're supposed to keep your partner's shoulders off the floor." -Fred Astaire's character (Bake Baker) in "Follow the Fleet" Photo by Alex Shamis

Susan Martindill The one with all the bruises Swinging on the streets since 1999 A Double or Nothing Member since 2003 Spends her time eating, beating people up...er...defending herself in jujitsu, eating, looking for work, and eating. Her fatal flaw: Is a sucker for a free meal. Currently sponsoring: An orphaned elephant named Makena "From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere." -Dr. Seuss Photo by Scott Dylewski

Dean Hardwick The one with the braid Swinging on the streets since 1999 A Double or Nothing member since 2005 Spends his time reading and day dreaming... not necessarily in that order. His fatal flaw: The inability to harness the power of the sun to provide power for personal flight. Also, he can't fly. Personal motto: The sooner you fall behind the more time you have to catch up. "Imagine if you will...a thumb tack singing 'I'm a little tea pot'." Hailing from: MICHIGAN!!!! WOO HOO!! (Emphasis Dean's) Photo by Scott Dylewski

Molly Martindill The one who looks like Susan Swinging on the streets since 2002 A Double or Nothing Member since 2006 Also skilled in tap and jazz Spends her time knitting and reading Most endearing dance quality: She can be thrown into aerials against her will (small people are like that) Most endearing gastronomic quality: Trader Joe's discounts! mmmm... Most endearing personal quality: She's punctual, exceedingly punctual. She'll leave at 6:30 a.m. to get here on time. Photo by Scott Dylewski

Lori DeLeon The one laughing at her mistakes Swinging on the streets since 2007 A Double or Nothing Member since 2008 And 20+ years proficient in: tap and jazz Most amazing dance quality: The ability to birth a bear onstage. Spends her time in yoga poses with a book in one hand, a camera in the other. Favorite food: Kalamata Olive bread and Hummus with a side of dark chocolate (satisfies every craving) Circus act of choice: It's a toss-up between clown and trapeze artist. (Physical comedy is fun but flying is fun, too!) Fatal flaw: Speaking before thinking Motto: Tomorrow is another day. Originally from Kansas… yes, Kansas – it’s right in the middle of everything. “This could be easier.”

Tanya The one who is finally no longer injured Swinging on the streets since 2006 A Double or Nothing Member since 2008 Tanya's history of dance: Involved in the holy trinity of early dance education (tap, jazz, ballet) from ages 12-17.  Focused exclusively on ballet in last year of high school.  And then there was The Long Night of No Dancing until 2006.  I also do some ballroom and latin, as well as Balboa (since 2007). Spends her time snuggling with her dog, gaming (both video and tabletop fantasy/scifi role-playing games), hiking, and reading voraciously.  Has an affinity for juxtaposing vastly different genres of artistic endeavor - would love to choreograph swing/lindy to angry white boy music, for instance, or maybe St. Louis Shag to Five Iron Frenzy's "Blue Comb '78" (ska/punk).  Has a Star Wars obsession (Episodes IV, V, and VI). "You came suddenly like resurrection, like an infinite blessing, and my thoughts burned like trees on fire. You came today like God Himself, generous and full of grace, holding the key to my freedom in your hands." - Rumi (Yeah, for me, that's a quotation about dancing.)

Douglas Mathews The one with facial hair Swinging on the streets since 2006 A Double or Nothing Member since 2008 Can also be found at a blues club or faking West Coast Swing. Has lived in Pennsylvania, Florida, and California. "If I move to Washington, I'll have all four corners of the US." Doug likes walking, and he likes reading, but when he does them together, he does not like lightpoles, benches, or small children. Favorite Author: Neal Stephenson, who somehow manages to blend social criticism into his fiction without being preachy.  A skill I do not have.

Chris Pennya The one who sneaks in blues moves Swinging on the streets since 2001 A Double or Nothing Member since 2008 Can also be found in blues clubs or faking West Coast Swing, running a marathon, and watching hockey. Favorite fight song: "Give my regards to Davy" (Let's go RED!) Hails from: Los Angeles, CA   Fatal Flaw: Occasionally suffers from tourette's during rehearsals Hero: Hector from the Iliad Motto: Do to others as you would have them do to you "The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep." - Robert Frost "Damn the torpedoes! Full steam ahead!" - David Farragut