valentina liotta

teacher

Valentina Liotta is a swing dancer, Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz instructor, and choreographer based in Genoa, Italy. Her musical journey began at a young age, studying piano and violin, and later expanded into funk and hip hop dance during her teenage years. The moment she discovered Lindy Hop, she was swept away by its contagious energy—and never looked back.

With a deep love for learning, Valentina pursued workshops and swing festivals across Europe to hone her skills and refine her style. In 2016, she started teaching at the renowned Swing Maniacs dance school.

In March 2017, she co-founded the cultural association “Your Swing” in Genoa together with Davide Rizzo, serving as its vice president. That same year, she brought her passion to southern Italy by taking part in a Balboa and Lindy Hop workshop weekend in Lecce alongside Davide.

Valentina’s classes are known for their vibrant mix of musicality, technique, and historical context, always delivered with a warm smile and heartfelt joy. For her, dancing is pure happiness—and she shares that feeling with everyone on the dance floor.