gosia aniolkowska

teacher

Gosia Aniolkowska, also known as Gotcha La Boom, is an internationally renowned swing dancer and Lindy Hop instructor, specializing in Collegiate Shag, Balboa, and Authentic Jazz. She captivated the Salento swing community during an unforgettable swing workshop in Lecce in January 2020, alongside Matteo De Stefano, where they also offered a special Shag class.

Her passion for dancing was born from the desire to express her love for swing music and the vintage lifestyle. She began her journey with Tap and Authentic Jazz, soon discovering Lindy Hop, Balboa, St. Louis Shag, and Collegiate Shag. Since then, she has been training constantly, traveling the world to learn, teach, and get inspired.

A leading figure in the international swing scene, she is especially active in London, where she is part of the Shag Pile collective and a driving force in the local Collegiate Shag scene. She also expresses her creativity through illustration and design at her Gotcha Art Studio.

As a teacher, Gosia emphasizes connection, technical foundation, and individual style: through her classes, every dancer can find their unique voice within the swing vocabulary.