Poster Designer. She began her educational journey in interior design and went on to specialize in architectural restoration, graphic design, and advertising. Over the years, she worked as a graphic designer in various institutions, gaining experience in visual communication and publishing. She has created designs for many organizations, produced gift items featuring her own illustrations, and collaborated with different companies as a freelance designer.

I was born in Lisbon and wanted to do videos ever since I was conscious. I've created my own Lisbon-based production company, Other Features, and was happy with its productions until I was introduced to Lindy Hop. Now all I want to do is travel the world, meet lindy hoppers and make swing videos, under my project Within the Groove. Also, invite me for a dance. I´ll definitively like that.

Özgür Çetimen was born in Istanbul. He graduated from Ankara University with a degree in Computer Programming. In 2009, he directed his first student short film, Sesler. He then went on to make other short films titled Uyanış, Borç, and Yaşama Sevinci. He is currently developing two separate projects as his first feature films: Adaletsiz and İkizler.

Serpil is a dancer, instructor, and photographer based in Istanbul. Her passion for photography goes back for as long as she can remember. After discovering her love for dance seven years ago, she found a new way to express it through photography. For the past five years, she has been documenting festivals across Turkey, Greece, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Poland, capturing the joy, rhythm, and connection shared among dancers.

I am a passionate swing dancer and a portrait photographer. Capturing dancing people through my lens allows me to combine two things that I love. In my work, I try to create a dreamy & magical feel, which would convey my vision of the world of swing dancing.

They graduated from Yıldız Technical University with a degree in Preschool Education. They create professional content on social media in the fields of dance, fashion, vlogs, and lifestyle. Having been passionate about swing dance for many years, they continue to develop their skills and share their knowledge with others.

Instructor, Photographer. He is a graduate of Beykent University’s Department of Architectural Restoration. After taking part in several architectural restoration projects in Istanbul, he turned his photography hobby into a profession and has been working as a fashion photographer for 8 years. He discovered Swing dances through a video he came across on social media. Since then, he has been reflecting his energy and joy through Swing steps and continues to do so today.

Graduated from the Faculty of Education and earned her master’s in Linguistics and Turkish Education at Ondokuz Mayıs University. She works as a Turkish teacher and writes stories and essays. Exploring storytelling through illustration, she creates children’s books, cover designs, and digital artworks. She also produces photography and videography projects. Her love for vintage aesthetics led her to jazz dance and Swing Planet, where she’s happy to be part of the community.

Tuğçe Karagülen graduated from Istanbul University with a degree in Turkish Language and Literature. Dance has been an integral part of her life since birth, and in recent years, jazz music and dance have taken center stage. As a teacher and instructor, she continues to develop her own skills while aiming to inspire others on their dance journeys. Capturing happy faces and unforgettable moments opens a whole new world for Tuğçe, a passion that fuels her artistic vision and creativity.

Önder Taşkaya has been working in the field of photography and video since 2010. After graduating from Istanbul Aydın University in 2014, he pursued a career in visual arts. In 2020, he founded his own production company, Lighto, through which he continues to provide photography and videography services for a variety of projects. He is also the founder of the brand Rock Step.

Graduated from Yıldız Technical University in 2017 and works as a security engineer. That same year, she discovered swing dances — a passion that has shaped her life since. For eight years, her journeys have followed the rhythm of festivals worldwide. Dancing makes her genuinely happy, and she loves capturing others’ joyful moments on the dance floor. As part of the BSF media team, she aims to reflect the energy, emotion, and connection that make dance festivals special.

Canan graduated from Marmara University with a degree in Cinema and Television. She started taking photos in 2010, during her university years. For her, photography is the art of seeing — capturing moments and feelings that others might overlook. Through her lens, she simply aims to show the quiet beauty of everyday life.

My interest in photography began while working in a different field. Over time, this passion changed my direction and led me to study photography, eventually becoming a professional. For about 15 years, I’ve been creating photos, videos, and social media content for brands and institutions, accompanying them through every stage of the production process. Coming from a background in dance and cinema, I value capturing the emotion and energy of movement in my photographs.