Peter Flahiff is one of the most beloved and acclaimed swing dance teachers in the world. His passion, humor, and many decades of experience have made him a sought-after mentor and instructor at some of the finest dance events anywhere.  His passionate focus on the art and skill of great social dancing has led him to a career far from the competition-and-performance world, and instead keeps him busy sharing and developing his skills as a master teacher. Equally at home giving lessons to a hundred students at a festival, or a handful of devoted folks keen to focus on the subtleties of the craft, Peter Flahiff simply loves to share his love and knowledge of swing music and dancing with anyone and everyone.

As a swing music DJ, Peter brings years of expertise and skill to his music sets, packing floors with happy dancers! He takes his deep knowledge of the history of jazz music (as well as his many years of experience dancing to it!) and uncovers long-forgotten songs, crowd-favorites, and soon-to-be-classics from some of the most brilliant musicians of all time. His selections have delighted swing dancers at many of the greatest dance experiences on Earth and made him a global favorite of many of the best dancers around.

Peter’s warm and welcoming personal style has also led him to MC for many years; his presence on the mic sets an energetic and lively tone for evening dances as well as competitions and stage performances. He knows just what to say (or not say!) and does so with flair and panache, bringing audiences and dancers to their feet (and allows organizers to rest assured that the evening is in capable hands…)

Peter Flahiff is a dancer’s dancer, a teacher’s teacher, and is one of the better-kept secrets in the swing dance world.