Nathan Bugh

Nathan Bugh is one of the world's leading exponents of Lindy Hop and vernacular jazz dance. His stage appearances include: Carnegie Hall (Swing Swing Swing w/ New York Pops), The Apollo Theater (Swingin’ Frankie’s Way), and Jacob’s Pillow (Earthbeat!, More Forever, SW!NG OUT). His television/film appearances include: My Fair Wedding, Making Money, Rebel In The Rye, and The Weepies music video, "Be My Honeypie.” He is one of the creators and choreographers of the Joyce Theater's "SW!NG OUT," a touring production that showcases improvisational jazz in proscenium spaces.

In competition Nathan holds numerous first-place titles in Solo Jazz, Lindy Hop, Team, Invitational, Slow Dance, Showcase, and Mix/Match divisions at events like the International Lindy Hop Championships. Recent wins include the 2024 BTP Invitational Crossover and the 2023 ILHC Video Showcase.

Nathan is a veteran dance instructor, with 20+ years of experience teaching students of all ages. He has headlined many national and international swing-dance events, including Camp Jitterbug, Lindy Focus, Southwest Lindy Fest, Herrang Dance Camp, Paris Jazz Roots Festival, and AJW Korea. He teaches the Columbia University Swing Club (2006-present) and is adjunct dance faculty at Marymount Manhattan College (2022-present). Nathan was blessed to learn directly from many swing-era luminaries, like Frankie Manning, Norma Miller, and Dawn Hampton. He is excited to pass on their incites and share his own passion with students at Stormy Weather!