Described as a "modern Renaissance woman," Corina Kwami fronts ‘Corina Kwami & the Swing Selection. She has performed in countries across the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia with her projects and dazzled dance festivals in the UK and abroad. As a swing dancer herself, knows how to put together an inspiring, energetic and diverse show. By adapting to what's happening on the dance floor, this excellent band has a big focus on storytelling, connection From Gatsby Age to Ellington, from Basie to the Jazz Messengers, Corina Kwami & the Swing Selection’ have dazzled international festivals (Berlin Solo Jazz Festival, Copenhagen Lindy Exchange, Nighthawks, Swingfest, Leapin Lindy, Fine City Swing, Hullzapoppi, Glasgow Shag Festival and Oxford Lindy Exchange) and London’s dance scenes alike. An accomplished dancer herself, bandleader Corina Kwami is at home with solo jazz, tap and swing dances - blending rhythms routed in movement and story-telling. Corina’s extended work also includes contributions from the arts to innovation, future cities and sustainability. As a recognized thought leader with a PhD, she has deepened pedagogy in bridging the arts and sciences in order to facilitate exchanges between these worlds. You can see her face on series for the Discovery Channel and Science Channel. She lives in London.