In the past few years, Anaïs has become a driving force in the Montreal Lindy hop scene. Her focus on improvisation and authentic self-expression has earned her the respect and recognition of the Lindy Hop community. First hooked by the rhythmic and playful language of tap dancing 10 years ago, she then fell in deep passion for Lindy hop. Endlessly in the process of exploring new ideas, she mostly focuses on broadening her understanding of the jazz language, tradition and cultural history. Anaïs is a member of the Northern Lights, and a founding member of the W Project and the Cat’s Club Chorus Line, two badass all-women authentic jazz troupes. With many titles to her name in solo, couple, and team divisions, she recently won the 2013 notorious New Orleans Showdown battle with Alain Fragman. She was one of the invited speakers at the Frankie100 Jazz Dance Research panel last May in New York City.  Anaïs teaches regularly at the Cat’s Corner Swing Dance School. Her pedagogic approach strives to awaken each dancer’s ability to find a full and unique presence. She devotes her academic research to studying the cultural politics of Lindy Hop today.