Sean Everingham discovered Lindy Hop at Butler University as a college student. After college was when he truly fell in love with dance as he learned to dance in Wichita, Kansas at the Wichita Swing Dance Society. In 2016 Sean Everingham moved back to Indianapolis and became involved with Naptown Stomp as a member, dance, dj, instructor, and board member.

Sean Everingham has danced for 10 years. He has danced locally, nationally, abroad. If you see him on the floor ask him to lead or follow!

Robert Sanchez started his swing dancing journey at Fountain Square Theater’s Friday
Swing Night social dances back in 2008, and did not begin taking lessons for over a decade,
until his involvement with Naptown Stomp in 2021. Embracing the warmth and inclusivity of the
Naptown Stomp community, Robert has become an active member and a dedicated board
member. His role as Vice President involves supporting in various organizational capacities as
well as contributing to the growth of Naptown Stomp through his leadership abilities. He is
driven by his passion for fostering connections and creating memorable experiences for all
community members.
His favorite song is “Alright,Okay,You Win“ performed by Joe Williams, which was also
his wedding song. A fun fact about Robert is that he is very passionate about cooking and
challenges himself to attempt new recipes constantly! His favorite dish to cook is homemade
pizza, which requires fermenting the dough for at least 24 hours and then cooking inside of a
pizza oven.

Meet Aaron! Outside of his professional world as an orthodontist and his bustling home life with five daughters, he finds profound joy and connection in swing dancing, particularly Lindy Hop. Aaron’s dance journey commenced at Purdue University with competitive ballroom dancing, but it was a transformative night in Chicago in 1998 that truly captured his heart with the spirit of swing dance. Together with his wife Kathy, Aaron has been pivotal in nurturing the growth of Naptown Stomp, sharing their passion and expertise with every glide and step. What Aaron values most about the Naptown Stomp community is its unique ability to foster connections and friendships, all while spreading the infectious joy of Lindy Hop. As the treasurer, he plays a crucial role in ensuring the organization’s vibrancy and financial sustainability, making sure the rhythm of the community beats strong for both new faces and seasoned dancers alike!

Hello! My name is Alexander Bemis, and I’m the Community Engagement Coordinator for Naptown Stomp. I’ve been part of the swing dancing scene since August 2022, and in that relatively short time for me it’s been an incredible journey filled with music, travel, and meeting all kinds of fun people.

As the Community Engagement Coordinator, my focus is on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for dancers of all levels. I work to build community by hosting special events at McGowan Hall and trying to keep our current members engaged. For external event requests like performance dances or instructor lessons I am also the point of contact for the rest of the team.

Outside of dance I work as an Electrical Engineer and there are a surprising amount of engineers in this community. I host regular events at my home like game nights where people get together to play board games or sometimes we just enjoy a movie or bonfire together. If you see me at McGowan come and say hello and ask me to dance with you!

Kayanna was first introduced to Lindy Hop at Purdue University her last semester of college. There she discovered a sudden fascination for the improvisation and partner connection aspects of swing dance. After graduating, she began alternating between taking lessons at Naptown Stomp (IN) and Hot Jam (GA) as she traveled for work. In early 2023, Kayanna settled back in Indiana working as a public librarian and became a Naptown regular. She loves how welcoming the community is for all levels of dancers and wants to cultivate that friendliness on and off the dance floor. As secretary, Kayanna supports Naptown Stomp by managing yearly memberships, monthly newsletters, and organizational records.