Staying current with technique and trends, Joann continues her training with the nations top professionals. She is an advanced division national competitor and has over 9 years of teaching experience.

Mojo's lessons are taught at an easy pace with a current point of view. Her clear instruction includes important technique on connection, movement, foot placement and much more. Lessons with Mojo are guaranteed to give you a solid foundation to build on.

In her spare time, Joann enjoys dancing in competitions throughout the country. Here is a partial list of Mojo's placements in recent contests:
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Place Competiton Event Location
4th Masters J&J with Bob Budzynski 2008 Swing Dance America Milwaukee, WI
5th Masters Classic 2008 Swing Dance America Milwaukee, WI
1st Masters J&J with Bobby Caudill 2008 Michigan Classic Detroit, MI
1st Masters Strictly with Bobby Caudill 2008 Michigan Classic Detroit, MI
2nd Masters Classic with Tom Cockerline 2008 Michigan Classic Detroit, MI
2nd Open Strictly with Christopher Hussey 2008 Michigan Classic Detroit, MI
4th Masters Classic 2008 Chicago Classic Chicago, IL
4th Masters J & J with Mark Harris 2008 Chicago Classic Chicago, IL
3rd Masters Stricly with Fred price 2008 America's Classic Houston, TX
4th Masters Classic 2008 America's Classic Houston, TX
2nd Masters Jack & Jill 2007 Spotlight Dance Challenge & NYE Celebration Milwaukee, WI
3rd Masters Classic 2007 Spotlight Dance Challenge & NYE Celebration Milwaukee, WI
5th Open Jack & Jill 2007 Spotlight Dance Challenge & NYE Celebration Milwaukee, WI
3rd Masters Classic 2007 US Open Swing Dance Championships Anaheim, CA
2nd Sophisticated 35+ Jack & Jill 2007 Tampa Bay Classic Clearwater, FL
4th Masters Classic 2007 Tampa Bay Classic Clearwater, FL
4th Masters Strictly Swing 2007 Tampa Bay Classic Clearwater, FL
3rd Masters Jack & Jill 2007 Boogie By The Bay SanFrancisco, CA
2nd Masters Strictly Swing 2007 Bridgetown Swing Portland, OR
Finalist Advanced Jack & Jill 2007 Bridgetown Swing Portland, OR
Finalist Masters Jack & Jill 2007 Bridgetown Swing Portland, OR
4th Masters Classic 2007 Dallas Dance Dallas, TX
6th Masters Strictly 2007 Dallas Dance Dallas, TX
1st Masters WCS Jack & Jill 2007 Swingtime In The Rockies Denver, CO
2nd Masters WCS Jack & Jill 2007 Grand Prix of Swing Kansas City, MO
2nd Grand Prix 100 Strictly Swing 2007 Grand Prix of Swing Kansas City, MO
4th Masters Classic 2007 Grand Prix of Swing Kansas City, MO
Finalist Advanced Jack & Jill 2007 Grand Prix of Swing Kansas City, MO
Finalist Advanced Strictly 2007 Grand Prix of Swing Kansas City, MO
1st Masters Strictly Swing 2007 Liberty Swing Dance Championships Newark, NJ
6th Advanced J&J 2007 Liberty Swing Dance Championships Newark, NJ
3rd Top Female Teacher 2007 Motown Dance Championships Detroit, MI
1st Masters Strictly Swing 2007 Easter Swing Seattle
1st Masters WCS Jack & Jill 2007 Easter Swing Seattle
Finalist Intermediate Strictly Swing 2007 Capital Swing Dance Club Sacramento, CA
1st Masters WCS Jack & Jill 2007 Capital Swing Dance Club Sacramento, CA
Finalist Master WCS Jack & Jill 2007 SwingDiago San Diego, CA
Finalist Sophisticated 35+ WCS Jack & Jill 2007 Mad Jam Washington DC
1st Masters WCS Jack & Jill 2006 Twin City Swing Challenge Minneapolis, MN
Finalist Advanced WCS Jack & Jill 2006 Twin City Swing Challenge Minneapolis, MN
1st Masters Strictly Swing 2006 Swing Niagra Buffalo, NY
6th Masters Strictly Swing 2006 Dallas Dance Dallas, TX
3rd Sophisticated 35+ WCS Jack & Jill 2006 Nashville Classic Nashville, TN
4th Sophisticated 35+ WCS Jack & Jill 2006 Nashville Classic Nashville, TN
1st Masters Jack & Jill 2006 Mac Mac (Aug. 4-6) Madison, WI
1st Masters Strictly Swing 2006 Mad Mac (Aug. 4-6) Madison, WI
1st Masters Jack & Jill 2006 Reno Dance Sensation (Apr. 21-23) Reno, NV
1st Masters WCS Jack & Jill 2006 Capital Swing Dance Club Sacramento, CA
1st Masters WCS Jack & Jill 2005 Swingtime in the Rockies Denver, CO
2nd Top Female Teacher 2005 Motown Dance Championships Detroit, MI
5th Advanced WCS J&J 2005 Twin City Swing Challenge Minneapolis, MN
2nd Intermediate WCS 2005 Motor City Jam MI
1st Masters/Kids Jack & Jill 2005 World Swing Dance Championship Las Vegas, NV
3rd Masters Jack & Jill 2005 World Swing Dance Championship Las Vegas, NV
2nd Novice/Intermediate Just Dance Hustle 2004 Mid-American Dance Championships Rosemont, IL
2nd Masters Just Dance WCS w/Joe P. 2004 Mid-American Dance Championships Rosemont, IL
Finalist Masters WCS J&J 2004 Capital Swing Dance Club Sacramento, CA
1st Sophisticated Advanced J&J WCS 2004 Michigan Dance Classic Detroit, MI
3rd Intermediate Hustle J&J 2004 Michigan Dance Classic Detroit, MI
2nd Masters Strictly with Joe Pawloski 2004 Seattle's Easter Swing Seattle
3rd Masters WCS J&J 2004 Seattle's Easter Swing Seattle
2nd Masters Jack & Jill WCS 2004 Twin City Swing Challenge Minneapolis, MN
3rd Advanced Jack & Jill WCS 2004 C.A.S.H. Bash Twinsburg, OH
1st Masters Strictly with Joe Pawloski 2003 Mid America Just Dance Chapionships Chicago, IL
3rd Nov/Int Hustle Just Dance 2003 Mid America Just Dance Chapionships Chicago, IL
2nd Advanced Jack & Jill WCS 2003 Virginia Open Mclean, VA
4th Classic Division 2002 Michigan Dance Classic Dearborn, MI
Finalist Advanced Jack & Jill WCS 2002 Michigan Dance Classic Dearborn, MI
4th Invitational Jack & Jill WCS 2002 Mid USA Jack & Jill MI
3rd Advanced Jack & Jill WCS 2002 C.A.S.H. Bash Twinsburg, OH
1st Open Jack & Jill WCS 2001 Spring Swing Detroit, MI
5th Invitational West Coast Swing J&J 2001 Mid USA Jack & Jill MI
4th Classic Division 2000 Michigan Dance Classic MI
1st Advanced West Coast Swing J&J 1999 Mid USA Jack & Jill MI
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