Matt Briggs
Bio:
Matt Briggs – Swing Dance Instructor & Full-Production Event Dancer.
Boston’s go-to professional swing dancer, emcee, and one-man event enhancer – the guy venues call when they want the dance floor activated, the crowd smiling, and the entire room moving in perfect Lindy-hop sync within 10 minutes.
Matt doesn’t just teach swing — he turns your cocktail hour or reception into an instant 1930s dance hall. With decades of performance experience at Royale, RoadRunner, the Wilbur, the Wang, and the legendary Club Drosselmeyer, Matt arrives with vintage flair, infectious energy, and a proven system that gets even the shyest guests Charleston-ready fast.
Need more than just steps? Matt delivers the full package: custom graphics, signage, video intros/outros, lighting cues, and seamless emcee work — honed from 15 years teaching at Harvard Business School and producing immersive events across New England.
Genre / Style
Swing Dance • Lindy Hop • Charleston • 1920s–40s Social Dance • Interactive Dance Instruction • Event Production
Ideal for:
Swing-era cocktail hours • Corporate holiday parties • Fundraisers • Immersive nights
Little Known Fact:
Matt has 15 years teaching at the Harvard Business School
Years Playing:
15+ years