Nikki Marvin Klaus has been a leader in the local Lindy Hop Community for over 20 years. She is both a National Jitterbug Champion, International Lindy Hop Champion, US Open Champion all many times over as well as a prominent scene leader and co-owner of Atomic Ballroom. In addition to being a champion dancer she has many tv, film, movie, music video and choreography credits. Nikki is well know for her dynamic and athletic style of Lindy Hop, most notably her swivels. Nikki has also produced many National Lindy Hop events such as Inspiration Weekend, Minor Swing, and has donated over half a million dollars to the City of Hope with her 24 Hour Cancer Dance-a-thon event. Nikki is a regular teacher and judge at Camp Hollywood and the National Jitterbug Championships as well as main judge and production manager at the International Lindy Hop Championships.
Descriptions of accomplishments. 10 most significant accomplishments/awards/ honors:
Owner of Atomic Ballroom 20 Years International Lindy Hop Champion x2 National Jitterbug Champion x many US Open Champion x 3 Choreographer/performer Dancing with the Stars Choreographer/performer many music videos Producer 24 Hour Cancer Danceathon Producer Inspiration Weekend Producer Minor Swing Judge International Lindy Hop Championships
2024 Couples Inductee with Mikey Pedroza
https://youtu.be/9Cy1zNotq6w Nikki & Mikey
https://youtu.be/53mcWvJ5ImI Nikki & Nick Williams
https://youtu.be/AXT00sWwuTQ Nikki & Mikey