Two Brazilian souls, one dance
Internationally renowned West Coast Swing dancers, instructors, and judges — blending experience with freshness, technique with playfulness, and artistry with human connection.
Igor Pitangui
Born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, and based in Toulouse, France, Igor is an award-winning multi-artist — dancer, choreographer, artistic director, instructor and event director. His journey began at age 8 with modern dance and Brazilian partnered styles; after winning the TV show “Raul Gil” at 14, he trained in classical, contemporary, jazz and street jazz and appeared in five more Brazilian TV shows.
He discovered West Coast Swing in 2009 and has learned from legendary US champions. With over 16 years in the community, he is one of its most versatile and respected names — excelling as both leader and follower, known for his signature creativity and warmth.
Igor is the event director of the Global Grand Prix — West Coast Swing Championships and inspires an online community of over 150,000 followers.
- 3× in a row BudaFest All Stars/Champions J&J Winner (2022, 2023, 2024)
- Event Director — Global Grand Prix & Smiley & Swing
- Dancing since age 8 · West Coast Swing since 2009
- 150k+ online community
Fernanda Dubiel
Originally from Curitiba, Brazil, Fernanda fell in love with dance at age 6 — starting with ballet and exploring tango, zouk, samba, bachata and salsa — before West Coast Swing stole her heart at just 9 years old, the same age at which she first met Igor. At 16 she moved to Lyon, France, diving deeper into WCS; today she calls Rome, Italy home.
She travels the world teaching, coaching, judging and competing — reaching the Champion division after advancing through All-Star in just 18 months. Her teaching is all about confidence, musicality and a heartfelt connection to partner and music.
Highlights include 10th place Classic Division at The Open 2024, 2nd place Cabaret Division at The Open 2023, and numerous wins at international events like Capital Swing, Nordic WCS and Asia Open.
- Champion division — All-Star to Champion in 18 months
- 2nd place Cabaret Division — The Open 2023
- 10th place Classic Division — The Open 2024
- Wins at Capital Swing, Nordic WCS, Asia Open & more
Better Together
They first met when Fernanda was just 9 years old.
Igor & Fernanda are an internationally celebrated West Coast Swing partnership from Brazil, combining decades of dance experience, competitive success, and artistic exploration. Together, they bring a distinctive vision to West Coast Swing — blending the structure and roots of WCS with influences from Brazilian dance culture, contemporary movement, and diverse partner dance traditions.
Built on authenticity, versatility, and a shared passion for storytelling through movement, their partnership delivers performances and workshops that are both inspiring and deeply educational. Having taught and performed across all five continents, they have established themselves as a multicultural powerhouse — known for their dynamic connection, innovative approach to movement, and ability to help dancers elevate not only their technique, but also their confidence, artistry, and personal expression.