Hep Jen has been teaching Lindy Hop full-time since 1997. Originally from Seattle, she moved to San Francisco in 2004 and quickly established herself in the Bay Area's Lindy Hop scene. Besides teaching Lindy Hop at The Verdi Club, Hep Jen also teaches regularly at Lindy in the Park. Hep Jen is also well-known as a swing DJ and Lindy Hop performer, recently appearing in Kim Nalley's original musical play "Ella: The American Dream".