Sharlot and Mark maintain a long successful career as Performers, Champion Dancers, Certified GSDTA Master Instructors, and DJ within the West Coast Swing Community. They began their partnership in 2008. Mark & Sharlot share a long history since the '90s, creating unique dance stories together and with other partners. Although on different paths, their paths crossed on the Champion Dance floors around the country, often dancing together. Both achieving Champion status in multiple categories including Showcase, Classic, Strictly Swing, and Jack & Jill. Both are inductees of the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame, with Sharlot also honored by the World Swing Dance Council. Since late 2008 they began competing in Strictly Swings, and performing exhibitions, developing a distinctive style and signature moves. Married and professional dance partners 17 years, they've taught and traveled extensively sharing their brand while also emphasizing education and training in the Skippy Blair Universal Unit System (SBUUS). They've been key figures at events like Atlanta's Grand Nationals and have recently performed at numerous events garnering significant online attention. Mark and Sharlot are versatile figures in the dance community, taking on roles as instructors, judges, Chief judge, and performers. Sharlot found a renewed interest as a Dj serving at side blues rooms at top swing dance events. They are committed to preserving and advancing West Coast Swing while educating others in its techniques and history. About Mark:
Mark Scheuffele, affectionately known as "Mark the Marine," is a decorated Swing Dance Champion who transitioned from a 20-year military career to full-time work at Camp Pendleton as a Communications and Systems Engineer. With four decades in dance, he began with country dances in Sacramento before focusing on West Coast Swing. Mark is renowned for his supportive dance style, making him a favorite among partners, and has been awarded the "People’s Choice." His competitive achievements span various categories, and he's particularly noted for his "Peel me a Grape" Showcase with Beata Howe. Mark also serves as a judge and rules referee at major dance events. About Sharlot Bott:
Sharlot Bott is a celebrated dancer with over 40 years of experience, known for her elegant and sophisticated West Coast Swing style. She's a long-standing champion and holds significant roles in dance governance, including president of the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame Board and on the NASDE Board for the US Open. As a certified Master Judge and Teacher, Sharlot has also explored DJing, bringing her deep musical knowledge to events like Swing Diego, Monterey, Desert City Swing, SwingTime, SwingCouver, Boogie, Halloween Swing, and Capital Swing. Her dance journey began with Hustle in the late '70s, transitioning to Country and on to West Coast Swing in 1982. She has competed, taught, and performed across various platforms. With her late husband Wayne, they produced influential dance videos and helped shape the modern West Coast Swing scene. One of their many dance routines that inspired the 90’s generation was “Johnny B Goode” Sharlot's partnership with Mark continues her legacy, combining their expertise to educate and entertain the dance community.
