ABOUT
11 x West Coast Swing World Champions
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The Winningest Dance Couple in West Coast Swing History​
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Winners of Fox television show "30 Seconds to Fame"
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Acted and Danced in the Movies
“Polar Express” & "Love N' Dancing"
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Won "Best Dance Couple" on Good Morning America Dance Contest
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Youngest Dancers inducted into the "Walk of Legends"
Traveled to more than 38 countries around the world teaching/performing
Choreographed for some of the top dancers in Latin, Ballroom, Salsa, Bachata & Brazilian Zouk.
JORDAN & TATIANA
The Full Story
Jordan and Tatiana met in 1995 at just 12 years old during the World Swing Dance Championships. Tatiana was hesitant to enter her first Jack & Jill competition, but with encouragement, she did—and drew Jordan as her partner. They won, defeating eight junior couples. That victory sparked Tatiana’s passion for the dance, and a deep friendship quickly formed
between the two.
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By December 1998, they began dating, and in 2000, their first year dancing competitively together, they won the U.S. Open Young Adult Division with a routine to “I’m Outta Love” by Anastacia, a performance that would go viral years later with over 19 million views.
​​​​​​​​​In 2001, after going to Prom together, they entered the Classic Division with a routine to “Dirty Pop” by N’Sync, becoming the youngest couple ever to win the U.S. Open in an adult division—both just 18. That record still stands today.
​Their early 2000s were filled with breakthrough moments: winning Fox’s 30 Seconds to Fame in 2002 and appearing on CBS Star Search in 2003. Their unique routine “Bei Mir,” blending blues, beatboxing, and Lindy, cemented their reputation as “risk takers.” However, behind the scenes, they experienced a major personal shift—breaking up after 3.5 years together. Despite the emotional turmoil, they kept dancing side-by-side, including through Tatiana’s foot injury just before the 2003 U.S. Open. Unable to compete that year, they refocused with a shared goal: come back stronger.
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In 2004, they debuted “Waiting for You” by Seal. Though it was rare in the WCS community to use the same routine all year, they broke the mold—remaining undefeated and winning the U.S. Open. This marked the beginning of their 3.5-year undefeated streak. That same year, they were featured as motion-capture dancers in The Polar Express.​​
2005’s “Baby What You Want Me To Do” celebrated their WCS blues roots, and they were crowned America’s Greatest Dance Couple on Good Morning America. In 2006, “Pump It” by Black Eyed Peas helped modernize WCS, winning over global audiences and catching Hollywood’s eye—it was used as the pitch piece for Love N’ Dancing, which they later appeared in.
Their 2007 routine, “Sexy Plexi” mixed with David Guetta’s “Love Don’t Let Me Go,” was influenced by European travels and explored musical subtleties. Although not undefeated, it was a fan favorite. Later that year, their emotionally charged “How to Save a Life” premiered. Though their US Open debut was marred by a rare mistake, they returned in 2008 with a heartfelt performance just days after the passing of their mentor Wayne Bott. That version earned them another title and left a lasting impact.
In 2009, their reach expanded internationally. They introduced WCS to the Latin dance world at the Sydney Salsa Congress and performed at the Kremlin in Moscow—where their routine became the most-watched on the Russian broadcast channel. That same year, they won their 7th Classic Division title with “Viva La Vida” just after returning from a cruise.
Shortly after, Jordan underwent unexpected knee surgery with a six-month recovery, casting uncertainty on his future. But by mid-2010, they were back—with the rock-inspired “Muse” debuting at the French Open, followed by “Gravity”, a dramatic, storytelling piece that brought many fans to tears.
In 2011, they launched “More” by Usher, which became a career highlight—earning the loudest applause they’d ever received. It marked the beginning of a new creative era: they started using DJ software to customize music to fit their choreography. It also kicked off a five-year U.S. Open winning streak, undefeated in Classic Division.​
Each year brought new inspiration: in 2012, they fused Dubstep with “Somebody I Used to Know”, capturing a new generation of fans and winning their 8th title. In 2013, they took a risk with the Inception movie score—an instrumental piece that challenged norms but triumphed artistically and competitively.​
Their 10th title came in 2014 with music by Lorde. Collaborating with a professional DJ, they created a new sound to mark their original dream—to become 10-time U.S. Open Classic Division champions. After this landmark, they began to reflect on their future.
In 2015, they started choreographing a new piece inspired by EDM, House, and Dancehall—but quickly realized it didn’t fit the Classic Division mold. Instead, they chose the song “Stole the Show”, which perfectly expressed their emotions at that pivotal moment. They enhanced it with added musical layers, creating a true farewell piece. The routine marked their 11th and final U.S. Open Classic Division title—a retirement on their own terms, with overwhelming crowd response.
Though they stepped away from Classic competition, 2016 was anything but retirement. They traveled nonstop—teaching, performing, judging, and competing in Jack & Jills and Strictly Swing. That same year, they launched the JT Shoe Line, with Jordan’s custom sneakers and Tatiana’s “Gladiators,” which quickly became top sellers in the dance world.
In January 2017, they unveiled another groundbreaking project: JT Swing Teams, the first global choreography team network in WCS. By offering new pieces twice a year, they created a powerful new avenue for dancers to grow through performance—one of the disciplines that shaped their own success
JORDAN
Jordan Frisbee was born in Los Angeles, California. His early years revolved around baseball, basketball and volleyball. As a young boy, Jordan was drawn to the entertainment field, and for a while, followed that dream. He appeared in Jerry Maguire, The Wedding Singer, Space Jam, Party of Five, and Baywatch, as well as principal parts in Toy Story and Walgreen's commercials. He began dancing at age 11. All it took was a pretty girl asking him if knew how to West Coast Swing, and Jordan was taking lessons. That pretty girl, Olivia Dasso, later became his first dance partner. He then had a successful partnership with Jessica Cox for three years. During that partnership, they were the youngest couple to win a NASDE event in the Showcase Division. In 2000, he formed a partnership with Tatiana, and the rest is history.
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Jordan graduated with honors from Lakewood High School and received a four year college scholarship from the Rotary Club of Long Beach. During high school he played 3 years of volleyball which awarded him MVP Trophies. In January 2001 he was crowned "Mr. Lancer," an honor given to one male in his senior class of over 1,000 students.
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Jordan majored in Business and Entrepreneurship during his college years at LBCC AND CSULB. He followed up with extensive classes in Real Estate Investing, as well as Loans and Finance. He has invested in a few properties in Austin, Texas and hopes to make this a second career.
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Jordan is known for his smooth and effortless styling, signature moves, and innovative and unique choreography. His performance abilities have touched the hearts of audiences all over the world. He takes pride in expressing his love for the dance whenever he is on the floor. He is a perfectionist and self-proclaimed "Workaholic." Always the professional, the community sees him as a responsible person, and role model to the youth. His hobbies include volleyball, scuba diving, body boarding, sports cars and seeing and experiencing the world. He believes in living life to the fullest, and having no regrets.
TATIANA
Tatiana was born in Santa Monica, CA, to a Russian/Italian mother and German father. At age 3, her mother enrolled her in ballet class. The classical style didn’t suit her, and her ballet career lasted only 10 days. At a dance teacher’s suggestion, Tatiana switched to gymnastics—a better fit for her boundless energy. She discovered West Coast Swing at 11, and the unique, versatile form became her life’s focus. She began competing with her first partner, Parker Dearborn, in 1996, continuing the following year. From 1998 to 1999, she danced with Shiloh Warren. In 2000, she partnered with Jordan Frisbee, launching a transformative dance career.
Tatiana studied at California State University Long Beach for two years while dancing and traveling. Though she enjoyed college, dancing was her passion. Balancing both proved difficult, so she set school aside to become a full-time artist.
Tatiana has an uncanny ability to land on her feet and choreograph on the fly. Whether performing her iconic one-legged spins or expressing intricate musicality, her dancing is best described as “fearless.”
West Coast Swing gave her space to explore creativity—choreographing award-winning routines with Jordan, designing their costumes from 2000–2013, and learning new languages while on tour. She also loves painting, singing, living in the moment, and sharing her comedic side. A highlight was meeting her idol Betty White while acting in Love N’ Dancingalongside Amy Smart and Tom Molloy. She also appeared in 3 Ninja Kids as a stunt double and Polar Express.
Tatiana always dreamed of making a positive impact, and West Coast Swing—with Jordan—gave her that gift. Their shared journey is beyond words. She thanks him for being an extraordinary dance partner and the best friend she could ever have.
