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Tuck Turn & Variations Playground (levels 2 & 3) – Sept 15th
September 15 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$25
The Tuck Turn is an essential part of swing dancing for all levels. We use them generously during social dancing as well as performances. We will learn the basic tuck turn then play with fun variations that will span to 8 counts as well as six counts. We will put together a mini routine in the end if time permits.
Details: $25 each lesson. Cash at door or Venmo: @SwingNJ (#6261) Please, email LetsSwingNJ@gmail.com and let us know which role you are doing, Lead or Follow.
Parking: Enter from the parking lot at the left side of bldg. (It is safe to park in “Permit Parking Only” spaces since it is off-hours.)
About Nissreen
Nissreen Almazouni has been dancing for over 20 years and teaching for the past ten in New Jersey and the Tri-State area. She learned the Lindy Hop in New York City from iconic instructors who studied with Frankie Manning, and had the the pleasure and honor to take lessons with him as well. She has performed professionally with many Lindy Hop groups in NYC (such as the Lindy Hop All-stars and the Big Apple Lindy Hoppers) and continues to perform in summer Jazz festivals, private gigs and her own performance classes. She is passionate about teaching and helping students build a solid technique foundation. She also aims to foster a unique sense of musicality for the dance in all her students. All while having fun. She currently teaches group lessons at Swing Remix in NYC as well as ongoing lessons in NJ.