Let's Swing NJ

Swing Dance to live music by GERRY CAPPUCCIO !
2024-05-18 19:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | NJ
Live music by GERRY CAPPUCCIO SWING band.
Class and DJ by SAM PINCUS !!!

Swing Dance to Swingadelic Swing Band !
2024-06-01 19:00 - 23:30 | NJ
Swing to live music by Swingadelic
♪ ♪ ♫ Join us for a swing dance, Saturday the 1st of June ! ♪ ♪ ♫

> CLASS on the basics of swing by Nissreen from 7:00 to 8:00.PM. Please, be on time so the whole class gets the most from the class. Thanks.
> MUSIC ♫ starts @ 8:00PM with Dave Post’s SWINGADELIC swing band players.
> Band breaks DJ’d by Nissreen. Live music ends at 11:00 PM, but DJ music will keep us going until 11:30PM. ! ☺ Do make music requests and DJ will do their best to fit it in !
> SNACKS: We will provide some fresh fruits, chocolates, nuts, etc.
> LOCATION: This takes place at the Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ. 07940. → Entrance is at the side of the building directly from the parking lot. Parking at the side parking lot even though there are a lot of parking spaces marked ‘Permit Parking Only’ parking there is not a problem off hours. Also, the adjacent parking lot to the office building is also safe to park there off-hours.
>ADMISSION $25 which includes the lesson, live music and light refreshments. Venmo: @SwingNJ or Cash at the door.

Swing to Peter and the Masterkeys !!!
2024-06-15 19:00 - 23:30 | NJ
Swing dancing to Peter and the Masterkeys !
♪ ♪ ♫ Join us for a swing dance, Saturday the 15th of June ! ♪ ♪ ♫

> CLASS on the basics of swing by Anne Patrone from 7:00 to 8:00.PM. Please, be on time so the whole class gets the most from the class. Thanks.
> MUSIC ♫ starts @ 8:00PM with Peter and the Masterkeys swing band players.
> Band breaks DJ’d by Anne. >Live music ends at 11:00 PM, but DJ music will keep us going until 11:30PM. ! ☺ Do make music requests and DJ will do their best to fit it in !
> SNACKS: We will provide some fresh fruits, chocolates, nuts, etc.
> LOCATION: This takes place at the Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ. 07940. → Entrance is at the side of the building directly from the parking lot. Parking at the side parking lot even though there are a lot of parking spaces marked ‘Permit Parking Only’ parking there is not a problem off hours. Also, the adjacent parking lot to the office building is also safe to park there off-hours.
>ADMISSION $25 which includes the lesson, live music and light refreshments. Venmo: @SwingNJ or Cash at the door.

Swinging to Blue Sphere !
2024-07-06 19:00 - 23:30 | NJ
Swing to live music by Blue Sphere !!!!
♪ ♪ ♫ Join us for a swing dance, Saturday the 6th of July ! ♪ ♪ ♫

> CLASS on the basics of swing by Nissreen from 7:00 to 8:00.PM. Please, be on time so the whole class gets the most from the class. Thanks.
> MUSIC ♫ starts @ 8:00PM with BLUE SPHERE SWING band players.
> Band breaks DJ’d by Nissreen ! >Live music ends at 11:00 PM, but DJ music will keep us going until 11:30PM. ! ☺ Do make music requests and DJ will do their best to fit it in !
> SNACKS: We will provide some fresh fruits, chocolates, nuts, etc.
> LOCATION: This takes place at the Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ. 07940. → Entrance is at the side of the building directly from the parking lot. Parking at the side parking lot even though there are a lot of parking spaces marked ‘Permit Parking Only’ parking there is not a problem off hours. Also, the adjacent parking lot to the office building is also safe to park there off-hours.
>ADMISSION $25 which includes the lesson, live music and light refreshments. Venmo: @SwingNJ or Cash at the door.

CRESCENT CITY MAULERS are back on the 27th of July !
2024-07-27 19:00 - 23:30 | Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
CRESCENT CITY MAULERS are back !
> Beginner swing class by Nissreen from 7 to 8PM.
> Music starts at 8PM and ends at 11:00.
> DJ music by Nissreen during the band breaks and until 11:30PM.
> Light refreshments included with the $25 admission. Cash at door or Venmo @SwingNJ (6261)
>> LetsSwingNJ@gmail.com

SWINGADELIC SWING BAND !
2024-08-10 19:00 - 23:30 | Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
…….. Swingadelic Swing Band ! ……..
Join us for a swing dance, Saturday the 10th of August ! …….. ♪….. ♫….. ♪….. ♫….. ♪….. ♫ ………..
>..Class is on Swing at the introductory level by Jerry and Nancy Flood !!! From 7:00 to 8:00.PM.
> Music ♫ starts @ 8:00PM with Dave Post’s fabulous SWINGADELIC SWING BAND.
> Band breaks DJ’d by Jerry and Nancy. Band music ends at 11:00 PM, but DJ music will keep us going until 11:30PM. ! ☺ Do make music requests and DJ will try to fit it in !
> We will provide some fruit, chocolates, nuts and other goodies …… !
This takes place at the Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ. 07940. Parking at the left side of the building. Spaces marked ‘Permit Parking Only‘ is o.k. to park in them since it is off-hours. Same for the adjacent parking lot of the office building.
Admission: $25 cash at the door or Venmo: @SwingNJ. (6261)
> LetsSwingNJ@gmail.com

Danny Tobias Band will be playing at our dance on the 17th of August !!!
2024-08-17 19:00 - 23:30 | Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
>..Class is on Swing at the introductory level by Joe Palmer !!! From 7:00 to 8:00.PM.
> Music ♫ starts @ 8:00PM with DANNY TOBIAS and his swing players !!
> Band breaks DJ’d by Joe Palmer. Band music ends at 11:00 PM, but DJ music will keep us going until 11:30PM. ! ☺ Do make music requests and DJ will try to fit it in !
> We will provide some fruit, chocolates, nuts and other goodies …… !
> This takes place at the Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ. 07940. Parking at the left side of the building. Spaces marked Permit Parking Only is o.k. To park in them since it is off-hours. Same for the adjacent parking lot of the office building.
> Admission: $25 cash at the door or Venmo: @SwingNJ. (6261)

SWINGADELIC playing for our Swing Dance of Sunday the 8th of Sept. ! (> 6PM. Start time)
2024-09-08 18:00 - 22:30 | NJ
> Class is on Swing at the introductory level by Nissreen !!! From 6:00 to 7:00.PM.
> Music ♫ starts @ 7:00PM with SWINGADELIC and his swing players !!
> Band breaks DJ’d by Nissreen. Band music ends at 10:00 PM, but DJ music will keep us going until 10:30PM. ! ☺ Do make music requests and DJ will try to fit it in !
> We will provide some fruit, chocolates, nuts and other goodies …… !
> This takes place at the Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ. 07940. Parking at the left side of the building. Spaces marked Permit Parking Only is o.k. To park in them since it is off-hours. Same for the adjacent parking lot of the office building.
> Admission: $25 cash at the door or Venmo: @SwingNJ. (6261)

Lets Swing to Ahlfabet Swing on the 21st. of September !
2024-09-21 19:00 - 23:30 | NJ
> Class is on Swing at the introductory level by Anne !!! From 7:00 to 8:00.PM.
> Music ♫ starts @ 8:00PM with Ahlfabet Swing !!
> Band breaks DJ’d by Anne. Band music ends at 11:00 PM, but DJ music will keep us going until 11:30PM. ! ☺ Do make music requests and DJ will try to fit it in !
> We will provide some fruit, chocolates, nuts and other goodies …… !
> This takes place at the Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ. 07940. Parking at the left side of the building. Spaces marked Permit Parking Only is o.k. To park in them since it is off-hours. Same for the adjacent parking lot of the office building.
> Admission: $25 cash at the door or Venmo: @SwingNJ. (6261)

SWINGADELIC IS BACK ! .....Let us swing to Swingadelic on the 5th of October !
2024-10-05 19:00 - 23:30 | NJ
> Class is on Swing at the introductory level by Nissreen !!! From 7:00 to 8:00.PM.
> Music ♫ starts @ 8:00PM with SWINGADELIC and his swing players !!
> Band breaks DJ’d by Nissreen !. Band music ends at 11:00 PM, but DJ music will keep us going until 11:30PM. ! ☺ Do make music requests and DJ will try to fit it in !
> We will provide some fruit, chocolates, nuts and other goodies …… !
> This takes place at the Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ. 07940. Parking at the left side of the building. Spaces marked Permit Parking Only is o.k. To park in them since it is off-hours. Same for the adjacent parking lot of the office building.
> Admission: $25 cash at the door or Venmo: @SwingNJ. (6261)

On Saturday 19th of October, BLUE SPHERE is back !
2024-10-19 19:00 - 23:30 | NJ
> Class is on Swing at the introductory level !!! From 7:00 to 8:00.PM.
> Music ♫ starts @ 8:00PM with BLUE SPHERE and his swing players !!
> Band breaks DJ’d . Band music ends at 11:00 PM, but DJ music will keep us going until 11:30PM. ! ☺ Do make music requests and DJ will try to fit it in !
> We will provide some fruit, chocolates, nuts and other goodies …… !
> This takes place at the Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ. 07940. Parking at the left side of the building. Spaces marked Permit Parking Only is o.k. To park in them since it is off-hours. Same for the adjacent parking lot of the office building.
> Admission: $25 cash at the door or Venmo: @SwingNJ. (6261)

SWINGADELIC returns to get us Swinging on the 9th of November !!!
2024-11-09 19:00 - 23:30 | NJ
> Class is on Swing at the introductory level by Nissreen !!! From 7:00 to 8:00.PM.
> Music ♫ starts @ 8:00PM with SWINGADELIC and his swing players !!
> Band breaks DJ’d by Nissreen. Band music ends at 11:00 PM, but DJ music will keep us going until 11:30PM. ! ☺ Do make music requests and DJ will try to fit it in !
> We will provide some fruit, chocolates, nuts and other goodies …… !
> This takes place at the Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ. 07940. Parking at the left side of the building. Spaces marked Permit Parking Only is o.k. To park in them since it is off-hours. Same for the adjacent parking lot of the office building.
> Admission: $25 cash at the door or Venmo: @SwingNJ. (6261)

Crescent City Maulers - November 23
2024-11-23 19:00 - 23:30 | Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Introductory swing lesson from 7:00 to 8:00pm. Then join us to dance to the Crescent City Maulers! Band breaks are DJ’d. Band music ends at 11:00 PM, but DJ music will keep us going until 11:30PM. ! Do make music requests and DJ will try to fit it in ! We will provide some fruit, chocolates, nuts and other goodies …… !
Parking at the left side of the building. Spaces marked Permit Parking Only is o.k. To park in them since it is off-hours. Same for the adjacent parking lot of the office building.
Admission: $25 cash at the door or Venmo: @SwingNJ. (6261)

Blue Sphere - December 7
2024-12-07 19:00 - 23:30 | Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Introductory swing lesson from 7:00 to 8:00pm. Then dance with us to Blue Sphere. Music starts at 8:00pm. Band breaks are DJ’d. Band music ends at 11:00 PM, but DJ music will keep us going until 11:30PM! Do make music requests and DJ will try to fit it in ! We will provide some fruit, chocolates, nuts and other goodies …… !
Parking at the left side of the building. Spaces marked Permit Parking Only is o.k. To park in them since it is off-hours. Same for the adjacent parking lot of the office building.
Admission: $25 cash at the door or Venmo: @SwingNJ. (6261)

Swingadelic - December 14
2024-12-14 19:00 - 23:30 | Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Introductory swing lesson from 7:00 to 8:00pm. Then dance with us to Swingadelic. Music starts at 8:00pm. Band breaks are DJ’d. Band music ends at 11:00 PM, but DJ music will keep us going until 11:30PM! Do make music requests and DJ will try to fit it in ! We will provide some fruit, chocolates, nuts and other goodies …… !
Parking at the left side of the building. Spaces marked Permit Parking Only is o.k. To park in them since it is off-hours. Same for the adjacent parking lot of the office building.
Admission: $25 cash at the door or Venmo: @SwingNJ. (6261)

Swingadelic - January 4
2025-01-04 19:00 - 23:30 | Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Introductory swing lesson from 7:00 to 8:00pm with Nissreen Almazouni. Then dance with us to Swingadelic. Music starts at 8:00pm. Band breaks are DJ’d. Band music ends at 11:00 PM, but DJ music will keep us going until 11:30PM! Do make music requests and DJ will try to fit it in ! We will provide some fruit, chocolates, nuts and other goodies …… !
Parking at the left side of the building. Spaces marked Permit Parking Only is o.k. To park in them since it is off-hours. Same for the adjacent parking lot of the office building.
Admission: $25 cash at the door or Venmo: @SwingNJ. (6261)

Swing Out Bootcamp - January 12
2025-01-12 15:30 - 17:30 | Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
The Swing Out is an iconic step and one of, if not the most significant step in Lindy Hop. It is dynamic, stretchy and feels magical when done right. It gets better and better the more you repeat it and can be done with so many rhythmic variations. We will be learning the Savoy style Swing out, aka forward swing out in this workshop and will also learn some basic variations to diversify and keep the drills interesting.
This is NOT a beginner workshop. You need to be comfortable with 6ct triple step moves, have basic knowledge of 8 ct and have been social dancing for 6 months minimum.

Please wear flat well padded shoes (dance shoes or sneakers), comfortable, breathable clothes and bring water.

3:30-4:20 Swing Out basics
4:20-4:30 water break
4:30-4:50 Lindy Circle
4:50-5:30 Swing Out Variations

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.

Peter and The Master Keys - January 18
2025-01-18 19:00 - 23:30 | Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Introductory swing lesson from 7:00 to 8:00pm with Anne Patrone. Then dance with us to Peter and the Master Keys. Music starts at 8:00pm. Band breaks are DJ’d. Band music ends at 11:00 PM, but DJ music will keep us going until 11:30PM! Do make music requests and DJ will try to fit it in ! We will provide some fruit, chocolates, nuts and other goodies …… !
Parking at the left side of the building. Spaces marked Permit Parking Only is o.k. To park in them since it is off-hours. Same for the adjacent parking lot of the office building.
Admission: $25 cash at the door or Venmo: @SwingNJ. (6261)

Swingadelic - February 1
2025-02-01 19:00 - 23:30 | Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States

Basics for Beginners - February 3
2025-02-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
This workshop is designed to get you started Swing Dancing. In this Beginner level workshop you will learn basic footwork and how to connect with different dance partners. These basics will be the foundation of the next three workshops.

Details: 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.)

Triple Step for Beginners - February 10
2025-02-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
We will quickly review the basics from the first week, in this workshop. Then, we will work on triple steps and other footwork. We will also concentrate on lead and follow technique. This class will add more variety to your Swing Dancing.

Details: 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.)

Crescent City Maulers - February 15
2025-02-15 19:00 - 23:30 | Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather.
Introductory swing lesson from 7:00 to 8:00pm with Joe Palmer. Then dance with us to The Crescent City Maulers. Music starts at 8:00pm. Band breaks are DJ’d. Band music ends at 11:00 PM, but DJ music will keep us going until 11:30PM! Do make music requests and DJ will try to fit it in ! We will provide some fruit, chocolates, nuts and other goodies …… !
Parking at the left side of the building. Spaces marked Permit Parking Only is o.k. To park in them since it is off-hours. Same for the adjacent parking lot of the office building.
Admission: $25 cash at the door or Venmo: @SwingNJ. (6261)

Introduction to Eight Count - February 17
2025-02-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
This workshop will focus on eight count patterns and other step combinations. We will experiment with mixing six count and eight count patterns throughout the dance. This workshop aims to expand your repertoire and improve your confidence on the dance floor.

Details: 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.)

Peter & The Master Keys - February 22
2025-02-22 19:00 - 23:30 | Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Introductory swing lesson from 7:00 to 8:00pm with Joe Palmer. Then dance with us to Peter & The Master Keys. Music starts at 8:00pm. Band breaks are DJ’d. Band music ends at 11:00 PM, but DJ music will keep us going until 11:30PM! Do make music requests and DJ will try to fit it in ! We will provide some fruit, chocolates, nuts and other goodies …… !
Parking at the left side of the building. Spaces marked Permit Parking Only is o.k. To park in them since it is off-hours. Same for the adjacent parking lot of the office building.
Admission: $25 cash at the door or Venmo: @SwingNJ. (6261)

Tandem Charleston Workshop - February 23
2025-02-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Tandem Charleston is a versatile and essential step in the 30’s & 40’s partner Charleston dance. It is a good challenge to take on after you do your basics “Side by Side” Charleston. Learning how to enter and exit tandem Charleston is a useful skill in the Charleston steps toolbox that will add fun and complexity to your dancing and will help you in learning the rest of the figures..
If you have knee or balance problems, then this workshop is NOT for you.

4:00-4:20 Tandem Posture and connection4:20-4:50 The Chase (S shape) Entrance4:50-5:10 Tandem variation5:10-6:00 Butterfly Exit

Please wear flat well padded shoes (dance shoes or sneakers), NO HEELS please. wear comfortable, breathable clothes (sport bras for the ladies- and bring water. There is a bouncy, cardio element to the Charlestons so expect to break a sweat 🙂
This is NOT a beginner workshop. You need to be taking Lindy Hop lessons (or equivalent experience) and social dancing for at least six months.

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.

Introduction to Swing Outs - February 24
2025-02-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
The Swing-Out is the defining dance move of Lindy Hop. This class will introduce you to this iconic pattern. We will concentrate on technique and partner communication while exploring different styles of Swing-Outs. This level is perfect for dancers who are familiar with eight count footwork.

Details: 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.)

Swingadelic - March 1
2025-03-01 19:00 - 23:30 | Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for our anniversary dance celebrating Let’s Swing NJ! Introductory swing lesson from 7:00 to 8:00pm with Nissreen Almazouni. Then dance with us to Swingadelic. Music starts at 8:00pm. Band breaks are DJ’d. Band music ends at 11:00 PM, but DJ music will keep us going until 11:30PM! Do make music requests and DJ will try to fit it in ! We will provide some fruit, chocolates, nuts and other goodies …… !
Parking at the left side of the building. Spaces marked Permit Parking Only is o.k. To park in them since it is off-hours. Same for the adjacent parking lot of the office building.
Admission: $25 cash at the door or Venmo: @SwingNJ. (6261)

Swing Basics Review - March 3
2025-03-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
We will review both six count and eight count basic footwork and figures in this workshop. This workshop is great for anyone looking for a basics refresher and those interested in learning the other role.

Swing Out Review - March 10
2025-03-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
This workshop will concentrate on Swing-Out technique and partner connection. This workshop is good for anyone new to Swing-Outs and those interested in learning the other role.

Swing-Out Variations
2025-03-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
In this workshop you will explore different styles of Swing-Outs. This workshop aims to expand your repertoire. You must be familiar with eight count footwork to attend.
