Classes & Workshops

SWING OUT BOOTCAMP
with Nissreen

Madison Community House
25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ

Sunday, March 30
4:00pm-6:00pm | $20

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.
4:00-4:50 Swing Out basics
4:50-5:00 water break
5:00-5:20  Lindy Circle
5:20-6:00 Swing Out Variations

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.)

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.

Lesson Series: Mondays in April

All classes for April are geared towards dancers who are comfortable with basic 6 count triple steps and looking to push further. The focus will be on improving dancers’ overall technique as well as teaching the designated steps. The Monday classes are perfect for rusty intermediate dancers as well as pre-Intermediate and post beginners alike. Come all and bring a friend. Classes may be taken a-la-carte at $20/class or sign up for all four for $70. Descriptions below.

Swing Lessons
with Nissreen Almazouni

Madison Community House
25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ

8 Count Review
Monday, April 7
7:30pm-9:30pm | $20

This class will introduce the 8 ct rhythm as well as multiple, fun 8 count classic variations (not swing outs) to help build and clean up your dance vocabulary. Knowledge of the 6 count triple step is a must for this class. 

Frankie’s Sixes & Variations
Monday, April 14
7:30pm-9:30pm | $20

This class will teach you a well known classic, dynamic and fun combination of six count steps. Eight count variations will also be taught if time allows.  Knowledge of the 6 count triple step is a must for this class.

Shim Sham Shimmy
Monday, April 21
7:30pm-9:30pm | $20

This class will teach you classic solo jazz choreography. Some dance experience is needed for this class as well as the ability to pick up basic choreography. This is also suitable for those who know the Shim Sham and want to brush up on their knowledge.

Hand Shake Hold: 6 & 8 Count Playground
Monday, March 24
7:30pm-9:30pm | $20

Hand shake hold  (HSH) is a dynamic and fun hand hold from which many steps can be achieved. We will explore many six and 8 count HSHs and the best way to seamlessly combine them with your dancing. Knowledge of the 6 count triple step is a must for this class.

Details: $20 each lesson or book all 4 and pay $70. 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.