Classes & Workshops

Beginner Series: Mondays in February

Beginners are welcome in this series of four classes designed to introduce new dancers to Lindy Hop. Classes may be taken a-la-carte at $20/class or sign up for all four for $70. Descriptions below.

Basics for Beginners
with Anne Patrone

Madison Community House
25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ

Monday, February 3
7:30pm-9:30pm | $20

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 [email protected] 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
with Anne Patrone

Madison Community House
25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ

Monday, February 10
7:30pm-9:30pm | $20

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 [email protected] 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.)

Introduction to Eight Count
with Anne Patrone

Madison Community House
25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ

Monday, February 17
7:30pm-9:30pm | $20

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 [email protected] 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.)

Introduction to Swing Outs
with Anne Patrone

Madison Community House
25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ

Monday, February 24
7:30pm-9:30pm | $20

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 [email protected] 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.)

TANDEM CHARLESTON WORKSHOP
with Nissreen

Madison Community House
25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ

Sunday, February 23
3:30pm-5:30pm | $20

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.
 
3:30-3:50 Tandem Posture and connection
3:50-4:20 The Chase (S shape) Entrance
4:20-4:40 Tandem variation
4:40-5:30 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.

Details: Cash at door or Venmo: @SwingNJ (#6261) Please, email [email protected] 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.