Classes & Workshops

Lesson Series: Mondays in May

Swing Lessons
with Nissreen Almazouni

Madison Community House
25 Cook Avenue, Madison, NJ

Hollywood Style Swing-Outs & Swivels (Level 3+)
Monday, May 5
7:30pm-9:30pm | $20

In this workshop, you will learn how to lead and follow the smooth/Hollywood Swing-Outs, popularized by Dean Collins (a New Jerseyan) who brought this style of Lindy Hop to Hollywood. I will also teach two Hollywood style Swivels that were popular on the West Coast. Dancers need to be comfortable with Swing-Outs to be able to branch out in this workshop. 

Hand to Hand Charleston (Level 3+)
Monday, May 12
7:30pm-9:30pm | $20

This is a fun and energizing workshop that will add switching places and traveling variations to your Charleston’s toolbox. Knowledge of “Side by Side Charleston” is needed for this workshop.

Lindy Hop Foundation I (Level 2+)
Monday, May 19
7:30pm-9:30pm | $20

In this workshop dancers will build their 6 and 8 count vocabulary and improve their technique. This workshop is aimed to give you confidence and style on the dance floor. Open to all, come learn the Lindy Hop!

If you are a seasoned dancer, join us to learn the opposite role!

Knowledge of 6 count triple steps is recommended for this workshop.

Details: $20 each lesson. 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.