Swing New Jersey!

Thank You from Swinging with Simone

2009-07-02T18:16:00.001-04:00

Swinging with Simone at Lincoln Center

Midsummer Night Swing!

Thursday, July 9

Swinging with Simone®

and

The Woody Herman Orchestra!

Simone's lesson at 6:30

Peabody performance

Open Dancing from 7:30-10:00

$15.

Tickets 212.721.6500 or LincolnCenter.org

Outside Dance Viewing Manhattan's Skyline

2009-06-18T08:43:00.001-04:00

Saturday, June 27:

A lovely evening of dancing in a beautiful setting under the moon and stars

Dance and Conversation
Meet people
Enjoy life
Learn some new dances
Simone will teach different dances and steps throughout the evening...

Swing, Salsa, Charleston, Samba, Rumba, Cha....whatever you want
$20. Money for music fund

8:30-11:30

refreshments
byob

enter in back of house:
259 Highland Avenue
Upper Montclair

if there is a special song you want just bring it!

My recollections of The Legendary Frankie Manning (1914-2009)

2009-05-11T13:25:00.002-04:00

Frankie knew my boys when they were little and running around in all directions. Besides talking about lindy moves during our phone conversations he would always ask me about my boys. This year I will miss his Mother's Day card.

Frankie was a special person whose smile always meant a lot to me. A real smile with a lot of acceptance. I remember his reaction at the Roseland Ballroom where he was celebrated (and his dancing shoes kept); a comment arose about past prejudice at the same establishment and how graciously his spirit handled that moment. That moment spoke greatly for me. I also remember being with him as we parked the car before dinner and I asked him of his thoughts had he simply carried out his life in the post office. I remember how introspectively and joyously he answered saying that no matter what he was doing he would have had a good time.

I performed for Frankie on a couple of occassions, at the Roseland Ballroom for his 85th Birthday Bash and in Tokyo for his 86th Birthday Event. Roseland was fun and huge but I remember seeing Frankie's big smiling face in Tokyo as my partner and I were performing his choreography and how enthusiastically he received us afterward. It was thrilling. I also had the priviledge of performing with Frankie as his partner as he was rythmically scating or in a group as he kept all of his humming.

I remember Frankie poking fun at the gymnast from Montclair but I also remember how he exclaimed to the performance group after I did an aerial "Now that's how it should be done!". From the guy who performed the first aerial at the Savoy to thunderous applause!

It was such a treat to honour Frankie at our Jersey bOunce in 2006 and that he gave his thumbs up for the Jersey Bounce line dance. I spoke to him a lot before I started choreographing this piece and he was encouraging and listened. My students worked hard that semister to perform for him and when we brought him in the center of the circle to recognize him he just started dancing.

I remember speaking to Frankie on the phone numerous times and even though he was going through hip problems and a heavy world travelling schedule he never complained. At these times he spoke softly and listened, being as sharp as a whistle.

Throughout the years I have seen the reaction of so many to Frankie's outright charm and energy. Young, dapper and loved to the end. We will miss him.

Photo taken before we performed when Frankie humoured the audience as he told them that he heard I had a dance studio and was thinking of taking lessons.

Simone Coonrod

Swinging with Simone

Swingadelic! at the Bounce!

2009-05-08T14:28:00.001-04:00

That bluesy, hip band
Swingadelic!
Friday, May 15

8:30-11:30

Lesson with Simone at 8:30
Refreshments
Wear something with Flowers on it!

$20. $15. Students

Classes start Tuesday, April 28

2009-04-20T10:47:00.000-04:00

Swing I 6:55 Simone's fundamentals
Swing II 7:40 all kinds of swing stuff
Salsa 8:35 shines and partner work

The Commonwealth Club, 82 Union Street
$110.

Great to see the excitement of dance at our last Friday party!

"Weekly dance classes are terrific. Simone's unique and energetic personality is charming and infectious. She inspires her students to loosen up, get down, and swing." Rick Rodin, Software Release Manager, CIT

Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald

2009-04-16T15:58:00.001-04:00

Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald Friday April 17

The first lady of song
and queen of scat

8:30-11:30

If you also have a birthday this month come and celebrate with us!

Lesson with Simone at 8:30
Refreshments
Wear a hat!
$15. $10. Students

Ella's songs will be scattered throughout the evening for your dancing pleasure

New York Times

2009-03-08T22:05:00.001-04:00

Today we're doing the Jersey bOunce in the
New York Times!
Jersey Section p.8
or at http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/08/nyregion/new-jersey/08Rdance.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=simone%20coonrod&st=cse

Classes Tuesdays contact Simone
Next Jersey bOunce is Friday, March 20

New York Times Article

2009-02-22T09:46:00.000-05:00

Again, a wonderful group of people dancing last night. Heard many wonderful comments. Look for the New York Times article about the Jersey bOunce coming up in a couple of Sundays.

6 Week Classes starting Tuesday, March 3

Swing I 6:55 beyond the basics
Next Swing 7:40 charlestons, slides & more
Salsa 8:35 shines & patterns
$110.
The Commonwealth Club
26 Northview Avenue, Montclair

Next Jersey bOunce - Shim Sham Workshop

2009-01-31T20:12:00.002-05:00

Friday, Febuary 6
dancing dancing dancing
8:30-11:30
refreshments

lesson included at 8:30 $15. Students $10.

Shim Sham Workshop $15.
Shim Sham Workshop & Dance $27.

The Downtown Montclair Women's Club, 82 Union Street, Montclair

Optional Shim Sham Workshop @ 7:30 (before dance)

The Shim Sham is a jazz line dance that started in the 20's 30's. Tap dancers, on their free night together, would get together and groove with these moves. Swing dancers, such as Frankie Manning have modified the steps and incorporated it for swing danceres. Simone learned this dance from Frankie in the 90's and has taught and led this dance for the New York Swing Dance Society and brought it over to Jersey. Swing dancers all over the world are familiar with this dance. It's fun!

*This workshop is being offered before the dance. You must register by the morning of 2/5 so we know that we have enough to hold the class. If we have enough registered by then there will be a message on 973.746.6631 so last minute people can still come and pay at the door. $15. $12.with dance.

Shim Sham Workshop at the Snow Ball!

2009-01-12T09:13:00.001-05:00

Swinging with Simone's SNOW BALL
January 16th Friday featuring the sweet tones of Swingadelic
wear black and/or white
complimentary lesson at 8:30 with Simone
refreshments
8:30-11:30

shim sham workshop at 7:30
additional $12.
you must register to confirm by 1/15
email or 973.746.6631

New Class Cycle

2008-12-06T14:04:00.001-05:00

Great to see so many happy dancers last night!! The Holiday spirit was evident!

New Class Cycle Starts
Tuesday, Dec. 9th
6 Weeks, skipping the holidays- starting Dec. 9th and continuing Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb.3. $110. or you can join us by dropping in for a Holiday class on Dec. 9 $20.
7:30 Swing
8:30 Salsa

The Commonwealth Club
26 Northview Avenue, Upper Montclair

Swingin' Miseltoe!

2008-12-03T10:35:00.001-05:00

Friday, December 5

Holiday Kick Off!

Swingin' Miseltoe

Bring you Holiday Cheer and let's dance!

Bring or request your favorite tunes
8:30-11:30
Lesson at 8:30
$15.Students $10.
Refreshments

The Downtown Montclair Women's Club, 82 Union Street, Montclair

Dec. 5th Jersey Bounce!

2008-11-26T21:14:00.002-05:00

Friday, December 5
Holiday Kick Off!

Bring your Holiday Cheer and let's dance!

8:30-11:30
Lesson at 8:30 $15 Students $10.

Refreshments

The Downtown Montclair Women's Club, 82 Union Street, Montclair

October 17th Jersey bOunce!

2008-10-10T18:53:00.002-04:00

Jersey Bounce

Friday, October 17th 8:30-11:30

lesson with Simone at 8:30

refreshments

$15. Students $10.

The Downtown Women's Club

82 Union Street, Montclair

Swinging with Simone Classes

Starting Tuesday, Oct. 21

for 6 weeks

Swing l 6 count 6:55

Swing ll patterns in 6 & 8 7:35

Salsa shines and patterns 8:30

$110.

The Commonwealth Club

26 Northview Avenue, Up Montclair

Saturday, October 25

The Montclair Women's Club Fundraiser

for Autism Research

7:30 - 11

Any item or serivce for a donation for a silent auction would be most appreciated!

Ice cream and cruise night

2008-08-05T14:01:00.002-04:00

Tomorrow's Swing class (August 6th) will be at 7:00. Drop ins are welcome. $20. The Commonwealth Club, 26 Northview Avenue, Montclair
Afterward we will go out for ice cream and tail gate dancing at Applegates, Grove Street in Upper Montclair if you would like to join us.
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Cruise Night Wednesday, August 7th

Dancing in the streets 7- 9

Broad Street between Bloomfield Avenue & Liberty Street, Bloomfield
it's free!

dance amongst all those great vintage cars (weather permitting)

Cruise Nights and Lincoln Center

2008-07-09T07:12:00.003-04:00

Cruise Nights!

Dancing in the streets 7-9pm

Wednesdays,

July 23

July 30

Broad Street between Bloomfield Avenue & Liberty Street

Bloomfield

it's free!

dance amongst all those great vintage cars (weather permitting)

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Midsummer Summer Night Swing

@ Lincoln Center!

Thursday, July 24

lesson with Simone at 6:30

open dancing 7:30 - 10:00

212. 875.5456

LincolnCenter.org

$15.

Classes

2008-06-09T14:32:00.000-04:00

You can join us starting June 17th. Men this is a great time to join the Swing I class!

5 Tuesdays starting June 17

Swing I 6:55
Swing II 7:35 Simone's patterns, swing outs,charlestons
Salsa 8:30 and Rumba, Cha (international)

$92.
The Commonwealth Club
26 Northview Avenue, Up. Montclair

"Simone's energy, enthusiasm and love of dance and music are irresistible. As a teacher, not only does she convey precise technical points with clarity and confidence, she inspires sheer joy for the experience of communication through movement." - James Geyer, Artistic Designer

Jersey bOunce June 6th

2008-06-02T11:20:00.003-04:00

Friday, June 6th
be at our last dance of the Season
featuring the hip and happening band

Lady Luck & the Suicide Kings

8:30 to11:30

Lesson at 8:30
Refreshments
Dance $20. Students $15.

Downtown Montclair Women's Club
82 Union Street, Montclair

Classes begin Tuesday June 3

Jersey bOunce May 2nd

2008-04-28T09:33:00.002-04:00

Friday, May 2nd

Featuring the bluesy live band
Swingadelic!

8:30 to 11:30

Introductory lesson at 8:30

Refreshments

Dance $20. Students $15.

Downtown Montclair Women's Club

82 Union Street, Montclair NJ

Jersey bOunce April 18th

2008-04-17T09:54:00.003-04:00

Ella Fitzgerald's Birthday Tribute!

Swinging with Simone's Jersey bOunce
Honors that fabulous First Lady Ella Fitzgerald

with lots of Swing Dancing!

8:30 - 11:30

Wear a hat!

Complimentary lesson at 8:30

Refreshments

$15. Students $10.

The Downtown Montclair Women's Club, 82 Union Street, Montclair

Swinging with Simone Classes

2008-04-10T23:30:00.003-04:00

6 week Classes start Tuesday, April 15

Swing I 6:55 beyond the basics

Swing II 7:35 Simone's patterns, swing outs, charlestons

Salsa 8:30 it's getting hot

$110.

The Commonwealth Club

26 Northview Avenue, Up. Montclair

www.swingingwithsimone.com

"We've been taking classes with Simone for a little over a year and keep coming back for more!
Simone makes the class fun and lively and teaches with a lot of humor and patience. She keeps adding new steps to add to our experience on the dance floor. Even her beginners class will leave someone with more than a basic knowledge of what "Swing" is about!" -Pat Bases, Scenic Designer

Jersey bOunce April 18th

2008-04-10T23:06:00.003-04:00

Ella Fitzgerald's Birthday Tribute!

Swinging with Simone's

Jersey bOunce

Honors that fabulous First Lady Ella Fitzgerald

with lots of Swing Dancing!

8:30 - 11:30

Wear a hat!

Complimentary lesson at 8:30

Refreshments

$15. Students $10.

The Downtown Montclair Women's Club 82 Union Street, Montclair

www.swingingwithsimone.com

Jersey bOunce March 21

2008-03-18T10:23:00.002-04:00

Friday, March 21

	Swing Dance
	8:30 to 11:30

Introductory lesson at 8:30

Dance $15. Students $10.

Refreshments

Downtown Montclair Women's Club

82 Union Street, Montclair

News from Swinging with Simone

2008-03-10T23:01:00.004-04:00


		you can join us for 5 weeks starting Tuesday, March 11 Swing I 6:55 beyond the basics Swing II 7:35 Simone's patterns, swing outs, charlestons Salsa 8:30 it's getting hot $92. The Commonwealth Club 26 Northview Avenue, Up. Montclair


		Next dance Friday, March 21 We had such a great time with Lady Luck & the Suicide Kings last Friday. We look forward to seeing lots more fun dancing!

Jersey bOunce March 7

2008-03-04T13:12:00.002-05:00

	Friday, March 7 Swing Dance LIVE BAND: LADY LUCK & THE SUICIDE KINGS hip and happening! 8:30to11:30 Shim Sham Workshop at 7:30* ( that old time jazz line dance ) Introductory lesson at 8:30 during dance section Dance $20. Students $15. Workshop & Dance $30. Workshop $15. 8:30-11:30 7:30-11:30 7:30-8:30 Downtown Montclair Women's Club Refreshments 82 Union Street, Montclair

	*you must register so the needed count is reached. Contact Simone by 3/5. After that you can still join if the workshop is held. Call 973.746.6631 to hear if workshop is on. www.swingingwithsimone.com