Where Artistry and Intelligence Meet Fun
What Makes Simone’s Classes Stand Out
Simone is one of the pioneers of the resurgence of swing dance in Manhattan in the 90’s and has won numerous competitions. Her mentor has been Frankie Manning, Legendary Lindy Hop Master. Performance groups she has been a member of include The Big Apple Lindy Hoppers, known for her aerials, Hop, Swing & a Jump, Swing Time and her own Swinging with Simone® performance groups. She inspired and led a vibrant swing dance scene through her classes, workshops and bi-monthly dances, The Jersey Bounce, creating a venue for numerous people to learn to free their bodies and to connect through dance.
As an educator, dancer, and musician Simone have always felt the world of education is one of the highest callings in life and it must be approached with rich integrity. She has spent many years exploring this call and cultivating skills as an educator and a motivator. By bringing together her passions for education and the arts, and pulling from a lifetime of experience, she creates a totally unique curriculum and insight to share with her students and audiences with the words energy, enthusiasm, and integrity.
Simone believes everyone is a dancer. The motto of her business is “Where Artistry Meets Fun!”. Learning something should be interesting and fun, with strong content. Simone teaches dancers ages 3-93 in their environments (nursery schools, K-12, university, Adult Programs and Senior Facilities) creative, social and cultural dances. She works with students at all stages of life has made me keenly aware of the human experience across a whole lifetime, and this understanding richly informs her teaching and interactions in life.
“The creative muse, Simone, has inspired us all.” Hillary Fandel, Teacher
Private Lessons All levels
Total Beginner Warmup: What to do at a dance?
Virtual Lessons on Zoom
Social Dance Classes: Swing, Salsa, Latin, Tango, Ballroom, Creative Movement
First Dance for Weddings
Performance Coach Services
Dance Educator Consultant
“Simone‘s energy is contagious and her teaching style allows you to see real improvement from one lesson to the next.” Maureen Horn, Student
Voted BEST DANCE LESSONS Morris| Essex Health & Life Magazine.
“Simone has an infectious spirit that gets everyone in the crowd itching to dance! She has great energy that electrifies the dance floor.” Wendy Margo, Contemporary Programming, Lincoln Center, New York, NY
“Simone is a very talented dancer and a star of the entertainment world.” Legendary Frankie Manning, Lindy Hop Master
“Simone had the whole square swinging at NJ PAC!” Elisabeth Ssenjovu, NJ PAC Producer