Invitation to the Inclusive Swing Jam Session!
Dear Swing Enthusiasts,
It’s time to pick up your instruments and make some music together! We warmly invite you to an open and inclusive Swing Jam Session downstairs at Studio 30.
Whether you're an absolute beginner or a seasoned pro – everyone is welcome!
Swing is more than just music – it's a celebration of African-American culture that has inspired generations of musicians.
This is a collaboration of Saarland Swing (Roumany), Lindy Hop Saarbrücken (Nik) and Studio 30.
Let’s come together to honor this rich musical heritage and dive into the world of swing.
When: May 22, 2025, 9:30 PM
Where: Studio30
Programm:
9:30 Pm: Part I (15 min): "Each One Teach One"
Every curious soul has the chance to try out a new instrument and learn tips and tricks from others. It’s all about sharing and experiencing music together – in the spirit of community.
9:45 PM: Part II: "Jamming the Swing"
Afterwards, we’ll unleash our creativity and jam together!
Bring your instrument – whether it’s a guitar, saxophone, trumpet, or whatever you love to play. If you don’t have one, no worries – we have a few instruments like a small drum set, guitar, piano…on hand that we can use.
Come, have fun, and let’s immerse ourselves in the rhythm of swing and jazz together! We‘re excited for a musical, laid-back, and swinging time with all of you.
In general, all swing song suggestions are welcome!
However, if you like to be prepared these songs will be played:
Summertime
Sunny Side of the Street
All of Me
St. James Infirmary
Honeysuckle Rose
Additional songs might be played:
Sandu
Creole Love Call
One for Daddy-o
See you soon
Roumany, Nik
Instragram:
https://www.instagram.com/saarland.swing/
https://www.instagram.com/lindyhopsaarbruecken
FB-group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1226157361848136/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/lindyhopsaarbruecken
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About me (short):
I am Roumany and I just love this music. I have been listening to it since 2007. I started dancing because of it. I have been now dancing, teaching and organizing for 11 years. And now I started playing some instruments as well: drums and trumpet.
Jazz music, especially swing, has always been a drive and inspiration in live.
About Lindy Hop Saarbrücken check:
https://www.lindyhopsaarbruecken.de/
About Studio30 check:
https://www.studio-30.de/
About me (long):
My name is Roumany. I was born in Egypt, a beautiful country my family left when I was 8 due to religious discrimination experienced by Christians on a daily basis. We spent our first six years out of Egypt in an asylum camp in Germany. During those years, I discovered my passion for Hip-Hop and Rap music, and I joined a Hip-Hop dancing crew. In 7th grade, as part of the music program, I was introduced to blues and jazz, which instantly captivated me. The music and its rich history became an integral part of my daily life, truly speaking to me. I grew up in faith, a faith that sometimes was tainted by the strict principles and rules guiding the Coptic-Orthodox church. Those confining and at times burdensome rules intertwined with the discrimination and the confinement I experienced. They made it difficult to breathe, for me. But jazz and blues music opened my lungs and helped me ventilate.
In the summer of 2013, I encountered Lindy Hop for the first time, - a dance that is rooted and created by African-American culture. I saw people dancing it along the river in Saarbrücken, to a music that was familiar and dear to me. I fell madly in love with this dance and my passion for the music fuelled this love even more. It soon became a significant aspect of my life, unlocking a sense of joy, liberation and connection that I struggle to put into words. At the time, there were no formal classes and I immersed myself in this dance form completely through videos and personal practice with my partner, Martina, who is now my wife.
Driven by my passion for the dance, I felt compelled to “give back” and share the music and dance that had so much enriched my life. Therefore, I began teaching Lindy Hop in 2014, initially in my local scenes: Saarbrücken and Luxembourg. Shortly after, more teaching engagements followed, locally and internationally. I embarked on journeys of exploration, delving deeper into the dance through extensive research, conversations with fellow dancers, and attending lectures. I found inspiration from dancers worldwide, learning from both renowned legends and emerging talents. One of these journeys brought me to Lebanon: what an experience to teach there! I am proud to have achieved success in international competitions and to have been invited to teach at the Herräng Dance Camp, definitely a highlight in my journey. Through my travels, I have witnessed how dance transcends boundaries, bringing people together in a shared celebration of rhythm and movement. The work of discovery, self-education and appreciation of this dance, music and culture is far from complete but I do see some good signs in few communities and movements.
Today, the connection between music and dance has been my leitmotif; the sense of liberation, the invitation to authenticity that the music extends to me every time is something that will never take the back seat, for me. There is an intellectual curiosity that pushes me to relentlessly research, educate myself, and ask questions. But this feeling I have when the music starts, that is beyond what the mind can comprehend.
As a teacher, I strive to inspire others to express themselves through dance, placing great emphasis on music and self-expression, while keeping the link to the African-American culture and history of the dance. I draw inspiration from the legends of swing while presenting an honest portrayal of the dance and its roots, within my capabilities. I do recognize that there is an experiential component I will never truly manage to convey, but even this awareness is something I try to share in my approach.
One memorable encounter was with the legendary Norma Miller. We were chatting, and I told her I was Egyptian. She threw her arms in the air, screaming "Even an Arab dancing the Lindy! If only all people would dance, there would be no war." This made me smile and keeps me company, together with the fond memories I hold of Dawn Hampton. I am forever grateful for her invaluable contributions to the Lindy Hop community and her profound impact on me personally, particularly during the time I spent with her.
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