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See all- Big Band Night - Jazz Warriors Big BandKZ - Kompaszaal, Amsterdam
Big Band Night in KZ!
We are all about the glorious music of the 1930&40, mixed with nowadays life. It's an experience for young and old, for the listener and for the dancer, for the party animal and for the wallflower. We have the space for all of it in the allure of our 1956 stunning art-deco venue.
WHAT: a night full of live music, tasty drinks and if you feel like it a dance!
WHEN: 21.00 - 00.00
WHERE: KSNM-Laan 311, AmsterdamCOST: Donations based, we advise EUR 15 for the live music
You can donate cash at the door or digitally at: https://vintagejazzevents.com/big-band-night/
Questions: info.vintagejazzevents@gmail.com or whatsapp 0031653577930
- Crash Course Lindy Hop BeginnersKZ - Kompaszaal, Amsterdam
Everyone dances with Everyone during this Crash Course and you will learn BOTH roles! YOU DON'T NEED A PARTNER!
Time: 11.00 – 14.30h
Where: KZ (KNSM-Laan 311)Food: The Venue offers LUNCH for purchase, we value you supporting the venue
Wanna work-out, socialize and have fun? Try Lindy Hop! In 3,5 hours (with breaks) we will teach you the basics of Lindy Hop and some fun moves which will get you dancing in no time.
What is Lindy Hop and in general Swing Dance? Check these video’s: https://youtu.be/6fDIPCuGpjE, https://youtu.be/SxMxOa22PlM
Prices:
– come alone = EUR 50 (we make sure you have someone to dance with)
– come with a friend = EUR 90For questions e-mail to: Swingphilosophy@gmail.com
- Oosterpark Hop - Outdoor danceOosterpark, Amsterdam
The sun is shining again so let's dance outside. We have Classes & a Party - You don't want to miss this!
Programm: 10 MAY
11.00- 14.30H Crash Course LINDY HOP Complete Beginners (at KZ)
Link
15.30- 16.30H The SHIM SHAM Routine WORKSHOP
https://swingphilosophy.com/agenda/the-shim-sham-workshop/
15.00- 19.00H PartytimeWhere: Oosterpark (we have reserved the Gazebo!)
PLEASE NOTE IF IT RAINS, we will move the party to Kompaszaal if possibleWhen: 10 May, 15 June, 3 August and 7 September & on 6th of July we dance at Westerpark https://fb.me/e/4H4T5Hznc
Cost: we appreciate donations for the effort we put in organising this like permits with municipality, bringing boomboxes, DJing and promoting
Tell your friends, show up, bring a picnic blanket, food, water and sunscreen!
For questions contact us at +31653577930 or swingphilosophy@gmail.com
- Outdoor Shim Sham Workshop - Party afterOosterpark, Amsterdam
We will learn the jazz version of the legendary Afro-American routine the Shim Sham that was originally created by the tap dancer Leonard Reed. Frankie Manning jazzed it up so each swing dancer can join the fun. This class is open to all levels!
WHAT: SHIM SHAM WORKSHOP
WHEN: 10 MAY, 15.30 - 16.30
WHERE: OOSTERPARK (in the Gazebo)Donation suggestion: 15 EUR or what you can miss (ONLINE DONATION: https://swingphilosophy.com/agenda/the-shim-sham-workshop/)
Check out the vintage video of Frankie doing the Shim Sham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjfM4Wrj9UI
Some history about the Shim Sham: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shim_Sham
For questions contact us at +31619287426 or SwingPhilosophy@gmail.com
