De Kompaszaal biedt als cultureel centrum voor iedereen geweldige ervaringen. Van swing jazz/Lindy hop danslessen en vrijdansen tot rock ‘n roll-feesten, zwoele salsa-avonden en Argentijnse tangosalons – vaak met live muziek!
Voor het meest actuele overzicht, check:
Summer Workshop II by Swing Philosophy
Organisator
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Swing Philosophy
Locatie
- KZ - Kompaszaal
Introduction to Air Steps
Where: De Kompaszaal
When: 18th of august
Teachers: Teodora and Hajo
Program:
13:00-15:00 – workshop
Cost*: 25 EUR
*Remember, if you are in a tough economical position, make use of our solidarity policy, send us a message and we will accommodate you. No questions asked.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Air Steps take a special place in Swing Dance! They form a historical milestone of physical Afro-American human achievements and they are damn fun to do! As fun as they are, they also require the right body awareness. Join us for an exploration of how to prepare your body for air steps and explore a few beginner ones that are fun and safe to start with. We will be doing the air steps from both roles (flyer & base).
Level requirement:
You are comfortable with 6 & 8 count basics in Charleston & triple steps.
For questions contact us at +31653577930 or info.vintagejazzevents@gmail.com
THE VINTAGE SUMMER – Donation Based Social Dance with DJ!
Locatie
- KZ - Kompaszaal
The Vintage, your escape with (live) music or swing DJ session and vintage dancing! Are you ready to party??
Please invite your friends, and let’s introduce them to our fabulous dance and community!
What:
18.00-19.00 Solo Jazz All Levels
19:00-20:00 L&C Beginners // L&C (level 2+)
20:10-21:10 Charleston 20s & 30s (level 1.5+) // Balboa Beginners
21.00 Party starts with DJ!!
Where: KZ (KNSM-Laan 311)
Costs:
Drop-in class > EUR 18 (CASH) or buy it ONLINE: https://swingphilosophy.com/drop-in-classes/
If you follow 2 classes is EUR 32pp.
PARTY is DONATIONS BASED
*Anything what you like to give we will accept it with a smile! 🙂
You can get your ticket now online: https://vintagejazzevents.com/the-vintage-social-dances/ or pay cash at the door 🙂
(We really appreciate if you buy drinks to support the venue)
For more info & questions:
www.vintagejazzevents.com
info.vintagejazzevents@gmail.com
+31619287426 or swingphilosophy@gmail.com
Crash Course Complete Beginners
Organisator
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Swing Philosophy
Locatie
- KZ - Kompaszaal
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW HERE
Time: 11.00 – 14.30h
Where: KZ (KNSM-Laan 311)
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 90
Everyone dances with Everyone during this Crash Course and you will learn both roles!
For questions e-mail to: Swingphilosophy@gmail.com
THE VINTAGE SUMMER – Donation Based Social Dance with DJ!
Locatie
- KZ - Kompaszaal
The Vintage, your escape with (live) music or swing DJ session and vintage dancing! Are you ready to party??
Please invite your friends, and let’s introduce them to our fabulous dance and community!
What:
18.00-19.00 Solo Jazz All Levels
19:00-20:00 L&C Beginners // L&C (level 2+)
20:10-21:10 Charleston 20s & 30s (level 1.5+) // Balboa Beginners
21.00 Party starts with DJ!!
Where: KZ (KNSM-Laan 311)
Costs:
Drop-in class > EUR 18 (CASH) or buy it ONLINE: https://swingphilosophy.com/drop-in-classes/
If you follow 2 classes is EUR 32pp.
PARTY is DONATIONS BASED
*Anything what you like to give we will accept it with a smile! 🙂
You can get your ticket now online: https://vintagejazzevents.com/the-vintage-social-dances/ or pay cash at the door 🙂
(We really appreciate if you buy drinks to support the venue)
For more info & questions:
www.vintagejazzevents.com
info.vintagejazzevents@gmail.com
+31619287426 or swingphilosophy@gmail.com
OP STOOM – Tweede Editie
Locatie
- KZ - Kompaszaal
EXPLORER DAY 1/09 (OP STOOM) – Free Tasters + Party!
Organisator
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Swing Philosophy
Locatie
- KZ - Kompaszaal
Swing dance is all about making friends, silliness and history. An Afro-American dance that will enrich your life and a music culture that will make you feel alive! We love our silly and knowledgeable team and they love to dance with old & new friends! Join us for our explorer day on the 1st of September as a part of the OP STOOM festival!
The venue offers a great lunch, so please support the venue and buy lunch and drinks 🙂
Next block of classes will start in September!
Not familiar with Swing? Check this VIDEO out
ALL TASTERS this day are FREE OF CHARGE!
Program:
11.00-11.40 Lindy Beginners
11.50-12.30 Solo jazz Beginners
12.40-13.20 Charleston Beginners
13.20-14.00 Lunch
14.00-14.40 Blues Beginners/Tap Beginners
14.50-15.30 Balboa Beginners
15.40-16.20 Shag Beginners
16.30-17.10 Solo Jazz experienced
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17:00 The Vintage Party Season Opening!
17:30 1st set Roaring Cats with Special Guest: Luca Filastro
18:00-18:300 Dinner
19:00 2nd set Roaring Cats with Special Guest: Luca Filastro
Please book your lunch/dinner ahead here by choosing dagmenu+date+time)
You don’t need a partner, EVERYBODY dances with EVERYBODY and everybody leads and follows 🙂
For questions contact us at +31653577930 or swingphilosophy@gmail.com
THE VINTAGE (OP STOOM) – Roaring Cats + Luca Filastro
Locatie
- KZ - Kompaszaal
The Vintage, your escape with (live) music and vintage dancing! Are you ready to party?
Please invite your friends, and let’s introduce them to our fabulous dance and community!
We open the season with a special one, as a part of the OP STOOM Festival!
Join our free tasters before the party HERE.
What: Explorer day – Free tasters + party!
-Programme:
11:00 – 17:10 Free tasters (check event here)
17:30 1st set Roaring Cats with Special Guest: Luca Filastro
18:00-18:30 Dinner (Book dinner here)
19:00 2nd set Roaring Cats with Special Guest: Luca Filastro
Where: KZ (KNSM-Laan 311)
-Costs:
DONATION BASED! (Suggestion: EUR 15, but any amount is fine for us)
You can get your ticket now online or pay cash at the door 🙂
(We really appreciate if you buy drinks to support the venue)
For more info & questions:
www.vintagejazzevents.com
info.vintagejazzevents@gmail.com
+31653577930 or swingphilosophy@gmail.com
Jazz Lobby – Live Music by De Jong Inc.
Organisator
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Swing Philosophy
Locatie
- KZ - Kompaszaal
Amsterdam’s HOT Jazz Club the Jazz Lobby once a month on a FRIDAY! A great opening concert by guest artist(s) followed by an old school jam session. This is where the party is happening, so come and groove with us.
-Program:
21h Bar open for drinks 😉
21h Opening Concert at the Lobby!
22h Jam session hosted by Sam Ghezzi!
-Costs:
*Party: EUR 15 (in cash) at the door OR online
Suited up and elegant is the suggested dress code 🙂
Voluntary donations for the band are very much appreciated!
“The Jazz Lobby” is situated in the unique monumental/art deco Kompaszaal, that used to be the waiting hall of the Dutch Kings Steam Shipping Company.
Find the full program HERE
Thanks to New Amsterdam Jazz for their support.
More info & questions:
www.vintagejazzevents.com | info.vintagejazzevents@gmail.com
The Vintage Battle of the Bands
Locatie
- KZ - Kompaszaal
The Vintage Battle is BACK, baby!
Join the experience of a lifetime inspired by the Savoy Ballroom Battle of the bands! Not familiar with it? Check a brief summary here.
Check out our instagram to stay updated and to have a look at our last edition.
What to expect?
Amazing live music!
Great motivational movers
Dance Workshops
A Vintage Battle between the hottest bands in Amsterdam!
Jam sharing culture, energy of burning fire in your souls, a cozy Vintage Venue and a lot more!
Very grateful for the support of New Amsterdam Jazz!
THE VINTAGE BATTLE – FRIDAY PARTY WITH THE NORTH SEA DREAMMAKERS
Locatie
- KZ - Kompaszaal
The Vintage Battle of the Bands is BACK in 2024!
On the first party we have the pleasure to welcome The North Sea Dreammakers! A young, local and eager big band ready to give it all to us!
Tickets available here
Check them out!
North Sea Dreammakers is a big band that focuses on the 30’s style of jazz formed in 2024 by Sam Ghezzi, Pablo Castillo and Pepijn Mouwen.
A band based in Amsterdam and composed by an all-star young musicians lineup that strive to give new significance and revive a genre of music that is compatible with the modern times and audience.
Their repertoire is based on transcriptions and adaptations of tunes of the greatest composers of that era (e.g. Duke Ellington in his early years); a whole set of music ready to amuse a varied audience.
Personnel:
Coos Zwagerman – trumpet
Pablo Castillo – trumpet
Ernesto Montenegro – trumpet
Martì Mitjavila – clarinet
Diana Dzhabbar – saxophone
Pepijn Mouwen – saxophone
Samuele Ghezzi – saxophone and vocals
Gerard Piera – trombone
Matteo Paggi – trombone
Linus Eppinger – guitar
Oscar Ployart – piano
Ties Laarakker – double bass
Yoad Korach – drums
This event is part of the Festival “The Vintage Battle of the Bands”, follow the main page here
And follow us on Instagram to be the first to know any updates!
Very grateful for the support of New Amsterdam Jazz!