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The Kompaszaal as a cultural center offers fantastic experiences for everyone. From swing jazz/Lindy hop dance classes and open dance sessions to rock ‘n roll parties, sultry salsa nights, and Argentine tango salons – often accompanied by live music!

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March 2026

04 March

17:30 - 18:30

SLOW SWING CLASSES MARCH – Help us decide

Organizer

Jazz Events Amsterdam

Location

KZ – Kompaszaal

KNSM-Laan 311, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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REGISTRATION

SLOW SWING in MARCH Registration – Help us decide which DAY works the best!
Swing Philosophy will hold a weekly Slow Swing Course in March.

On slower swing music you will learn basic fundamentals of Slow Swing dancing, about the Culture and most importantly learn how to build a dance connection with each other.
Everyone leads and everyone follows – so everyone is dancing with everyone & no partner needed!

We offer two options for our Slow Swing Classes. Please register on the day you can, if both days are possible vote for the last option. The Course will take place on the day, which has the most registrations. In case it is not the day you chose, we will inform you and hopefully be able to provide another day soon.

REGISTER FOR ONE OF THOSE DAYS for our Slow Swing Course:
Every Monday from 21-22H starting 2 March OR
Every Wednesday from 17.30-18.30 starting 4 March

Mondays: 21-22H
2, 9, 16, 23 March

Wednesdays: 17.30-18.30H
4, 11, 18, 25 March

Price for one course: 75€
Register: klick here.

Infos for our other classes: klick here.
We are excited to dance with you in march.

05 March

12:00 - 15:00

Donderdaghap

06 March

20:30 - 23:30

Big Band Night w/ JAZZALIKE Big Band

Organizer

Jazz Events Amsterdam

Location

KZ - Kompaszaal

Big band music, good company and great energy.

JAZZALIKE Big Band plays at our Big Band Night in KZ, inviting everyone to enjoy live swing music in a relaxed, welcoming and beautiful atmosphere.

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.

About the band:
Based in Utrecht, Jazzalike Bigband has been performing on stage since 2001. The repertoire consists of a good mix of modern jazz and traditional big band, as well as intimate ballads and danceable funk grooves. The band is made up of five saxophones, four trombones, four trumpets, a tight rhythm section, and an enthusiastic bandleader, often complemented by an amazing singer.

WHAT: Live Music by JAZZALIKE BIG Band – a night full of live music, tasty drinks and if you feel like it a dance!
WHEN: 6 March, 20.30 – 23.30
WHERE: KZ – KNSM-Laan 311, Amsterdam
TICKETS: Donations based, we advise EUR 19,50 (incl. 1 non-alc drink) for the Live music.
Tickets: https://jazzeventsamsterdam.com/live-music-tickets/

Questions: jazzeventsamsterdam@gmail.com or whatsapp +31653577930

07 March

11:00 - 14:30

Crash Course Lindy Hop – dance, connect & swing

12 March

12:00 - 15:00

Donderdaghap

19 March

12:00 - 15:00

Donderdaghap

20 March

20:30 - 23:30

Blues Burner w/ The Belle Peppers

Location

KZ - Kompaszaal

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THE NEW TRIO you didn’t know you needed! THE BELLE PEPPERS will give their debut 20 MARCH — so be ready to for driving LIVE BLUES music no dancer can resist to! Blues music and blues dance come from a rich Afro-American History, it was always a way to forget your sorrows and feel alive. BURN your blues away with the best blues music and dancing in one of the finest blues LIVE Music venues in Amsterdam!! BLUES BURNER PROGRAM: 20.30- 23.30 PARTY w/ The BELLE PEPPERS! About the band: The Belle Peppers is the new Blues Trio consisting of bassist César Puente, pianist and vocalist Jetse de Jong, and drummer Joe Korach. They bring Blues Music to the dance floor with warmth, swing and deep groove. Rooted in classic blues tradition, the trio creates a sound that is both relaxed and driving—music that invites dancers to move, share their passion and enjoy the music. They deliver blues with a deep, dancer-friendly pulse. Puente’s resonant bass lays down a warm, unshakable foundation, De Jong’s piano and voice blend rhythmic drive with expressive storytelling, and Korach’s drumming brings lift, texture, and an easy swing. Together they shape a sound rooted in classic blues—earthy, spacious, and built to keep bodies moving. WHEN: Friday, 20. March, 20.30 – 23.30h WHERE: KNSM-Laan 311, Amsterdam COST: Donations based, we advise EUR 19,50 (includes 1 non alc. drink) for the live music. DONATION: klick here. For any questions call, WhatsApp +31 6 53577930 or email jazzeventsamsterdam@gmail.com

26 March

12:00 - 15:00

Donderdaghap

28 March

11:00 - 17:00

Performance Special – Save 28 March

Organizer

Swing Philosophy

Location

KZ - Kompaszaal

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ONCE A YEAR we do this !
We showcase what our Community is all about!
We celebrate what Swing Dance has to offer, share our JOY, and invite all friends and family to experience it with us.
And every year they love it !

Come enjoy, get inspired, and watch us share what we’ve got!
Bring your friends & family and let’s not only show them what we have been working on, but also give them a small insight into what we do.

BRING YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY TO A FREE LINDY HOP SPECIAL!

PROGRAM:
17.00–18.00 FREE LINDY HOP for your Friends & Family
18.00–19.00 SWING FAMILY & FRIENDS DINNER (Lentil stew with toasted bread & butter — 12.50€)
19.00 DJ sets the right mood
19.30 PERFORMANCES & DJ SET

Featuring our wonderful groups:
SHAG · BALBOA · SUNDAY LINDY HOP INTENSIVE · LINDY HOP 2&3 · SOLO JAZZ · BLUES · TEACHERS PERFORMANCE

PLEASE REGISTER for our FREE LINDY HOP WORKSHOP & our DINNER here:
PERFORMANCE SPECIAL – Jazz Events Amsterdam

WHEN: 28 March, 17.00H
WHERE: KZ, KNSM-Laan 311
Questions?
+31 6 53577930
swingphilosophy@gmail.com

April 2026

02 April

12:00 - 15:00

Donderdaghap

09 April

12:00 - 15:00

Donderdaghap

16 April

12:00 - 15:00

Donderdaghap

23 April

12:00 - 15:00

Donderdaghap

26 April

17:00 - 23:30

We ALL R Kings & Queens Party! King’s Night – Bad Taste Party

Organizer

Jazz Events Amsterdam

Location

KZ – Kompaszaal

KNSM-Laan 311, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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TICKETS

We ALL R Kings & Queens!
BAD TASTE PARTY – DRESS TO NOT IMPRESS!
This is our motto for this year’s King’s Night Party!

Loud colours, bad combos, zero shame. If you’re unsure about your outfit, you have the perfect outfit!

Join us for a delicious all-orange two-course dinner while enjoying live music. After dinner, the dance floor opens — and yes, it’ll be swingy, just as you probably guessed!

The Live Band COMPASS BALLROOM STOMPERS
will make us move through the night!

Program:
17.00h FREE Lindy Hop Taster
18.00 – 19.00 two courses vegan/vegetarian dinner EUR 37pp & DJ
19.00 – 19.30 Swing DJ
19.30 band 1st set
20.30 band 2nd set
DJ after

When: 26 April, from 17.00H
Where: Kompaszaal -KNSM-Laan 311.
Tickets:
FREE Lindy Hop Taster
EUR 37pp Two-course dinner
(incl. live music ticket)
Live Music only 19.50€ (incl. 1 non-alc drink) klick here.

Solidarity Policy: If the prices are not doable, pay what you can. No questions asked, just write us an email.

Save the date: 26 April — come dine, dance, and celebrate with us!

We can’t wait to see your most not-impressive, funny, over the top looks!

30 April

12:00 - 15:00

Donderdaghap

May 2026

07 May

12:00 - 15:00

Donderdaghap

14 May

12:00 - 15:00

Donderdaghap

21 May

12:00 - 15:00

Donderdaghap

28 May

12:00 - 15:00

Donderdaghap

June 2026

04 June

12:00 - 15:00

Donderdaghap

11 June

12:00 - 15:00

Donderdaghap

18 June

12:00 - 15:00

Donderdaghap

25 June

12:00 - 15:00

Donderdaghap

October 2026

10 - 11 October

08:00 - 22:00

LINDY HOP SPECIAL w/ Nils and Bianca – SAVE the DATE

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Events calendar

March 2026

SLOW SWING CLASSES MARCH – Help us decide

Donderdaghap

Big Band Night w/ JAZZALIKE Big Band

Crash Course Lindy Hop – dance, connect & swing

Donderdaghap

Donderdaghap

Blues Burner w/ The Belle Peppers

Donderdaghap

Performance Special – Save 28 March

April 2026

Donderdaghap

Donderdaghap

Donderdaghap

Donderdaghap

We ALL R Kings & Queens Party! King’s Night – Bad Taste Party

Donderdaghap

May 2026

Donderdaghap

Donderdaghap

Donderdaghap

Donderdaghap

June 2026

Donderdaghap

Donderdaghap

Donderdaghap

Donderdaghap

October 2026

LINDY HOP SPECIAL w/ Nils and Bianca – SAVE the DATE

Contact

KNSM-Laan 311, 1019 LE Amsterdam east

+31 20 419 9596

info@kompaszaal.nl

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