Swing Philosophy

04/12/2024

No matter how old you are it's never too late to start dancing!

However, we also know that different age's have different needs and we got you! In this course you will learn the basics of Lindy Hop & Charleston at a suitable pace and you will be surrounded by friends of similar age as we know some of you feel a bit shy.
So let's have some fun together!

Join us for the next block of 11 classes starting on January 10th!
Check out the schedule, dates, pricing and tickets here:
https://swingphilosophy.com/courses/

Swing dance is an Afro-American dance form, full of fun energy and good music. The community is super welcoming, so making new friends is guaranteed!
Everyone dances with Everyone and you will learn both roles!

For questions e-mail to: [email protected]
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04/12/2024

Feeling shy to dance? Is your inner voice telling you you will not be good at it?

During our Take it Easy course you will get the space to go at your own pace with enough encouraging support to make sure you feel comfortable. So take your chance and dive into the world of dance.

Join us for the next block of 11 classes starting on January 8th!
Check out the schedule, dates, pricing and tickets here:
https://swingphilosophy.com/courses/

Swing dance is an Afro-American dance form, full of fun energy and good music. The community is super welcoming, so making new friends is guaranteed!

Everyone dances with Everyone and you will learn both roles!
For questions e-mail to: [email protected]
Picture by .jiri.catchingthesoul

01/12/2024

Welcome, December!
Here is our festivity program for the last month of the year! It's that time of the year, so let's celebrate together :)

Check out the spread!

29/11/2024

REGISTER HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoHzj7tcvf9tyDT9rhcqu7b7S_bsfkhOs1t0d6vO-xyrakUQ/viewform

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!

The venue offers a great food, so please support the venue and buy lunch and drinks 🙂

Next block of classes starts right after the explorer day! https://swingphilosophy.com/courses/

Not familiar with Swing? Check this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqgKtBWMI14

ALL TASTERS this day are FREE OF CHARGE!
You don’t need a partner, EVERYBODY dances with EVERYBODY and everybody leads and follows 🙂

For questions contact us at +31653577930 or [email protected]

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21/11/2024

REGISTRATIONS FOR THE NEW BLOCK ARE OUT NOW!
Go and check out the schedule on our website.
We bring you three new classes: Air Steps, L&C Take it easy, L&C 55+ and new level descriptions!
Check it out and join our community.

04/11/2024

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: https://vintagejazzevents.com/crash-course-charleston/

Have you always wanted to try out Charleston? Do you want to keep working on the basics and get better at it? Here is your opportunity!
We bring you a two part Charleston Crash Course in December with Hajo and Teo!

Where: KZ (KNSM-Laan 311)

Part 1: December 6th 19.00 - 21.00
You may have had some Charleston basics in class, but those are not yet steady and you still tend to avoid fast tunes on the dance floor. You really want to get the right technic and feel comfortable and chill when dancing Charleston. In this workshop we will make sure we tackle some of the core basics of Charleston, the Hand to Hand, Open doors, Tandem and Kick Ups. We will discuss why is Charleston super chill for fast tunes and how you can make it easy for yourself when dancing this dance.

Part 2: December 20th 19.00 - 21.00
You have your basics steady and moves like Hand to Hand, Open doors, Tandem and Kick Ups are EASY for you. You want the moves challenge and you want the speed challenge. WE got you, join us for a very fun repertoire :D

Costs:
EUR 25 per Workshop, EUR 45 if you take both classes (props for experienced dancers that know that they can still learn a lot from the basics workshop)

The venue will be offering dinner and the bar will be open for drinks, so please make use of it and support the venue so we can keep dancing there!

Everyone dances with Everyone during this Crash Course and you will learn both roles!

For questions e-mail to: [email protected]

04/11/2024

November is finally here and we bring you so many cool things!!
Workshops, daily classes, special parties, and our next festival is around the corner! Follow along!!!

29/09/2024

Here is our October program!
Keep an eye on your email for our monthly newsletter coming up next week! Send us your email if you want to join the online community!
Many opportunities to join us this upcoming month!
Welcome autumn🍁🍂

23/09/2024

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: https://swingphilosophy.com/agenda/crash-course-for-complete-beginners-october-26/

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.

Time: 11.00 – 14.30h
Where: KZ (KNSM-Laan 311)

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: [email protected]

05/09/2024

2 hour afro dance workshop with Sabou!

Tickets: https://vintagejazzevents.com/afro-dance-sabou/

Program: 15h-17h Workshop Special
Where:
KZ (KNSM-Laan 311)
When: 22nd Sept, 27th Oct, 10th Nov
Cost:
*NON SWING PHILOSOPHY STUDENTS = 25€
*SWING PHILOSOPHY STUDENTS = 20€
Solidarity price (pay what you can, contact us)

CLASS DESCRIPTION
Ready to dive into Afro Dance?
This class is perfect for anyone who loves to move, enjoys the music and is curious about the amazing world of African street dances like Azonto, Naija Pop, Coupé Décalé, and Afrohouse.
No need for dance experience – just bring your passion for music and a willingness to learn, and we’ll build from there.
Here’s what you’ll discover in class:
*Cultural awareness*: get to learn and understand more about Afro dances’ roots and rhythms, and history so you’re in a better position to fully practise the dance.
*Body awareness*: get to rediscover your body through exercises like body isolations, coordination, rhythmic combos, and accessible footwork.
*Step by step*: from simple steps to footwork patterns, you’ll develop and expand your movement vocabulary.
*Musicality*: understand and practice rhythm and timing, so your moves flow effortlessly with the music.
*Feelings first*: Dance from the heart, focus on the fun, and let loose! It’s all about enjoying the journey and connecting with a community of like minded movers like you.

For questions contact us at +31653577930 or [email protected] // [email protected]

05/09/2024

Do not miss this!

Op 7 september spelen we tijdens 24 uur oost in de KZ - Kompaszaal op uitnodiging van Swing Philosophy .

Tijdens 24 uur Oost kun je de hele dag lang Amsterdam Oost beter leren kennen. Of je nu creatief of sportief bent, van muziek, architectuur of lekker eten en drinken houdt, laidback of leergierig bent, er is voor iedereen wat te beleven! Kom je ook?

Swing Philosophy Vintage Jazz Events schrijft over hun event het volgende:

24 uur Oost is here soon and we are happy to be a part of it! Check out the full program here and their own event But here is what WE have to offer: 14.30 Lindy Hop Taster Class 15.30 Biggles Big Band 16.30 Charleston Taster Class 17.30 Biggles Big Band 18.30 Dinner & movie (The Call of the Jitterbug) All taster are FREE, donations for the band are welcomed 🙂
For more info & questions:
www.vintagejazzevents.com
www.swingphilosophy.com [email protected] [email protected]
+31619287426

https://swingphilosophy.com/agenda/swing-philosophy-24h-oost-free-swing-tasters-live-music-party/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFFkL5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHb6CZKsnzvHtlvko0CMduIJE8__fTmrITp-zKAZFIAyojPmbtcrPG5WQJA_aem_MzC1gX4o6O05KZWnHZ11YQ

30/08/2024

Here is our September program!
Are you grooving with us?
Stay tuned and hop on the fun train.

05/08/2024

August is here! Get ready for what’s in store!
This is how we like to end the summer season!
Workshop, crash course, explorer day… All the best, only for our community. See you there!

31/07/2024

Hello today the EARLY BIRD PRICES of The Vintage Battle of the Bands 2024! ENDS! We hope to see you there 😎

19/07/2024

What: Two hours special
Where: De Kompaszaal
When: 18th of August
Teachers: .kasabova and

Come with us to dance outside at Oosterpark after the workshop!

TICKETS: 25€ (link in bio)

Program:
13:00-15:00 - Workshop

*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 [email protected]