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SUMMARY:NO Party - Classes still happening
DESCRIPTION:NO PARTY THIS TIME! However CLASSES are still ON\, so come dance with us in our classes! \n\n\n\nBe ready for the next Friday Rhythm Hive on 06.06!! Mark your calendars already! \n\n\n\nProgram:Classes as usual!Where: KZ (KNSM-Laan 311) \n\n\n\nWe really appreciate if you buy drinks to support the venue.For more info & questions:www.vintagejazzevents.cominfo.vintagejazzevents@gmail.com+31619287426 or swingphilosophy@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:FREEDOM's DAY LINDY HOP
DESCRIPTION:FREEDOM\, it’s everything and we get to celebrate and appreciate it together on the 5th of May!Not for nothing\, dance and in specific Lindy Hop (an Afro-American dance) has always been a way to celebrate life. This especially in the light of its development in times of segregation and inequality in the US. Nowadays\, the dance is danced everywhere in the world and people travel all around so that they get to explore the freedom of the Lindy Hop community.Join an afternoon of LIVE music by two charismatic Swing Bands and dance performances & workshops by two local swing dance organisations (Lindy Spirit & Swing Philosophy).Not familiar with the dance? Check this video from last Freedom’s Day Special: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6_Me8ioP0P/?igsh=MXR6eWcxZzJrdGhtaQ== \n\n\n\nWhere: Westerpark (exact location will be shared)Cost: FREE ENTRANCE \n\n\n\nProgram:14.00 – 14.40 1st Set Biggles Big Band14.40 – 14.45 Demo Lindy Spirit14.45 – 15.10 Workshop Lindy Spirit 15.10 – 15.40 2nd Set Biggles Bigband15.40 – 15.45 Demo Swing Philosophy 15.45 – 16.10 Workshop Swing Philosophy 16.10 – 16.50 1st set Spirit of St. Louis16.50 – 17.00 Demo Lindy Spirit & Swing Philosophy17.00 – 17.40 2nd set Spirit of St. LouisThis event is a collaboration between Het Vrije Westen\, Swing Philosophy (A.K.A. Kompaszaal)\, Lindy Spirit\, Spirit of St. Louis & Biggles Bigband \n\n\n\nThis event is a collaboration between Het Vrije Westen\, Swing Philosophy (A.K.A. Kompaszaal)\, Lindy Spirit\, Spirit of St. Louis & Biggles Bigband 
URL:https://swingphilosophy.com/agenda/freedoms-day-lindy-hop/
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SUMMARY:Big Band Night - Blue Tone Big Band
DESCRIPTION:DONATIONS\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBig 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.  \n\n\n\nWHAT: a night full of live music\, tasty drinks and if you feel like it a dance!WHEN: 21.00 – 00.00WHERE: KSNM-Laan 311\, AmsterdamCOST: Donations based\, we advise EUR 15 for the live music \n\n\n\nYou can donate cash at the door or digitally at: https://vintagejazzevents.com/big-band-night/ \n\n\n\nQuestions: info.vintagejazzevents@gmail.com or whatsapp 0031653577930
URL:https://swingphilosophy.com/agenda/big-band-night-jazz-warriors-big-band/
LOCATION:KZ – Kompaszaal\, KNSM-Laan 311\, Amsterdam\, 1019 LE\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250510T110000
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SUMMARY:CRASH COURSE LINDY HOP COMPLETE BEGINNERS
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe perfect gift\, dancing together. \n\n\n\nTime: 11.00 – 14.30hWhere: KZ (KNSM-Laan 311) \n\n\n\nWhat is Lindy Hop and in general Swing Dance? Check these video’s: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrices:– come alone = EUR 50 (we make sure you have someone to dance with)– come with a friend = EUR 90 \n\n\n\nEveryone dances with Everyone during this Crash Course and you will learn both roles! \n\n\n\nFor questions e-mail to: swingphilosophy@gmail.com 
URL:https://swingphilosophy.com/agenda/crash-course-lindy-hop-complete-beginners/
LOCATION:KZ – Kompaszaal\, KNSM-Laan 311\, Amsterdam\, 1019 LE\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Classes,Specials
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SUMMARY:OOSTERPARK HOP - Outdoor Dance
DESCRIPTION:Summer is here and we are dancing and parting at the Oosterpark. Want to join our Classes outdoor\, enjoy good music and share a dance with us\, than this is exactly where you have to be. \n\n\n\nProgramm: 10 MAY11.00- 14.30H Crash Course LINDY HOP Complete Beginners (at Kompaszaal) further info here 15.30- 16.30H The SHIM SHAM Routine WORKSHOP further info here15.00- 19.00H Partytime \n\n\n\nWhere: Oosterpark\, at the Gazebo – in case of rain\, we will move the Party to Kompaszaal.  \n\n\n\nCost: we appreciate donations for the effort we put in organising this like permits with municipality\, bringing boomboxes\, DJing and promoting \n\n\n\nTell your friends and bring a picnic blanket\, food\, water and sunscreen! \n\n\n\nFor questions contact us at +31653577930 or swingphilosophy@gmail.com
URL:https://swingphilosophy.com/agenda/oosterpark-hop-outdoor-dance-2/
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SUMMARY:OUTDOOR SHIM SHAM Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\nWHAT: SHIM SHAM Routine WORKSHOPWHEN: 10 MAY\, 15.30 – 16.30HWHERE: OOSTERPARK\, at the GazeboINVESTMENT: 15 EUR \n\n\n\nCheck out the vintage video of Frankie doing the Shim Sham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjfM4Wrj9UI \n\n\n\nSome history about the Shim Sham: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shim_Sham \n\n\n\nFor questions contact us at +31619287426 or SwingPhilosophy@gmail.com
URL:https://swingphilosophy.com/agenda/the-shim-sham-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Jazz Lobby - Sam Ghezzi's Birthday Party + Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\n\n\n\n\nThis is a special one! It’s Sam’s Birthday and we will also be saying goodbye to him as our host as he has moved to Paris! So you better be there! \n\n\n\nAmsterdam’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. \n\n\n\n-Program:21h Bar open for drinks 21h Opening Concert at the Lobby by Sam Ghezzi Quartet!22h Jam session hosted by Sam Ghezzi! The last one! Its an end of an era ! \n\n\n\n-Costs:*Party: EUR 15 (in cash) at the door OR online > https://vintagejazzevents.com/jazz-lobby/ \n\n\n\nSuited up and elegant is the suggested dress code  \n\n\n\nVoluntary donations for the band are very much appreciated! \n\n\n\n“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. \n\n\n\nMore info & questions:www.vintagejazzevents.com | info.vintagejazzevents@gmail.com
URL:https://swingphilosophy.com/agenda/jazz-lobby-sam-ghezzis-birthday-party-jam-session/
LOCATION:KZ – Kompaszaal\, KNSM-Laan 311\, Amsterdam\, 1019 LE\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250523T210000
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SUMMARY:INTERNATIONAL LINDY HOP DAY SPECIAL - De Jong INC
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS\n\n\n\n\nWe are a bit early! Still\, we want to celebrate International Lindy Hop Day with you! 23rd of May\, we celebrate the joyest dances of all\, Swing Dance (Lindy Hop is part of Swing)! FYI the official day is the 26th\, but the Friday is more fun! \n\n\n\nWe are super happy to have the privilege to dance on the music by De Jong INC! \n\n\n\nSwing dance is a unifying community dance for all people from different backgrounds and it goes along with the rich and hard Afro-American history. 26th of May refers to the birthday of one of the biggest investors in this dance\, Frankie Manning. Nowadays\, this dance forms a universal language between dancers and folks really love to travel so that they can explore the dance in local communities. \n\n\n\nWhere: KZ (KNSM-Laan 311\, Amsterdam) \n\n\n\nNever heard about Lindy Hop?? Check these video’s 🙂https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fDIPCuGpjEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxMxOa22PlM \n\n\n\nFor more info & questions:http://www.vintagejazzevents.cominfo.vintagejazzevents@gmail.com+31653577930 or swingphilosophy@gmail.com
URL:https://swingphilosophy.com/agenda/international-lindy-hop-day-special-de-jong-inc-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250530T210000
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SUMMARY:FRIDAY RHYTHM HIVE - Donation based party!
DESCRIPTION:Sweet like honey\, let’s missbeehive!Dance your feet off until they sting with our weekly parties.Come buzz with us\, join our beautiful dancing community! \n\n\n\nWhere: KZ (KNSM-Laan 311) \n\n\n\nProgram:21.00 Party starts with DJ!!Where: KZ (KNSM-Laan 311)Costs:PARTY IS DONATION BASED*Anything what you like to give we will accept it with a smile! You can get your ticket now online or pay cash at the door 🙂 \n\n\n\nWe really appreciate if you buy drinks to support the venue.For more info & questions:http://www.vintagejazzevents.cominfo.vintagejazzevents@gmail.com+31619287426 or swingphilosophy@gmail.com
URL:https://swingphilosophy.com/agenda/friday-rhythm-hive-donation-based-party-7/
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