Weekly practices
Every week during the academic year the association gives members the opportunity to practice their dance skills during practice hour. This is the ideal place to practice new steps, work on technique, and learn from other dancers. Free for members. Non-members pay €2.50, the first time is free.
Argentine Tango
Mondays 19:30 – 20:30, Rhythm A & B, at X TU Delft.
Thursdays 19:00 – 23:00, Lijm & Cultuur. (€6,- for non-members, €3,- for non-members that follow our classes)
The Thursday practices after classes are hosted by Trabajando.
Ballroom
Mondays 20:30 – 22:45, Rhythm A & B, at X TU Delft.
Lindy Hop
Tuesdays 19:00 – 22:00 (parallel with classes), De Hofstee.
Lindy Hop classes
Do you want to learn how to swing dance like the stars of the 1930s and 40s? Join our
enthusiastic teachers for Lindy Hop classes this quarter and discover the joy of this energetic
and playful dance style. We offer three courses: Beginners (level 1) and Intermediate (levels
2 and 3), suitable for different levels of experience.
Beginners (level 1)
This class is offered every quarter and will always cover (roughly) the same topics: the complete basics. This includes learning the basic steps and some simple moves, which may differ a little every quarter.. This class is suitable for people who have never danced Lindy Hop or any other dance style before. After taking this class you will be ready to start dancing on the social dance floor!
Intermediate (level 2)
This level includes some more advanced moves, while mainly focusing on technique. This level is for dancers who want to expand their Lindy repertoire and further improve their dancing skills. You will gradually build up more complex footwork and stylizations from the basics. New swing rhythms and partner communication will also be covered. This class will cover different topics every block, so this class can and should be taken multiple times!
Required: One block of Lindy Hop 0
Intermediate II (level 3)
If you already have some experience dancing Lindy Hop at socials, taken multiple Intermediate Level 2 classes, and moves such as the swing-out or the Lindy circle, this class might be the right fit for you! Here we’ll dive deeper into technique, while also learning quite complex moves and famous routines. Musicality can also be on the schedule. The topics always differ per block, so there’s always something new to be learned!
Required: one block of Lindy Hop 1, one block of Lindy Hop 2 and one block of Charleston 1
If you are still not sure which class is the best fit for you, you can get a better feel for the level and content of the classes during our free try outs! We have a free try out for all three levels at the start of every quarter! If you’re already taking Lindy Hop classes with us, it is recommended to ask our teachers Lucia and Leon what level is right for you 🙂
Sign up now!
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from our experienced and passionate teachers who will guide you through the history and culture of Lindy Hop, as well as the technical and musical aspects of the dance. Lindy Hop is not only a great way to exercise and have fun, but also to meet new people and make friends. So what are you waiting for? Sign up now and let’s swing!
Sign-ups for the classes close Monday the 17th of February at 23:59.
Please do note that a minimum amount of participants (around 13 people) need to sign up in order for a class to continue.
You don’t need a partner to join!
Since Lindy Hop is a social dance, you frequently switch partners during class. For the beginner classes, it is recommended to stick with a fixed role, either leader or follower (not necessarily gender based). If you are interested in trying out first, attend the try-out class, by sending a message to lindy@dsda.nl or by filling out the interest
form below!
Signing up for the Beginner class? Register with a dancing partner to get a €5 discount!
If a follower and a leader sign up together for the beginner class, both will get a discount.
Conditions for the discount:
- You follow the beginner class
- You have different dancing roles
- Add each other’s names to the form
Shortly after the first classes, you will get a payment request. You are required to have paid
before the second lesson.
| What | 7 lessons of Lindy Hop |
| Time | Tuesdays |
| Beginners | 19:15-20:15 |
| Intermediate | 20:15-21:15 |
| Intermediate II | 21:15-22:15 |
| Dates | 11.02(try-out), 18.02, 25.02, 04.03, 11.03, 18.03, 25.03, 01.04 |
| Location | De Hofstee, Sandinoweg 149, 2622 DW Delft |
| Price | |
| Members | €52,50 for 7 classes (€7,50 per class) |
| Non-members | €75 for 7 classes (€10.70 per class, includes one Lindy Jam entrance) |
For questions about the classes you can email lindy(at)dsda.nl.
Argentine Tango classes
Since X TU Delft has cancelled their Argentine tango classes for the academic Q3 and Q4 in 2023/2024, there are no student friendly alternatives for (young) dancers to learn about tango dancing. That is why as a solution Blue Suede Shoes and Trabajando are collaborating on a set of classes. Do you want to continue to learn about the tango? We are organizing an entire package of classes for Argentine Tango with three types of levels. The beginner class will be taught by Chiwei and Semina, the intermediate and advanced classes by Cinthya Tomino.
Payment must be completed before or on the first lesson, so that we can pay the teachers. Payment at the lesson is in cash (or payment request link).
Tryout Lesson:
We will only offer a try-out for the beginner lessons. For those who first want to try out for the beginner lesson, you can tryout a lesson at the 2nd of May.
You don’t need a partner to join
Since Argentine Tango is a social dance, you frequently switch partners during class. However, we do recommend you sign up with a parter, as we will not guarantee a partner
Classes
You can sign up for the classes below:
| What | 7 lessons of Argentine Tango |
| Day | Thursdays |
| Beginners | 19:05-20:05 |
| Advanced | 20:10-21:10 |
| Intermediate | 21:15-22:15 |
| Dates | 02.05, 09.05, 16.05, 23.05, 30.05, 06.06, 13.06 |
| Location | Lijm & Cultuur, 3rd floor room H3SO3, Rotterdamseweg 272 Delft |
| Prices | |
| Beginners | €40 |
| Intermediate & Advanced | €80 for students, €90 for non-students |
After class there will be a practice for all levels where you can practice the things you just learned and socialize a bit. The practices are free for all Blue Suede Shoes members. Others pay €6 per practice. These practices are hosted by Trabajando.
For questions about the classes you can email tango(at)dsda.nl.
Ballroom technique classes
For the members who know the basic steps of ballroom dancing, and want to improve their dance, Blue Suede Shoes offers technique class. Latin lessons will be under the guidance of Mae Hoffmeister, placed in the top 10 in the world championship under 21 in Latin. Standard lessons will be continued by our beloved Niek Koopmeiners, who is an experienced dancer that has enjoyed classes with world ranking trainers.
For more information please check the sign up form linked below.
Other dance classes in Delft
Many of our members follow dancing courses at X TU Delft or at Dance school Wesseling in Delft. These courses teach you the basics of the dances and give you a range of figures and moves you can then vary with in your own creativity.
X TU Delft offers Ballroom classes given by Kaspar van Lierop and Polina Abdoulina.
Every quarter there are new courses open for enrolment.
X TU Delft no longer offers Argentine Tango classes. Luckily, Trabajando has stepped up and started offering lessons themselves, aiming at the basic to advanced level.
Dance school Wesseling in Delft also offers a variety of ballroom classes.
Wesseling also offers a tango class taught by Carlos and Mirella, who are European Champions.
They start most of their courses in September, and some start in January. Check their website if you are interested.