InDansen 2024

In•dan•sen

The act of warming up for dancing, usually by dancing

This year Blue Suede Shoes organizes an introductory programme to get you submerged in the wonderful world of dancing: InDansen. Get a taste of Ballroom, Lindy Hop, Argentine Tango, and a fun community!

What is InDansen?

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4 Weeks packed with events

We offer you a load of events:

  • 12 workshops/try-outs
  • 4 parties
  • 7 practices

You can join all events for just € 10,-. Food and drinks included. You will get to know a community that is very open, welcoming, and a fan of dancing together! You will learn different fun dances and increase your confidence!

(Joining all events is not mandatory, but definitely fun 😜)

Dancing is for everyone

… and is very easy to get started with:

You don’t need a partner to come
You don’t need special shoes to start
Your moves already rock, show them!

See you around?

Lindy solo
Tango couple

Sign up now!

Did you miss us during the OWee?

No worries! Sign up for the full program on the right, or come to individual events you can find below.

Interest form OWee/InDansen 2024

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Program

August 26
19:00 - 22:00
Monday Workshops & Practice

We kick off Indansen this year by giving two awesome dancing workshops, with plenty of opportunity to practice what you learned right after with all participants and many of our members!

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August 31
17:45 - 22:00
Ballroom Party
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This Ballroom party will start off by offering both a Quickstep workshop and a Lindy workshop before partying the night away!

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September 2
19:00 - 22:00
Monday Workshops & Practice

19:00: Jive workshop
20:00: Slow Waltz workshop
21:00: General ballroom practice session

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September 3
19:15 - 22:15
Lindyop class try-outs

Do you want to swing like the legends of Harlem? Come to our Lindy Hop classes and discover this joyful and dynamic dance style! No partner or experience required, just a love for dancing. Learn from our skilled and friendly teachers who will guide you through the basics and beyond. Don’t miss our free tryouts on 03-09 and get ready to hop!

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September 4
20:00 - 22:00
Musicality workshop and Argentine Tango practice session
September 7
17:15 - 23:30
Lindy Jam
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Welcome to the new academic year! Join us for our Lindy Jam InDansen Edition, a special event for newcomers and old-timers alike. Learn the basics of Lindy Hop, a joyful and energetic swing dance, in a fun and friendly workshop. No partner or experience needed, just bring your smile and curiosity! After the workshop, enjoy a potluck dinner and a night of social dancing to the best swing tunes. This is a great chance to learn a new skill, meet new people, and have a blast at our Lindy Jam InDansen Edition! See you on the dance floor!

Feel free to bring friends along, and introduce them to swing dancing and Blue Suede Shoes! Together, we’ll make it an unforgettable evening!

Details to be announced

Radost is a cozy dancing room tucked away in de Kabelfabriek. A little hard to find, but definitely worth taking a look.

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September 9
19:00 - 22:00
Ballroom Practice Session
September 14
17:00-23:30
Tango Cafe

We're starting off this new Tango season with our InDansen Edition, where we welcome all newcomers to Tango and the association! For this edition we'll start the evening with a unique Dance Photography Workshop, where you'll learn to capture the beauty of dance in motion. Then, dive into a Tango beginner workshop, perfect for new dancers eager to learn. Enjoy a delicious Potluck Dinner, and finally, dance the night away at our vibrant Milonga, with music provided by TDJ Yoeri! Don’t miss this unique blend of art, dance, and community.

 

Dance Photography Workshop
Have you ever wondered how to best capture dance, now's your time to learn it! Join us in this workshop where Michael and Casper will tell you all about it; how to deal with the dimmed lights, how to best frame a couple, how to manage the moving subjects, and most importantly, how to capture the beauty of the dance!
* If you have your own camera, you're more than welcome to bring it!

Tango Beginner Workshop
More information will follow.

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September 21
17:00-22:00
Mixed Dance Cafe
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Put what you have learnt into a casual social event! In this last event of InDansen, we will land the program with a delightful social gathering. Pick the music you like and start dancing!
Hint: the person with the coolest bird-themed outfit or decoration will win a prize!

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