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The courses are held on Wednesday evenings at: Akhnaton, Nieuwezijds Kolk 25, Amsterdam.
You can take the first lesson of a course as a free trial. You do need to register for a trial lesson, so we know you're coming! You can do this via the following link:
Classes are generally taught in Dutch, but if there are participants who don't speak Dutch, we teach in both Dutch and English simultaneously. All languages are welcome!
If you pay immediately after registering, or no later than one week before the course starts, the course costs €85 per person (€75 with a student card). From one week before the course starts, the regular price is €90 per person (€80 with a student card). You can register via the following link:
We can be brief about that: for all ages! Whether you're 16, 45, or 93, everyone can and should dance rock 'n' roll.
You don't need any special clothing or shoes for rock 'n' roll dancing. The most important thing is that you have fun and feel comfortable, so wear whatever you feel comfortable in. We do know that heels or chunky shoes are generally not very practical, and that rubber soles can sometimes be too rough. Experiment to find what works best for you.
You will automatically receive a confirmation after your registration.
Once you've paid, your registration is final. You'll receive a confirmation email with all the necessary information one week before the course begins.
That's no problem. We repeat the previous week's "trick" every lesson, so you can still catch up a little.
You always pay for the entire course in advance. If you're unable to attend a lesson, you won't receive a refund. This allows us to cover our expenses (such as venue rental). Each lesson covers the material from the previous one, so you don't have to worry about that.
During social dancing, everyone is welcome to dance with whomever they like, have a drink, or simply enjoy the music. Every Wednesday evening from 8:30 PM (except during the summer break, holidays, and special occasions).
Social dancing is open to everyone and completely free. Admission may be charged for special events, such as those featuring live music.
A course consists of eight lessons, often spread over nine weeks. We schedule the ninth week for unforeseen circumstances or a party.
Yes, read more about that at HIRE US.
We only teach on Wednesday evenings. We're not a commercial company and we teach out of passion. Therefore, only Wednesdays are for classes and free dance evenings.
However, the parties are sometimes held on different days. We're always available on other days for workshops, private lessons, or other special occasions.