The Kompaszaal as a cultural center offers fantastic experiences for everyone. From swing jazz/Lindy hop dance classes and open dance sessions to rock ‘n roll parties, sultry salsa nights, and Argentine tango salons – often accompanied by live music!
For the most up-to-date overview, check:
FRIDAY RHYTHM HIVE – COMPETITION SPECIAL!
Location
- KZ - Kompaszaal
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!
Where: KZ (KNSM-Laan 311)
This time we bring you a Newbies Competition Special!
Come and have fun with us while you experience your first friendly competition. MORE INFO CLOSER TO THE DATE!
Program:
DROP IN for our weekly classes before the party
17:50 55+ Lindy Hop & Charleston
18:50 Authentic Jazz 1
20:00 Lindy Hop & Charleston 1B
21.00 Party starts with DJ!!
Costs:
PARTY IS DONATION BASED
*Anything what you like to give we will accept it with a smile! π
You can get your ticket now online or pay cash at the door π
We really appreciate if you buy drinks to support the venue.
For more info & questions:
www.vintagejazzevents.com
info.vintagejazzevents@gmail.com
+31619287426 or swingphilosophy@gmail.com
Blues Burner – Live Music by Liquid & Bones!
Location
- KZ - Kompaszaal
Blues music and blues dance come from a rich Afro-American History, it was always a way to forget your sorrows and feel alive. BURN your blues away with the best blues music and dancing in one of the finest LIVE Music venues in Amsterdam!
Party
21.00 DJ
21.30 First set
22.30 Second set
About the band:
Liquid & bones, a passionate yet quirky blues quartet that plays to make you dance!
Marco (guitar), Collin (drums), Lotte (doublebass) and Loes (singer) joined forces from quite a different background when it comes to their personal gateways into their love for blues music.
Together they form a dynamic quartet that celebrates all that blues can be. From slow and atmospheric to upbeat and goofy. They are inspired by the first recordings of Memphis Minnie, the guitar play by “the Texas razor” Albert Collins, the undeniable Chicago shuffle and the sliding sounds from the Mississippi Delta. They take their own spin and will make it impossible to sit still.
Where: Kompaszaal (KNSM-Laan 311)
Tickets
or EUR 15 Cash at the door
For more info & questions:
www.vintagejazzevents.com
info.vintagejazzevents@gmail.com
+31653577930 or swingphilosophy@gmail.com
Lindy Hop Special with Grace & Blake!
Location
- KZ - Kompaszaal
Our amazing Grace and Blake are coming back to Amsterdam in February! Tickets now available!
What: Lindy Hop special with Grace and Blake
When: 20th of February
Where: Kompaszaal (KNSM-Laan 311)
Cost: 1 workshop EUR 22,50, both workshops EUR 40
Program:
18.50 – 20.20 Workshop 1
20.20 – 20.30 break with soup for the hungry ones!
20.30 – 22.00 Workshop 2
Level descriptions:
Workshop 1
You have been dancing for around 2 years and have been taking weekly classes and you are a regular social dancer OR you have taken our unlimited package of classes with Swing Philosophy for the last 6 months, which means at least 3h of class a week and weekly social dances. You feel comfortable with swing outs, sugar pushes and (tandem) charleston.
Workshop 2
You have been dancing for at least 2 years and you are regular at festivals for the higher levels.
You are considering competing and you don’t shy away from very fast or very slow tempo’s.
More info on the topics of the workshops will follow soon!
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!
For questions e-mail to: info.vintagejazzevents@gmail.com
BAL’DAMn Festival – Saturday Party with Roaring Cats!
Location
- KZ - Kompaszaal
Bal’damn Festival 2025!
Here is the first band announcement for the Saturday party with LIVE MUSIC by Roaring Cats!
Roaring Cats are one of Europeβs most promising bands regarding swing and hot jazz.
The tiny orchestra based in Amsterdam took the challenge of giving value and new significance to the roots of jazz.
Their repertoire consists of original arrangements of the finest tunes by the top artists of the 30βs and 40βs. On top of that, they are presenting original compositions in style. Swell notes for hyperactive swing dancers and for sedentary drinking listeners.
You know who they are and they come back with a new recently released album on their hands, give it a listen!
Personnel:
Sam Ghezzi: vocals, tenor saxophone
Mo van der Does: clarinet
Coos Zwagerman: trumpet
Joan Codina: trombone
Oscar Ployart Wetche: piano
Davor Stehlik: banjo guitar
Tomek van Leeuwen: upright bass
Joe Korach: drums
This party is part of the BAL’DAMn Festival (general event) & for questions info.vintagejazzevents@gmail.com
Blues Burner – Live Music by Bluesshack!
Location
- KZ - Kompaszaal
Blues music and blues dance come from a rich Afro-American History, it was always a way to forget your sorrows and feel alive. BURN your blues away with the best blues music and dancing in one of the finest LIVE Music venues in Amsterdam!
Party
21.00 DJ
21.30 First set
22.30 Second set
About the band:
We are a group of musicians that found each other in blues music. Every member brings a unique energy to the stage.
That reflects in a show that lifts you up with a joyful up-tempo shuffle and brings you back down with slow and soulful tunes.
Find us on Spotify or find out where our next gig is and come and celebrate the blues with us in dance and music!
Where: Kompaszaal (KNSM-Laan 311)
Tickets
or EUR 15 Cash at the door
For more info & questions:
www.vintagejazzevents.com
info.vintagejazzevents@gmail.com
+31653577930 or swingphilosophy@gmail.com