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    September 24th, 2023 – Sunday “Beer Dance” feat. Hommage

    This accomplished swing dance band is all you need for a great afternoon. Come down and dance on HOMMAGE like there is no tomorrow! “HOMMAGE brings a tribute to the classic swing music of the 1920s, 30s and 40s. Some of Holland’s finest musicians with decades of experience bringing you the hottest music to dance on and listen to.The tremendous rhythm section makes your feet jumpin’ from the start and the horn section provide you with wonderful melodies, heavily cooking solos and great vocal work. The band is featuring music from composers such as Sidney Bechet, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Fast Waller.” About De Prael: This trendy brewery sits…

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    August 27, 2023 – Hue Blanes’ Hot Swing Six

    Hue Blanes’ Hot Swing Six will play for us Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Louis Prima, and Ella Fitzgerald, and some of the hottest names in Swing. The sextet will make you sweat with beads of energy. The Hot Swing Six brings the sound of the 1930’s and 40’s to our swinging dance party. Striving for the spirit of authenticity, improvisation, and featuring instrumental and choice vocal numbers from the golden era of music, Blanes’ Hot Swing Six is sure to please!Hue Blanes’ Hot Swing Six is especially for lovers of jazz and swing dance. Together we dance lindy hop, balboa, collegiate shag, blues and solo jazz! THE WORKSHOPWorkshop from 2:00…

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    June 25, 2023 – Happy Feet Orchestra

    The Happy Feet Orchestra plays swing music for Lindy Hop dancers, their sole purpose is to make you dance! THE WORKSHOPFrom 2:00 to 2:45, theme and teachers to be announced. THE LOCATIONDe Prael is a trendy brewery that sits right on the water and offers up locally made beers and fresh food. Best of all, it has a wooden floor just right for dancing. Time: 2:00-6:00 PMMusic: Happy Feet OrchestraDJ: to be announcedPlace: De Prael, Den Haag Entrance: €11 (€7,50 for students), pin only, workshop included

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    June 3 – 4, 2023 – Workshop Weekend

    Meet Gustav and Laia, an electrifying Lindy Hop teaching couple based out of Barcelona, Spain. With a combined passion for dance and a wealth of experience in Lindy Hop, Gustav and Laia have become a dynamic duo on the international swing dance scene. Whether you are just starting out or are an experienced Lindy Hopper, Gustav and Laia bring a wealth of experience and a fun, engaging teaching style to every class. More info here

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    April 30, 2023 – Lucky Losers Jazz Band

    THE BAND – Lucky Losers Jazz BandThis sextet, founded in May 2021 by drummer/arranger Maarten Kruijswijk, plays ‘vintage’ jazz from the 1920s and 1930s. Their repertoire consists of pieces by Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Jelly Roll Morton, among others, and is played in an authentic style. Fresh tight arrangements with room for improvisation, played by experienced and skilled players creates that special connection between the dancer/listener and the musicians. More information about this awesome band: https://www.16mb.nl/lucky/ THE WORKSHOPWorkshop from 2:00-2:45, theme and teachers to be announced. THE LOCATIONDe Prael is a trendy brewery that sits right on the water and offers up locally made beers and fresh…

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    April 2, 2023 – The Fidgety Feetwarmers

    One week later than you’re used to, so we can all go to Harbour Hop and then share our new moves at the beer dance! THE BAND – The Fidgety FeetwarmersLinus Eppinger – GuitarOscar Ployart Wetche – PianoTies Laarakker – Double PassTim Hennekes – DrumsCoos Zwagerman – Trumpet/Vocals THE WORKSHOPFrom 2:00 to 2:45, theme and teachers to be announced. THE LOCATIONDe Prael is a trendy brewery that sits right on the water and offers up locally made beers and fresh food. Best of all, it has a wooden floor just right for dancing. Time: 2:00-6:00 PMMusic: The Fidgety FeetwarmersDJ: to be announcedPlace: De Prael, Den HaagEntrance: €11 (€7,50 for students),…