From 2025 our weekly classes & social on Tuesday will be strictly Blues. The name has changed into Backroom Blues, as we dancing in the cozy downstairs backroom of the wonderful De Nieuwe Anita. (Almost) every Tuesday there are Blues dance classes followed by a social dance. For classes the first one is free, then you can decide to sign up for the block. No need to sign up for the social. Just come and dance!
Autumn schedule
Tuesday September 9 – First Backroom blues
Free taster class and the first Backroom Blues social of the autumn starting at 21:00 until 23:00.
Tuesday September 16 – First class of the block free to try-out
The autumn block starts on September 16th with the first class. You can join this first class for free to try out. Want to know more about our weekly classes? Read this page!
When is the Backroom Blues social autumn 2025?
September 9, 16, 23, 30
October 14, 21 (special edition!) 28
(No social on October 7th)
November 11, 18, 25 (No social on November 4th)
December 9, 16 (End of block party) (No social on December 2nd)
Tuesday night schedule from September 2025
19:15 – 20:15 Improvers Blues dance course (more info)
20:15 – 21:00 Community led drop-in practice sessions (more info)
21:00 – 23:00 Social dance
The social will be with DJ music where we will play different styles of Blues! The social is free but a small donation is appreciated to will help cover expenses and organize future activities.
Where do we party?
The social starts at 21:00 at De Nieuwe Anita, Frederik Hendrikstraat 111, Amsterdam
Remarks:
Occasionally De Nieuwe Anita is not available on a Tuesday. Check social media for the latest changes.