Friday
Walking tour
(ca 13:00 - 15:00h)
Swing history Masterclass 'Savoy to Sugarville'
(ca 15:00 - 17:00h)
Party with The Hop-sh-Bam Connection
(ca 19:00 - 0:30h)
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(exact day planning to be confirmed)
Saturday
Classes
(ca 10:00 - 17:00h)
Party with The Hop-sh-Bam Connection
(ca 19:00 - 0:30h)
Sunday
Classes
(ca 10:30 - 17:00h)
History talk
(time TBD)
Farewell dance
(ca 18:00 - 21:00h)
Full schedule
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Classes (Saturday & Sunday):
Gymzalen Violenstraat
This year we are having our classes at the gym halls in the Violenstraat. Two large rooms of 13m by 22m and 5m high. With their location being central and the halls being close to one-another, you can use breaks to venture out. Either grab a snack at the supermarket or cafe, or enjoy one of the local parks. The city square is a 13 minute walk, or 4 min bike ride away.
The Der Aa Theater is not your average theater. Where the outside building hails from the 1920s, the interior has been specifically focussed on theatre- and music performances in 'Grunnings' - the local dialect of which the inhabitants of this city were proud speakers. As Groningen became home to more and more languages, the 'Der Aa Theater' doors have opened to all forms of cultural expression. And during Sugarville it's time for swing to make a grand entrance!
The Grand Theatre "is the mother ship for the performing arts, setting off from the heart of Groningen." This building from the 1930s has been through a lot and after having served as a cinema after the end of WW2, a squatting initiative led to it being known as a place for art. Something it is still known for to this day. Often the place to catch theater performances, we're thrilled to get this uncommon opportunity to dance here, in the heart of the city, at one of its iconic venues.
Sunday Farewell dance:
De Silo
De Silo is quite hidden away, slightly outside the historic centre of the city. This is one of a few venues in town that don't come with a lot of fanfare, but offer an affordable place for artistic ventures. We were just sold by its cosy interior and nice wooden floor, and the kind owner :) No official bar here. But we'll arrange some things to keep us going through this farewell dance.