Advanced Courses
Registrations Semester 2 and Quarter 3
Open on 2 February 2026
(non-students: 7 February)
Classes start in the week of 9 February 2026
After the Beginner Course you can continue with various courses in the style of your preference. Of course you can choose what course you want to do each period and try out a new style every time, or follow multiple courses at the same time.
New members with prior experience
We recommend that all new members follow the Beginner Course, even if you already have dance experience in a specific style. In the Beginner Course you learn 7 partner dances and 2 solo styles. This gives you a broad taste of all the styles there are and allows you to dance with other people during social dances or the gala.
Semesters and Quarters
The season of AmsterDance consists of 40 weeks, split into two semesters of 20 weeks and four quarters of 10 weeks. The week before the start of each semester or quarter there are trial classes.
Partner: You register without a partner. During the classes we will switch partners to practise leading and following and to meet each other. Want to follow the course with a friend? Make sure to both register in time, as we are unable to reserve spots.
Ballroom level Silver (2 semesters)
The Silver Course continues with the ballroom dances taught in the Beginner Course.
Silver 1 and Silver 2: The silver course consists of two semesters: Silver 1 in semester 1 and Silver 2 in semester 2. You sign up per semester. The course is structured in such a way that you can join at the start of each semester after completing the Beginner Course.
Dances:
The six ballroom dances from the Beginner Course plus:
– Silver S1 (semester 1): Viennese waltz, samba
– Silver S2 (semester 2): slow foxtrot, paso doble
Prerequisite: Beginner Course completed
Groups
– Mondays 21:45 – 23:00 – Sportcentrum VU
Partner: You register without a partner. During the classes we switch partners. Want to follow the course with a friend? Make sure to both register in time, as we are unable to reserve spots.
Ballroom Competition Practice (quarter)
The competiton practice focuses more on technique of the ballroom dances. The classes go more in depth and are more sports-oriented. Basic techniques and exercises are alternated with new figures and choreographies that are discussed more in-depth. The competition practice is a great addition to your other group class in ballroom dancing, even if you do not participate in competitions. You can follow the competition practice parallel with your other class, or after finishing the other courses.
Participation: All members can join. It is not necessary to dance competitions or have a certain dancing level. it is however advised to have completed the Beginner Course to know the basics of most dances.
Dances: all ballroom dances (standard and latin)
Prerequisite: Beginner Course completed is advised.
Groups
– Wednesdays 19:00 – 20:00 – USC Universum
Partner: You do not need a partner for the competition practice, but we switch partners less than in regular courses. You can follow the classes solo, but for some elements you might need a partner. You can partner up with somebody in the class who is also without a partner, or come with a fixed (competition) partner
Quartly Courses (quarter, changing)
The quarterly courses start every 10 weeks, four times per year (September, November, February and April). These courses have a changing programme. This way you can discover a new style each time! You can find the upcoming schedule in the overview of the quarterly courses.
Prerequisite: Beginnerscursus afgerond. If you have prior dance experience you can also follow the quarterly courses in parallel with the Beginner Course.
Dances: changing dance styles, both solo and partner styles.
Duration: 9 weken
Groups
– Thursdays 20:30 – 21:45 – Sporcentrum VU
Partner: if the course is a partner dance, the same applies as with other courses in AmsterDance. You register without a partner. During the classes we switch partners. Want to follow the course with a friend? Make sure to both register in time, as we are unable to reserve spots.