Vogue dance classes in Amsterdam

Yes. Beginner classes start with walks, hand movements and basic poses, and save spins and dips until you are comfortable going to the floor. Vogue classes in Amsterdam are open to all levels, and watching a teacher's videos first helps you pick one whose pace suits a first-timer.

Hands, catwalk, duckwalk, spins and dips, and floor performance. Hands tell the story with precise, flowing shapes. The catwalk is a stylised strut and the duckwalk a low, bouncing walk on the balls of your feet. Spins and dips finish a phrase with drama, and floor performance covers everything you do once you are down. Together they make up Vogue Fem.

They are the three main styles of vogue. Old Way is angular and precise, built on symmetrical poses and clean lines. New Way adds arm control, clicks and flexibility, with intricate hand and wrist work. Vogue Fem is fluid and dramatic, built on the five elements. Classes often focus on one of them, so check the class title before you book.

Clothes you can stretch, spin and drop to the floor in. Knee pads help too, because dips and floor work put weight on your knees. Socks or smooth-soled shoes make spins easier than grippy trainers. Some dancers practise in heels for runway and fem, but flats are fine while you learn. Bring water.

Watch how they move. Some teachers specialise in Old Way precision, others in Vogue Fem drama or runway, and each one runs the room differently. Scadana shows video previews of vogue teachers from across Amsterdam so you can choose your match before booking.