Opendeurdag programme, Sunday 13 September 2026 — nineteen free taster classes across seven time blocks
The new dance year starts here.
On Sunday 13 September, Shoonya Dance Centre opens its doors for a full day of free taster classes — your chance to try before the 2026–2027 season begins.
How it works
Drop in for one class or stay all day. Every style, every teacher, all under one roof. No registration, no commitment — just walk in, move, and find what fits. Each class runs about 50 minutes.
Good to know
• When — Sunday 13 September 2026 · 10:00–17:00
• Where — Stapelplein 41, 9000 Gent
• Entry — Free · no registration · everyone welcome (12+)
• What to wear — Comfortable clothing, proper dance shoes, socks, or barefoot (no outside shoes on the dance floor), a water bottle
• Partner dances — more fun with a partner, welcome solo too
The programme
Seven blocks of 50 minutes, from 10:00 to 16:50, with a 10-minute break between each. Three classes run at the same time, so you pick one — or you keep going all day.
10:00 — Burlesque, Ballet
11:00 — Lindy Hop, Cissy Ball, Yoga
12:00 — Solo Jazz, Kizomba, Indian Dance Technique
13:00 — African & Congolese Dance, Pilates for Dancers
14:00 — Flamenco, Bachata, Oriental Flow
15:00 — Tap Dance, Cuban Salsa, Bollyfolk
16:00 — Argentine Tango, Rueda de Casino, Raqs Sharqi (Bellydance)
Six of the nineteen classes are partner dances — Lindy Hop, Kizomba, Bachata, Cuban Salsa, Argentine Tango and Rueda de Casino. They are more fun with a partner, but you are welcome on your own.
Already know your style? Registration for the 2026–2027 season is open
→ shoonyadance.com/register
We hope to see you on 13 September.
— The Shoonya Team