Your Internet Source For Dance Information
For Chicagoland and the Midwest
Thanks
for yet another Great Year!
Bob & Penny Urbon

ballroomchicago.com
P.O. Box 721
Highland Park, Il 60035
Phone: (847) 579 9361 Mobile (847) 757 2227 Fax: (208) 723
5996
Notice: The services
provided by this site are free of charge. There are no fees for listing
studios, venues or events.
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Notice!
In Inclement Weather, please check this web site or call (847) 757 2227
to be certain
ballroomchicago.com events have not
been cancelled
Classes at Shaare Tikvah Ballroom for
Tuesday, February 9
have been cancelled due to the Winter Storm Warning
Chevy Chase Country Club
Music by the
Dick Elliott Band
Dance
Lesson
Bob & Penny Urbon,
BallroomChicago.com
Cash bar available
The Party Starts at 7:00 pm
Call 847.465.2311 for more details

Grand Ballroom
1000 N Milwaukee Ave
Wheeling, IL
(847) 465-2311
2010 Big Band Dates
April 28, Band: Dick Elliot Orchestra Lesson: Tango
May 26, Band: Dick Elliot Orchestra Lesson: Waltz
June 23, Band: Dick Elliot Orchestra Lesson: Foxtrot
July 28, Band: Dick Elliot Orchestra Lesson: Cha Cha
August 25, Band: Dick Elliot Orchestra Lesson: Rumba
September 22, Dick Elliot Orchestra Lesson: Mambo/Salsa
October 27, Band: Dick Elliot Orchestra
Lesson: Swing
For additional information please call (847) 465 2311
http://www.chevychasecountryclub.com
Watch This space for information on other upcoming
BallroomChicago/Chevy Chase Joint Dances
BallroomChicago.com

This Sunday,
February 7
On What Some Call "The Best Dance Floor In
Chicago"
February 7, March 7
Shaare Tikvah Ballroom
To Our
Loyal Students & Dancers
It is with great sorrow we must
announce that after 10 years, Sometime, between of January 1st, & May 31st,
Shaare Tikvah
Ballroom will cease to exist.
The building is being sold and the space will no longer be available for classes
& dances.
We we currently seeking space nearby to continue our classes and dances and will
keep you informed on our progress.
We will of course, continue to conduct our Monday evening classes and monthly
Saturday evening dances at our Highland Park location.
If you know of a space that might be available, please contact Bob at (847) 579
9361 Mobile: (847) 757
2227 or via email at
bob@ballroomchicago.com
Saturday February 27
BallroomChicago. com

Lodge Hall
1799 Green Bay Rd.
(Across from Sunset Foods)
Highland Park, IL
8:00 - 11:00 pm
$10.00/person
Free Mini Lesson 7:15 - 7:45 (with paid admission)
Wood Floor, Great Music, Light Refreshments
Free Parking at "Renaissance Place" Next Door
For More information call: (847 579 9361 Mobile: (847) 757 2227 Email
info@ballroomchicago.com
www.ballroomchicago.com/northshoreclasses.htm
Third Thursday Dance
No Thursday Dances Until Further Notice
7:00 - 10:00 pm
5800 N Kimball (2 Blocks S. of Peterson)
Chicago IL
Large Free Parking Lot, Large, Beautiful Wood Dance Floor, Lots of Great Music
For Information Call: (847) 579 9361 Mobile: (847) 757 2227
Dancing 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Bob is available for help with dance patterns all evening
$10.00/person
http://www.ballroomchicago.com/shaaretikvahballroom.htm
Click
here for information on
Tuesday evening classes at
Shaare Tikvah Ballroom
Links Links Links Links
Click Here for this week's Greater Chicagoland Dance Schedule
Click
Here for Northern Illinois & Wisconsin
Dance Schedule
Click Here for More
Illinois Dance Locations
Click Here for West Michigan Dance Information Updated 09/27/09!
Click Here to go to School, Studio and Dance Venue Information Pages
Click
Here for Bob & Penny's Class Schedules
& Private Lessons
Click Here For Big Band Dance Weekend Event
Information *New
Click
Here
for information on upcoming dance competitions
Click Here for
other dance related links
Click
Here
to Visit our new page on Dancing around the
country.
Note:
Popular Dance Magazine
"Dancing USA"
"The Comprehensive magazine about Dancing in the USA"
Has a New Owner (Michael Fitzmaurice), and a New Look
The April/May 2000 Issue contained wonderful article about this web site, a copy of
which is printed below with the permission of the author:
Reprinted from the article "Our
Favorite Websites"
By Michael Fitzmaurice
Bob Urbon does not meet the standard
profile of internet entrepreneur. Bob is not a twenty-something computer geek
with no business experience and a hacking background. The proprietor of
BallroomChicago.com is the former owner of the renowned studio, Chicago Dance,
and has taught dance for
thirty-seven years. At the start of this year, Bob and
his wife, Penny, sold their studio to world champion dancers Gregory Day and
Tommye Giacchino, and began to focus their efforts on their fledgling website.
BallroomChicago.com provides
information to dancers who are looking for what is going on in the local dance
world. The information provided is very detailed and up-to-date. It includes
information about local dance clubs, studios, ballrooms, and special events.
BallroomChicago.com does not maintain a passive site waiting for visitors just
to log on and explore the site. BallroomChicago.com sends out a regular stream
of e-mails each week delivered to an ever-growing list of area dancers.
For the social dancer, BallroomChicago.com makes finding a place to dance on any night of the week as simple as counting to the music. Every city should be so lucky to have an internet service like BallroomChicago.com.
We wish to thank Michael Fitzmaurice & Dancing USA for the wonderful article
dancevision.com/
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World's Largest Video Collection, Music, Books, Dance Floor, Mastery
Instructional Programs, for Students and Professionals, ProDVIDA Teacher
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Note: Purchases made from Dancevision
through the above
link help support our web site.
Dancing this week In Chicagoland
Note: If
we have missed any events or you know of additional events
that should be listed here. please let us know at: info@BallroomChicago.com
USA Dance Chicagoland Chapter
www.usadancechicago.org/
USA Dance Chicagoland Chapter Youth and
College Network
http://www.usadancechicago.org/ycn.html
Greater Fox Valley Chapter of USA Dance
www.dancefoxvalley.org/
Northern Illinois Chapter of USA Dance
http://www.danceframe.com/
Check Out Another Great Chicagoland Dance Web
Site
Visit
http://www.chicagodancenews.com/
For more information on Chicagoland Dancing dancing, Check out:
Mike Benzmiller's Dance Page
Chicagoland's Information Source For Country, Hustle,
Jitterbug & West Coast Swing Dancing
http://www.danceaholics.com
Another Site (West Coast Swing)
http://www.XDance.com
For Country Dancing Information Visit:
Swing 'N' Country Dance Club
http://www.swingncountry.org
Tango
Noticias
Tango
Newsletter
Tango Noticias New Web Site: http://www.tangonoticias.com/
For more information on Latin dancing,
Check out:
www.laboriqua.com
www.chicagosalsa.com
http://www.chicagoslatinentertainment.com/
Big Band Music On the Radio!
"Midwest Ballroom," with John Russell
5:00 pm on WDCB 90.9 FM.
The station can be heard all over Chicagoland
and is also on the internet at
www.wdcb.org.
Traveling?
Click Here
to Visit our new page on Dancing around the country.
February 11-14,
2010
Join the Heat Wave!
The 9th Annual Chicago International Salsa Congress
Please email questions to:
info@chicagosalsacongress.com
Produced By
Cultural Expressions Productions, Ltd.
333 W. North Avenue
Box 359
Chicago, IL 60610-1293
Executive Producers:
Rosita & Saladeen Alamin
(773) 285-3197 (773) 285-3197
Director of Operations:
Gina Wiklund
(410) 960-9519 (410) 960-9519
http://www.chicagosalsacongress.com
February 19
- 21, 2010
Chicago DanceSport Challenge Championships
Sponsored by the USA Dance Chicagoland Chapter #2001
Hyatt Regency O'Hare
9300 West Bryn Mawr Ave.
Rosemont, IL 60018
(847) 696-1234
January 24 the last day for registration discounts is fast approaching.
The final registration deadline is February 6 at the standard rates.
Online registration is available with a credit card at
www.O2CM.com.
http://www.usadancechicago.org/r2competition2010.html
February 19 - 21, 2010

Waterford Conference Center
933 South Riverside Drive
Elmhurst, Il 60126
Brought to you by
The countdown continues with the
event
less than six weeks away and
early bird pricing (January 21) less than two weeks away.
To take advantage of this greatly reduced 2010 rate
it is suggested you
Register Now!
www.swingncountry.net/
Saturday, February 20, 2010

DANCE SHOW & EVENING GALA
Italian Community Center
631 East Chicago Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Fiesta Ballroom
Dance Performance Entry Forms & Group Ticket Reservations
contact:
SUZANA GOSSETT - 5464 N Port Washington Rd.
Suite C #253, Milwaukee, WI 53217
Phone: 414-299-0217 Email:
DanceSuzana@yahoo.com
http://www.dancesportstudios.com/Mardi_Gras.html
February 25 - 28, 2010
17th Annual
Indiana Challenge Dancesport Competition
Radisson Hotel - Merrillville, IN
(219) 769-6311
Featured Performers:

Decho Kraev & Bree Watson
Entry deadline is January 28th
For more information:
Organizer(s):
Tim & Sue Bourget
7911 Austin Ave.
Schererville, Indiana 46375
Phone: (219) 322-8381 (219) 322-8381
Fax: (219) 322-8381 (call first)
Email: ssds@jorsm.com
http://www.indianachallenge.com
Other Upcoming Dance
Competitions and Events
Information provided courtesy of NDCA
January
29-31, 2010
City Lights Ball
San Jose CA
Organizer(s): Glenn Weiss & Barbara Gore
P.O. Box 7524
Menlo Park, CA, 94026
TEL: (650) 223-4950 FAX: (661) 297-7295
Email:
citylightsball@gmail.com
www.citylightsball.com
January
29-31, 2010
Northeastern Open Dancesport Invitational Championships
Sheraton Hotel - Stamford, CT
Organizer(s): Ron & Lee Cote
293 Pine Lane
Wethersfield, CT, 06109
TEL: (860) 529-5111 FAX: (860) 529-5222
Email: Mambo2341@aol.com
www.neodancesport.com
February 4-7, 2010
Maryland Dancesport Championships
Due to
the record breaking snowstorm this weekend, The Maryland
Dancesport was canceled and has
been rescheduled for the weekend of April 1st - 4th, 2010. For
more details visit their website
Marriott Hotel, North Bethesda Conference Center - Bethesda, MD
Organizer(s): Glenis Dee Creger
113 Frederick Drive
Centreville, MD, 21617
TEL: (443) 262-9120 (443) 262-9120 FAX: (443) 262-9121
Email:
marylanddancesport@msn.com
www.marylanddancesport.com
February 11-14, 2010
California Open Dancesport Championships
Irvine Marriott Hotel, John Wayne Airport, Irvine CA
Organizer(s): Debbie Avalos Kusumi
14143 Blazing Canyon Place
Oro Valley, AZ, 85755
TEL: (520) 219-4555 (520) 219-4555 FAX: (520) 219-3855
Email: CaOpen@aol.com
www.californiaopen.com
February 19-21, 2010
Florida Superstars Championships
Renaissance Plaza International Mall Hotel - Tampa, FL
Organizer(s): Michael Chapman & John Moldthan
613 Palencia Place
Lakeland, FL, 33803
TEL: (863) 668-9668 (863) 668-9668 FAX: (863) 688-3012
Email: emmaoswald@aol.com
www.flsuperstars.com
February 25-28, 2010
Indiana Challenge Dancesport Competition
Radisson Hotel - Merrillville, IN (219) 769-6311 (219) 769-6311
Organizer(s): Tim & Sue Bourget
7911 Austin Avenue
Schererville, IN, 46375
TEL: (219) 322-8381 (219) 322-8381 FAX: (219) 227-8365
Email: ssds@jorsm.com
www.indianachallenge.com
Notice!!
We have moved each week's
schedule to separate pages to facilitate faster downloads
Please click on the link of your choice
below.
Click
Here
For Chicagoland Dance Schedule
(Week of 01/11 - 01/17)
Click
Here
For Chicagoland Dance Schedule
(Week of 01/18 - 01/24)
Click
Here
For Chicagoland Dance Schedule
(Week of 01/26 - 01/31)
Click
Here
For Chicagoland Dance Schedule
(Week of 02/01 - 02/07)
Click
Here
For Chicagoland Dance Schedule
(Week of 02/08 - 02/14)
Bob's
class schedule at Shaare Tikvah
5800 N Kimball
Chicago, IL
Click
here for map
Singles & Couples Welcome
Tuesday Evenings
Notice!!
Classes at Shaare Tikvah Ballroom for Tuesday, February 9
have been cancelled due to the Winter Storm Warning
Tuesday, January 26, February 2, 9,& 16
7:00 pm Nite Club 2-Step
$10.00 per person or Class card
8:00 pm Hustle
$10.00 per person or Class card
9:00 pm (Practice Dance)
Tuesday, February 23, March 2, 9, & 16
7:00 pm Basic Tango
$10.00 per person or Class card
8:00 pm Intermediate Tango
$10.00 per person or Class card
9:00 pm (Practice Dance)
Looking for a great gift
idea? Give the gift of dance!
Purchase a Class Card for only $85.00
The card good for 10 of our Tuesday night classes for an individual, or 5
classes for a couple
Gift certificates for private lessons also available
For more information call: (847) 579 9361 Mobile (847) 757 2227
Or email: info@BallroomChicago.com
North Shore Classes!!
Lodge Hall
1799 Green Bay Rd.
(Across from Sunset Foods)
Highland Park, IL
Click Here
For More North Shore Class & Dance Information
Monday,
January 18 & 25, February 1 & 8
7:00 - 8:00 pm Basic Waltz
$10.00 per person
8:00
- 9:00 pm Intermediate Waltz
$10.00 per person
Monday,
February 15 & 22, March 1 & 8
7:00 - 8:00 pm Basic Swing
$10.00 per person
8:00
- 9:00 pm Intermediate Swing
$10.00 per person
Bob & Penny's
Deerfield/Highland Park High School
Adult Continuing Education Classes
Classes are conducted at
Deerfield High
School
1959 N. Waukegan Rd
Deerfield, Il 60015
Spring Session
BALLROOM DANCING LEVEL I
Ballroom dancing is fun and there are more opportunities
to go out dancing than
you might think. This class will teach steps for several ballroom dances
and will help you develop skills for feeling comfortable on the dance floor.
Join us for some great exercise, wonderful music, and a good time.
Also remember that the Level One class can and should be taken for
several sessions, as it provides practice and review of the important skills
needed for good ballroom dancing.
Come and discover a Ballroom Dance community that
is waiting to welcome you.
Couples only please
Bob & Penny Urbon
P0-418-00 Wed., Mar. 3 - Apr. 14, 8:00-9:15p.m.
6 weeks, $169 per couple
BALLROOM DANCING LEVEL II
This class is more advanced and is designed for students who
are very familiar with the steps for ballroom dances.
We will focus on building skills in several dances and on improving
techniques for lead and follow.
Join us for this opportunity for dancing, great exercise, and a good time.
Couples only please
Bob & Penny Urbon
P0-418-02 Wed., Mar. 3—Apr. 14 6:45-8:00p.m.
6 weeks $169 per couple
Non residents welcome at the same cost as
residents.
Course information may be viewed and downloaded at:
www.dist113.org
Click on Continuing Ed
Or for information, call: (224) 765 1022
This Site Has Had Over
5,000,000 Visitors
Thanks For Stopping By!!
Happy Dancing!
Bob & Penny Urbon
Dancing
This Week & Next in Northern Illinois
And Wisconsin
Notice: Due to the recent purchase
of Dancers' Dateline by Pointer Marketing and a change in policy, we will no
longer be able to use the information provided in their monthly newsletter
on our web site or in our weekly email updates for Northern Illinois &
Wisconsin. We will continue to publish information sent to us by studios,
schools and dance clubs in the area from sources other than Dancers Dateline.
You can receive monthly updates from Dancers Dateline by contacting them at the
address, phone number or email listed below and subscribe to their newsletter.
Dancers' Dateline
Pointer Marketing
7019 State Road 144 N.
West Bend, WI 53090
Phone:
(262) 338 8538 Fax: (262) 338 8584
Email:
pointermarketing@sbcglobal.net
If you would like to receive email updates for Wisconsin only, drop us an email
at info@BallroomChicago.com with
the words "Subscribe Wisconsin" as the subject.
If we've missed any events you feel should be posted here, please let us know
about them.
Notice!!
We have moved each week's
schedule to separate pages to facilitate faster downloads
Please click on the desired
link below
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Here
For
Northern Illinois & Wisconsin
Dance Schedule
(Week of 01/11 - 01/17)
Click
Here
For
Northern Illinois & Wisconsin Dance
Schedule
(Week of 01/18 - 01/24)
Click
Here
For
Northern Illinois & Wisconsin Dance
Schedule
(Week of 01/25 - 01/31)
Click
Here
For
Northern Illinois & Wisconsin
Dance Schedule
(Week of 02/01 - 02/07)
Click
Here
For
Northern Illinois & Wisconsin
Dance Schedule
(Week of 02/08 - 02/14)
Happy Dancing!
Bob & Penny Urbon
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