Your Internet Source For Dance Information
For Chicagoland and the Midwest
Thanks
for yet another Great Year!
Bob & Penny Urbon
Some of our Monday Night Group at
Bernard Weinger JCC in Northbrook, IL
Bob & Penny Urbon
ballroomchicago.com
P.O. Box 721
Highland Park, Il 60035
Phone: (847) 757 2227 Fax: (847) 748 8164
To all our students and subscribers
We understand just how difficult it is to
stay in and avoid contact with family & friends.
As dancers, we find it particularly difficult.
While no one has any idea just how long we need to remain isolated, we need to
consider the importance of staying healthy
Since it has now been proven that people can be infected and show no symptoms,
but can still spread the virus to others simply by coughing, sneezing or simply
speaking.
We have been sheltering in place since March but are looking to put some of our
lessons on line in the very near future. We will let you know when we do.
So for now, I guess all we can do is wait for a solution from those in the
medical field.
We hope to see you sooner rather than later.
Notice: The services
provided by this site are free of charge. There are no fees for listing
studios, venues or events.
Also, there are no fees to members of our mailing list. To join the list, click
on the link below
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North Shore Classes
Location For Monday Classes &
Special Monday Evening Dances
Notice!
Out of care and caution for our community,
JCC Chicago has decided to cancel Ballroom Dancing
as news regarding Coronavirus continues to develop.
While there has been no immediate concern at this time in our building,
we are acting in the best interest of everyone in our community.
Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you and your
family soon.
Bernard Weinger
JCC
300 Revere Dr
Northbrook, IL 60062
Click here For Map
For More information call: (847) 757 2227 Email
bob@ballroomchicago.com
www.ballroomchicago.com/northshoreclasses.htm
Monday, April 6, 2020
This Event Cancelled Due To
Concerns About Covid 19
On March 2, instead of our regular classes, we will
have a special event.
Doors Open at 6:30 pm
Open dancing 6:30 - 8:30 pm to a selection of great dance music
Please Check Our web site to be
certain events have not been cancelled
due to inclement weather
A Little Fun!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBhu9VxeSZU&feature=youtu.be
Move some furniture, roll up the rug & dance to the music
Courtesy of Randall Martin
Ron Smolen At WillowBrook Ballroom September 11, 2016
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU64J4CyUbI&feature=youtu.be
Move some furniture, roll up the rug & dance to the music
Courtesy of Randall Martin
Virtual Steve Anthony
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfeMFcprcpg
Courtesy of Randall Martin
Notice!
A number of
studios/organizations are providing Virtual Lessons & Classes
Below
is a list of those we know of. If you have knowledge of any others, please let
us know/
Celebrity Dance Studio
2115 63 rd St
Downers Grove, IL 60516
630 969-2800
www.celebritydancestudio.com
Chicago Dance Factory
415 North Ardmore, Ste D
Villa Park, IL 60181
630-410-1010
www.chicagodancefactory.com
Heart & Sole Dance
1691 New Lenox Road
Joliet, IL
Ballroom Dance Lessons And Fitness For All Ages
708-5-DANCES (708) 532 6237
www.heartsoledance.com/
Virtual Lessons With Aleksandar
Bonev & Olga Boneva
www.youtube.com/channel/UCgNcf2Mw7N7yYdBbCkvMjeQ
Nancy Hays Music &
Lessons
DanceWithNancy.com
You Might also Want to Check out
www.ballroomdancers.com
For Dance Instructors
Interclub Academy Of Dance
7350 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Niles, Il.
Is looking for dance instructors to teach
Group Classes and Private lessons
Both American Style and International
Some experience is good but will train.
847-600-0088
www.interclubdance.com
Ballroom City
207 S Villa Avenue
Villa Park, IL 60181
Welcomes Instructors seeking space for teaching
(630) 834-7994
www.BallroomCity.net
We attended the Third
Annual Extravaganza Dancesport Showcase on Sunday August 25
At a certain point in the showcase, Aleksander Bonev, The organizer
and host,
presented me (Bob Urbon) with an award for service to the dance community and
made a presentation of a beautiful trophy.
We greatly appreciate the honor.
The Event Below Has Been Rescheduled To
August 29
Click
here for information on
BallroomChicago
Monday evening classes
Links Links Links Links
Click Here for this week's Greater Chicagoland Dance Schedule
Click
Here for Northern Illinois & Wisconsin
Dance Schedule
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Illinois Dance Locations
Click Here for West Michigan Dance Information
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 information on upcoming dance competitions
Click Here for
other dance related links
Click
Here
to Visit our page on Dancing around the
country.
Note:
Popular Dance Magazine
"Dancing USA"
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 the year 2000, 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/
Click On Link Above to Visit Dancevision
Listen to Music and Watch Video Clips on Line
World's Largest Video Collection, Music, Books, Dance Floor, Mastery
Instructional Programs, for Students and Professionals, ProDVIDA Teacher
Certification Training Programs and MORE!
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
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
For Country Dancing Information Visit:
Swing 'N' Country Dance Club
www.swingncountry.net
Tango
Mango
Tango Calendar Website
http://tangomango.org/
Click on Chicago
For more information on Latin dancing,
Check out:
www.laboriqua.com
Big Band Music On the Radio!
"Midwest Ballroom," with John Russell
Saturdays, 5 to 7 p.m.
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.
Check out this Site!!
www.DennyFarrell.com
Big Band Hall of Fame Inductee,
Denny Farrell
Other Upcoming Dance Competitions and Events
Information provided courtesy of NDCA
Notice!
According to the NDCA website, all May and most June competitions
have been
canceled for this year due to the Covid 19 Virus
Below are June & July comps that are still scheduled but please
contact organizers to be certain they have not been canceled as well!
July 9–11, 2020
Twin Cities Open Ballroom Championships
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
Organizer(s) Scott & Amy Anderson
Mailing Address
17634 Kettering Trail
Lakeville, MN 55044
Telephone(612) 816-2740
Email tco.dancesport@gmail.com
www.twincitiesopen.com
July 12, 2020
Miami DanceSport
Cancelled For This Calendar Year
Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne
Miami, FL
Organizer Herb Vazquez
Mailing Address
12445 Old Country Road
Wellington, FL 33414
Telephone (561) 615-8400
Email miamidancesport@yahoo.com
www.miami-dancesport.com
July 18, 2020
Orlando Dance Classic
Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes
Orlando, FL
Organizer(s) Rick & Jennifer Elliott
Mailing Address
PO Box 521614
Longwood, FL 32752
Telephone (407) 489-6580
Email info@orlandodanceclassic.com
www.orlandodanceclassic.com
July 24–26, 2020
International Grand Ball Dancesport Championships
Cancelled For This Calendar Year
Marriott Waterfront Hotel
Burlingame, CA
Organizer Rita Algarra
Mailing Address
10 La Jolla Court
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Telephone (732) 921-9145
Email
info@internationalgrandball.com
www.internationalgrandball.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.
Some Chicagoland studios are open
for private lessons, Classes & Social Dances with restrictions.
Contact the studio of your choice for more information
Click here for a list of Chicagoland Studios
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For Chicagoland Dance Schedule
(Week of (06/16 - 06/21) 2020
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(Week of (06/22 - 06/28) 2020
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(Week of (06/29 - 07/05) 2020
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(Week of (07/06 - 07/12) 2020
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For Chicagoland Dance Schedule
(Week of 07/13 - 07/19) 2020
North Shore Classes!!
Location For Monday Classes
Bernard Weinger
JCC
300 Revere Dr
Northbrook, IL 60062
Click here For Map
Notice!
Out of care and caution for our community,
JCC Chicago has decided to cancel Ballroom Dancing
as news regarding Coronavirus continues to develop.
While there has been no immediate concern at this time in our building,
we are acting in the best interest of everyone in our community.
Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you and your
family soon.
Situation will be reevaluated after the end of March
We have often have one or more women in the classes without partners
If you are a man wishing to take the classes but do not have a partner,
please call 847 757 2227 for more info
For more information call: (847) 757 2227
Or email: bob@BallroomChicago.com
This Site Has Had Millions Of Visitors
Thanks For Stopping By!!
Happy Dancing!
Bob & Penny Urbon
Dancing
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Notice!!
We have moved each week's
schedule to separate pages to facilitate faster downloads
Please click on the desired
link below
Some Wisconsin studios are open for private lessons, Classes & Social Dances
with restrictions.
Contact the studio of your choice for more information
Click Here for a list of Wisconsin Studios
Click
Here
For
Northern Illinois & Wisconsin Dance
Schedule
(Week of (06/08 - 06/14,
2020)
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Here
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Northern Illinois & Wisconsin Dance
Schedule
(Week of (06/15 - 06/21,
2020)
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Wisconsin Dance Schedule
(Week of (06/22 - 06/28, 2020
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Northern Illinois & Wisconsin
Dance Schedule
(Week of (06/29 - 07/05,
2020)
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Dance Schedule
(Week of (07/06 - 07/12,
2020)
Happy Dancing!
Bob & Penny Urbon
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