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

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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
5800 N Kimball (2 Blocks S. of Peterson)
Chicago IL

Click On Button Below For Map
[ Yahoo! Maps ]

Large Free Parking Lot, Large, Beautiful Wood Dance Floor, Lots of Great Music
For Information Call (847) 757 2227

1:00 - 4:30 pm
Free lesson 1:00 - 1:30 pm
$12.00/person
Light Refreshments
Large Wood Dance Floor
Free Off Street Parking

For more information, call:(847) 579 9361 Mobile: (847) 757 2227 Email:
Info@BallroomChicago.com

http://www.ballroomchicago.com/shaaretikvahballroom.htm



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

 

Ns Animation
 

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



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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

 

Click 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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