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Monday, 09/08, Monday, 09/14, 2008
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Chicagoland Dancing This
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Monday, September 8
Ballroom Chicago North
Shore Classes!!
Lodge Hall
1799 Green Bay Rd. (Across from Sunset Foods)
Highland Park, IL
7:00 - 8:00pm Basic Rumba
$10.00/person
8:00 - 9:00pm Intermediate Rumba
$10.00/person
For more information call: (847) 757 2227
http://www.ballroomchicago.com/Lessons_with_BobandPenny.htm
Dance For Fun Studio
7905 Ogden Ave
Lyons, IL
(708) 447 6969
Open Dancing 7:00 - 11:00 pm
Advanced Argentine Tango lesson at 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Refreshments available
http://www.danceforfun.com/
Chicago Barn Dance Company The Flyboys, Jo
Mortland
Bethany United Church of Christ
4250 N. Paulina
Chicago, IL
Contra dance, traditional square dance and old-time music
8:00 pm (Beginners Workshop at 7:30 pm)
$6.00
For Information Call (847) 329 9173
www.chicagobarndance.com/
Guided Practica
Ritz Tango Café
933 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL
7:00 PM - 9:00 pm
$10,00
ATI milonga
American Tango Institute
325 North Hoyne, Suite C-404
Chicago IL (near the intersection of Grand & Damen)
9:00 pm to 12:00 am
Class at 7:00 PM hosted by Netza Roldan
Cost/Entrance Fee $12; $15 for class and milonga
Organizer American Tango Institute
Spacious dance floor, great music and friendly dancers
Instructor will be available for questions, relaxed atmosphere. Ample street
parking
Rides to/from public transportation also available w/ 2 hour notice
Contact Name Netza Roldan or Alison Hamilton
(312) 287-8406 (Netza), (312) 733-6324 (Alison)
email
netza@americantangoinstitute.com or
alison@americantangoinstitute.com
www.americantangoinstitute.com
The Willowbrook
8900 S, Archer Rd.
Willow Springs, IL 60480
(708) 839-1000
Country & Western Dancing
Closed On Mondays For the Summer
www.willowbrookballroom.com
Line Dancing
Frisbie Senior Center
52 E. Northwest Highway
Des Plaines, IL
1:30 - 2:30 pm
For More Info Call:(847) 768-5944
Tuesday, September 9
BallroomChicago.com
Shaare Tikvah Ballroom
5800 N. Kimball
7:00 pm Basic Hustle
$10.00 per person or Class card
8:00 pm Basic Nite Club 2-step
$10.00 per person or Class card
9:00 pm Practice Dance
(847) 757 2227
http://www.ballroomchicago.com/shaaretikvahballroom.htm
La Classique School Of Dance & Ballroom
4146 N. Elston Ave.
Chicago , IL 60618
Phone: (773) 588 0806
Tea Dance
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Dance Class at 2:30 pm
Complimentary Refreshments
$5.00 per person
http://www.laclassiqueschoolofdance.com/
Dance For Fun Studio
7905 Ogden Ave
Lyons, IL
(708) 447 6969
Open Dancing 7:00 - 11:00 pm
Beginners' lesson at 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Refreshments available
http://www.danceforfun.com/
Swingin’ At the Studio
Big City Swing Studio
1012 W Randolph Street, 1st Floor
Chicago, Il
9:30 PM – Midnight
Suggested Donation $3
(312) 243 0700
http://www.bigcityswing.com/
The
Willowbrook
8900 S, Archer Rd.
Willow Springs, IL 60480
(708) 839-1000
Lessons 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Dancing Till 10:00 pm
Tonight's
Lessons: TBA
www.willowbrookballroom.com
Tango Chicago Tuesday Night Milonga
Tango Chicago Dance Centre
408 S Michigan Abe
Chicago, IL
Class - Midnight (free introductory lesson 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Dancing until 1:00 am
Info: (312) 788 3408
www.tangochicago.com
Tango 21: Practica
La TascaTapas Restaurant
25 W. Davis Street
Arlington Heights, IL
9:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Beginners, intermediate and advanced classes prior to practica starts at 7 pm.
For classes info, please contact the organizers
Cost/Entrance Fee $10
Contact Name Dinah & Jorge Niedas
Contact Phone Dinah: 312-217-0304 Jorge: 312-437-2122 Inga: 312-437-4642
email Dinah@tango21.com
www.tango21.com
Glendora House Country Western Dancing
10225 S Harlem
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 425-3686
http://www.BallroomChicago.com/Glendora_House.htm
Country Western Dancing At The "Sundance Saloon"
300 Lakehurst Road
Waukegan, Illinois
Dance Lesson by Steve
Cover $5.00
(847) 887 0858
(847) 949 0858
http://www.sundancesaloon.com/
Cadillac Ranch
1175 W. Lake St.
Bartlett, IL
(630) 830 7200
Dance To Your Favorite Country Music
Open at 8:00 pm
8:00 - 11:00 country music
11:00 - 4:00 am Retro
http://www.aceplaces.com/ranch/
Tuesday Night Line Dancing
White Eagle Banquet Hall
6839 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles, IL, 60714
Contact us at (847) 965 6353
Line Dancing
Frisbie Senior Center
52 E. Northwest Highway
Des Plaines, IL
11:00 - 11:00 am
For More Info Call:(847) 768-5944
Wednesday, September 10
Dance For Fun Studio
7905 Ogden Ave
Lyons, IL
(708) 447 6969
Open Dancing 7:00 - 11:00 pm
Advanced International Tango lesson at 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Refreshments available
http://www.danceforfun.com/
The Bill Porter Orchestra featuring Rich Fudoli
Green Dolphin Street
2200 N. Ashland at Webster
Chicago, IL
8:00 pm dance lessons with Manny Lopez Marquez
The big band performs 9:00 pm-12:30 am, cover $7.00
Bad Jokes Great Jazz,
The Bill Porter Orchestra every Wednesday in a room made for big band and dancing
Also DJ Dave Freeman
For more info or group discounts call Dave Freeman (773) 395 0066
Bob Duda & The Revolutionary Swing Band
Sphinx Restaurant
8743 Milwaukee (at Dempster)
8:00 - 10:30 pm
Large Dance Floor
No cover
www.sphinxcafe.com/
Fran Starr Dance
Berwyn Park District
6445 W. 27th Place
Berwyn, IL,
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM.
http://www.ballroomchicago.com/fran_starr.htm
The Willowbrook Salsa Night
8900 S, Archer Rd.
Willow Springs, IL 60480
7:30 -
8:00pm, Basic Lesson, 8:00 - 8:30pm, Intermediate/Advanced Lesson, By Nino DiGiulo
8:30 - 11:00 Dance to the latest Latin Music
Cover: $10.00
includes lessons and dancing to a DJ
No Jeans/Tennis Shoes, free parking
(708) 839-1000
www.willowbrookballroom.com/
www.mayihavethisdance.com/
Somer & Agape's Tango Reaction
Barba Yianni Grecian Taverna
4761 N. Lincoln Ave (W. Lawrence & Western)
Chicago, IL
A FAVORITE Dance Evening of the CHICAGO TANGO community!
7:30-8:30 pm Lesson(All Levels)
8:30 pm - 12:00 am Social Tango Dancing/Milonga
Cover:$10
Contact Somer & Agape (773) 807 5704/(773) 936 1619
somer@tangoreaction.com or
agape@tangoraction.com
www.tangoreaction.com
Chicago Tango Academy Practica
Mariposa Studio
4001 N. Ravenswood Avenue, #503-B
Chicago, IL
9:00 p.m.
Cost/Entrance Fee FREE for Chicago Tango Academy Students (Register online)
$5 General Admission
Organizer Chicago Tango Academy
Contact Name Margo Phone (708) 717 5072
email info@chicagotangoacademy.com
www.chicagotangoacademy.com
Open to everyone. All Level Practica.
Instructors will be available to answer questions
Country Western Dancing At The "Sundance Saloon"
300 Lakehurst Road
Waukegan,
Illinois
Ladies Night (Ladies Get In Free)
Cover $5.00
(847) 887 0858
(847) 949 0858
http://www.sundancesaloon.com/
Cadillac Ranch
1175 W. Lake St.
Bartlett, IL
(630) 830 7200
80's Invasion
Music From The 80's
(Doors open at 9:00 pm)
http://www.aceplaces.com/ranch/
Thursday, September 11
BallroomChicago.com Thursday
Evening Dance
Shaare Tikvah Ballroom
5800 N Kimball
(2 Blocks S. of Peterson)
Chicago IL
Open Dancing, 7:30 - 10:00 pm
$8.00
Large Free Parking Lot - Large, Beautiful Wood Dance Floor
Lots of Great Music (Ballroom, Swing, Salsa, Etc.)
For Information Call (847) 757 2227
www.ballroomchicago.com/shaaretikvahballroom.htm
DuPage Dance Center
1163 Ogden Ave
Naperville, IL 60563
8:00 - 9:00 pm Basic, Intermediate & Advance Group Class
9:00 - 10:00 pm Practice Dance
(630) 369-3699
http://www.dupagedancecenter.com
Dance For Fun Studio
7905 Ogden Ave
Lyons, IL
(708) 447 6969
Open Dancing 7:00 - 11:00 pm
Beginners Quickstep
lesson at 7:30 - 8:00 pm
Refreshments available
http://www.danceforfun.com
DeSarge Danceworld
632 Amersale Dr. Suite 104
Naperville, IL 60563
8:00 - 8:50 pm, Beginner & Intermediate Swing/Jitterbug Classes
8:50 - 9:50 pm, Open Dance Practice Free to students, $5 to general public
(630) 355-1188
www.DeSargeDanceworld.com
Milonga Loca
Cafe Duvall
2257 W 23rd Place
Chicago, IL
8:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Phone: 773-376-8760
Email:williamduvall@sbcglobal.net
Glendora House Country Western Dancing
10225 S Harlem
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 425-3686
http://www.ballroomchicago.com/glendora_house.htm
Country Western Dancing At The "Sundance Saloon"
300 Lakehurst Road
Waukegan,
Illinois
Dance Lesson By Dan & Jan
Cover $5.00
(847) 887 0858
(847) 949 0858
http://www.sundancesaloon.com/
Cadillac Ranch
1175 W. Lake St.
Bartlett, IL
(630) 830 7200
"Retro at the Ranch"
http://www.aceplaces.com/ranch/
Friday, September 12
Ballroom City Practice Party
207 S Villa Avenue
Villa Park, IL 60181
7:00 pm: Beg Salsa/Merengue
8:00-10::00 pm: Practice Party
(630) 834-7994
http://www.BallroomCity.com
Dance For Fun Studio
7905 Ogden Ave
Lyons, IL
(708) 447 6969
Open Dancing 7:00 - 11:00 pm
Beginners Waltz
lesson 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Refreshments available
http://www.danceforfun.com/
Sterba's Dancesport
572 Weston Ridge Dr.
Suite 128
Naperville 60563
(630) 606 5391
http://www.sterbasdancesport.com/
Dancing with "DeSarge"
DeSarge Dance World
632 Amersale Dr. Suite 104
Naperville, IL
7:10-8:00 Beginners & Intermediate Classes~Waltz
(7th, 14th) Waltz (21st, 28th) 8:00-9:30 (FREE) Open Dance
Open to all dancers
We play various types of music for your dancing pleasure.
(630) 355-1188
www.desargedanceworld.com/
Two Left Feet Dance Clubs
605 East Ogden Ave
Naperville, IL
(630) 717-9930
Open Dancing 8:30 - 10:30 pm
Second and fourth Fridays of the month
$5.00 per person
www.twoleftfeet.net/
Strictly Ballroom
Night
May I Have This Dance Studio
5246 N. Elston
2nd floor
(just north of Foster on Elston)
Chicago, IL
7:30 doors open
8pm Mini Basic Lesson
8:30pm Mini Int/Adv lesson
9pm to 11pm Open Dancing to mostly Ballroom
(Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango) and a touch of Latin (Rumba, Bolero,
ECS, Cha, Samba)
$15 before 9pm, and $10 after 9pm light appetizers &
refreshments
(773) 635 3000
http://www.mayihavethisdance.com
Chicago X Dance Swing Club
The Centre at North Park
10040 Addison Avenue
Franklin Park, Illinois
8 pm-9pm Lesson
Dancing till Midnight
www.xdance.com/
Ballroom Dancing at the VFW
1529 S Harlem
Berwyn, IL
8:00 - 11:00 pm
Dancing to Live Music
$8.00/person at the door
Cash Bar
Proper Attire Please
Tango Chicago Dance Centre Practica
408 S Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL
7:30 - 9:30 Practica
Dancing until
1:00 am
Open to all levels
$15.00/person
(312) 788 3408
www.chicagotango.com
Social Dancing
St. Paul Lutheran Church Social Hall
8760 37th Ave. (Corner 39th Ave & E. 88th St.)
Kenosha, WI
6:30 - 10:30 pm
Light Refreshments Served
Donation $7.00/person
Contact: Jess & Mel (262) 857 6734
Cell: (262) 308 3489 - (773) 306 3978
Young At Heart Singles Club" Ballroom dancing for
dancers of all ages
No Dance
Tonight!
Hotline: (630) 415 3449
www.ballroomchicago.com/youngatheartsinglesclub.htm
Country Western Dancing At The "Sundance Saloon"
300 Lakehurst Road
Waukegan, Illinois
Complimentary dance lesson begins at 8:00
Cover $5.00
(847) 887 0858
(
847) 949 0858
http://www.sundancesaloon.com/
Cadillac Ranch
1175 W. Lake St.
Bartlett, IL
(630) 830 7200
Dance To Your Favorite Country Music
(Lessons at 7:30 pm)
Round Dancing
Frisbie Senior Center
52 E. Northwest Highway
Des Plaines, IL
9:30 - 10:30 am
For More Info Call:(847) 768-5944
Saturday, September 13
Ballroom City Latin Fiesta Dance Party
207 S Villa Avenue
Villa Park, IL 60181
8:30 pm -1:00 am
Hosted By Jed Walker
(630) 834-7994. Ext 2
www.BallroomCity.com
Chicago Dance Tango Party
415 W Huron
Chicago, IL
8:00 - 11:00 pm
$15 Includes a free lesson at the beginning
(312) 337 9503
www.chicagodance.com
Dance For Fun Studio
7905 Ogden Ave
Lyons, IL
7:00 pm - Midnight
Beginners Cha Cha lesson 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Refreshments available
(708) 447 6969
http://www.danceforfun.com
Dance Time With Friends
Dempster Plaza
8800-A Dempster St.
Niles, Il 60714
8:00pm - 11:30pm Ballroom& Latin Dance Party
(Advance Reservations Required)
Tel. Nos. (847) 966-1671 (847) 298-5795
www.dancetimewithfriends.com/
La Classique School Of Dance & Ballroom
4146 N. Elston Ave.
Chicago , IL 60618
Saturday Night
Dance
8:00 pm
Midnight
Dance Class at 9:30 pm
Complimentary Refreshments
$10.00 per person
Phone: (773) 588 0806
http://www.laclassiqueschoolofdance.com/
Dance World Dance Club
Hoffman Estates Community Center
1685 W. Higgins Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL
8:30 p.m. - Midnight
East Coast Swing Lesson w/Susan Cole - 7:30 - 8:30 pm
More Info: 847-985-9868 or on the day of dance, 847-404-5486
www.ballroomchicago.com/dance_world.htm
USA Dance Chicagoland Chapter
Dance "Summer Swing"
The Centre at North Park
100040 Addison
Franklin Park, IL 60563
American Tango Lesson w/Norman Landrum 7:30-8:15 P.M.
Dance: 8:15-11:00 P.M.
Members: $8.00
Nonmembers: $10.00
Students: $6.00
Dance Hosts available - Couples and Singles welcome
www.usadancechicago.org
2nd Saturday Ballroom Dance
Sponsored by Northern Illinois USA Dance
New location: Arthur Murray Studio
7326 N. Cherryvale Mall Dr.
Rockford, IL 61112
Dancing 7:30 - 10:30 pm
$6.00 member, $8.00 non-member, $2.00 student
Great Wood Dance Floor, requests taken all evening.
For more info: (815) 975-0984
Strict Tempo Music
www.danceframe.com
Chicago Jitterbug Club 50's
Night
Chicago South IL - Elks #1596
4428 W Midlothian Turnpike
Crestwood, IL
8:00pm to Midnight
For more information, please call the hotline at
708/388-JUMP
http://chicagojitterbugclub.com/
Chicago Dance Club
American Legion Hall
8664 W Grand Ave
River Forest, IL
7:00pm West Coast Lesson - Part 2
Instructors: Debbe & Mike
Dancing 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Admission: non-members $9.00
For more info
call 847-622-4466
Milonga "Cambaleche"
Ritz Tango Café
933 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Bring your own music! $10 fee
Guest musicians and singers welcome!
B.Y.O.B (liquor license pending)
Phone: 312-437-2122 or 312-217-0304
De Corazón a Corazón
American Tango Institute's Pugliese - Piazzolla Ballroom
325 N. Hoyne C-404
Chicago, IL
Prior to our Saturday milonga (tango social dance)
Fundamentals and Basic Technique I 8:00-9:00 pm
Fundamentals and Basic Technique II 9:00-10:00 pm
Milonga from 10:00 pm to 2:00 am. The entire evening, only $15. Light buffet served; BYOB
(Ample street parking available
(Netza)312-287-8406(Babette)312-771-1226
www.americantangoinstitute.com
‘La Tipica’
Practica w/Ramona & Daniel
Young At Heart Singles Club"
Ballroom dancing for dancers of all ages
50's Dance!
$20 Members and $25 Guests. Tickets
available at the dances
Call For
Information Hotline: (630) 415 3449
www.ballroomchicago.com/youngatheartsinglesclub.htm
Country Western Dancing At The "Sundance Saloon"
"Steve
Cooper Orchestra"
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 S. Archer Ave
Willow Springs, IL
Dancing 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Admission: $14.00 ($2.00 discount for those with a valid USABDA membership
card)
(708) 839 1000
Big Band Music
www.willowbrookballroom.com
SOS! (Swing on Sundays)
5246 N. Elston
2nd floor
(just north of Foster on Elston)
Chicago, IL
West Coast Swing, Steppin' & Hustle Lessons & Dancing
6:00pm Hustle Basics (2 levels)
6:00pm Hustle Int/Advanced Patterns
6:30pm WCS Basics (2 levels)
6:30pm WCS Int/Advanced Patterns
7:00 to 9:30pm Open Dancing to the hottest Swing, Steppin' & Hustle music.
$10.00 before 7:00pm includes BOTH lessons and open dancing
$5.00 after 7:00pm includes the WCS lesson and/or open dancing
All Ages, You're welcome to bring your own beverages and food!
www.MayIHaveThisDance.com
"Tanzen" Ballroom Dance Club Sunday Evening Dances
2500 Latham St. (upstairs)
Rockford, Illinois
5:00 to 8:00 pm
Wooden dance floor, smoke and alcohol free environment
If you are new to Ballroom Dancing or you have been dancing for
some time and are looking for a warm friendly atmosphere to practice
or just a great place to dance, Come Dance With Us
Don't have a dance partner? Singles are always welcome
$5.00/person
For More Info Call Randy Hardt: (815) 979 4758
Strict Tempo Music
Practica with Instructions at Mercury Cafe
Mercury
Cafe
1505 W. Chicago Ave. (near Ashland)
Chicago, IL
4:00
- 6:00 pm
$10 Cover
Phone: 773-220-8918/773-510-5726
Email:danielnoce67@hotmail.com
Tango Matinee at the Ritz
Ritz Tango Café
933 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Lesson prior to milonga; $10 (includes milonga)
Phone: 312-437-2122 or 312-217-0304
Web:
www.21tango.com
Somer & Agape's Tango Reaction
Barba Yianni Grecian Taverna
4761 N. Lincoln Ave (W. Lawrence & Western)
Chicago, IL
A FAVORITE Dance Evening of the CHICAGO TANGO community!
7:30-8:30 pm Lesson(All Levels)
8:30 pm - 12:00 am Social Tango Dancing/Milonga
Cover:$10
Contact Somer & Agape (773) 807 5704/(773) 936 1619
somer@tangoreaction.com or
agape@tangoraction.com
www.tangoreaction.com
Opposites Attract
Café Duvall
2257 W 23rd Place
Chicago, IL
Time 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Entrance Fee $10; $8 with advance reservation to Phoebe or Jacqui by
Sunday noon;
discount packages for multiple attendances will be announced.
Organizer Phoebe J. Grant & Jacquline Cahill
Contact Name Phoebe J Grant
Phone 312-60TANGO (312-608-2646)
email
TangoLadyChicago@yahoo.com
Swing Dance: "Flat Cats "
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 S. Archer Ave
Willow Springs, IL 7:30 - 8:30 pm Lesson
8:30 - 11:30 pm
(708) 839 1000
Admission: $12.00
Swing Music
http://www.willowbrookballroom.com/
Happy Dancing!
Bob & Penny Urbon
Copyright © 2001 Bob Urbon. All rightsreserved.