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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
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Dear Friends, Students & Subscribers,
We have, after much consideration, and with great
regret, decided to retire from teaching Ballroom Dancing.
Beginning in 1962 and till now, It has been a
great ride!
We really appreciate
being allowed to participate in your dancing lives
While we will
no longer be conducting classes, we are not giving up our connection to the
Ballroom Dance Community.
We will continue to maintain the Ballroom Chicago web site and will also keep
sending out the weekly updates to all our subscribers.
We have missed and will miss seeing all of our students and friends.
Hopefully, we might see you on the dance floor sometime.
For More information call: (847) 757 2227 Email
bob@ballroomchicago.com
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
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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
USA Dance Chicagoland Chapter
www.usadancechicago.org/
Greater Fox Valley Chapter of USA Dance
www.dancefoxvalley.com
Northern Illinois Chapter of USA Dance
For more information on Chicagoland Dancing dancing, Check out:
For Country Dancing Information Visit:
Swing 'N' Country Dance Club
www.swingncountry.net
Tango
Mango
Tango Calendar Website
http://tangomango.org/
Click on Chicago
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.
Danceable Music by Chicago
Bob Duda
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 Farrel
UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
April 2428, 2024
The Pfister Hotel
Milwaukee, WI
Organizer(s) Martin Cawston & Justin Deehr
Mailing Address
1323 E. Conway Street
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Telephone (414) 807-6321
Email martincawston@me.com
https://www.wsdcdance.com/
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
7036 Grand Geneva Way
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
https://www.swingdanceamerica.com/
Below are comps that were scheduled but please
contact organizers to be certain currently scheduled events have not been
canceled
Information provided courtesy of NDC
April 2428, 2024
Wisconsin State Dance Championships
The Pfister Hotel
Milwaukee, WI
Organizer(s) Martin Cawston & Justin Deehr
Mailing Address
1323 E. Conway Street
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Telephone (414) 807-6321
Email martincawston@me.com
https://www.wsdcdance.com/
April 2528, 2024
Miami Vibe Dancesport Competition
Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel & Spa
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Organizer Andrew Phillips
Mailing Address
150 Columbus Avenue, Apt 16E
New York, NY 10023
Telephone (917) 749-0012
Email andrew@miamiopen.net
http://www.miamiopen.net/
April 27, 2024
Dance Stars Festival
San Jose Marriott Hotel
San Jose, CA
Organizer(s)
Iveta Faraci and Jurga Pupelyte
Mailing Address
1661 Botelho Drive #190
Walnut Creek, CA 94506
Telephone (415) 425-6553
Email info@dancestarsfestival.com
https://www.dancestarsfestival.com/
April 30May 5, 2024
Emerald Ball Dancesport Championships
LAX Hilton
Los Angeles, CA
Organizer Wayne Eng
Mailing Address
9081 W Sahara Ave Suite 190
Las Vegas, NV 89117
Telephone (702) 480-4429
Email info@emeraldball.com
https://emeraldball.com/
May 25, 2024
Washington Open Dancesport Competition
Hilton Tysons Corner
McLean, VA
Organizer Eddie Ares
Mailing Address
1071 Soaring Drive
Atlanta, GA 30062
Telephone (770) 403-6565
Email aresdanceinc@gmail.com
https://washingtonopendancesport.com/
May 4, 2024
Royal Dancesport Challenge
Stamford Hilton Hotel
Stamford, CT
Organizer(s)
David & Esther Don and Roman & Julia Nabatov
Mailing Address
PO Box 880788
Port St Lucie, FL 34988
Telephone (772) 468-2900
Email
royaldancesportchallenge@gmail.com
http://www.royaldancesportchallenge.com/
May 911, 2024
Atlanta Open Dancesport Spectacular
Renaissance Waverly Plaza
Atlanta, GA
Organizer(s)
Sam Sodano, Debbie Kusumi and Sarwat Kaluby
Mailing Address
7227 Edenborough Court
Lancaster, OH 43130
Telephone 740-969-2431
Email compbrenda@aol.com
https://www.atlantaopen.com/
May 911, 2024
Legacy Dance Festival
The Broadmoor Hotel
Colorado Springs, CO
Organizer(s) Golden Parker & Mazen Hamza
Mailing Address
5780 East Woodmen Road Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Telephone (719) 229-3013
Email
Legacydancefestival@gmail.com
https://legacydancefestival.com/
May 911, 2024
Northcoast Dancesport Classic
Holiday Inn Cleveland South-Independence
Independence, OH
Organizer(s) Carlos & Marielle Pabon
Mailing Address
8610 Washington Blvd, Suite 203
Jessup, MD 20794
Telephone (443) 618-8388
Email dancenorthcoast@gmail.com
https://www.dancenorthcoast.com/
May 1011, 2024
Texas Challenge
Hilton Houston Post Oak
Houston, TX
Organizer(s) John & Olga Elsbury
Mailing Address
1504 Sandstone Drive
Frisco, TX 75034
Telephone (561) 460-0693
Email texaschallenge@outlook.com
http://www.texaschallenge.com/
May 1619, 2024
American Star Ball Championships
Resorts Hotel & Casino
Atlantic City, NJ
Organizer Amanda Reyzin
Mailing Address
421 E Lancaster Avenue, Apt A8
Wayne, PA 19087
Telephone (215) 805-2213
Email americanstarball@gmail.com
https://www.americanstarball.com/
1619, 2024
Crown Jewel of Dancesport
Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort Tiburon
Naples, FL
Organizer(s) Gherman Mustuc and Iveta Lukosiute
Mailing Address
4804 59 Street, Apt 3
Woodside, NY 11377
Telephone (917) 582-2201
Email cjdancesport@gmail.com
https://www.crownjeweldance.com/
May 18, 2024
Go Wild Minneapolis Dancespor
Hilton Minneapolis St Paul Airport Mall of America
Minneapolis, MN
Organizer Michael Butler
Mailing Address
16585 China Berry Court
Chino Hills, CA 91709
Telephone (213) 800-1180
Email
organizer@gowildmplsdancesport.com
http://www.gowildmplsdancesport.com/
May 18, 2024
Las Vegas Classic
Harrahs Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, NV
Organizer(s) Eddie Stutts, Jason & Sveta Daly
Mailing Address
5318 Lacey Oak Meadow
Katy, TX 77494
Telephone (832) 215-4934
Email LVegasClassic@gmail.com
https://www.lasvegasclassicinfo.com/
May 2226, 2024
People's Choice Dancesport Competition
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Scottsdale, AZ
Organizer Forrest Vance
Mailing Address
9282 E Los Gatos Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Telephone (602) 751-7218
Email snyemchek@gmail.com
https://peopleschoicedancesport.com/
May 2426, 2024
Dancing a la Carte
Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
Springfield, MA
Organizer(s)
Marcio and Saori DeSouza
Mailing Address
308 Washington Street #4
Brighton, MA 02135
Telephone
(978) 245-6878
Email Dancesportalacarte@gmail.com
https://www.dancingalacarte.net/
May 25, 2024
Carolina Ballroom Challenge
Hilton Charlotte Uptown
Charlotte, NC
Organizer Bruce Hasson
Mailing Address
807 Hayden Avenue
Sanford, NC 27330
Telephone (919) 356-5136
Email brucegh58@msn.com
http://carolinaballroomchallenge.com/
May 30June 1, 2024
The Big Easy Dance Gala
Astor Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter
New Orleans, LA
Organizer(s)
Donna Hamza, Jan Blakeslee, and Jean-Paul Gronek
Mailing Address
6951 Wynfield Drive
Blacklick, OH 43004
Telephone (614) 329-2317
Email bigeasydancegala@gmail.com
https://bigeasydancegala.com/
May 31June 1, 2024
Sapphire Dancesport
Embassy Suites by Hilton Round Rock
Round Rock, TX
Organizer(s) Ricardas and HollyAnn Simkaitis
Mailing Address
13207 Woodthorn Way
San Antonio, TX 78249
Telephone (210) 396-3365
Email sapphiredancetx@gmail.com
https://www.sapphiredancesport.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.
Most Chicagoland
studios are open for private lessons, Classes & Social Dances
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 04/08 - 04/14) 2024
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For Chicagoland Dance Schedule
(Week of 04/15 - 04/21) 2024
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For Chicagoland Dance Schedule
(Week of (04/22 - 04/28) 2024
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For Chicagoland Dance Schedule
(Week of (04/29 - 05/05) 2024
This Site Has Had Millions Of Visitors
Thanks For Stopping By!!
Dear Friends, Students & Subscribers,
We have, after much consideration, and with great
regret, decided to retire from teaching Ballroom Dancing.
It seems to be good time to stop while we are still able to dance
and teach, rather
than waiting until we are
no longer able.
Beginning in 1962 and till now,
it has been a
great ride!
We really appreciate
being allowed to participate in your dancing lives
While we will
no longer be conducting classes, we are not giving up our connection to the
Ballroom Dance Community.
I will continue to maintain the Ballroom Chicago web site and will also keep
sending out the weekly updates to all our subscribers.
We have missed and will miss seeing all of our students and friends.
Hopefully, we might see you on the dance floor sometime.
For more information call: (847) 757 2227
Or email: bob@BallroomChicago.com
Happy Dancing!
Bob & Penny Urbon
Dancing
This Week & Next in Northern Illinois
And Wisconsin
Notice: Due to the 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.
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 bob@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!!
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schedule to separate pages to facilitate faster downloads
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link below
Some Wisconsin studios are open for private lessons, Classes & Social Dances
with restrictions.
Contact the studio of your choice for more information
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Upcoming Local Events
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Here
For Northern Illinois &
Wisconsin Dance Schedule
(Week of (04/08 - 04/14, 2024)
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Northern Illinois & Wisconsin Dance
Schedule
(Week
of (03/15 -
04/21, 2024)
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Northern Illinois & Wisconsin Dance
Schedule
(Week of 04/22 - 04/28, 2024)
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Wisconsin Dance Schedule
(Week of (04/29 - 05/05, 2024)
Happy Dancing!
Bob & Penny Urbon
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