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Dancing In Chicagoland
 Monday, 08/11,  Sunday, 08/17, 2025


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BallroomChicago.com
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Note: We highly recommend you call the locations listed below   to be certain their schedules have not changed


Chicagoland Dancing This Week
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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!
Some Studios and Dance Venues are re-opening for classes and social dancing.
We will list them here in our weekly schedule when we are provided with the information.
We strongly advise social dancers  & students to observe CDC & Illinois guidelines  on social distancing 
& use of face masks when attending these events.

Click Here For  a listing of Chicagoland Studios, Schools & Clubs

Note!
Although we post events in our emails and on our site, the postings are merely informational.
We do not endorse the listed events as being safe from the possibility of Infection while attending.
Please be certain to follow CDC and local guidelines regarding masks and social distancing if attending any of these events.
Bob & Penny Urbon

Notice!
This schedule may not be totally correct as many on the studios/venues
have not updated the calendars on their web sites for 2024

Monday, August 11

Chicago Barn Dance
Contra & Square Dance
Irish American Heritage Center - 4th Floor Ballroom
4626 North Knox Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630
7:00 pm – 9:40 pm
LESSON: 6:30 pm
Band: Wabi Sabi
Caller: Moose Flores
COST: $7-10 adults, $5 seniors and students
Proof of COVID vaccination is required.
Masks are required.
https://www.chicagobarndance.org/ 

Tuesday, August 12

New Horizons Dance and Social Club
Gino's Banquets
1967 E 37th Ave
Hobart, IN 46342
Lesson 7:00 pm
Dancing 7:30 - 10:00 pm
Snacks provided, cash bar.
Music by DJ Fast Freddy
219-682-4674
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/198M8EaHnV/

Al's TangoChicago Class & Practica South Loop
47 W Polk St

Chicago, IL
Class (all levels) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm + Dance until??
$50 for TangoChicago Group Students
312-788-3408
Call to schedule drop in class
www.tangochicago.com

Wednesday, August 13

White Eagle Dancers
Social Dance
White Eagle Banquet Hall
6839 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles, IL 60714
6:30 pm
$7.00/person
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1110516993203510/

Milonga Pizpireta
Artango Bar & Steakhouse
4767 N Lincoln
Chicago Il,
8:00 - 11:30a
There is plenty of street parking.
$15

Thursday, August 14

La práctica de los jueves
Pho Viet Restaurant
4941 N Broadway
Chicago Il, IL
7:00 - 9:00
$15
For more info.
Email: tango_tvr@hotmail.com
Phone: 773-984-8052

Friday, August 15

May I Have This Dance 
TGIF  Party
5941 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL
Doors Open: 7:45PM
Lessons: 8-8:45PM
Open Dancing: 8:45-11:15PM
Pricing** $20 entry,
Cash or check only
Full-time college/high school student rate
(must show current school ID and FT schedule): $10
12 years and under: 1 free for every full paying
parent/adult/guardian accompanying them.
773.635.3000
www.mayihavethisdance.com

Desarge Danceworld
632 Amersale Dr. Suite 104
Naperville, IL 60563
7:30 - 8:15 Samba Group Class
8:15 - 9:15 Open Dance
$12.00/person

For Information call: (630) 355-1188
sarge@desargedanceworld.com
www.desargedanceworld.com

Good Time Charley Dance
HAWAIIAN NIGHT

ROYALTY WEST
8675 Archer Avenue
Willow Springs, IL 60480
Music BY DJ Fast Freddy
Doors Open AT 7:15pm
Music From 7:30-11:00pm
Admission $12.00
No Soliciting Allowed

Al's TangoChicago Class & Milonga South Loop
47 W Polk St
Chicago, IL
$50 for TangoChicago Group Students
312-788-3408
Call to schedule drop in class
www.tangochicago.com

Saturday, August 16

Windy City Jitterbug Club
White Eagle Banquets
68 N Mil39waukee Ave
Niles, IL 60714
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
If you are not planning on taking the lesson please
do not come to the dance before 7:30.
Members $7.00, Guests $12.00
Jeans are permitted,
Jeans must be in good condition
NO Rips or Cutouts.
NO SHORTS.
You must be 21 to join us

Al's TangoChicago Class & Practica South Loo
47 W Polk St

Chicago, IL
Class (all levels) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm + Dance until??
$50 for TangoChicago Group Students
312-788-3408
Call to schedule drop in class
www.tangochicago.com

Milonga El Deseo
May I Have This Dance
5941 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL
8:00 - 9:00 lesson
9:00 - 12:30 Milonga
$10 lesson
$20 Milonga
$30 for Lesson + Milonga
Join us every 3rd Saturday for Milonga El Deseo
at May I Have This Dance.
Enjoy our silky smooth maple sprung floors,
excellent sound system and welcoming community!

ReFaSi Milonga
Dance Duo Studio
635 executive Dr
Willowbrook, IL
7:00 - 10:00 Milonga
class + Milonga $25
Come and celebrate with us the art of Tango and community.
Teacher Eduardo Villalba
www.villalbatango.com
Guess tango DJ: Adalverto Hernandez

Sunday, August 17

May I Have This Dance 
SOS Party
5941 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL

Doors Open: 6:15PM
Lessons: 6:30 - 7:15 pm
Open Dancing: 7:15 - 9:30 pm
Pricing** $20 entry
Cash or check only. Pre-registration NO LONGER REQUIRED.
Full-time college/high school student rate
(must show current school ID and FT schedule): $10
12 years and under: 1 free for every full paying
parent/adult/guardian accompanying them.
773.635.3000
www.mayihavethisdance.com


Ballroom Dancing Continues
2ND Street Dance Studio
121 E. Joliet ST.
Schererville,IN
2:00 - 5:00PM
Doors Open 1:30PM
Bring Your Friends, Meet New Friends
The Best Music By DJ Fast Freddy
Admission $15
BYO Encoruaged


N.B.E.A. BIG BAND WEEK CELEBRATION August 17, 18, 19, 20, 2025
Dubuque County Fairgrounds Grand Ballroom
14569 Old Hwy Rd
Dubuque, Iowa 52002 *
The Ballroom Features a 12,000 Square Foot “WOOD” Dance Floor
Doors open at 5 pm
Food Service will be available at the Ballroom DANCING
6 - 9 p.m. (Sunday - Tuesday) 7-11 p.m. (Wednesday)
Admission to any Big Band Dance is $25.00 PER PERSON DAILY
You will also receive Complimentary Wednesday Night Dance Tickets
with any BIG BAND ticket purchase Compliments of the Dubuque County Fairgrounds Ballroom – NBEA Member. “Advance “Early Bird” Ticket Special” *** $60 Per Person for ALL “3” Big Band Dances *** Send your Check (for Advance Tickets) - Made out to “The NBEA...” To … The NBEA Post Office Box 346152 Chicago, Illinois 60634 Advance tickets MUST be Purchased by JULY 1, 2025 For Dance Tickets and more Event Information, Contact... Larry Bowers at 507-304-0421 or Ron Smolen at 708-369-3297----------------------------------------------Camping Sites are available at the Fairgrounds Call the Fairgrounds Office for Rates, Services and Availability 563-588-1406 ----------------------------------------------OUR 2025 HOST HOTEL Best Western Plus Dubuque / Hotel & Conference Center 3100 Dodge St., Dubuque, IA 52003 NBEA Rates $123 per day plus Taxes (Sunday night thru Wednesday night)
A special early arrival Saturday Night rate is available at $132 plus taxes.
Amenities include Complimentary Breakfast - Shuttle to the Ballroom -
Indoor Pool - Hot Tub and more Call the Hotel “DIRECT” for reservations at 563-557-8000
Press Option ( 0 ) Ask for the "NBEA reservation group."
It is recommended that you make reservations early. For additional Details visit
http://www.nbea.com/

Al's TangoChicago Class & Practica Bridgeport

735 W. 35th St. 60616
Chicago, IL
Class 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$50 for TangoChicago Group Students
312-788-3408
Call to schedule drop in class

Practica Libertad
Color Club
4146 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL
2:00 - 5:00
$10 (free for students)