Dancing In Chicagoland Monday

Dancing In Chicagoland
Monday, 02/20, Monday, 02/26, 2012

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Ballroom Chicago North Shore Classes
Lodge Hall
1799 Green Bay Rd. (Across from Sunset Foods)
Highland Park, IL
7:00 - 8:00pm Nite Club 2-Step $10.00/person
8:00 - 9:00pm Argentine Tango $10.00/person
www.ballroomchicago.com/northshoreclasses.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
www.danceforfunchicago.com

Fran Starr Dance
Dance For Fun
7905 Ogden Ave
Lyons, IL
(708) 447 6969
Ballroom Dance Lessons
1:00- 3:00PM
$10:00/person
www.ballroomchicago.com/fran_starr.htm

BallroomChicago.com
Temple Menorah
2800 W Sherwin
7:00 - 8:00pm Basic Swing $10.00/person or Class Card
8:00 - 9:00pm Intermediate Swing $10.00/person or Class Card
847 757 2227
www.ballroomchicago.com/chicagolandclasses.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
$8.00 per person
http://www.laclassiqueschoolofdance.com/

Dance For Fun
7905 Ogden Ave
Lyons, IL 60534
Group Lesson & Open Dance
Lesson: Beginner's International Cha Cha 7:00 - 8:00pm
Open Dancing: Til 11:00 pm
Refreshments Available
(708) 447 6969
www.danceforfunchicago.com

The Willowbrook Country Dancing
8900 S, Archer Rd.
Willow Springs, IL 60480
(708) 839-1000
Lessons 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Dancing Till 10:00 pm
$8.00/person
Tonight's Lessons:
Just The Reviews & Dance, Dance, Dance
www.willowbrookballroom.com

West Coast Swing Class
Tango Argentina Club
179 W. Washington St.
West Chicago, Illinois 60185
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Practice afterwards
$10
Instructor: Soleman Krebs
www.tangoargentinaclub.com

Al's Downtown Chicago Class and Milonga
Tango Chicago
610 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL
Class (all levels) 7:30 - 9:30 + Milonga until 2:00 am
$25 drop in for class and milonga
Group packages and private lessons available
Al Gates - 312-788-3408 al@tangochicago.com
www.tangochicago.com

Milonga SoMo
The Lab - Chicago
167 N Racine
Suite 159-2 (2nd Floor)
Chicago, IL
8:00 - 9:00 All Levels Class
9:00a - 12:00a Milonga
$15 Class + Milonga
$10 Milonga only
Hosted by Somer and Moises

Tango 21 in Wheeling
Krug Social & Cultural Center
718 S Milwaukee Ave.
Wheeling, IL
7:00 - 8:00 Beginners Class
8:00 - 9:00 Advance Class
9:00 - 11:00 practica
$15 class - $10 practica only
Free parking
312-217-0304 dinah@tango21.com
www.tango21.com

Beginners I & II with Carlos Favre & Practica
La Tasca Tapas, "Suburbana"
25 W. Davis St
Arlington Heights, IL
7:30 - 9:00 Beginners, level I and II with Carlos Favre
9:00 - 10:45 Practica
Class with & Practica $15
Practica only $5

Glendora House Country Western Dancing
10225 S Harlem
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 425-3686

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
Music begins at 7:00 pm
Lessons Every Tuesday @ 8pm (Beginners @ 7:30pm in separate area)
Hosted by Denim & Diamonds
Bob & Denise
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

New Horizons Singles Dances
Hobart Elks Club
3580 61st. Street
Hobart, IN
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. / Bar Available
Complementary dance lesson 7:30p.m. - 8:00p.m.
Dance from 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
D.J. Linda Stottlemire
$5.00/pp admission
Info: (219) 942-1152
www.lakenetnwi.net/member/newhorizonssingles/

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
www.danceforfunchicago.com

West Coast Wednesdays
Galway Bar and Grill
12045 Roosevelt Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Rotating instructors teach west coast swing dancing lessons every Wednesday night.
Beginner 7-7:45 p.m., Intermediate 7:45 – 8:30 p.m.
Open Dancing with hustle and west coast swing from 8:30 – 11:00 p.m.
Contact info: info@westcoastwednesdays.com
Phone information: April Prince 708-609-6030
www.westcoastwednesdays.com

The Willowbrook Salsa Night
8900 S, Archer Rd.
Willow Springs, IL
7:30 - 8:30pm, Basic Lesson, 7:30 - 8:30pm, Intermediate/Advanced Lesson in Bunkeris Lounge
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/

Agape's DanceTangoChicago (Argentine) Class & Tango Dance Party/Milonga
Barba Yianni Greek Restaurant
4761 N. Lincoln Ave (W. Lawrence & Western)
Chicago, IL
A FAVORITE Dance Evening of the CHICAGO TANGO community!
8:00p-9:00p Class and Dance Party til close (all levels) $15
9:00p-12:30a Milonga or Social Dancing
Cover: $7 before 9:30pm or $10 Milonga
Contact Agape Pappas (773) 936.1619
agape@dancetangochicago.com
www.DANCETANGOCHICAGO.com

ARTango Class and Practica (Oliver Kolker & Maria)
ARTango Center
4203 North Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago, IL
7:30 - 9:00 Beginner lesson
9:00 - 12:00a Practica
$15 Class
$5 Practica

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/

"Line Dance Fantasy" with Ruben & Marie
Tango Argentina Club
179 W. Washington
West Chicago, IL
1:00 - 3:00 pm
No partner needed: Adults & Children of all ages welcome
with classes, dancing, & music by DJ Ruben
Adelightful combination of Tango Line dance,
Argentine Tango, & Line dances with Latin & US traditional rhythms
$5.00 per person
(708) 903-6612
www.tangoargentinaclub.com/

9th Annual Indiana Challenge 2012 DanceSport Competition
February 23 - 26
Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza
Merrillville, Indiana
An NDCA Recognized Competition
Over $30,000 in Cash and Awards to be Given Out!
“The Friendly Comp”
For more information:
Tim & Sue Bourget
7911 Austin Ave.
Schererville, Indiana 46375
Phone: (219) 322-8381
Email: ssds@jorsm.com
www.secondstreetdance.com/indianachallenge/

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
www.danceforfunchicago.com

The Brian Patti All Star Orchestra
Featuring Vocalists Bob Duda and Frankie Weston
Mango's Restaurant
8743 N Milwaukee Ave. (Milwaukee Ave and Dempster)
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Small $5.00 cover
For details call Bob Duda 773 547 3401
www.brianpatti.com/

Thursday At Sundance Saloon
300 Lakehurst Road
Waukegan IL
6:00 - 10:00 pm
Moved To Upstairs Enter At front of Building and Go to 2nd Floor
It’s a Practice Party Which Means It's Practice And A Party
A perfect evening of dance indulgence – the best mix of Ballroom, Country, Latin, and Swing music
played not too loud and huge (4000 sq ft wood) dance floor.
Lessons and help will be freely given
$5.00/person
For Info call: Richard 309-533-3001 or Ching 630-697-4710
www.newsundance.com

Tango 21 - Jorge Niedas Class & Practica
Ukrainian Cultural Center
2247 West Chicago Avenue, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL
FREE parking in lot
7:00 - 8:00 Beginner's Class
8:00 - 9:00 Intermediate / Advanced Class
9:00 - 11:00 Guided Practica
Class & Practica $15
Practica only $10
www.tango21.com

Milonga Tango Bar, in West Chicago
Tango Argentina Club
179 West Washington Street
West Chicago, IL
6:30 - 8:00 Tango Technique Class
8:00 - 11:00 Milonga
A delightful milonga with enchanting tango music,
delicious appetizers, and the wonderful company of
dance friends.
$10 for class + milonga
$5 for milonga alone
(708) 903-6612
www.tangoargentinaclub.com/

Milonga Cielo and classes
Boocoo Cultural Center
1823 Church Street
Evanston, IL
6:45 - 7:45 Introduction to Tango 1
8:00 - 9:00 Introduction to Tango 2a
9:00 - 12:30a Milonga
$10 ($5 students or class attendees) includes a $3 food coupon.
Each class $10 ($5 for full time students with ID)
www.gentletango.com/GentleTango/Milonga.html

Glendora House Country Western Dancing
10225 S Harlem
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 425-3686

Ballroom City Practice Party
207 S Villa Avenue
Villa Park, IL
7:00 pm: Tango Class
8:00-10:00 pm: Open dancing
(630) 834-7994
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
www.danceforfunchicago.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 Dance
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, Sa
(773) 635 3000
www.mayihavethisdance.com

Dance Camp Chicago
February 24 - 26, 2012
Presented by Swing 'n' Country
Clarion Inn Waterford Convention Center
933 S. Riverside Drive
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Swing 'n' Country Dance Club Chicago
P.O. Box 59508, Schaumburg, Illinois 60159-0508,
telephone hotline: 847 827 9021
www.swingncountry.net/DCC/default.html

Salsa dance "Salsa Tentacion"
Tango Argentina Club
179 W. Washington St.
West Chicago, Illinois 60185
1:00 – 8:00pm
$10 includes class at 1 pm wigh instructors Angel & Laurie
www.tangoargentinaclub.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

Winter Dance Show
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 S. Archer Ave
Willow Springs, IL
Tickets are on sale for the most anticipated show of the year!
Tribute to Buddy Holly, Richie Valens & The Big Bopper
Doors open at 7 pm. Show at 8 pm.
$25 RESERVED seating & $20 GENERAL admission
Tickets available at the Willowbrook Ballroom
(708) 839 1000
www.willowbrookballroom.com

Al's Downtown Chicago Class and Milonga
Tango Chicago
610 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL
Class (all levels) 7:30 - 9:30 + Milonga until 2:00 am
$25 drop in for class and milonga
Group packages and private lessons available
Al Gates - 312-788-3408 al@tangochicago.com
www.tangochicago.com

ARtango Center Milonga
4203 N. Ravenswood Ave
Studio #103
Chicago, IL
9:00-10:00 pm class with David & Maria (All Levels)
10:00-3:00 am Milonga
Class+milonga - $15/$10 for students with ID
Great selection traditional, alternative, and electro tango music.
Air-conditioned Loft Space, state of the art sound and light system.
BYOB, snacks, coffee, tea, soft drinks
Free parking, CTA Brown or Red Line

“Milonga Che”
Esquina Tango
5602 N. Ridge Ave (corner of Bryn Mawr at Broadway)
Chicago IL
8:30pm – 2am (including class)
Milonga $15 per person ( Pre-milonga class & milonga $20)
Delicious refreshments served-Beautiful wooden floors-DJ Rodrigo El Charrua
Free & plentiful street parking from 9pm-North side location near Lakeshore Dr.
Organizer Daniel Noce & Ramona Nita
Contact Name Ramona Phone 773-220-8918
tangoche.com@hotmail.com
www.tangoche.com

Milonga with Tango Espejo
Old Town School of Folk Music
The Myron R. Szold Music & Dance Hall
4545 North Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL
8:30 PM: Class 9:00 PM Concert
All Tickets $10
Information: 773 728 6000
www.oldtownschool.org

Young At Heart Club" Ballroom dancing for dancers of all ages
American Legion
9757 Pacific
Franklin Park, IL
8:30 - 11:30 pm
Dance To "Ede Clarke Trio"
Dress Code: Semi Dressy to Dress
Call For Information
Hotline: (773) 961 7525
www.ballroomchicago.com/youngatheartclub.htm

Cadillac Ranch
1175 W. Lake St.
Bartlett, IL
(630) 830 7200
Dance To Your Favorite Country Music
(Lessons at 7:30 pm)

Country Dances
Oswego Knights of Columbus Hall
197 E. Washington St.
Oswego, IL
7:00 to 10:00
Cover fee $5.00 per Dancer-Spectators, No Charge
Please don't bring in drinks; it helps the Knights to pay their bills when we support the bar.
You're welcome to bring munchies, though
Randy & Mary Love
630 879 3925 or 630 815 5729
US6767@aol.com

Saturday, February 25

9th Annual Indiana Challenge 2012 DanceSport Competition
February 23 - 26
Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza
Merrillville, Indiana
An NDCA Recognized Competition
Over $30,000 in Cash and Awards to be Given Out!
“The Friendly Comp”
For more information:
Tim & Sue Bourget
7911 Austin Ave.
Schererville, Indiana 46375
Phone: (219) 322-8381
Email: ssds@jorsm.com
www.secondstreetdance.com/indianachallenge/

BallroomChicago.com North Shore Dance
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) 757 2227
www.ballroomchicago.com/northshoreclasses.htm

Ballroom City
207 S Villa Avenue
Villa Park, IL 60181
7:30 pm Cha Cha Class
8:00-11:00 pm: Ballroom Dance: Hosted By Vito Magrone
(630) 834-7994
www.BallroomCity.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
www.danceforfunchicago.com

Diamond Dance Sport
7767 96th Place
Hickory Hills
8:00 Group Class W.C. Swing
8:30-10:00pm
Open Dancing
(708) 23 SWING (237 9464)
www.diamonddancesport.net/

La Classique School Of Dance & Ballroom
4146 N. Elston Ave.
Chicago , IL 60618
Phone: (773) 588 0806
Saturday Dance
8:00 - 11:00 pm
Dance Class at 8:30 pm
Complimentary Refreshments
$10.00 per person
http://www.laclassiqueschoolofdance.com/

USA Dance Fox Valley Chapter “Fantastic Fifteen”
McHenry VFW (Normandy Room)
3002 W. IL Route 120
McHenry, IL 60051
7:30 - 11:00 pm (Argentine Tango Lesson 7:30 - 8:00 pm)
Complimentary Cake, Coffee Snacks & Appetizers
USA Dance Members $8.00 - Non-members $10.00
Info: (847) 639 8699
www.dancefoxvalley.org

Dance Camp Chicago
February 24 - 26, 2012
Presented by Swing 'n' Country
Clarion Inn Waterford Convention Center
933 S. Riverside Drive
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Swing 'n' Country Dance Club Chicago
P.O. Box 59508, Schaumburg, Illinois 60159-0508,
telephone hotline: 847 827 9021
www.swingncountry.net/DCC/default.html

Windy City Jitterbug Club
American Legion Hall
9757 W. Pacific Avenue.
Franklin Park, IL
8:00 pm - 12:30 am
www.jitterbugchicago.com/

Chicago Rebels' West Coast Swing Party
North Park Center
10040 W. Addison Street
Franklin Park, IL.
Guest Instructor Nancy Tuzzolino
7:30 P.M - Doors Open
8:00 P.M - Pre-dance Lesson
9:00 P.M-Midnight - Open Dancing West Coast Swing, Hustle,
Cha-Cha , Country, Night Club Two, and a little Salsa!
www.chicagorebels.net

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

Milonga “La Yunta”
179 W. Washington Street
West Chicago, IL 60185
8:00 - 9:00 Intermediate Class
9:00 - 1:30a Milonga
$15 Class + Milonga
$10 Milonga only
Organizer Tango Argentina Club
Contact Name Ruben y Marie Carrasco
Phone 1-708-903-6612 English, 1-708-257-7400 Spanish
tangoargentinaclub@yahoo.com
www.tangoargentinaclub.com

Al's Downtown Chicago Class and Practica
Tango Chicago
610 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL
Class (all levels) 6:00 - 8:00 + Practica until 9:00 pm
$25 drop in for class and milonga
Group packages and private lessons available
Al Gates - 312-788-3408
www.tangochicago.com

Sunday, February 26
9th Annual Indiana Challenge 2012 DanceSport Competition
February 23 - 26
Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza
Merrillville, Indiana
An NDCA Recognized Competition
Over $30,000 in Cash and Awards to be Given Out!
“The Friendly Comp”
For more information:
Tim & Sue Bourget
7911 Austin Ave.
Schererville, Indiana 46375
Phone: (219) 322-8381
Email: ssds@jorsm.com
www.secondstreetdance.com/indianachallenge/

BallroomChicago.com North Shore Dance
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) 757 2227
www.ballroomchicago.com/northshoreclasses.htm

"Steve Anthony Orchestra"
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 S. Archer Ave
Willow Springs, IL
Dancing 1:30 -4:30 pm
$14.00/person
(708) 839 1000
Big Band Music
www.willowbrookballroom.com

SOS! (Swing on Sundays)
5246 N Elston Ave
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

Al's Downtown Chicago Class and Milonga
Tango Chicago
610 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL
Class (all levels) 7:30 - 9:30 + Milonga until 2:00 am
$25 drop in for class and milonga
Group packages and private lessons available
Al Gates - 312-788-3408 al@tangochicago.com
www.tangochicago.com

Jorge Niedas' Class & Milonga
Ukrainian Cultural Center
2247 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL
2nd Floor
7:00 - 8:00 All Levels Class
8:00 - midnight Milonga
Class and Milonga $15 Milonga $10
Ritz Tango Pass 5 classes $55 or 10 for $100
2 FREE parking lots
www.tango21.com