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Chicago Area
Club Dance Schedule
February 2012
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Swing Night at

http://fizzchicago.com/ 2/20 Join a dedicated group of
Lindy Swing Dancers
for
Swing Night
Every Monday
in the loft
at
Fizz
from 9:00pm till 1:00am Fizz
3220 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 348-6000

TWELVEWEST 2/21 8:00pm
to
11:00pm
Alan Gresik Trio
Dixieland Piano Trio starring:
Amanda Wolff, Andy Schum and Alan Gresik TWELVEWEST
12 West Elm Street
Chicago IL 60610
312.337.3200

Tuesday Dancing

the Black Rock

2/21

Join a dedicated group of
Lindy Swing Dancers
Dancing from 9:30-12:30
with DJ Nicolle
$5 donation at the door
Free beginning swing lesson at 8:30 with admission

Information courtesy: Galaxie

3614 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL

Tuesday
Dancing at Willowbrook
call (708) 839-1000, or visit www.willowbrookballroom.com 2/21 Country and Western Dance - $8
Lessons take place from 7:30 - 9 p.m.
C&W dancing continues from 9 - 10 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE – Country Western Dances price change. 8900 S. Archer Ave
Willow Springs, IL

Need directions?
Click here

Wednesday Swing Night

at Esteban’s
Every first Wednesday of every month,
Live Band with some of Chicago’s hottest bands like Thomas Gunther Trio 2/22 Join a dedicated group of
Lindy Swing Dancers
(Every Wednesday)
Swing Dance Instruction
with Carl and Karrie
Lesson 1 - 7:30 to 8:00
Lesson 2- 8:00 to 8:30
Dance to DJ Carl all night long 8:30—11:30
COST: $5 ($10 when band plays)
DANCING for ALL AGES Esteban’s
1550 N. Rt. 59
Naperville, IL
(Esteban’s is located 2 blocks South of I-88 and Rt. 59 in the strip mall behind Wendy’s (look for a giant, white “E”))

(Every Wednesday)
WCS Dancing

For more information see the dedicated site for Wednesday Nite WCS:
http://www.westcoastwednesdays.com/

2/22

If you are looking for a place to dance mid-week,
come check out West Coast Wednesdays at Galway Bar & Grill!

Dance Lesson: 7:30 pm
Dancing from: 8:30 - 11:00 p.m.
with DJ April Prince

The cost for the night:
$5 cover charge
$5 for the beginner lesson 7:00 p.m.

Galway has 2 dance floors, games, food, and great bar specials! Galway is kind enough to host our Wednesday night dancing fun. Don't forget to support them by ordering your favorite beverage. And please note that Galway does not allow outside beverages.

Galway Bar & Grill
http://www.galwaybarngrill.com/
12045 Roosevelt Rd
Elmhurst, IL
Located close to I-290, I-294, and I-88

Hubcaps
Restaurant

Dancing on Wednesdays

2/22

8:00pm - Midnight
DJ - Norm
Dress is casual. Jeans are acceptable,
and there is a $4.00 cover charge

Hubcaps Restaurant
4663 N Ruby
Schiller Park
847-928-2277

Lessons by:
www.mayihavethisdance.com
For more information call (708) 839-1000,
or visit www.willowbrookballroom.com

2/22

The Suburbs favorite night of
Salsa and Latin Dancing for over 8 years!

Every Wednesday

7:30 to 8:30pm Dance Lesson

8:30 to 11pm Open Dancing

The largest dance floor in the midwest,
it's HUGE.

Cost: $10

No jeans or sneakers allowed

8900 S. Archer Ave
Willow Springs, IL

Need directions?
Click here

2/23

Alan Gresik's Swing Shift Orchestra
(big band swing & jazz)

9:00pm-1:00am
Cover: $6

The Green Mill
4802 N Broadway Ave
Chicago, IL

DePaul
Thursday Swing Night

DePaul Swing Society on Facebook 2/23 Join a dedicated group of
Lindy Swing Dancers
for
Swing Night at DePaul University
Ray Meyer Center
8:30 - 9:30pm - Studio A - West Coast Swing Lessons
8:30 - 9:30pm - Studio B - (EC) Swing Lessons
9:30 - 11:15pm - Studio B - Open Dancing Ray Meyer Center
2235 N. Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614

2/23 There is also dancing on Thursday at
Mango, 8743 N. Milwaukee in Niles.
Bob Duda and the Brian Patti Orchestra
play from 630 til 930. $5 cover. Mango
8743 N. Milwaukee
Niles, Illinois

2/23

Thursday Swing Night
Music starts at 7pm
Cover: $3
Age: after 10pm 21+

Music by Joe Kawal
(former Frankie's swing night DJ)

Brauerhouse
1000 N. Rohlwing Rd. #13
Lombard, IL 60148
Phone: 630.495.2141
Facebook Page

JavaJive Swing Night 2/24 Join a dedicated group of
Lindy Swing Dancers
Lesson: 8pm - 9pm
Dancing: 9pm - 11:45pm
Cost: FREE
http://swing.uchicago.edu/ Ida Noyes Hall
University of Chicago Campus
1212 E. 59th Street
Chicago, Illinois
http://www.uchicago.edu/index.shtml

Bluetopia (blues dancing)

2/24

Bluetopia (blues dancing)
Free introductory Lesson (blues dance): 8:00pm-9:00pm
Dancing: 9:00pm-2:00am
to Bluetopia's favorite Deejays!
Cover: $8
The event is all-ages, but under-age drinking is NOT permitted on site. BYOB is permitted.

American Tango Institute
325 N. Hoyne
Suite C-404
(Top Floor)
Chicago, Illinois

CityGate Grille

2/24

Join a dedicated group of
Lindy Swing Dancers
at 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
with Live Band

The Rhythm Rockets
Old School Jump, Swing, Rhythm & Blues -- www.therhythmrockets.com

for a fun evening of dancing

CityGate Grille
2020 Calamos Ct.
Naperville, IL 60563
630-718-1010

Every Friday 2/24 The Hoyle Brothers
(country, 2-step, western swing)
Every Friday
5:30pm-7:30pm
No Cover The Empty Bottle
1035 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL

For more information
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February 24 - 26, 2012

Presented by

Waterford Conference Center
933 S. Riverside Drive
Elmhurst, IL 60126

www.mayihavethisdance.com
No Jeans or T-Shirts.
Upscale casual to Semi-Formal required

2/24

Strictly Ballroom Nights
Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.
A Night of Dancing devoted entirely to Ballroom Music
Upscale casual to Semi-Formal required
(no jeans or sneakers allowed)
8:00pm Basic lesson
8:30pm Intermediate-Advanced lesson
9pm to 11pm Open Dancing
(Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango) and a touch of Latin
(Rumba, Bolero, ECS, Cha, Samba)
$15 before 9pm. $10 after 9pm

May I Have This Dance
Main Studio
5246 N. Elston
2nd floor
(just north of Foster on Elston)
Chicago, IL 60631

Need directions?
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2/25

8:00pm to Midnight

Dance

For more information, please call the hotline at 708/388-JUMP

Chicago South IL - Elks #1596
4428 W Midlothian Turnpike
Crestwood, IL 60445-1917
Phone: 708.597.7465

CityGate Grille

2/25

Join a dedicated group of
Lindy Swing Dancers
at 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
with Live Band

Cirrus Falcon
Acoustic Rock & Pop -- www.cirrusfalcon.com

for a fun evening of dancing

CityGate Grille
2020 Calamos Ct.
Naperville, IL 60563
630-718-1010

Sunday
Ballroom Dancing
at
Willowbrook

call (708) 839-1000, or visit www.willowbrookballroom.com

2/26

Dance & romance to the fabulous sounds of various 10 - piece big bands & orchestras in the magical setting of one of America's only remaining Grand Ballrooms

Doors open at 1:00 p.m.
dancing from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
$14.00 per person admission
Full Cocktail Service Available
Dancer's Dinner Buffet offered at separate
cost in adjoining dining room
from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

8900 S. Archer Ave
Willow Springs, IL

Need directions?
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SUNDAY EVENINGS
SOS! (Swing on Sundays)

May I Have This Dance - Lounge 2/26 SOS! (Swing on Sundays)™
EVERY SUNDAY
WEST COAST SWING, STEPPIN' & HUSTLE
Lessons & Dancing
6pm Hustle (all levels)
6:30pm WCS (all levels)
7 to 9pm Open dancing to
the hottest Swing, Steppin' & Hustle music
$10 before 7:00pm
$5 after 7:00pm
Watch for occasional theme nights! May I Have This Dance
Main Studio
5246 N. Elston
2nd floor
(just north of Foster on Elston)
Chicago, IL 60631

Need directions?
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Sunday at the Ranch
Country Couple Dancing 2/26 Sunday Stampede
from 6-9 pm,
For $10,
you will receive two complimentary
drink tickets and a fantastic buffet.
Dance till 11 pm.
with a dedicated group of
Swing N Country dancers Cadillac Ranch
1175 W. Lake
Bartlett, Illinois
(630) 830-7200

Northwestern University
Sunday dance

dance dates for the upcoming year: Nov 20, Feb 26, May 20.

2/26

Join a dedicated group of
Lindy Swing Dancers
for
Swing Night at Northwestern U.
9:00 - 11:00pm: Open Dancing - FREE
Map: http://maps.northwestern.edu
Northwestern Swing Dance Syndicate on Facebook

Tech Ryan Family Auditorium
2145 Sheridan Road
Evanston Campus
Evanston, IL

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Swing Night at

http://fizzchicago.com/ 2/27 Join a dedicated group of
Lindy Swing Dancers
for
Swing Night
Every Monday
in the loft
at
Fizz
from 9:00pm till 1:00am Fizz
3220 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 348-6000

Mondays

St. Charles Singles Club

2/27

Social dances are held the 2nd, 4th and 5th Mondays of each month.

Proper attire is required at all dances. The attire for 5th Monday dances is dressy/nice casual.

Admission is $10 and includes dance lessons (beginner 6:30-7:00 p.m. and intermediate 7:00-7:30 p.m.) and dancing to the music of DJ Fred Everett from 7:30 to 11:00 p.m. Location is the Hilton Garden Inn (across from Pheasant Run) 4077 East Main Street (Route 64), St. Charles, Illinois.

Hilton Garden Inn
4070 East Main Street
St. Charles, Illinois 60174
Tel: 1-630-584-0700
Fax: 1-630-762-9152

TWELVEWEST 2/28 8:00pm
to
11:00pm
Alan Gresik Trio
Dixieland Piano Trio starring:
Amanda Wolff, Andy Schum and Alan Gresik TWELVEWEST
12 West Elm Street
Chicago IL 60610
312.337.3200

Tuesday Dancing

the Black Rock

2/28

Join a dedicated group of
Lindy Swing Dancers
Dancing from 9:30-12:30
with DJ Nicolle
$5 donation at the door
Free beginning swing lesson at 8:30 with admission

Information courtesy: Galaxie

3614 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL

Tuesday
Dancing at Willowbrook
call (708) 839-1000, or visit www.willowbrookballroom.com 2/28 Country and Western Dance - $8
Lessons take place from 7:30 - 9 p.m.
C&W dancing continues from 9 - 10 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE – Country Western Dances price change. 8900 S. Archer Ave
Willow Springs, IL

Need directions?
Click here

Lesson by:

2/29

Join a dedicated group of
Lindy Swing Dancers
Doors Open: 6:00 pm for the restaurant and bar
Lesson: 8:00 – 9:00pm, Beginning Swing*
*No experience or partner necessary
Dancing: 9:00pm – Midnight
with Live Band
The Flat Cats
for a fun evening of dancing
Music: It’ll be perfect for East Coast, Lindy Hop, Charleston and Balboa!
Cost: $10 which is inclusive of lesson and dancing
All Ages. All Abilities.

Alhambra Palace

1240 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607-1604
(312) 666-9555
Website

Wednesday Swing Night

at Esteban’s
Every first Wednesday of every month,
Live Band with some of Chicago’s hottest bands like Thomas Gunther Trio 2/29 Join a dedicated group of
Lindy Swing Dancers
(Every Wednesday)
Swing Dance Instruction
with Carl and Karrie
Lesson 1 - 7:30 to 8:00
Lesson 2- 8:00 to 8:30
Dance to DJ Carl all night long 8:30—11:30
COST: $5 ($10 when band plays)
DANCING for ALL AGES Esteban’s
1550 N. Rt. 59
Naperville, IL
(Esteban’s is located 2 blocks South of I-88 and Rt. 59 in the strip mall behind Wendy’s (look for a giant, white “E”))

(Every Wednesday)
WCS Dancing

For more information see the dedicated site for Wednesday Nite WCS:
http://www.westcoastwednesdays.com/

2/29

If you are looking for a place to dance mid-week,
come check out West Coast Wednesdays at Galway Bar & Grill!

Dance Lesson: 7:30 pm
Dancing from: 8:30 - 11:00 p.m.
with DJ April Prince

The cost for the night:
$5 cover charge
$5 for the beginner lesson 7:00 p.m.

Galway Bar & Grill
http://www.galwaybarngrill.com/
12045 Roosevelt Rd
Elmhurst, IL
Located close to I-290, I-294, and I-88

Hubcaps
Restaurant

Dancing on Wednesdays

2/29

8:00pm - Midnight
DJ - Norm
Dress is casual. Jeans are acceptable,
and there is a $4.00 cover charge

Hubcaps Restaurant
4663 N Ruby
Schiller Park
847-928-2277

Lessons by:
www.mayihavethisdance.com
For more information call (708) 839-1000,
or visit www.willowbrookballroom.com

2/29

The Suburbs favorite night of
Salsa and Latin Dancing for over 8 years!

Every Wednesday

7:30 to 8:30pm Dance Lesson

8:30 to 11pm Open Dancing

The largest dance floor in the midwest,
it's HUGE.

Cost: $10

No jeans or sneakers allowed

8900 S. Archer Ave
Willow Springs, IL

Need directions?
Click here

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To Be Announced Dances

Saturdays

"A Club where Dancing
& Fun Go Together" TBA Dancing Starts at 7:30 PM
We Dance Mostly East/West Coast -
Some Country - Some Ballroom
For more info call
HOTLINE# 847-622-4466
OR 773-545-1054 AMERICAN LEGION HALL
9757 PACIFIC AVENUE
FRANKLIN PARK, IL

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