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| Recurring Dances For the most accurate/up-to-date information on each club, use the links provided on the left of this page or within this page. Club Dance schedules are subject to change. | The following calendar is a comprehensive list of most local area WC Swing, Jitterbug, Lindy Swing & Country dance clubs. Time and locations are included. | Wondering what classes to take!! Check out The clubs and instructors listed in the Links drop down box on the left side of the screen. Danceaholics no longer provides the Chicago Area Dance Class and Workshop Schedule. | ||||||
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| February 2012 | |||
| This is Super Bowl Sunday - I doubt there is any dancing today. Check the event website or call them to see if there is any dancing today. | |||
| Sunday Ballroom Dancing at Willowbrook call (708) 839-1000, or visit www.willowbrookballroom.com | 2/5 | 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. |  8900 S. Archer Ave Willow Springs, IL Need directions? Click here |
| SUNDAY EVENINGS SOS! (Swing on Sundays)  May I Have This Dance - Lounge | 2/5 | 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? Click here |
 Sunday at the Ranch Country Couple Dancing | 2/5 | 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 |
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Swing Night at http://fizzchicago.com/ | 2/6 | 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 | 2/7 | 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 at the Black Rock | 2/7 | 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 | 2/7 | 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 | 2/8 | 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) | 2/8 | 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 The cost for the night: 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 |
| Hubcaps Restaurant Dancing on Wednesdays | 2/8 | 8:00pm - Midnight DJ - Norm Dress is casual. Jeans are acceptable, and there is a $4.00 cover charge | Hubcaps Restaurant |
 Lessons by: www.mayihavethisdance.com For more information call (708) 839-1000, or visit www.willowbrookballroom.com | 2/8 | 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 |
 | 2/9 | Alan Gresik's Swing Shift Orchestra 9:00pm-1:00am | The Green Mill 4802 N Broadway Ave Chicago, IL |
| DePaul Thursday Swing Night  DePaul Swing Society on Facebook | 2/9 | 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 |
 | 2/9 | 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 |
 | 2/9 | Thursday Swing Night Music starts at 7pm Cover: $3 Age: after 10pm 21+ Music by Joe Kawal | Brauerhouse 1000 N. Rohlwing Rd. #13 Lombard, IL 60148 Phone: 630.495.2141 Facebook Page |
 | 2/10 | Join a dedicated group of Lindy Swing Dancers at 8:00 pm - 12:00 am with Live Band Jazz & Swing of the 1930s -- www.parisswing.com for a fun evening of dancing | CityGate Grille 2020 Calamos Ct. Naperville, IL 60563 630-718-1010 |
 CodeBLUE is a monthly blues and lindy dance We invite you to BYOB, but as we are an all ages venue, be warned: under aged drinking will not be tolerated. | 2/10 | Join a dedicated group of Lindy Swing Dancers on Second Fridays from 9pm-1am $7 will get you in, |  Rumble Arts Center 3413 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 773-278-4441 |
 Every Friday | 2/10 | 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 |
 www.mayihavethisdance.com No Jeans or T-Shirts. Upscale casual to Semi-Formal required | 2/10 | 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 |
.jpg) Come down to The Drake for a little spin in front of the gorgeous fountain. Or just relax on the big, comfy couches with a nice cocktail, and watch the dancers like the rest of us! Food will also be offered daily from 5.30p.m. to 10p.m. at the Palm Court, with a menu comprising of soups, salads, sandwiches and sweet selections http://www.thedrakehotel.com/dine/entertainment/ | 2/11 |    Join a dedicated group of Lindy Swing Dancers at 9:00 pm with the Live Band The Flat Cats for a fun evening of dancing | The Drake 140 East Walton Place Chicago, Illinois 60611 (312) 787 2200 |
 2nd and 4th Saturdays each month | 2/11 | Lesson is at 8:00 p.m. Open “Mix” dancing from 9:00 – Midnight. The music “Mix” will be provided by DJ April Prince. Cover is $8.00 and includes a “Mix” of cool beverages and snacks. We have a “Mix” of three nice hardwood floors for dance space, a full kitchen, a sitting room and much more. December 10 | Interclub Academy of Dance 7350-52 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles, IL 60714 847-600-0088 |
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| Second Saturday Swing Dance
| 2/11 | Join a dedicated group of Lindy Swing Dancers Swing Lessons: 7:00pm - 7:30pm Music/Dancing: 7:30pm - 10:00pm Cost: FREE http://www.firstfree.com/events Folks from the community gather for an evening of dance and fellowship. Lessons are provided and a DJ is included! Phil and Tandy Malinak, Swing Dancing Hosts. Now on the second Saturday of each month beginning October 2010. Come join us for this free, once-a-month Saturday night event hosted by a dancing couple from First Free, and DJ'ed by people from the vibrant swing dance community of Chicago. Our downstairs fellowship hall is transformed for the evening into a dance lounge with soft lights; plenty of floor-space; and exciting Blues, Big Band, and Jazz tunes. An introductory lesson in Swing is given from 7pm-7:30pm, and the dance lasts until 10pm. We welcome all ages, and can set aside a separate space for younger children if safety is an issue, but please be aware that we do expect parents to continue to be responsible for their children at all times. Feel free to join us at any time during the evening, with or without a dance partner - You can always find someone to dance with while you're here! | First Evangelical Free Church 5255 N. Ashland Ave Chicago, IL 60640 |
| 2/11 | Join a dedicated group of Lindy Swing Dancers at 8:00 pm - 12:00 am with Live Band Flamenco/Spanish Guitar -- www.davebyronmusic.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 | 2/12 | 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. | 8900 S. Archer Ave Willow Springs, IL Need directions? Click here |
| SUNDAY EVENINGS SOS! (Swing on Sundays) May I Have This Dance - Lounge | 2/12 | 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? Click here |
Sunday at the Ranch Country Couple Dancing | 2/12 | 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 |
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| Country Dance Clubs | |||
| Tuesdays | |||
Tuesday at the Ranch Country Couple Dancing | 2/7 14 21 28 | Country and West Coast Swing Dancers Tuesday Nights after 9pm Cadillac Ranch, Bartlett, Illinois See ya there! CDN Staff | Cadillac Ranch 1175 W. Lake Bartlett, Illinois (630) 830-7200 |
| Wednesdays | |||
 | 2/8 15 22 29 | 7:30pm "Free & Easy" Beginner & Intermediate with Cathy Vary | Saddle Up Saloon & Dancehall 4440 West Ogden Aurora, Illinois 60504 (630) 585-8600 |
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| Sundance Saloon |
| 2/9 16 23 |  | Saddle Up Saloon & Dancehall 4440 West Ogden Aurora, Illinois 60504 (630) 585-8600 |
| Fridays | |||
| 2/10 17 24 | 7:30pm "Free & Easy" Beginner & Intermediate with Cathy Vary | Saddle Up Saloon & Dancehall 4440 West Ogden Aurora, Illinois 60504 (630) 585-8600 |
Fridays at the Ranch Country Couple & Line Dancing | 2/10 17 24 | Beginner Couples Dance lessons w/ Julie, Shelly, Don & Larry @ 7:30 DJ Sux with Country till 2, dancing till 4 am. $4 cover til 10 PM | Cadillac Ranch 1175 W. Lake Bartlett, Illinois (630) 830-7200 |
 Country Couple & Line Dancing | 2/10 17 24 | Country Music and Dancing All Night! | Mavericks (FORMERLY SUNDANCE and Neon Moon IN MUNDELEIN) 2061 W. MAPLE (Rt. 176) MUNDELEIN, IL 60060 847-949-0858 http://www.mavericksinfo.com/ ROUTES 176 / 83 / 60 |
| Saturdays | |||
| 2/11 18 25 | 7:30pm Couple's and/or Line Dance Lessons Instructors rotate each week | Saddle Up Saloon & Dancehall 4440 West Ogden Aurora, Illinois 60504 (630) 585-8600 |
Saturdays at the Ranch Country Couple & Line Dancing | 2/11 18 25 | Country Music and Dancing All Night! $4 cover til 10 PM | Cadillac Ranch 1175 W. Lake Bartlett, Illinois (630) 830-7200 |
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