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 CityGate Grille Join a dedicated group of Lindy Swing Dancers at 8:30 pm
with Live Band for a fun evening of dancing CityGate Grille 2020 Calamos Ct. Naperville, IL 60563 630-718-1010 | Friday, Insert Date, 2011
 CodeBLUE is a monthly blues and lindy dance Join a dedicated group of Lindy Swing Dancers on Second Fridays from 9pm-1amWe invite you to BYOB, but as we are an all ages venue, be warned: under aged drinking will not be tolerated. $7 will get you in, $5 if you are a student or low income dancer.  Rumble Arts Center 3413 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 773-278-4441 | Friday, Insert Date, 2011
 First Fridays at Big City Swing Join a dedicated group of Lindy Swing Dancers On the First Friday of every month, Big City Swing hosts a dance at the studio. They start with a beginning swing lesson and then open up the floor for DJ'd dancing. You’ll have the opportunity to dance with folks of all abilities, as partners rotate throughout the night. And when you don’t feel like dancing, just relax and take in the scene. Light snacks (something salty and something sweet) and water are provided. And, it’s BYOB (for our 21+ guests only). Doors Open: 7:45pm Lesson: 8:00 – 8:45pm, Beginning Swing* *No experience or partner necessary Dancing: 8:45pm – Midnight 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. Big City Swing Studio 1012 W. Randolph Street Chicago, Illinois Parking: Free street parking | Friday, Insert Date, 2011 JavaJive Swing Night
 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
| Friday, Insert Date, 2011 DePaul Swing Society Join a dedicated group of Lindy Swing Dancers
All levels of dancers are welcomed. No experience required. Partners are not required, we will rotate partners the entire night anyways! Email: depaulswing@gmail.com Website: http://www.depaul.edu/~swing/ or http://condor.depaul.edu/~swing/  DePaul University Campus Ray Meyer Center 2235 N. Sheffield Ave. Chicago, Illinois http://www.facebook.com/ Look for DePaul Swing Society on FaceBook. Facebook Group
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Lesson (blues dance): 8:00pm-9:00pm Dancing: 9:00pm-2:00am Live Music at 9:30pm or DJ at 9:00pm Cover: $10 American Tango Institute 325 N. Hoyne Suite C-404 (Top Floor) Chicago, Illinois | Friday, Insert Date, 2011
 Swing 'n' Country Dance Lesson TBA Instructor TBA 7:30-8pm beginner Lesson 8-9pm intermediate/advanced Lesson 9-12:00pm Open Dancing call our hotline at 847-638-7621 Centre at North Park 10040 W. Addison Franklin Park, IL | | Friday, Insert Date, 2011
 www.mayihavethisdance.comStrictly Ballroom Nights A Night of Dancing devoted entirely to Ballroom Music (no jeans or sneakers allowed) 8:30pm Int/Adv 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 (Prices may vary for special events) Snacks and dessert provided 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 | Friday, Insert Date, 2011
 May I Have This Dance™ Inc. TGIF Dance Practice Parties™ 8:00pm Basic Lesson A 8:30pm Basic Lesson B or Intermediate/Advanced Lesson 9pm to 11pm: Open Dancing 11pm - 12 am: Late night set of Salsa and West Coast Dance lessons vary. Open dancing will include a variety of Ballroom, Salsa, Lindy, Latin, WCS, Swing, Tango, and Hustle. $15 before 9pm $10 after 9pm $5 after 11pm 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 | Friday, Insert Date, 2011 Country Couple & Line Dancing
 7:30pm "Free & Easy" Beginner & Intermediate Line Dance Lessons with Cathy Vary Saddle Up Saloon & Dancehall 4440 West Ogden Aurora, Illinois 60504 (630) 585-8600 | Friday, Insert Date, 2011 Beginner Couples Dance lessons
 w/Julie/Don/Larry/Shelly @ 7:30 DJ Sux with Country till 2, dancing till 4 am. $4 cover til 10 PM Cadillac Ranch 1175 W. Lake Bartlett, Illinois | Friday, Insert Date, 2011 Country Couple & Line Dancing
 Country Music and Dancing All Night! The Neon Moon (FORMERLY SUNDANCE IN MUNDELEIN) 2061 W. MAPLE (Rt. 176) MUNDELEIN, IL 60060 847-566-5668 http://theneonmoon.com/ ROUTES 176 / 83 / 60 | Friday, Insert Date, 2011
 Willowbrook Ballroom Dancers are encouraged to wear proper attire. No jeans or gym shoes please. call (708) 839-1000, or visit www.willowbrookballroom.com Willowbrook Ballroom 8900 S. Archer Ave Willow Springs, IL Need directions? Click here | Saturday, Insert Date, 2011 Second Saturday Swing Dance
 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/eventsFolks 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 | Saturday, Insert Date, 2011
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Join a dedicated group of Lindy Swing Dancers at 8:30 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 | | Saturday, Insert Date, 2011 
Join a dedicated group of Lindy and West Coast Swing Dancers  at 10pm with Live Band The Special 20's for a fun evening of dancingThe Smoke Daddy 1804 W. Division Street Chicago, IL 60622 Website | Saturday, Insert Date, 2011 Saturday Swing Join a dedicated group of Lindy Swing Dancers for an evening of swing dancing in the new and nicely air-conditioned ARTango studio! DJed or live band, (cover $5 when DJed) (cover $12 when band) , BYOB ** The new location is close to both brown line (Montrose or Irving Park) and Metra stops (Union Pacific / North Line - Ravenswood) and has plenty of street parking.** ARTango Center Chicago 4203 N. Ravenswood Chicago, IL (New ARTango Location!)Information Courtesy: Harry Saito
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 2nd and 4th Saturdays each monthLesson 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. Interclub Academy of Dance 7350-52 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles, IL 60714 847-600-0088 | Saturday, Insert Date, 2011
 CityGate Grille Join a dedicated group of Lindy Swing Dancers at 8:30 pm
with Live Band for a fun evening of dancing CityGate Grille 2020 Calamos Ct. Naperville, IL 60563 630-718-1010 | Saturday, Insert Date, 2011
 Chicago Rebels Swing Dance Club, Inc. 9:00pm to Midnight $6.00 Members; $10.00 Non-Members Before each dance we are holding beginner and intermediate/advanced lessons in the same time slot, typically 8-9pm. The cost is $5. Club DanceCentre at North Park 10040 W. Addison Franklin Park, IL | Saturday, Insert Date, 2011
/Chicago%20Jitterbug%20Logo%20(South%20Side)%20small%20003.gif) (South Side) 8:00pm to Midnight Just A Dance Chicago South IL - Elks #1596 4428 W Midlothian Turnpike Crestwood, IL 60445-1917 Phone: (708) 597-7465 | Saturday, Insert Date, 2011
 "A Club where Dancing & Fun Go Together" We Dance Mostly East/West Coast - Some Country - Some Ballroom Dancing Starts at 7:30 PM For more info call 847-622-4466 AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9757 PACIFIC AVENUE FRANKLIN PARK, IL | Saturday, Insert Date, 2011
/Chicago%20Windy%20City%20Jitterbug%20001.gif) Chicago's Windy City Jitterbug Club (north) 8 p.m.-12:30am American Legion Hall Franklin Park Post 974 9757 W. Pacific Avenue. Franklin Park, IL 60131-1772 (847) 678-7474 | Saturday, Insert Date, 2011 Country Couple & Line Dancing
 Cadillac Ranch 1175 W. Lake Bartlett, Illinois | Saturday, Insert Date, 2011 Country Couple & Line Dancing
 7:30pm Couple's and Line Dance Lessons Instructors rotate each week to provide you with a variety of lessons. Saddle Up Saloon & Dancehall 4440 West Ogden Aurora, Illinois 60504 (630) 585-8600 | Saturday, Insert Date, 2011 Swing Dance
 http://www.studioviva.com/events.htm Dance Swing all night! Whether it is the slower bluesy tempo or the high energy jitterbug that moves you, we've got it! Take the swing lesson at 8, then take over the dance floor at 9 p.m. Cover: $10 per person, includes snacks! Studio Viva! 41 E Northwest Highway Palatine, IL Questions? Email us! | Saturday, Insert Date, 2011 A Chicago Dance News Sponsored Event
 Hosted by Brian Wong! | | Lessons: TBA | | Pizza and Dance Lesson are FREE! | Ballroom City 207 S. Villa Ave., Suite 250 Villa Park, Il. 60181 630-834-7994 |
| Saturday, Insert Date, 2011 INDIANA JITTERBUG CLUB A GREAT NIGHT TO DANCE - MEET NEW FRIENDS
DANCE FROM 7:30 TO 11:30 PLAYING ALL YOUR FAVORITES JITTERBUG, SLOW HUSTLE, EAST COAST, WEST COAST, AND ALL BALLROOM ADMISSION: $6:00 (FREE PARKING)The Elks Hall Jubilee Room 3580 W. 61 Avenue Hobart, IN | Saturday, Insert Date, 2011
 the Kingsway Kickers Dance Club (Joliet, IL) Hotline Number: 815-725-6828 Generally, the dances are the second Saturday of the month except where noted on the schedule. Dance times are from 8:00pm – 11:30pm Admission for the Kingsway Kicker Dances is: Members - $6 Non-members - $7 Cantigny VFW Post 367 826 Horseshoe Dr. Joliet, Il 60435 | Sunday, Insert Date, 2011
 2 to 5:30 pm TBA $15 in advance $17 at the door Students with ID- free Information and Tickets: Call Herta at 708 672-3561 or write to Illiana Club of Traditional Jazz, Box 1459, Oak Park, IL 60304 http://www.illianajazz.com/index.html Glendora House 10225 S. Harlem Chicago Ridge, Illinois | Sunday, Insert Date, 2011 Northwestern University Sunday dance 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 Northwestern University First floor atrium of Cook Hall (middle of the building) 2220 Campus Drive Evanston, IL | Norris University Center Louis Rm (2nd floor) 1999 Campus Drive Evanston, IL 60208 (847) 491-2300 |
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 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 | Sunday, Insert Date, 2011
SOS! (Swing on Sundays) For more information click here! 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, Insert Date, 2011 Ballroom Dancing Dancing at Willowbrook
 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. For more information on Ballroom Sundays call (708) 839-1000, or visit www.willowbrookballroom.com Willowbrook Ballroom 8900 S. Archer Ave Willow Springs, IL Need directions? Click here | Sunday, Insert Date, 2011
 www.unitedsinglesjoliet.org.Whether you're looking for love or just want to get out of the house and meet some fresh faces, you should come to one of United Singles dances/socials at the Knights of Columbus at 100 S. 129th Infantry Drive in Joliet. They meet twice a month on Sundays from 7-10pm and dance and talk the night away. You'll even hear a few of the tables laughing out loud. Knights of Columbus 100 S. 129th Infantry Drive Joliet, Illinois
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DANCE EVENTS NO LONGER LISTED ON DANCEAHOLICS "Dancing This Weekend" Page | Saturday, Insert Date, 2011
 Country Line Dancing Live Entertainment Monthly Great Food Line Dancing Thursdays at 7:00 Friday Night DJ Toby Saturday Night Line Dancing at 7:30 & 8:30 Humdinger's 11 W. John St. Plano, Il (south from the train depot) (formerly Mio Amore) 630-552-9100 | Friday, Insert Date, 2011 | | 8 pm-9pm Lesson Dancing till Midnight The Centre at North Park 10040 Addison Avenue Franklin Park, Illinois click here for directions |
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 Pinstripes Lessons by: Eddie and Gina 6:00pm basic lesson starts. Intermediate lesson starts at 6:45pm. Dancing after the lesson till about 8:00ish. This is a wonderful venue since we have hardwood floors and a private room to dance in. The food is absolutely wonderful. Pinstripes 1150 Willow Road Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 480-2323 www.pinstripes.com | Sunday, Insert Date, 2010 Dancing at Willowbrook
 Sunday Night Swing Dance Cost - $10 Basic swing lessons are from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Open dancing follows till 10:30 pm. Dancers are encouraged to attend in vintage attire. No jeans or gym shoes please. For more information on Swing Night call (708) 839-1000, or visit www.willowbrookballroom.com Willowbrook Ballroom 8900 S. Archer Ave Willow Springs, IL Need directions? Click here | Sunday, Insert Date, 2010 Dancing Sundays at
 Join a dedicated group of Lindy Swing and Rockabilly Dancers
at 9pm with the Live Band Jimmy Sutton and His Rock and Roll Guitar! for a fun evening of dancing Quenchers 2401 N Western Ave. (corner of Fullerton & Western) Chicago, IL 60647 (773) 376-9730 | Sunday, Insert Date, 2009
 * #1 SUNDAY DANCE PARTY on the South Side * 7:00PM - 11:00PM WITH OUR FAMOUS DJ "NORM" PLAYING A SUPER MIX OF DANCE MUSIC Cover charge: $5.00 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Let us know if it is your birthday - Norm will have a special birthday dance specially for you. You are welcome to bring your own birthday cake and decorations for your seating area. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kitchen is open until mid-night serving the very best homemade pizza, specialty sandwiches and house specials. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Meet new dancers, socialize, and have a great night of fun and dancing at: BOBBY McGEE'S Good Times Pub 708.529.3526 LOCATED AT 10139 S HARLEM AVE CHICAGO RIDGE, IL | Sunday, Insert Date, 2009 Good Time Charley's Singles Where Chicagoland Singles Meet |
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Friday, Insert Date, 2009 Good Time Charley's Singles Where Chicagoland Singles Meet |
| Saturday, Insert Date, 2009 Country Couple & Line Dancing
 Sundance Saloon 300 Lakehurst Road Waukegan, Illinois | Friday, Insert Date, 2009 Country Couple & Line Dancing
 Sundance Saloon 300 Lakehurst Road Waukegan, Illinois the corner of State Route 120 and Lakehurst Drive (one half mile off Interstate 94 just south of Great America) (847) 887-0858 | Friday, Insert Date, 2009 East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop Lesson and Friday Dance
 http://www.studioviva.com/events.htm Every Friday 7:30 pm East Coast Swing Lesson 8:15 pm Lindy Hop Lesson 9:00 pm-10:30 pm Swing Dance guided Practice (you can dance, you can ask questions, it's up to you!) Cost: 1 class: $12/person, Both classes: $18/ person, both classes AND practice: $20/ person. 1 Class + practice: $15.00 Practice alone: $8/person Studio Viva! 41 E Northwest Highway Palatine, IL Questions? Email us! | Friday, Insert Date, 2009
 Saddle Up Saloon & Dancehall HOURS OF OPERATION | | WED | | 3pm-1am: | | Ladies Night, $2.50 Drinks & Beer | | THU | | 3pm-1am: | | Special Event Night (This appears to be the only Country Dance Night) | | FRI | | 3pm-2am: | | After Work Party, Nightly Drink Specials | | SAT | | 3pm-2am: | | Birthday & Bachelorette Parties, No cover til 10pm | | SUN | | 3pm-1am: | | $1 Drinks & Beer, $2 You-Call It, $3 Super Premium, Shots, Bombs |
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Saddle Up Saloon & Dancehall 4440 West Ogden Aurora, Illinois 60504 (630) 585-8600 | Saturday, Insert Date, 2009
 http://www.genesisdance.com/ Membership: Individual - $20,Couple (at same address) - $35 Saturdays 8pm: Lesson 9pm-12am: Dance Dance Dance Price: Members: $6 - Non Members: $10 - Lesson: $5 Diamond Dancesport 7767 West 96th Place Hickory Hills, IL (95th Street & I-294) Directions and Map | Friday, Insert Date, 2009
 Heart and Sole DanceFridays Main Studio After Work Party 7:30 pm Lesson 8:30 pm Dance |
| Heart & Sole Dance Main Studio 7038 - 183rd Street Tinley Park, IL Directions and Map 630/564-0199 |
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