Best Chicago Dance Lessons & Workshops -- Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata, Samba, Polka, Cha-Cha, Swing, Tango, Mambo, Rumba, Foxtrot, Waltz, Latin, Ballroom, Line Dancing, Belly Dancing, Hip Hop, Classes, Singles, Couples, No Partners, downtown, in, near, at, Chicago, Illinois

 

8 Convenient Fun-Filled Family-Friendly Dance Locations!

DanceMates will travel to serve your small to large private group lessons! We are 100% outreach! Check out our new and affordable party packages which include Dance Instruction/Hosts/Emcees/Lite DJ by clicking on the link: http://dancemates.org/DanceMates-party-packages.htm  For more information, please call and leave a message at (773) 286-6879.

 

Note: You don’t need to be a student, member nor a nearby resident of a particular community, or High School or College to be enrolled in the following group dance classes listed below. Pre-registration required 9 to 75 business days before class starts.

Best value family-friendly and highest quality group dance classes in the nation since 1993! You will be learning most of the basics of each dance with DanceMates in only an hour or less! Best of all you can perform for the “You Can Dance with DanceMates TV show in the same night and in the same hour you just learned the timing, steps, movements, rhythm, techniques, and styling!  Classes are almost 1 is to 1 male to female ratio after the 1st session of 6!  Current Enrollees Bonus: No cover charge/No Admission dance practice & social dance mixers in our partner dance locations & nightclubs!

DANCEMATES INSTRUCTORS’ 2 FOR 1 OFFER in effect! Call us at (773) 286-6879 for further questions.

(Updated 2/5/2012)

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Mondays

Truman College: 1145 West Wilson Ave. Chicago, IL  (773) 907-4440 or 773-907-4441

”Started January 23, 2012” No partner required for all the dance classes in this location!

To register, go directly to Room 1442 Continuing Education Department . Offices are open from Mondays thru Thursdays 9:00am to 6:30pm, Fridays 9am to 2PM & Saturdays 9am to 12 noon, or call (773) 907-4440 for possible phone registration and payment with credit card  

 “Sound-activated lighting will be used to create a dance nightclub atmosphere”

6:25pm – 7:30pm

Best of Party Line Dancing, East-Coast Swing, and American-Style Ballroom    Price: $50 for six sessions/meetings   No partner necessary”      Current enrollees are having a blast!

 

7:35pm – 8:40pm

Beginner Sizzling Salsa, Marvelous Merengue, Lovely Bachata, & Breathtaking Cumbia    Price: $50 for six sessions/meetings      No partner necessary”      Current enrollees are having a blast!

                                         

8:45pm – 9:50pm

More than Beginners and Nightclub Dancers’ Sizzling Salsa, Marvelous Merengue, Breathtaking Cumbia, Lovely Bachata, and High Energy Cha-Cha Cha  No partner necessary”      Price: $50 for six sessions/meetings      Current enrollees are having a blast!

Truman Registration Begins: NOW!

Attention!  Present City Colleges of Chicago students and employees, visit: https://my.ccc.edu  to register

Truman Classes Begin: January-23-2012

Truman Registration Ends:   Absolute Deadline on February-6-2012 or until all slots are filled

 

Niles North H.S.: 9800 Lawler Ave. Skokie, IL (847) 982-9888 and ask for Oakton Alliance Continuing Education Department (Coordinator Anna Shipulina and/or Dean Robin Bailey)   

“Starting April 2, 2012”  “Great Community room! A block away from Old Orchard Mall! Plenty of free parking and no partner necessary to join in.”

To register, call (847) 982-9888 anytime between the time of 10AM to 5PM Mondays thru Fridays and Saturdays 9AM to 12noon

6:30PM – 7:30PM

Sizzling Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia & Bachata for Beginners   Price: $55 for six sessions/meetings  

7:35PM -  8:35PM

Best of Lovely Ballroom, East-Coast Swing & Popular Party Line Dances      No partner necessary”      Price: $55 for six sessions/meetings      


NILES NORTH HIGH SCHOOL Registration Begins:
NOW!

Attention!  Present Niles North High School students and employees, visit: http://my.oakton.edu  to possibly register

NILES NORTH HIGH SCHOOL Classes Begins: April-2-2012

NILES NORTH HIGH SCHOOL Registration Ends:  March-26-2012 before 5PM

 

 

Fridays

Wright College: 4300 North Narragansett Ave. Chgo, (773) 481-8059 or (773) 481-8805 or (773) 481-8200    

”Started January 27, 2012 Most popular dance location in Chicago every Friday nights since January of 1996!

***100 FREE PARKING SPACES FOR CURRENT DANCE ENROLLEES

 

To register, go directly to Room A139 Continuing Education Department or Room A120 Registration Department. Offices are open from Mondays thru Thursdays 9:00am to 6:30pm and Fridays 9am to 2PM or call (773) 481-8059 or (773) 481-8805 or (773) 481-8200 for other ways to register

 

 

6:15PM – 7:25PM

Best of Party Line Dancing, East-Coast Swing, and  American-Style Ballroom    Price: $55 for six sessions/meetings   No partner necessary”    Current enrollees are having a blast!        

    

 

7:30pm - 8:35pm

Beginner Sizzling Salsa, Marvelous Merengue, Breathtaking Cumbia, and Lovely Bachata…   Price: $55 for six sessions/meetings        “No partner necessary”          Current enrollees are having a blast!        

           

8:40pm - 9:45pm

Intermediate/Advanced Sizzling Salsa, Marvelous Merengue, Breathtaking Cumbia, & Lovely Bachata and as time permits, High-Energy Cha Cha   Price: $55 for six sessions/meetings            No partner necessary”          Current enrollees are having a blast!         

 

Wright College Registration Begins: NOW!

Attention!  Present City Colleges of Chicago employees and/or students, visit: https://my.ccc.edu  to register

Wright College Classes Begin: January-27-2012

Wright College Registration Ends:  Absolute Deadline February-10-2012 OR  until all slots are filled

 

 

NEW! Saturday 1-time 2 dance workshops at the Irving Park YMCA (4251 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL (773) 777-7500)           Saturdays 11:30am to 1:30PM

February 11 More Cumbia & Classic Cha Cha Cha
February 18 Popular & Modern Hip Hop w/ touch of Samba

Pricing for each scheduled 1 time workshop: singles any YMCA member $15, nonmember $20; couples any YMCA member $25, nonmember $35; family of up to 5  - any YMCA member $49, nonmember $62. For registration inquiries, please call the Irving Park YMCA Customer Service Desk at (773) 777-7500

 

 

Tuesdays

Irving Park YMCA: 4251 West Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL (773) 777-7500

“Starting March 13, 2012”   “Huge Hardwood Dance Floor with Side Mirrors, Most Accessible Dance Location via all forms of public transportation, the most popular and longstanding Tuesday night dance studio since March of 1996, and no partner required for all the dance classes in this location!”

To register, go directly to the Customer Service Desk/Front Desk of the Irving Park YMCA . Registration is open from Mondays thru Fridays 7:45AM to 8:30PM, Saturdays 7:45AM to 5:45PM and Sundays 7:45AM to 3:45PM

Sound-Activated Lighting will be used to create a nightclub atmosphere!

 

 

7:45pm – 8:50pm

Beginners Sizzling Salsa, Marvelous Merengue, Lovely Bachata, and Cumbia Plus… Price: $52 for six sessions/meetings       “No partner necessary”    Current enrollees are having a blast! 

      

8:55pm – 9:55pm

More than Beginners Salsa, Marvelous Merengue, Breathtaking Cumbia, Lovely Bachata and Bonus: Cha Cha Cha       Price: $52 for six sessions/meetings      “No partner necessary”    Current enrollees are having a blast!     

Irving Park YMCA Registration Begins: NOW!

Irving Park YMCA Classes Begin: March-13-2012

Irving Park YMCA Registration Ends: March-11-2012 before 2PM   

 

Saturdays

Wright College: 4300 North Narragansett Ave. Chgo, (773) 481-8200 or (773) 481-8914 or (773) 481-8916  

”Starting March 17, 2012“Great hardwood dance floor and side mirrors! Way plenty of free parking!

To register, go directly to Room A139 Continuing Education Department or Room A120 Registration Department. Offices are open from Mondays thru Thursdays 9:00am to 6:30pm, Fridays 9am to 2PM, & Saturdays 9am to 12 noon or call (773) 481-8800 or (773) 481-8805 or (773) 481-8200 or (773) 481-8914 for other ways to register

***100 FREE PARKING SPACES FOR CURRENT DANCE ENROLLEES

2:00PM - 3:00PM

 Belly Dancing for Fitness and Fun (For Women Only)!     Price: $55 for six sessions/meetings     Current enrollees are having a blast!        

 

 

Wright College Registration Begins: NOW!

Attention!  Present City Colleges of Chicago employees and  students, visit: https://my.ccc.edu  to register

Wright College Classes Begin: March-17-2012

Wright College Registration Ends: March-15-2012 or until all slots are filled

 

Wednesdays

Oakton Community College: 7701 N. Lincoln Ave. Skokie, IL   (847) 982-9888 and ask for Continuing Education Department (Coordinator Anna Shipulina and/or Dean Robin Bailey)   

”Starting April 4, 2012 Great Size Community Room!

***FREE PARKING SPACES FOR CURRENT DANCE ENROLLEES

 

 

6:30pm - 7:30pm

 

NEW! Belly Dancing for Fitness and Fun       Price: $55 for six sessions/meetings   ”Absolutely No Partner Necessary”   

     

 

7:35pm - 8:35pm

More than Beginners Sizzling Salsa, Marvelous Merengue, Lovely Bachata, and Cumbia Plus…Price: $55 for six sessions/meetings        “No partner necessary”     Current enrollees are having a blast! 

 

Oakton Community College Registration Begins: NOW!

Oakton Community College Classes Begin: April-4-2012

Oakton Community College Registration Ends:   March-27-2012 before 5PM 

 

Thursdays

Glenbrook South High School: 4000 Lake Ave. Glenview, IL (847) 982-9888 and ask for Oakton Alliance Continuing Education Department (Coordinator Anna Shipulina and/or Dean Robin Bailey)   

“Starting April 5, 2012”  “Great Community room! Plenty of free parking and no partner necessary to join in.”

To register, call (847) 982-9888 anytime between the time of 10AM to 5PM Mondays thru Fridays and Saturdays 9AM to 12noon

6:30PM – 7:30PM

NEW! Belly Dancing for Fitness & Fun      Price: $55 for six sessions/meetings     Absolutely No partner necessary

7:35PM -  8:35PM

Beginners Sizzling Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia and Bachata   Price: $55 for six sessions/meetings        Absolutely No partner necessary

GLENBROOK SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL Registration Begins: NOW!

Attention!  Present Glenbrook South High School students and employees, visit: http://my.oakton.edu  to possibly register

GLENBROOK SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL Classes Begins: April-5-2012

GLENBROOK SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL Registration Ends: March-27-2012 before 5PM

 

 

 

 

         

“ATTENTION INDIVIDUAL & CORPORATE SPONSORS, FEDERAL/STATE/LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, INDIVIDUAL & CORPORATE DONORS, AND PRIVATE & PUBLIC FOUNDATIONS GRANTORS!  DANCEMATES EDUCATIONAL ARTS, NFP HAS OVER 749 YOUTH AND TEENS CURRENTLY SERVED AND WAITING FOR YOU TO CONTINUALLY FUND THIS PROGRAM VIA DONATIONS!  IT HELPED ELIMINATE OR REDUCE VIOLENCE ON THE STREETS! THANKS VERY MUCH!

TO MAKE YOUR DONATIONS TODAY, SEND A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO, “DanceMates Educational Arts, NFP”  AND MAIL IT TO: 

DanceMates Educational Arts, NFP

4110 N. Kilbourn Ave. 2nd floor

Chicago, IL 60641

Attention: Violence Reduction Fund

For further inquiries about DanceMates Educational Arts, NFP’s violence reduction programs, please call for Frances Strain, Executive Director of DanceMates Educational Arts, NFP at (773) 286-6879 or email her at: francesstrain@dancemates.org

5PM – 7PM Daily

 LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED! FAMILY HIP HOP,-SALSA/BACHATA/MERENGUE/CUMBIA/CHA CHA CHA DANCING, POPULAR PARTY/MODERN/CLASSIC LINE DANCING, AND WALTZ/TANGO/FOXTROT/RUMBA/SWING  PRICE: Sliding scale -- based on verified family income  (from an IRS-Certified tax transcript)  

   

 

Saturdays and Sundays

MOSTLY RESERVED FOR PRIVATE DANCE LESSONS, MAKE UP CLASSES, OR SPECIAL EVENTS & PARTIES. FOR PRIVATES, PLEASE CALL AND/OR LEAVE A MESSAGE AT (773) 286-6879.

Note: Group, couple and individual privates or special events must be reserved at least 5 business days in advance, personally arrange to meet any of the DanceMates choreographer/s and/or dance instructor/s and/or the promoter/s to sign the DanceMates client and contractor agreement at least 5 days prior to the day of private or special event, and must make at least a 50% payment deposit.

 

 

Too busy to attend a group class?  Call us at (773) 286-6879 (please leave a message if we are not there) to inquire about booking a small group private dance lesson/class for 1 to 4 individuals or for medium to big group private party or lesson, 5 to 100. Coming alone? No problem! Our dance instructor/s will practice with you.

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Norm Viray and Fran Strain of DanceMates Educational Arts, NFP a.k.a DanceMates.Org, are the official Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs’ SummerDance 2007 Dance Contest Judges for August 10 and August 17 of 2007  

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WE ALSO PROVIDE PRIVATE DANCE HOST/S OR DANCE HOSTESS/ES FOR THE SPECIAL EVENT THAT YOU ARE GOING TO ATTEND. Please call (773) 286-6879

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 Stop watching and start dancing! Learn today with DanceMates and start dancing tonight in a safe, friendly, non-intimidating, non-alcoholic, and non-smoking day club and nightclub environment for all-ages singles and couples! DanceMates dance classes are parties in itself! Our male to female ratio is almost 1 to 1. Dance Hosts/Hostess are provided after 1 class session.

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Join us for exciting “All-Ages Dance Lesson, Party, and Social Mixers in one” in all of the locations listed below. Finest fun-filled quality dance instruction & socializing at bargain prices... Take a lesson, start dancing that night! Call DanceMates directly at (773) 286-6879. Getting Married? Ask about our Bridal "Your First Dance!" special dance package instruction.

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Get access to DanceMates Educational Arts, NFP’s exclusive private parties & outings, and special events by visiting the webpage: http://www.dancemates.org/web2.html for more details

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No heartaches, no elimination, no competition, no audition, and no wasted entry fees with DanceMates! It is all about having a great time and being a star performer in dance class and in the “You Can Dance with DanceMates TV show   

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DanceMates will travel to serve your group and private dance lessons or classes! Chicago, downtown Chicago, north Chicago, northside Chicago, south Chicago, southside Chicago, east Chicago, eastside Chicago, west Chicago, westside Chicago, Skokie, Franklin Park, Maywood, Schiller Park, Lincolnwood, Lombard, Villa Park, Champaign, Kankakee, Urbana, River Forest, Oak Park, Oak Lawn, Bolingbrook, Deerfield, Gurnee, Argonne, Rolling Meadows, Riverwoods, Harwood Heights, Norridge, La Grange, Rosemont, River Grove, Riverside, Schaumburg, Crystal Lake, Carpentersville, Glendale Heights, Lansing, Itasca, Elgin, Evanston, Oakbrook, Belvidere, Niles, Champaign, Elmhurst, Elmwood Park, Glenview, Palatine, Cary Grove, Mount Prospect, Des Plaines, Marengo, Rockford, Northwest Indiana, Huntley, Bensenville, Woodstock, Joliet, Aurora, Barrington, Bartlett, Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove Village, Northfield, Libertyville, Beverly, Crystal Lake, Bloomingdale, Buffalo Grove, Downers Grove, Naperville, Prospect Heights, Berwyn, Lake Forest, North Riverside, Arlington Heights, Lake in the Hills, Blue Island, Dundee, Elmwood, Addison, Algonquin, Northwest Indiana, Kenosha Wisconsin, and other US cities 40 miles outside Chicago, Illinois  (client pays additional fee for Instructor/s meals, transportation, and lodging)  

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Attention Corporate Foundations and Individual Donors, we need your help! DanceMates is an IRS certified not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization since March 11, 2002. Your in-kind and monetary contributions are tax-deductible and supports our underserved and underprivileged youth, teens, and seniors arts & dance education and dance performance programs. We are also open for corporate sponsorships! Please call (773) 286-6879 today and inquire how you can help! (we screen our calls, so please leave a message)

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We offer packaged DJ, Emcee/Host, Dance Instruction/Demonstration Services, Orquestra/Band, and Videography for private events such as Weddings, Office Parties, Sweet 16, Quinceaneras, Debut, Fundraisers etc. BONUS: The option to include your special event on the “You Can Dance with DanceMates” TV show free of charge! Please call (773) 286-6879 for pricing and information!

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WE ALSO PROVIDE PRIVATE DANCE HOST/S OR DANCE HOSTESS/ES FOR THE SPECIAL EVENT THAT YOU ARE GOING TO ATTEND. Please call (773) 286-6879

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No introductory pricing! DanceMates’ offer low-priced, highest value (learning 4 dances in 4 to 6 sessions, non-alcoholic party offerings, FREE PARKING MOST LOCATIONS, your free to bring your own non-alcoholic beverages & snacks during the class) and highest quality & award-winning group dance instruction since 1993.

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Chicago’s exclusive Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata, Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Swing, Mambo, Tango, Belly Dance, Line Dance, Hip Hop, Jitterbug, Lindy, Polka, 2 Step, Rumba, Waltz, and Foxtrot Congress and Summerdance! The world’s best kept secret!

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 Dance with us!...It will change your life!

Class Descriptions:(Classes are on-going, offered each term. Registration & payment required for each class)

 (Beginners and Low Intermediate) Sizzling Salsa, Marvelous Merengue, Breathtaking Cumbia and Bachata Plus

Singles & Couples! Have an enjoyable evening learning easy to intricate, lovely patterns for Salsa, Merengue, Bachata & Cumbia. Norm & Fran Co-Hosts of the TV show, "You Can Dance! with DanceMates" will show you how to unwind from your day & have fun in the process. Class outing/s every 8 wks. This is a blast! 

Intermediate and Advanced or More Sizzling Salsa, Marvelous Merengue, Bachata, Cha-Cha, & Cumbia Plus

Singles & Couples! Learn the secret of intricate patterns made easy. Thrill at breath-taking turns. Women, you will look and feel gorgeous! Men, become skilled in effective strong leading. Soon you'll be performing the most impressive trendy nightclub moves! Join your fellow Dancemates in Chicago and nearby suburbs hottest non-alcoholic dance club atmosphere once every 4 to 6 weeks. Private alcoholic dance club outings may be setup by a DanceMates dance instructor. More blast!

 East-Coast Swing! ...and Best of Ballroom a.k.a Mad Hot Ballroom and Swing

Singles & Couples! Everybody''s doing it, can you? You can when you join our East-Coast Swing class. We'll show you how to move with grace and ease. With our "Easy Method" dance system everybody learns the elegance of Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba and Tango. The beauty & styling of Ballroom dancing will intoxicate you! Learn to dance for fun and relaxation! Haven't you always wanted to learn? Sign up TODAY!

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Attention Corporate Managers, Business Owners, and Professionals! Attend a dance class with your employees and peers and unwind after work... It is a great way to socialize and exercise. Don't delay! Call any of the above locations and group enroll now!

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Dancemates is also available for individual & group privates, parties, fundraisers and corporate functions. Call (773) 286-6879 or mailto:dancemates@dancemates.org 

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