Last Foxtrot Night!

Hi Everybody! The season of Foxtrot started so this is your chance to look good dancing to any Frank Sinatra or Michael Buble songs, or any other jazzy-bluessy music. And anyone who plans on getting married or attend a wedding or just to expend your partnering skills, don't miss this opportunity. Come in alone or with your friends or loved ones to learn this fun and classy dancet! Join us every Thursday for our evening dance class. Where: 3868 N. Lincoln Ave in Chicago When: Thursday Nights, 8:00pm Cost: $15 NEW TO DANCING Check out our drop-in taster class starting at 8:00pm and see what Latin and Ballroom styles are all about. No partner or experience required to attend this weekly class (but if you come in with one it's a big plus for you). WHAT TO WEAR Comfort is key. While The 8:00pm Special is casual (jeans are normal), you will be dancing with many different people and likely want to make a good impression, so we encourage you to dress nicely. Be sure to wear clothes that you can move around in without worrying about anything falling off. It’s particularly important to wear comfortable shoes; flat shoes that won’t slip off your feet are best. COMPLETE BEGINNER'S GUIDE When you look around at a dance, every single person you see dancing started as a beginner. Nobody starts dancing at a pro level — we all took our first class at some point. We all felt nervous and questioned whether we'd ever be any good. We all struggled to learn some move or another. You aren't alone, you're surrounded by people who empathize with your experience. So bravely ask that good dancer to dance! It’ll probably be a lot of fun, too! SOCIAL DANCE Social dancing is extremely important if you want to improve your dancing. It’s very difficult (some would argue impossible) to become a good dancer without hours and hours of social dancing with lots of different people. You can't skip this step and there is no shortcut. So while, yes, it feels tough at the beginning, get out there! It gets easier over time, I promise. Our beginner classes are great for figuring out the fundamentals of variety of Ballroom Dances, getting a handful of moves under your belt, and being introduced to the way we social dance in our scene. On the social floor we trade partners just about every song. In class, you'll rotate through all the other students in preparation for that. Rotating is the best way to start to learn how every dancer feels different and adapting to this when you dance is very important. CALENDAR Thursday 15th September 2016: Week 1-5 takes on the fabulous West Coast Swing where you can learn the basic steps and get those hips really moving at the start of the course! Thursday 20th October 2016: Week 6-9 is where we begin to learn Ballroom, gliding beautifully across that dance floor with an elegant Waltz! Thursday 17th November 2016: Week 10-16 builds further on that newly mastered hip action with the Salsa, stepping up a level with intricate choreography. Thursday 5th January 2017: Week 17-20 will focus solely on the Foxtrot where you will practice your leading foot with these classic ballroom steps. Thursday 2nd February 2017: Week 21-24 we will be learning how to move our bodies more freely and bouncing into action with a vibrant and fiery Samba! Thursday 2nd March 2017: Week 25-28 we are half way through the course and so it’s time to step it up a gear by taking on the passionate Tango! Thursday 30th March 2017: Week 29-32 is where our theatrical skills are put to the test, drawing on our emotions as we learn to dance the sensual Rumba! Thursday 27th April 2017: Week 33-36 we are picking up the pace and getting those feet moving around the dance floor as we learn the fun and exciting Quickstep! Thursday 25th May2017: Week 37-40 we keep things upbeat as we learn the Jive, where you can learn to build your stamina and fitness whilst having buckets of fun on the dance floor. Thursday 22nd June 2017: Week 41-44 It’s time to take on the American Smooth Viennese Waltz, think traditional ballroom with a huge splash of Hollywood glamour on top! Thursday 20th July 2017: Week 45-48 The penultimate week of the course is designed to put you through your paces for a fun and energized lesson in Cha-Cha-Cha. Thursday 17th August 2017: Week 49-52 The final week of the Level Star course mixes things up as we create a fun and exciting routine of some of our favorite Latin & Ballroom styles! You will perform your mix style dance in class and the person who has improved the most during their Level Star dance journey will be awarded with the ultimate Level Star Trophy! More Info below.