Group Courses

Chicago Dance group courses are an introduction to the social experience of partner dancing . You’ll learn a combination of patterns and dances with a variety of partners. You will be taught new dance moves in an environment where you can practice your steps comfortably. Class sizes vary, but we try to limit the groups to between 18 and 28 people (depending on the class) so that everyone can receive personalized attention. And don’t worry if you don’t have a partner to bring! All students in the course rotate partners throughout the class so you get the experience of dancing with various dance partners, becoming accustomed to different leads/follows.

We find that the most effective study programs incorporate a combination of group courses, Private Lessons, and practice parties. Questions you have from a group lesson can sometimes be answered more effectively in Private Lessons.

Group dancing classes build progressively from Basic to the most advanced level of partner dancing. In each course, you review material taught at the previous level and then learn new steps and dance techniques. We suggest taking each course 2 to 3 times to get comfortable with the dance and the material taught. A great way to improve is to repeat a course at the same time that you take the next level. In some of the more advanced courses we also change some of the material each session to give you more variations if you choose to repeat the courses.

Couples & Singles are welcome in all classes - no partner needed, we rotate!

Remember, class size is limited - please enroll early to guarantee your place.

Chicago Dance offers a wide range of classes. The descriptions are sorted by style of dance.

Class Levels

Level I: Beginner, no prior dance experience
Level II: Some prior dance experience, you know the basic steps
Level III and up: Intermediate/Advanced- You know basics and variations

No dance experience is required for “Level 1” courses. For other courses, participants are expected to be well versed with the basics of the appropriate dances. If you are unsure as to the appropriate course for yourself, a Chicago Dance instructor would be happy to assess your skills and direct you to the most appropriate options where you will learn more, have more fun and make better progress.

Class size is limited - please enroll early to guarantee your place.