Group Courses

No Partner? No Worries!

Chicago Dance group courses introduce students 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 move in an environment where you can practice your steps comfortably. Class sizes vary, but we try to limit the group size to between 6 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 rotate partners throughout the class so you get the experience of dancing with various dance partners, becoming accustomed to different leads/follows.

A Great Partner to Private Lessons

The most effectiv study program incorporates a combination of group courses, private lessons, and practice parties and dance outings. Questions that arise from a group class can often be answered more effectively in private lessons.

How It Works

Group dancing classes build progressively from Basic to the most advanced level of partner dancing. At each level, we review material taught at the previous level and then teach new steps and dance techniques. We suggest taking each course 2 to 3 times to get comfortable with the dance and the material taught. Many of our students find a great way to improve is to repeat a previously-taken course at the same time that they take the next advanced 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.

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

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

Class Levels

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

No dance experience is required for “Basic Level” courses. For Intermediate Level and up, students are expected to be well-versed with the basics of the appropriate dance styles. To know the best place to start, book an Introductory Private Lesson and Consultation. A Chicago Dance instructor will 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.