… And I've seen these students go to Middle Eastern clubs and parties dancing the unnatural way they learned in class, and sticking out like a sore thumb :o) I promise you that won't happen in these classes! You'll be learning to Belly Dance the "organic" way, and you will be looking like a natural out in the real world!   I've been teaching Belly Dance for the past two years. All of my students doubted their ability to do the moves I proposed because they had taken Belly Dance classes before and …

Since 1993, DanceMates Members enroll, meet new people, socialize, exercise and enjoy the experience of learning to dance in solo and/or with partner with the best Social Dance Instructors in the City of Chicago and suburbs. We cover Salsa, Belly Dancing, Popular Party Line Dancing, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, Cha Cha Cha, Hip Hop, Polka, Samba, 2-Step, Swing (East-Coast & Jitterbug styles), American-Style Waltz/Tango/Foxtrot/Rumba, and few Ethnic or Cultural dances. Dance schedule and registrati …

… We'll also visit dance/musicals, ballet productions, folk-dance festivals, catch some belly dancing along with dinner, etc.   So whether you want to jump right out onto the dance floor and immerse yourself in the fun, or take things a bit slower while watching others, this group could be for you! We'll learn anything from latin, line dancing, grape vine, folk dance, two-step, country, jive, steppin', square dancing, maybe even a polka or two. For viewing, we'll see ballet, community dancers, ren …

We are a Gay & Gay Friendly group with one objective DANCE ! Line Dance / two-step / west coast / east coast - we dance it! Novice / Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced - we dance all day!  There seems to be a pattern here : )   Willowbrook Ballroom has C / W dancing every Tuesday. http://www.willowbrookballroom.com/   Cadillac Ranch has C / W dancing & Sunday buffet http://www.cadranch.com/country/index.php   The "Call Bar", @ 1547 W. Bryn Mawr FREE Line Dance / two step lesson in …

The Chicago Dance Meetup Group is for those who love to dance.  Sponsored by Chicago Dance and organized by its students, we hope to organize opportunities to put what we've learned into practice.  You don't have to be a student at Chicago Dance to join, just love to dance, Swing, Salsa, Ballroom, etc.

This group will promote ballroom dancing and great dance venues. The site will also include Latin (including Salsa), Argentine Tango, and Swing. The Chicagoland area has a lot of great dancers but few really good places for dancing. This group will also provide a forum for dancers of all levels, beginner through professional, to connect and learn about great places to show off their talents and dance or practice.

REGULAR EXERCISE DECREASES THE RISK OF BREAST CANCER...  DANCING IS AN EXCELLENT WAY TO EXERCISE! Our Dance Classes provide an opportunity to learn Bollywood and Belly Dancing and to mingle in a fun festive atmosphere, and more importantly, to reaffirm the significance of regular exercise as one of the means available to women to reduce the risk of Breast Cancer. All our dance teachers are professional instructors. We encourage women of all ages to participate in the dance classes. Regular danc …

The best way to learn and enjoy Salsa and other types of Latin dancing is in a group. This Meetup group is designed to bring together a friendly and encouraging group that wishes to learn Salsa, improve their Salsa dancing or to meet with other Salsa dancers for regularly scheduled events. Everyone is welcomed to join this group to find practice partners and other companions for fantastic evenings of Salsa dancing!

The purpose of this group is to help promote belly dancing and belly dancers in the Greater Chicagoland area. This provides a cohesive effort to let other bellydancers know of great workshops in the area, dance benefits, dance performances, and cool cultural events that may benefit for the greater good and interest of this dance and the cultures of the countries from whence it comes.

Meet with local dancers of all shapes, sizes, spots and stripes to discuss and practice social dance. Chicago has an incredible number of great places to go dance, so let's get together and have a great time dancing. Whether you just want to learn how to dance social dances like Salsa, Swing, Tango or Samba! , or just want to move those hips and gyrate in your own, sexy way, this Meetup is for you. Do you find yourself sometimes stuck at home bored or alone when you would rather be out doing s …

Naperville Belly Dancers is dedicated to women of all ages, shapes and sizes who love all things belly dance! The purpose is to bring like minded spirits together and promote the beautiful art of belly dance in all its forms. This group is ideal for anyone who loves all things belly dance.

Welcome to the only group for Dance Video Games in the entire Meetup.com website! Dance video games are music/rhythm video games that encourage movement by directing steps and grading accuracy. Popular dance games include Dance Dance Revolution, In The Groove, and Pump It Up. Each dance game is different in game play and songs, so we plan meetings to highlight each game. Everyone from Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and visitors are welcome. It doesn't matter if you are an expert, just …

Paint Dancing is a new venue created solely for the purpose of openly expressing yourself for fun in 2 different mediums - AT ONCE! That's Right! PAINTING and DANCING (at the same time) in private art studios around the Chicago area while helping support your local food banks. Watch some of our crazy Paint Dancing videos on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=DF09B34FE51B3199 We will supply non-toxic paint, brushed and paper! All you need is your paint clothes (and shoes) a …

Welcome to CHICAGO BYOB DANCE PARTY! We host monthly parties that begin with cocktails and mingling and are followed by a fun beginning ballroom/Latin dance class and open dancing. Both new and experienced dancers are welcome. These parties are great way to spend time with friends and meet new people! Also, check out our weekly Zumba fitness classes and other exciting dance events. Chicago BYOB Dance Party is sponsored by Ballroom Dance Chicago and Sips & Dips. Feel free to contact us if you' …

Tired of your workout? Use Dance fitness as an alternative to traditional cardio & sculpt classes. This meetup group is a gathering of dance and fitness enthusiasts in dance fitness classes led by Dancer, Instructor and Choreographer Sarita Smith Childs of ChildsDance Choreography and Fitness. For more information about Sarita's dance & fitness background, teaching beginning adults through professional dance companies, go to our ABOUT link to the left and Sarita's website at: www.childs …

REGULAR EXERCISE DECREASES THE RISK OF CANCER AND LATIN DANCING IS AN EXCELLENT WAY TO EXERCISE! Our Dance Classes provide an opportunity to everyone to mingle in a fun festive atmosphere, and more importantly, to reaffirm the significance of regular exercise as one of the means available to both men and women to reduce the risk of Cancer. Due to these tough economic times, our donation is just $5.00 to learn Latin dances with professional instructors. However, our objective is to encour …