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Four Seasons of Dance Program
Join Xixi as she leads you in the fun and exciting dance adventure through the four seasons. Each season Xixi teaches two dances perfectly matched to that time of the year. Quickly learn and master the foundations of each new dance in an easily manageable 6-week class format.
Take one series, a full season, or a full year (check out the discounts on taking more than one class!). It's your choice. Either way, you will be dancing confidently in no time as your are expertly taken care of by one of Chicago's great teachers.
Small class size of maximum 12 students. Reserve your spot today!
Take one series, a full season, or a full year (check out the discounts on taking more than one class!). It's your choice. Either way, you will be dancing confidently in no time as your are expertly taken care of by one of Chicago's great teachers.
Small class size of maximum 12 students. Reserve your spot today!
Season One
Bring Heat to the Winter
Let's fire it up with Rumba and Cha Cha
Rumba is a sensual dance done to romantic music. It is was originally a folkloric dance from Cuba. It is a great dance for popular music in the modern day.
Cha cha is a fusion of European and Afro-Cuban styles. It emphasizes lots of fun hip actions and rhythm.
Rumba Jan 9 - Feb 27 Cha Cha Feb 27 - April 3
Bring Heat to the Winter
Let's fire it up with Rumba and Cha Cha
Rumba is a sensual dance done to romantic music. It is was originally a folkloric dance from Cuba. It is a great dance for popular music in the modern day.
Cha cha is a fusion of European and Afro-Cuban styles. It emphasizes lots of fun hip actions and rhythm.
Rumba Jan 9 - Feb 27 Cha Cha Feb 27 - April 3
Season Two
Step into Springtime
Delight in the drama of Tango and Viennese Waltz
Find out what "It takes two to tango" really means. Experience the flair and intensity of this South American favorite.
Viennese Waltz is the classic princess dance. Beautiful and romantic. You'll literally feel wind passing by your face. It feels like you are flying.
Tango April 17 - May 22 Viennese Waltz June 5 - July 1
Step into Springtime
Delight in the drama of Tango and Viennese Waltz
Find out what "It takes two to tango" really means. Experience the flair and intensity of this South American favorite.
Viennese Waltz is the classic princess dance. Beautiful and romantic. You'll literally feel wind passing by your face. It feels like you are flying.
Tango April 17 - May 22 Viennese Waltz June 5 - July 1
Season Three
Sexy Summer Heat
Bring the passion with Bolero and Samba
Bolero is often called the Cuban "Dance of Love" because of its dreamy tempo and beautiful melodies.
Samba is the universal beat that binds people together during Carnival. It will be sure to get your heart pumping.
Bolero and Samba July 24 - Aug 28
Sexy Summer Heat
Bring the passion with Bolero and Samba
Bolero is often called the Cuban "Dance of Love" because of its dreamy tempo and beautiful melodies.
Samba is the universal beat that binds people together during Carnival. It will be sure to get your heart pumping.
Bolero and Samba July 24 - Aug 28
Season Four
Fall in love with Classics
Discover the elegance of waltz and foxtrot
Waltz is considered the classic ballroom dance. However, don't be surprised by the physical workout you will get from this graceful dance!
Foxtrot took over with the explosion of ragtime! You will learn to glide on the floor in this dance with festive jazz music!
Waltz Sept 11 - Oct 16 Foxtrot Oct 30 - Dec 4
Fall in love with Classics
Discover the elegance of waltz and foxtrot
Waltz is considered the classic ballroom dance. However, don't be surprised by the physical workout you will get from this graceful dance!
Foxtrot took over with the explosion of ragtime! You will learn to glide on the floor in this dance with festive jazz music!
Waltz Sept 11 - Oct 16 Foxtrot Oct 30 - Dec 4
Salsa 6-Week Series
Class Curriculum
Week 1 - Learn to listen for the beat in the music, dance the basic step on the beat of 1, hold a partner in proper frame and with resistance, and dance to the rhythm by yourself and with a partner. We will rotate partner in class.
Week 2 - Review. Learn to rotate in a partner in a circle, dance the basic right turn for the lead and the follow, and dance an combination of basic steps, rotating basic steps, and right turns.
Week 3 - Review. Learn to dance the cross body lead in regular partner hold and double hand hold, and do various combinations of cross body lead in regular hold and double hand hold, rotating basic steps, and right turns.
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Week 6 -
Week 1 - Learn to listen for the beat in the music, dance the basic step on the beat of 1, hold a partner in proper frame and with resistance, and dance to the rhythm by yourself and with a partner. We will rotate partner in class.
Week 2 - Review. Learn to rotate in a partner in a circle, dance the basic right turn for the lead and the follow, and dance an combination of basic steps, rotating basic steps, and right turns.
Week 3 - Review. Learn to dance the cross body lead in regular partner hold and double hand hold, and do various combinations of cross body lead in regular hold and double hand hold, rotating basic steps, and right turns.
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Swing 6-Week Series
Class Curriculum
Week 1 - Learn to listen for the beat in the music, dance the basic step on the beat of 1, hold a partner in proper frame and with resistance, and dance to the rhythm by yourself and with a partner. We will rotate partner in class.
Week 2 - Review. Learn to rotate in a partner in a circle, dance the basic lady right turn and left turn, and dance an combination of basic steps, rotating basic steps, right turns, and left turns.
Week 3 - Review. Learn to dance the cross body lead in regular partner hold and double hand hold, and do various combinations of cross body lead in regular hold and double hand hold, rotating basic steps, and right turns.
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Week 5 -
Week 6 -
Week 1 - Learn to listen for the beat in the music, dance the basic step on the beat of 1, hold a partner in proper frame and with resistance, and dance to the rhythm by yourself and with a partner. We will rotate partner in class.
Week 2 - Review. Learn to rotate in a partner in a circle, dance the basic lady right turn and left turn, and dance an combination of basic steps, rotating basic steps, right turns, and left turns.
Week 3 - Review. Learn to dance the cross body lead in regular partner hold and double hand hold, and do various combinations of cross body lead in regular hold and double hand hold, rotating basic steps, and right turns.
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