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Chicago Dance Latin & Ballroom

3660 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60618-4132
Phone: (773) 267-3411
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Cross Street:
Elston Avenue
Directions:
Bus: 80 to Monticello
Hours:
Mon-Fri 1pm-9:30pm, Sat by appointment only

Message from Chicago Dance Latin & Ballroom

Chicago Dance Latin & Ballroom

Home of US and World Champions Tommye Giacchino and Gregory Day

  • Full-Service Dance Facility
  • Dance Classes
  • Private Lessons

Chicago Dance is a full-service dance facility with two locations in Chicago, offering traditional and contemporary Latin, salsa, swing, tango, ballroom and other social dances. All of us at Chicago Dance have a commitment to quality service that is reflected in the continuing education of our staff, a constant offering of new and updated classes, programs and activities and a great school environment. In addition to our principal focus on social dancing, Chicago Dance is also the training ground for several United States National Amateur and Pro/Am Champions and Finalists in Latin, Rhythm, Cabaret and Theatre Arts.

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Editorial Review for Chicago Dance Latin & Ballroom – by Valerie Moloney

In Short
Aimed at all levels of students, this school, which has a sister operation in River North, provides individual and group instruction in salsa, tango, West Coast swing, ballroom and others. In addition to these specialty courses, students can take dance classes to prepare them for occasions such as black-tie parties or weddings. Beginners learn the basics of leading, following, technique and rhythm. After a few months, they can enter dance competitions around Chicago.

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Know Before You Go

You don't need a partner for individual dance lessons; you will dance with your instructor.

The Extras

The school takes children as young as 7 years old. Also the school has two locations.

Bridal

Lessons are available for engaged couples to make that first wedding dance memorable.

User Reviews for Chicago Dance Latin & Ballroom

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/02/2007 Posted by gilbert02

I have been attending group classes and taking private lessons at the River North location since May 2007 and have been very impressed with the courses and instructors. The facility is in a good location and street parking isn't usually a problem. The group classes are a great value, especially their unlimited package, which allows you to take any and all group classes for $275 per session. All of the instructors truly want to help you learn and are very willing to take time with you after class to answer questions, recommend the next set of classes to take, etc. In addition to classes, they have parties in their locations relatively frequently, which is a great way to socialize and learn to dance with different partners. I do wish they had a bit more room to work with, and my only suggestion would be to offer more classes in each of the different styles (because I've enjoyed learning so much I know I'm going to want to take more!). For example, there are 8 week swing, tango, and salsa-only classes but no 8-week quickstep-only or rumba-only courses. I'd love to see more specific courses rather than overview courses for those of us that would like to learn the ins and outs of specific dances. Overall, I HIGHLY recommend going to Chicago Dance - Tommye and Gregory have done a fantastic job in recruiting and developing instructors and making the studio a fun and interactive place to learn!

Pros: Instructors, size of classes, quality of lessons

Cons: A little pricey for private lessons, could use more room in the facility

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5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/29/2007 Posted by vegitoboi

Ok I'll admit, I started dancing because of Dancing With the Stars. I even started at that national chain that they keep advertising on television. But after being unimpressed on their teaching methods (which was teaching the same 3 dances and same moves for 10 straight lessons without progressing) and a horrible 45 second "routine gone wrong", it was time for a change. What did I do? I asked an unlikey source, my (ahem) "ex gf", where she and her parents used to dance and hense I wound up here. Over a year later I'M STILL HERE =)!!! If you want to learn from a place where it's about what YOU want to dance and not about what you "HAVE TO" dance then this IS the the place to learn. On my very first lesson, my instructor asked me "What do YOU want to learn?", not something like, "I'm teaching you 'this & that' and you're gonna learn to like it". Ever since then I was hooked. Fast forward to the present and I'm dancing still dancing away. I don't think if I stayed at that other place I would've gotten anywhere, let alone competing. And what about Tommye & Gregory? Yes, they are REAL former World Champions and would gladly show you how good you can potentially become. I can honestly say, everytime I see them dance (whether on PBS, live at Chicago Dance Festival in Grant Park, or just in the studio) I'm totally blown away; almost as if they can step on any dancefloor and wow the crowd without rehearsing. I started dancing as an "experiment", now it's part of my life. I'm glad I made the switch and the results show. This IS where Chicago learns to dance, no doubt about it =)

Pros: 1st class instruction, BEST in Chicago, Excellent kids classes, Learn from World Champions, Dance packages for all occations

Cons: street parking, facilities could be updated

Response from this business

Thank You
Posted on 09/10/2007
I don't know who posted this review, but whoever it is thank you, and Tommye and I appreciate all the positive comments. Most importantly, we are always excited when someone becomes passionate about dance, then we feel like we've done a good job.

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Editor's Review

Master salsa, two-step, ballroom and other dance styles at this all-ages school.  See the full editorial review.

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You don't need a partner for individual dance lessons; you will dance with your instructor.

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  • Sat by appointment only

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