Group Classes Week Summary

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NOTE: All regular group classes are Novice and up and a basic use of the dance is recommended.

Beginners, click here to register for a beginner dancer’s lesson.

Mondays

  • 8:00pm Salsa Survival Skills (Nov/Int)
  • 8:45pm Bachata Moderna (Nov/Int)
  • 9:45pm Latin Practice Party & Social

Thursdays

  • 8:00pm West Coast Swing “Power Up” Session

LATIN MONDAYS 

8:00 pm Salsa Survival Skills

Focusing on LA Style Salsa (Salsa on 1), this class will cover basic timing, structures, core patterns, and lead – follow communication concepts for Social Level Dancers who already have a bsic use of the dance.

BEGINNERS – You should have a basic use of Salsa before attending this class.  If you’re new to dancing, please contact us to schedule a intro to Salsa private lesson.  Call us at 630-410-1010.

8:45 pm Bachata 

Focusing on Moderna Bachata with a dash on Sensual, this class will cover basic timing, structures, core patterns, and lead – follow communication concepts for Social Level Dancers..

BEGINNERS – You should have a basic use of Salsa before attending this class.  If you’re new to dancing, please contact us to schedule a intro to Bachata private lesson.  Call us at 630-410-1010.

9:45 pm Latin Practice Dance Party & Social

Practice Party with Music for Salsa, Bachata, with a dash of Cumbia and Merengue

$15 Per Class

or $25 for Both Classes plus Social (Register Here)

THURSDAY

8:00 pm West Coast Swing Musicality, Movement & “Power Up” Session

Chicago Dance Factory’s West Coast Swing “Power Up” Session is designed for social and competitive WCS dancers who are passionate about growing in their dance.

Goals can be as simple as wanting to become a musical and fun social dancer to being able to define and demonstrate crucial concepts that judges look for at different levels of competition.

What to Expect:

  1. Part 1 – Musicality: Focusing on drilling  the ABC’s of musicality (Pulsing, Lyrical and Phrasing).
  2. Part 2 – Movement –  Drills that cover topics like footwork, connection, isolations, syncopations, floor compression, and more.
  3. Part 3 – Partnering – Concepts that are associated communication and movements in partnering.
  4. Part 4 – Open Practice Time – Team sessions will resolve with a guided practice session to drill both individual as well as partnering concepts taught in the class.

Am I Qualified to Join the “Power Up Sessions”?

  • Power Team attendees do not need to know West Coast Swing for Part 1 and 2 which is Musicality and Movement but should have a working use of West Coast Swing for Part 3 though it’s perfectly fine to sit back and watch part 3.

–  Below are just some of the concepts the Focus Team will work on over time:

  • Musicality – Pulsing, Lyrcial, Phrasing, Phrase Changes, Texturing, Base Rythyms, Swung Rhythyms
  • Movement – Floor Compression, Body Control, Posture, Forearm tenacity, Center & Hip Isolations, Turns & Spins
  • Partnering – Leverage, Compression, Double Resistance, CPC, Spacial Control, Speed Changes
  • Competitive – Blues VS Contemporary, Phrase Changes, Energy Changes & Redirection, and more…

Can I Just Drop In?

Drops In’s are Allowed but to truly embed the concepts, students should attend regularly.

Cost

Admission: $20 per class / $65 (4) week pass 

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Contact/Registration

Register for Class

If you have purchased a private lesson package or would like to schedule an introductory dance lesson, please complete the form below. If you are not called within 48 hours, please call us at 630-410-1010 between 10am and 4pm, Monday through Friday.

LESSON CERTIFICATES: You must bring your payment receipt or certificate with you to your first appointment along with a completed student information sheet. Expired deals and certificates will always be honored or may be traded for equivalent available services.

About Us

Why Chicago Dance Factory

Be Inspired

Not every dance teacher or school is the same. At Chicago Dance Factory, learn from teachers who dance at a level that will give you inspiration by the way they move along with a very clear system they will use to build you into a dancer.

Learn Dance, Not Just Patterns

There is more to dancing than learning basic steps and patterns. At Chicago Dance Factory, you can learn movement in a way that will positively change the way you move, play sports, and even walk for the rest of your life.

Meet a Whole New Community

As a member, you’ll be invited to student functions giving you a chance to meet other students who may become life long friends as well as your “support group”. Our first objective is to help you get dancing at a social level and introduce you to the community.

Dance in a Showcase or Competition

If your dream is to dance in a show, that can happen with one of our Student Showcase Events where you can invite who ever you wish to attend.
If your dream is to dance in competition, Chicago Dance Factory travels with students to exotic places like Orlando, Nashville, and Las Vegas.

Stay Fit and Build Confidence

Dancing is one of the best ways to exercise and stay physically fit. Studies show that dancers maintain a higher quality of life as they age both in the mind and physically. Becoming proficient on the dance floor will also greatly build your self esteem. Learning to dance can be one of the most powerful self development skills you can acquire.