Group Classes Week Summary

Mondays

  • 8pm West Coast Swing 201

Thursdays

  • 8:00pm Beginner Bachata Bootcamp 

Sundays

  • 6:30pm Beginner Salsa  Bootcamp
  • 7:15pm  Salsa “Club Essentials”
  • 8:00pm Latin Dance Social
  • 10:00pm Karaoke, Games & Music Jam

🌟💃MONDAYS 

8:00 pm

West Coast Swing Social Survivors Guide

Mondays at 8:00 PM

Ever show up to a West Coast Swing social and think,
“Everyone else got the memo… and I missed it?”

This class is that memo — delivered with style, clarity, and zero judgment.

The West Coast Swing Social Survivors Guide is designed to help you feel confident, comfortable, and connected on the social dance floor. We focus on the patterns you’ll actually see in the community, how to adapt them in real time, and how to make your dancing feel smooth instead of stiff, forced, or overthought.

What We Cover

  • Socially Common Patterns
    The moves you’ll see again and again at socials — not just class-only combos.

  • Connection & Lead/Follow Clarity
    How to communicate clearly with any partner, even strangers.

  • Musicality Made Practical
    How to hear the music, hit accents, and adjust your dancing to different styles and tempos.

  • Floorcraft & Social Etiquette
    Where to dance, how to adapt in crowded rooms, and how to be a partner people love dancing with.

  • Confidence Tools
    What to do when you forget patterns, get off time, or dance with someone more advanced.

Who This Class Is For

  • Dancers who know the basics but don’t always feel confident at socials

  • Anyone who wants to stop “surviving” dances and start enjoying them

  • Leads and follows looking to level up their real-world dance skills

No memorizing long routines. No pressure.
Just usable skills, better connection, and more fun on the floor.

🕗 Mondays at 8:00 PM
📍 Mystic Vines / Chicago Dance Factory
🕺💃 No partner required

Because the goal isn’t to dance perfectly — it’s to walk into a social and think,
“Yeah… I belong here.”

Admission: $20

Register for Class

 

 


🌟💃THURSDAYS 

7:45pm Bachata Beginner Bootcamp

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🌟💃SUNDAYS 

🔥  SALSA SUNDAYS, CLASSES & PARTY 🔥

7:00pm 101 Mild Salsa – Beginner

7:30pm 201 Spicy Salsa – Novice/Intermediate

8:15pm Dance Party

10:00pm After Party

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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.