Note: When viewing the flyers, please scroll down to the end - many clubs have multiple flyers
For any changes to dance information, please email Brian at squaredancechicago@hotmail.com, or if it’s urgent, call 773.701.3194.
Legend (TYPE): CD-Club, DM-Demo, LS-Lesson, IN-Intro, SSD-Social Square Dance, MS-Mainstream, PL-Plus, RD-Round, SP-Special, ND-New Dancer (for dancers who have just completed lessons in mainstream or Social Square Dance), BE-Beginner (for dancers who are still learning basic and mainstream), WS-Workshop, AC-Advanced Challenge, XX - No dance
| DATE | TYPE | CLUB | FLYER | TOWN | CALLER | CUER | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2026 Thu |
XX | Southside Squares Chicago Linda Davis 773-480-0674, president@southsidesquares.org |
Flyer | Chicago | N/A | N/A | NO DANCE, Third Baptist Church, 1551 W. 95th St. (use parking lot entrance), 6:30-8:30 PM, Theme: Halloween |
| 01/02/2026 Fri |
SSD, PL | Downers Grove Square Thrus Richard: 630-881-4467 |
Flyer | Downers Grove | Jason Raleigh | N/A | 1st United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., 7:30-10:00 PM, Alternating SSD & Plus, Banner Available |
| 01/03/2026 Sat |
SSD, PL | Bobby Poyner 815.210.9813 bobby-poyner@sbcglobal.net |
Flyer | Woodridge | Bobby Poyner | N/A | Saturday Night Special, Woodridge United Methodist Church, 2700 W 75th Street, Woodridge, Il, 7-10PM, Casual Attire Accepted |
| 01/03/2026 Sat |
SSD, PL | NW Grand Squares nwgrandsquares@gmail.com 815-307-8489 |
Flyer | McHenry | Barry Johnson | N/A | Blizzard Blues, McHenry Township Recreation Center, 3519 N. Richmond Rd. Lakemoor Room, 60051, 7:30 - 9:30 PM, SSD and Plus, Come Steal Our Banner! |
| 01/04/2026 Sun |
SSD, PL | Happy Twirlers Leslie 312-301-5654 |
Flyer | Des Plaines | John Harden | N/A | Snow Kiddin’, Trinity Lutheran Church 675 E. Algonquin Rd., 6:30P-8:30P, Enter rear of Church |
| 01/08/2026 Thu |
CD | Swing’n Sugar Squares 708.846.5794 (Darlene) 708.373.6517 (Liz) 708.263.0380 (Pam) |
Flyer | Oak Lawn | N/A | N/A | TIME FOR SOUP, David Johnston Center, 9400 s Oak Park Av, 7:30 - 9:30 PM |
| 01/09/2026 Fri |
SSD, PL | Arlington Squares Ph: 847-306-9008 info@arlingtonsquares.com |
N/A | Arlington Heights | John Harden | N/A | SSD/Plus Dance, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, 7:30-10 PM; alternating SSD and Plus tips |
| 01/10/2026 Sat |
SSD, PL, CD | Fox Valley Mixers Pat 630-640-0616 mrpacain@aol.com, or Marilyn 630-762-9936 |
Flyer | St. Charles | Bobby Poyner | N/A | Hats Off 2026 Celebrate!, Baker Community Center, 101 S. 2nd St. (Rt. 31), SSD and Plus Squares 7:30-10:00 PM Banner available September-April |
| 01/10/2026 Sat |
SSD, PL | North Shore Squares 847-414-7436 (info@northshoresquares.com) |
Flyer | Wilmette | Sandie Bryant | N/A | Monthly Dance, St. John’s Church, 1235 Wilmette Ave, 7-9:15 PM |
| 01/15/2026 Thu |
CD | Southside Squares Chicago Linda Davis 773-480-0674, president@southsidesquares.org |
Flyer | Chicago | Mark Hall | Larry Johnson | Southside Squares Chicago, Third Baptist Church, 1551 W. 95th St. (use parking lot entrance), 6:30-8:30 PM, Theme: Hawaiian Night |
| 01/16/2026 Fri |
SSD, PL | Batavia BnB 630.308.3547 847.697.1052 |
Flyer | St. Charles | Bobby Poyner | N/A | Baker Community Center, 101 S. 2nd St. (Route 31), SSD and Plus Squares 7:30-10:00 PM, Banner Available September - April |
| 01/16/2026 Fri |
SSD, PL | Glenview Squares president@glenviewsquares.org OR Dance night 847-544-9970 |
N/A | Deerfield | Mike Hogan | N/A | First Presbyterian Church Deerfield, 824 Waukegan Road (just north of Deerfield Road), Squares 7:30-10:00PM |
| 01/16/2026 Fri |
CD, SSD, MS | Rockin Squares Darlene Moore, rockinsquares@gmail.com 206-518-0288 |
N/A | Hinckley | Don Seaman | N/A | Snowfall Ball, Hinckley Community Building, 120 Maple Street, 7:00 - 9:00 pm - SSD, MS |
| 01/17/2026 Sat |
PL | Arlington Squares Ph: 847-306-9008 info@arlingtonsquares.com |
N/A | Arlington Heights | James Cha | N/A | Plus Dance, First United Methodist; 1903 E. Euclid Ave., 7:00-9:30 PM; all Plus tips |
| 01/17/2026 Sat |
CD, SSD, PL, RD | Naper Squares Bill Madsen - 630 336 1118 |
Flyer | Woodridge | Sprosty Twins | Natalie Sprosty | * Our Last Year! All dances free! * , Woodridge United Methodist Church, 2700 75th Street, Rounds 7:30-8 PM, Squares 8-10 PM, * Light Refreshments. Please Bring Your Own Water. * No Banners * Casual Attire Welcome! * |
| 01/23/2026 Fri |
SSD, PL | Arlington Squares Ph: 847-306-9008 info@arlingtonsquares.com |
N/A | Arlington Heights | Michael Maltenfort | N/A | SSD/Plus Dance, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, 7:30-10 PM; alternating SSD and Plus tips |
| 01/24/2026 Sat |
SSD, PL, CD | Fox Valley Mixers Pat 630-640-0616 mrpacain@aol.com, or Marilyn 630-762-9936 |
Flyer | St. Charles | Candice Hansen | N/A | Snowmen Cascade, Baker Community Center, 101 S. 2nd St. (Rt. 31), SSD and Plus Squares 7:30-10:00 PM Banner available September-April |
| 01/25/2026 Sun |
IN | Glenview Squares Lessons@glenviewsquares.org 847-834-9126 |
N/A | Glenview | N/A | N/A | Intro, Glenview Library, 1930 Glenview Rd., 2:00pm - 3:30pm |
| 01/29/2026 Thu |
IN | Glenview Squares Candace & Dennis: lessons@glenviewsquares.org/847-834-9126 |
N/A | Deerfield | Candice Hansen | N/A | Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St, 6:45pm--8:15pm, Free. |
| 01/30/2026 Fri |
SSD, PL | Arlington Squares Ph: 847-306-9008 info@arlingtonsquares.com |
N/A | Arlington Heights | Candice Hansen | N/A | SSD/Plus Dance, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, 7:30-10 PM; alternating SSD and Plus tips |
| 01/31/2026 Sat |
PL, AC | North Shore Squares 847-414-7436 (info@northshoresquares.com) |
Flyer | Wilmette | Michael Maltenfort | N/A | 5th Saturday Dance, St. John’s Church, 1235 Wilmette Ave, 7-9:15 PM, Plus and Advanced only |
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