Lessons with Chicago-area clubs
Please see below for a list of ongoing lessons from different clubs, grouped by day of the week. Note that some clubs do not take students into lessons in the middle of a lesson series.
The below lesson information may be out of date because of covid. For any lessons without a date range, please check directly with the club.
For any changes to lesson information, please email Brian at squaredancechicago@hotmail.com, or if it’s urgent, call 773.701.3194.
Chris Burdick
Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 S. Rush St., Roselle, IL (2-4 PM)
Instructor: Chris Burdick
Level/Type: Round
Contact: dupageflute@aol.com
630.202.3222
Fox Valley Mixers
Instructor: Howard & Anna Hoffman
Level/Type: SSD
Lessons start: 01/15/2023
We will follow current state and local health guidelines. Masks are optional.
Contact: Chuck & Bobbi - 847.841.1006 - kcdbc@aol.com
North Shore Squares
Instructor: Dave Mischler
Level/Type: SSD
Lessons start: 01/15/2023
Requirement: One-time proof of COVID vaccination and face masks
Contact: 847.308.0392
Happy Twirlers
Level/Type: SSD
Lessons start: 11/30/0000
Check back for future lessons.
Contact: Leslie 312.301.5654 or District 214 Register at 847-718-7700
Downers Grove Square Thrus
Instructor: Bobby Poyner
Level/Type: SSD
Lessons start: 09/19/2022
Contact: Diane at 630.747.9073
Naper Squares
Instructor: David Schmitz
Level/Type: SSD
Lessons start: 01/16/2023
FREE INTRO TO SQUARE DANCING Jan 16 & 23. Paid lessons start Jan 30. Masks and Vaccinations Required
Contact: Drew Neff 630 605 2273 DrewNeff@yahoo.com OR Tom Gallager 630 465 688 tommygnd60565@yahoo.com
Yellowrockers
Instructor:
Level/Type:
Lessons start: 11/30/-000
Lesson information to come Fall 2023
Contact: Bill/Andi Malfese 630.529.9869 amalfese@att.net
Swing’n Sugar Squares
Instructor: Chuck Witt
Level/Type: Beginning square dancing
Lessons start: 01/04/2022
Contact: Darlene 708.846.5794
Batavia BnB
Instructor:
Level/Type:
Lessons start: 11/30/-000
Lesson information to come Fall 2023
Contact: Mona 708-703-7656, Marilyn 847-697-1052, marilyn@applebey.com
Arlington Squares
Instructor: Phil Rarick
Level/Type: SSD
Lessons start: 02/07/2023
Lessons ($112 for 14 weeks)
Contact: 847-306-9008
Glenview Squares
Instructor: Bruce Holmes
Level/Type: Social Square Dance (SSD)
Lessons start: 01/24/2023
Lessons end: 05/23/2023
Requirement: One-time proof of COVID vaccination and face masks
Contact: Mike at 224-619-3162/mike.alts54@gmail.com OR lessons@glenviewsquares.org
Southside Squares Chicago
Instructor: Larry Johnson
Level/Type: Beginner & Intermediate Round Dancing
Lessons start: 02/14/2023
(Winter/spring session tentatively scheduled to resume in February)
Contact: Larry Johnson 773-936-7370
Southside Squares Chicago, Swing’n Sugar Squares
Instructor: Chuck Witt
Level/Type: Beginner Square Dance
Lessons start: 01/11/2023
First 2 lessons are free of charge thereafter, $5 per night
Contact: Darlene Kulpa 708-846-5794 or Thom Maxwell 312-656-4790
Glenview Squares
Instructor: Candice Hansen
Level/Type: Social Square Dance (SSD)
Lessons start: 01/26/2022
Lessons end: 05/25/2023
Requirement: One-time proof of COVID vaccination and face masks
Contact: Mike at 224-619-3162/mike.alts54@gmail.com OR lessons@glenviewsquares.org
NW Grand Squares
Instructor: John Harden
Level/Type: Club 50/Mainstream
Lessons start: 09/15/2022
Lessons end: 12/15/2022
Contact: Margaret Volpe
mtvolpe@att.net
815.347.4542
Chi-Town Squares
Instructor: Sandie Bryant
Level/Type: SSD Lessons
Lessons start: 10/06/2022
Lessons end: 01/26/2023
Come Dance with us Winter/Spring 2023. Lessons restart in Fall 2023
Contact: Bob 773-339-6743, info@chitownsquares.com
Glenview Squares
Instructor: James Cha
Level/Type: ’Plus’ Or Bust! - Plus Lessons
Lessons start: 09/08/2022
Lessons end: 05/25/2023
Designed for those who can competently dance at the SSD (or equivalent) level and want to become Plus dancers. Requirements: Previous completion of a SSD (or equivalent) course; One-time proof of COVID vaccination and masks.
Contact: Mike at 224-619-3162/mike.alts54@gmail.com OR lessons@glenviewsquares.org
North Shore Squares
Instructor: Kevin McDaniel
Level/Type: SSD
Lessons start: 01/19/2023
Requirement: One-time proof of COVID vaccination and face masks
Contact: 312.515.3326
Arlington Squares
Instructor: John Hardin
Level/Type: SSD (Beginners’ square dance lessons)
Lessons start: 02/11/2023
$112 for 14-week session
Contact: 847-306-9008
