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.
For any lessons without a date range, please check directly with the club.
For any changes to lesson information, please email squaredancechicago@gmail.com
Fox Valley Mixers
Instructor: Bobby Poyner
Level/Type: SSD
Lessons start: 09/10/2023
We will follow current state and local health guidelines.
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: 09/18/2023
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
Swing’n Sugar Squares
Instructor: Phil Rarick
Level/Type: Beginning SSD
Lessons start: 09/18/2023
Lessons end: 12/11/2023
First lesson / INTRO - FREE
Contact: Darlene 708-846-5794
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
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
Glenview Squares
Instructor: James Cha
Level/Type: Social Square Dance (SSD)
Lessons start: 09/05/2023
Lessons end: 01/16/2024
A 17 week course divided into 2 sessions (9 weeks & 8 weeks)
Contact: Candace & Dennis: lessons@glenviewsquares.org/847-834-9126
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
Arlington Squares
Instructor: Phil Rarick
Level/Type: Plus
Lessons start: 09/05/2023
Lessons end: 01/23/2024
Cost - $144
Register at the door on the first night of class
18 wks of classes
No class on 11/21/2023, 12/26/2023 and 1/2/2024
Contact: Pam Maloney 847-507-1181
or Linda Calzada 847-687-6374
arlingtonsquares.com
Glenview Squares
Instructor: Candice Hansen
Level/Type: Social Square Dance (SSD)
Lessons start: 09/06/2023
Lessons end: 01/10/2024
17 Week course divided into 2 Sessions (9 weeks and 8 weeks)
Contact: Candace & Dennis - lessons@glenviewsquares.org/847-834-9126
Glenview Squares
Instructor: Bruce Holmes
Level/Type: Plus Lessons
Lessons start: 09/06/2023
34-week course divided into 4 Sessions; 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
Contact: Candace & Dennis - lessons@glenviewsquares.org/847-834-9126
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
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 Harden
Level/Type: SSD
Lessons start: 09/16/2023
Lessons end: 01/13/2024
$120 Per person, 15 weeks of lessons with some Holiday Breaks
No lessons n 11/25/2023, 12/23/2023 and 12/30/2023
Contact: Questions? Contact: Pam 847-507-1181 or Linda 847-687-6374
