What's Up On The Ballroom Dance Scene?

It has been a busy weekend for ballroom dance!

The 2013 Indiana Challenge took place this weekend. Many dancers from the area were headed up to Schererville late last week to be a part of that event. Dance Camp Chicago also took place in Elmhust. Several of the studios also hosted ballroom dance parties. If you're still feeling the energy and excitement, and you're not quite ready to settle back in to the usual routine, why not plan some future dance events now?

If you missed dancing, that's an even better reason to get out and dance ♥ dance ♥ dance! It sounds like all this crazy snow, ice and rain is behind us now. Getting there shouldn't take much effort at all. And if you're like me, once you're there you'll be so glad you made it.

Advanced class is scheduled for 8:00 on Wednesday at the Georgetown Clubhouse. Class will meet in the South Conference Room due to the ongoing floor construction in the main ballroom. Due to the smaller room size, the class will be focusing on a Latin dance. Vito has gorgeous, silver level patterns that he teaches in his advanced class. He was undefeated champion for seven years in Latin when he was dancing professionally. You'll be learning from the absolute best! If you're interested, give Vito a call: 630-542-7644.

Level 2 West Coast Swing (WCS) group class takes place on Thursday evenings at 7:00. The class will continue through the month of March. Information is here. The only prerequisite for this class is that you know the WCS basic step. If you've ever had any WCS before, you should fit right in with this group. Vito will be teaching new patterns. Everyone in this class is exceptionally friendly and welcoming. There is always a lot of laughter. Both couples and singles are welcome. Stop by... you'll be glad you did!



Vito hosts a dance party once a month at Ballroom City in Villa Park. In March, he'll be there on Saturday, March 16. Vito will teach a Tango Lesson at 7:30 and open dancing will start at 8:00. The lesson is included in the admission price. Details are here.

Vito's own monthly dance party at the Georgetown Clubhouse is tentatively scheduled for March 22nd. Due to the floor reconstruction project, please check back prior to the event to make sure we'll be there. I will post updates as we get closer to the date. 

Vito is also available for private lessons. For those, I can offer a personal testimonial. I came to Vito as a student with some bad dancing habits. Vito patiently and tirelessly works with me to give me more poise and to eliminate some of the elements that shouldn't be there. He is incredibly knowledgeable, a real pro in every sense. Vito really makes it fun. But best of all, he is gradually taking a "hopeless case" like me and turning me into a dancer. Hahaha! It doesn't get any better than that! 

For more information, about any of the above visit the website: http://vdancesport.yolasite.com/

Hope to see you soon!

Sandia

   

Important Information: Event Cancellation & Updated Schedule

The good news: Georgetown Clubhouse in Wood Dale is getting a brand new, high-quality, deluxe, floating dance floor! The old floor was torn up and they began laying the new floor. I had the opportunity to see it yesterday. The underlayment is in place and they are ready to begin installing the wood. The project was originally going to take one week to complete.

The not-so-good news: Unfortunately, there has been some kind of construction delay. Georgetown management informs us they do not anticipate the floor will be finished until the end of February. They had to cancel our event date for the February dance at the end of the month.

*** There will be no dance on Friday, February 22 ***

The Georgetown Clubhouse is under construction. We will have a brand new, floating floor to dance on soon!

Thursday night West Coast Swing group class at the Georgetown Clubhouse is also still on! For now, until the time the main dance floor is finished, class will be held in the South Meeting Room. The class danced last night in that room and it worked out just fine. Use the regular (main) entrance and turn right. The South Meeting Room is down the hall. Last door on the right side. 

We will resume the monthly dance party - hopefully in March - on a brand new dance floor!

Sandia

Dance ♥ Dance ♥ Dance!

February is in full "swing" with West Coast Swing classes every Thursday night at the Georgetown Clubhouse. Come and join us!

This Saturday, February 19th, Vito will be hosting at Ballroom City in Villa Park. The free lesson is at 7:30 and the dance starts at 8:00. Don't miss it! Info is here:

http://vdancesport.yolasite.com/resources/ballroom-city.pdf

Happy Valentine's Day! ♥ ♥ ♥

Sandia

Hello dancers,

We've got some exciting things on the schedule for the month of February. The announcement is available now. Click below to view it.

 

Vito will be teaching West Coast Swing on Thursday nights at the Georgetown Clubhouse. For those of you who are unfamiliar with West Coast, there are many styles of swing dancing. All of them are very popular.

 

Jitterbug and Single Swing are considered some of the original forms of the dance, and if you know some swing, chances are you are dancing one of those styles. East Coast Swing, often called "triple swing" is essentially the same thing, but with a triple step added.

 

West Coast Swing (sometimes referred to as WCS) has been around for a while - at least since the 1940s, when people danced the Lindy Hop. But dancers will tell you, West Coast has gained an almost unbelievable amount of popularity in recent years. It's one of the latest, hottest dance crazes!

 

Why is West Coast Swing the dance to know today?

 

Well, it's a bit different than the other swing styles. It is danceable to a very wide variety of songs. It lends itself to all kinds of popular music, and particularly well to blues and country. It is a slot dance that can be useful on a tight and crowded floor. But at the same time, if you do have the space to really perform, it can be made to look impressive without years of training and practice. It is stylish and sleek. Not to mention fun! Overall, West Coast Swing is a handy social dance to know.

 

Come join us for West Coast Swing on Thursday night. Vito will be starting with the basics, and then adding stylish patterns after we've all caught on. This class is guaranteed to be a good time!

 

Until next time... keep dancing!

 

Sandia

 

 

 

 

Dance with us this Friday!

Hello dancers,

Our monthly dance is this Friday night at the Georgetown Clubhouse in Wood Dale! We're looking forward to warming up on a chilly night with some sizzlin' dancing. Come join the fun!!!

 

The Clubhouse is right off Irving Park Road. It is a very nice location for a dance, and isn't too hard to find.

 

Hope to see you there!

 

Click here for detailed directions.

 

 

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Dancing Feet!

Hello dancers,

 

Salsa Class is On Now!

Class started up on Friday night the 4th at the clubhouse after a brief holiday break. It was great to be back! January's dance is salsa (a.k.a. mambo).

 

 

 

Vito teaches one pattern each evening, so if you missed the first class, you won't be behind if you attend the next one. It is something I've always appreciated about Vito's teaching style. Some instructors are not as accomodating, if you miss a class... you're out of luck. Not so with Vito. Come on by, and you won't have missed a beat (pun intended)!

 

So join us this Friday for sizzlin' salsa! Couples and singles and dancers at every level are welcome!

 

Advanced Class

 

Wednesday night, Vito will host his advanced class at 8:00p.m. Contact Vito if you are interested in attending. We do have room for extra people. Both singles and couples are welcome. Ballroom dance experience is recommended for the advanced class.

 

Upcoming Dances

 

Vito is the guest dance host once a month at Ballroom City in Villa Park. This month, that dance takes place on Saturday, January 19th. The free lesson included with the dance is Cha Cha in January, followed by a dance party. Guaranteed to be a great time!

 

 

 

Our next dance at the Georgetown Clubhouse takes place on Friday, January 25, 2013. This is always a great dance. Stop by and see us! We think you'll add this once-a-month event to your regular dance schedule.

 

Hope to see those dancing feet of yours around this week,

 

Sandia

 

Happy New Year!!!

 

We're back, and excited to dance in the new year!

 

Vito and Liz Ellison co-hosted an absolutely lovely dance party at Ballroom City on New Years Eve. What fun! You can see photos on Vito's Ballroom Dance Club Facebook page.

 

Salsa class starts Friday night at the clubhouse. Don't miss it - start 2013 out sizzlin! The details are available on Vito's website. Click the image below:

 

 

 

Our next monthly dance takes place on Friday, January 25, 2013. Mark your calendar, we'd L-O-V-E to see YOU there!

 

Wishing you a healthy and prosperous 2013,

 

Sandia