Dance Parties
Schedule of Dances
Dances take place at the Triphahn Center, 1685 Higgins Rd. Hoffman Estates IL.
Events are normally on the 2nd Saturday of the month, 7:30 - 10:30,
with a dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:15.
Let's get Spooky! Join us on Oct. 12 at 7:30 for a howling good hustle lesson with Susan Cole. General ballroom dancing follows at 8:15 until 10:30. Treats are in the lobby and water in the ballroom. If you are brave, wear a costume, but it is optional and all are welcome.
Q: Who is the best dancer at the Halloween party?
A: The boogieman.
Date Theme Lesson Teacher (bio)
October 12 Halloween Party Hustle Susan Cole
November 9 Foxtrot Josh Torres
December 14 Holiday Party Bolero Joseph Lim
January 11 Waltz Stephanie Hintershied
February 8 Valentine Party Rumba Susan Cole
March 8 Salsa Stephanie Hintershied
April 12 Night Club 2 Stephanie Hintershied
May 10 Sock Hop Party East Coast Swing Josh Torres
Jun 14 Bachata Susan Cole
July 19* Cha Cha Josh Torres
*Our July dance party is on the 3rd Saturday instead of our usual 2nd Saturday because many of our members plan to attend the "Let's Dance Big Band Weekend" in the Duke Ellington Ballroom at NIU in Dekalb IL
Life is better when you dance!
Our dance music list includes:
Waltz
Foxtrot
Cha Cha
Rumba
East Coast Swing
Tango
Hustle
Some familiar line dances
And also:
Salsa
West Coast Swing
Jitterbug
Samba
Nite Club 2
Bachata
Merengue
Quick Step
Viennese Waltz