For NEW STUDENTS ONLY, try your first class for $10 and receive a FREE GIFT – a DWJ COOLER! Try a line or couples dance lesson and keep your water cold while you sweat; find out for yourself why country dancing is STILL all the rage!!
* Classes MUST BE PREPAID; call Janet at 630.492.0401 to register *
**You MUST CHOOSE THE CLASS YOU WILL ATTEND.** Choose from:
- BEGINNER 1 CLASSES for new line dancers:
- Wednesdays at 6:15 pm in Wheaton
- Thursdays at 6:15 pm in Elgin
- Thursdays at 6:15 pm in Darien
- IMPROVER/BEGINNER 2 CLASSES for those comfortable with line dancing:
- Tuesdays at 10:15 am in Wheaton
- Wednesdays at 6:15 pm in Wheaton
- INTERMEDIATE CLASSES for those who prefer challenging line dances:
- Wednesdays at 7:45 in Wheaton
- Thursdays at 10:00 am in Elgin
- COUNTRY COUPLES is for new dancers (partners preferred but singles are welcome):
- Mondays at 6:15 pm in Elgin
BEGINNER 1 LINE DANCE CLASSES
Entry Level Patterns, No Experience Necessary
Beginner 1 Line Dancing Classes are great for those who have never danced before or are just starting to line dance. Patterns are basic and easy to memorize and can be danced to any music you currently own. All classes are taught by Janet herself unless otherwise noted. In-person classes are taught in the Chicago, IL area.
Cupid Shuffle & Electric Slide are great examples of Beginner 1 dances.
Scroll Down to “WHERE CLASSES ARE HELD” for More Details
| Dates: | Where: | Phone: | Time: |
| Monday Every Week |
Elgin Senior Center – In-Person & Virtual Class | 847.741.0404 | 9:30 – 10:30 am |
| Tuesday Monthly |
Glendale Heights Senior Center | 630.260.6050 | 1:00 – 2:15 pm |
| Wednesday Weekly |
Wheaton – The Upper Room Dance Studio – Instructor Karen | 630.492.0401 | 6:15 – 7:30 pm |
| Thursday 5/18 – 7/6 |
Hoffman Estates Park District | 847.885.7500 | 1:15 – 2:30 pm |
| Thursday 7/20 – 8/24 |
Hoffman Estates Park District | 847.885.7500 | 1:15 – 2:30 pm |
| Thursday 9/7 – 10/19 |
Hoffman Estates Park District | 847.885.7500 | 1:15 – 2:30 pm |
| Thursday 10/26 – 12/14 |
Hoffman Estates Park District | 847.885.7500 | 1:15 – 2:30 pm |
| Thursday Weekly |
Elgin – Willow Lake Clubhouse | 630.492.0401 | 6:15 – 7:30 pm |
| Thursday 6/1 – 7/6 |
Darien Park District – Instructor Betsy | 630.968.6400 | 6:15 – 7:30 pm |
| Thursday 7/20 – 8/24 |
Darien Park District – Instructor Betsy | 630.968.6400 | 6:15 – 7:30 pm |
| Friday Monthly |
Village of Schaumburg | 847.524.7496 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm |
WHERE CLASSES ARE HELD:
Non-Park District Classes are drop-in classes and cost $10/class. We hope to see you in a class soon!
***Park District Classes run about $50/person for a 6 week session depending on residency.
Please click on the location below that you are considering for exact pricing.***
Phone: 630.968.6400
Website: darienparks.com
Address: 7301 Fairview Ave, Darien, IL 60561
Phone: 847.741.0404
Address: 101 S. Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
Virtual Class: seniorservicesassoc.org/events
Phone: 630.492.0401
Address: 161 W River Rd (Building B), Elgin, IL 60123
Cost: $10/class
Phone: 630.260.6050
Cost: Call for pricing & register
Address: Glendale Lakes Golf Club, 1550 President St., Glendale Heights, IL 60139
Phone: 847.885.7500
Website: https://www.heparks.org
Address: 1685 W. Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Phone: 847.524.7496
Cost: $3.25 (includes lunch before hand)
Address: Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60193
Phone: 630.492.0401
Address: 126 W Liberty, Wheaton, IL 60187
Cost: $10/class
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Dancing with you fills my heart with joy. Thanks for sharing your passion with me!
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What a gift you have for making people feel welcome and capable – just what I needed.”
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Last Updated: May 20, 2023