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 COUNTRY COUPLES DANCE CLASSES
Partner Preferred But Not Required; No Experience Necessary
A good dance starts with a competent leader who knows what he is doing. Men dance better when they are shown how to lead the woman through various moves step by step. Women follow their partners best when they are taught how to follow, stand, turn, and land spins (without getting sick). Since a man who can lead well is priceless and a women who can follow him is a gem, Couples Dance lessons are simply invaluable. All classes are taught by Janet herself unless otherwise noted. In-person classes are taught in the Chicago, IL area.
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| Dates: | Where: | Phone: | Time: |
| Monday Weekly |
Elgin – Willow Lake Clubhouse | 630.492.0401 | 6:15 – 7:30 pm |
WHERE CLASSES ARE HELD:
All classes are drop-in classes and cost $10/class. We hope to see you in a class soon!
Phone: 630.492.0401
Address: 161 W River Rd (Building B), Elgin, IL 60123
Cost: $10/class
Do You Have A Group Of Friends?
Phone: 630.492.0401
WHAT THESE DANCES LOOK LIKE
In Lead & Follow dances (like Two Step), you’ll learn about a dozen moves to do during the dance to keep it moving and interesting. With Pattern dances, the movements are a set of steps that keep repeating for the duration of the dance. Pattern dancing is the best way to start couples dancing, as it takes the pressure off of the man to continually think of things to do.
| Type Of Dance | Name Of Dance | Demo Video |
| Partner Pattern | 16 Step | Demo Video |
| Partner Pattern | Alligator Shuffle | Demo Video |
| Partner Pattern | Barnyard Mixer | Demo Video |
| Partner Pattern | Cha Cha Del Rio | Demo Video |
| Partner Pattern | Cotton Eyed Joe | Demo Video |
| Partner Pattern | Cowboy Rhythm Mixer | Demo Video |
| Partner Pattern | El Paso Stroll | Demo Video |
| Partner Pattern | Fourplay | Demo Video |
| Partner Pattern | Keep It Simple | Demo Video |
| Partner Pattern | Lynn’s Mixer (Cotton Eyed Joe Modified Mixer) | Demo Video |
| Partner Pattern | Renegade Mixer | Demo Video |
| Partner Pattern | Schottische | Demo Video |
| Partner Pattern | Shadow | Demo Video |
| Partner Pattern | Stationary Cha Cha | Demo Video |
| Lead & Follow | Cha Cha | Demo Video |
| Lead & Follow | Double Two | Demo Video |
| Lead & Follow | East Cost Swing | Demo Video |
| Lead & Follow | Hustle | Demo Video |
| Lead & Follow | Night Club | Demo Video |
| Lead & Follow | Two Step | Demo Video |
| Lead & Follow | Waltz | Demo Video |
| Lead & Follow | West Coast Swing | Demo Video |
I am delighted to get you started couples dancing. When you are ready for more intensive Couples Dance Lessons, I have two local recommendations. Just mentioned you were referred by Dance With Janet.
My daughter Kat Warner teaches at various locations. Click here to email her!
World Champion Julie Hein teaches at St. Charles Singles Club on Mondays, Warrenville Park District on Tuesdays, Strut Dance Studio on Wednesdays, and Swing’n’Country on Fridays. Singles are welcome in these semi-private lessons. Click here to email her!
Julie & Kat chilling – we saved a seat for you!
“Just want to thank you for the couples lessons tonight. We had a lot of fun, and I think this will be something Jim and I can keep doing together. You are a great teacher!!!!!!!”
Barb H.
“Thanks again to you and Gary for all the fun this year! We’re lucky to have you two teaching us. We’ll definitely be in more classes.”
Carl G.
“Jim and I really enjoyed being in your dance class with Gary in Wheaton.”
Donna C.
“You are a good teacher and Jerry and I are really enjoying the class.”
Shirley R.
“Just wanted to say “thanks” for the 2 Step class; I had a very nice time learning with you and look forward to the Patterns class, too. Janet, you really make learning fun and enjoyable; I love the way you teach, step by step, no rushing thru. And you put in just the right touch of light-hearted humor as well….makes it much more fun like that. ”
John D.
“Thanks Gary (and Jan)!! I’m really enjoying the classes and learning a lot.
You both are great about spotting problem areas and helping to correct them!!”
Linda O.
“Thanks so much Jan. I felt out of it for the first 3 times but Wed was a hoot. The common steps are coming together.
Thank you for helping Patrice and I learn to country dance for a lifetime of fun.”
Cotton B.
“This dance thing is one of the most enjoyable things I’ve gotten myself into. You and Gary and that tiny initial class gang is like a marshmallow right in the middle of my life.”
David G.
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Last Updated: February 25, 2023