

DWJ Cruise – Caribbean
Feb. 8 – Feb. 15, 2026
- 1-Week Eastern Caribbean trip
- Line & Couples lessons & dancing
- Led by Lynn Card & Janet Kruse
DWJ Cruise – Alaska
July 27 – Aug. 3, 2026
- 1-Week Alaska trip
- Line & Couples lessons & dancing
- Led by Lynn Card & Janet Kruse, & DJ Wasband Jeff
Midwest Country Dance Party
May 31 – June 2, 2024
- Line & Couples lessons & dancing
- Top notch, AWARD-WINNING instructors
- Social dancing all weekend

Carmina’s Restaurant
Tuesdays Nights 6:30 – 9:30 pm
- Current & classic Lines, w/ room for Couples
- Janet teaches & Dave DJs
- Outstanding Mexican cuisine & margaritas
- Carmina’s – 1055 N Randall Rd, Elgin IL
Dates
- June 3rd – $10 Cover
- June 17th – $10 Cover
- July 1st – $10 Cover
- July 15th – $10 Cover
- August 5th – $10 Cover
- August 19th – $10 Cover
Dancin’ at the Moose
Friday Nights 7:00 – 11:00 pm
- Classic & current Couples & Lines
- Janet teaches & Dave DJs
- “Cadillac” Moose with bargain-priced food & drinks
- Elgin Moose Lodge – 925 S. McLean Blvd, Elgin IL
Dates
- No Dances for June, July or August
- September 19th – $10 Cover
- October 3rd – $10 Cover
- November 21st – $10 Cover
- December 19th – $10 Cover
Dancin’ at Chrissy’s
Saturday Nights 6:00 – 10:00 pm
- Beginner Lessons taught by Janet from 6:15 – 7:00 pm
- Dave DJs
- Food and beverages available
- Chrissy’s Gaming Bar & Grill – 552 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream IL
Dates
- May 17th – $10 Cover
- June 21st – $10 Cover

Bridge Dances
Monthly, Tuesday Evenings
- Guided open dancing geared toward brand new line dancers; Each line dance run through first
- Split floors; All levels welcome
- Hosted by Wheaton VFW in Wheaton, IL
- No Bridge Dance June or July
Workshops
Monthly, Sunday Afternoons
- Geared toward brand new line dancers; NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
- Learn current, easy patterns in 3 hours
- Hosted by the VFW in Wheaton, IL
- No Workshops for June, July or August
You Deserve Lessons From Chicagoland’s
Most Trusted Line Dance Instructor!
Learn line dancing (or couples) in small groups of 6-26 people. Classes are offered at three levels: Beginner 1 (Brand New Dancers), Beginner 2 (Improver), & Intermediate. In-person classes are taught in the western Chicago, IL area.
Not In The Chicagoland Area? No Problem!
Choose from hundreds of recorded lessons. Access them instantly on your computer, or view them from a DVD or Flash Drive. Learn from home so when you go out dancing you’ll know what you’re doing!
Are You Ready To Dance? Chat with Janet!