Welcome! Are you one of those who itches to MOVE to the music we all love? Check out line dancing; each one is a different patterns of steps repeated throughout a song, and you don’t need a partner. At Dance With Janet, we rotate between about 250 line dances, though you will find over 500 lessons available. Or bring that special someone for couples instruction! Lessons are taught in the Chicagoland area.
Line & Couples Country Dance Instruction For Grown-Ups
You Deserve Lessons From Chicagoland’s Most Trusted Line Dance Instructor!
With over 25 years of experience, Janet, of Dance With Janet, can teach you how to line dance & country couples. From in-person classes in the Chicagoland area to digital lessons that you can learn from anywhere there is an option for you to learn to dance!
Line or Couples Classes
Learn line dancing (or couples) in small groups of 6-36 people. Classes are offered in the Western Suburbs of Chicago, IL at various levels and locations.
Don't Live Near Janet?
Choose from hundreds of recorded lessons. Access them instantly with digital downloads, on a DVD, or Flash Drive. Learn from home so when you’re out dancing you’ll know what you’re doing!
Private Events
Say good-bye to down time & keep your guests busy at your party! DJ services are also available. Prices vary depending on time & location, so please contact Janet directly.
Dances with DJ Dave
Join us as we dance to the tunes of DJ Dave at venues such as Carmina’s Mexican Restaurant, Pinstripes, & the Elgin Moose Lodge.
Bridge Dances
Guided open dancing geared toward brand new line dancers; each line dance run through first. Bridge Dances are held at the Wheaton VFW.
Workshops
Enjoy an afternoon of learning 4 dances that DJ Dave plays. Lessons are taught slowly and fully explained and take place at the Wheaton VFW.
Join Us For Our Special Events
8th Annual Dance With Janet Cruise
Tour the Eastern Caribbean!
Vacation with the Dance With Janet Community to the Eastern Caribbean
February 8 – 15, 2026 roundtrip from Miami, FL
* Perfect Day at Cococay, Bahamas
* San Juan, Puerto Rico
* Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
Lessons & Dancing with Line Dance With Lynn & Dance With Janet
9th Bonus Dance With Janet Cruise
Mountains & Glaciers & Sea, Oh My! Alaska, The Final Frontier
Vacation with the Dance With Janet Community to Alaska
July 27 – August 3, 2026 roundtrip from Seattle, WA
* Sitka, Alaska
* Skagway, Alaska
* Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier (Cruising)
* Juneau, Alaska
* Victoria, British Columbia
Lessons & Dancing with Line Dance With Lynn & Dance With Janet
Are You Ready To Dance? Chat With Janet!
“We love you, miss you and dancing is just more fun because you are our teacher!! You’re the best! Love having all these videos! Keep them coming! Thank you for all you do for us, you are the BEST!!”
Sherri R.
“Thanks for the dance lesson! It was a lot of fun and you are really an excellent instructor!!”
Troy P.
“I don’t know where you came from, but I am VERY glad you are here! You are so talented and make dancing even more fun than it already is. Thanks. You are an awesome dancer and instructor!”
Sheryl T.
“I LOVE our teacher Janet Kruse. She ROCKS !!!!!!”
Liz B.
“Janet does a great job of teaching to a group with a wide range of talents.
Makes it fun and keeps everyone focused. Go ahead and give it a try!”
Tom N.
“Thank you, Jan, for everything you taught me! I am making do with what northwestern Arkansas has to offer for line dancing, which isn’t much, but it wouldn’t be the same if I hadn’t learned from you! If I hadn’t taken your class, I honestly don’t think I’d even be dancing today! THANK YOU!!!”
Kimberly K.
“You are such a good teacher and kind soul. A BIG thank you for teaching us. It’s obvious that you love dancing and have a passion to share it with others. Not everyone with skill, talent, and years of experience, however, has the ability to successfully guide novices. You are compassionate and encouraging, affirming and tactful, devoted and generous with your time, and you do not reveal a loss of patience or hope. This is why we have great appreciation for what you do. There are other lessons to learn on the dance floor besides the dancing, which makes it even more interesting relationally.”
Susan K.
“Thank you so much for making it so much fun. I am so happy to have found a place where I can go line-dancing and not have to have a “date” or go to a bar! I look forward to the new session!”
Barbara B.
“You have changed my life – – for the very good! We are going to dance more than ever this year – thanks to you and all your line-dancing friends…”
Carol H.