Frequently Asked Questions

NO REFUNDS will be issued under any circumstances.

Three levels in both couples and lines – Newcomer / Beginner, Novice / Improver, and Intermediate.

Couples dances will include Two Step, Double Two, East & West Coast Swing, Nightclub, 3-Count Hustle, Salsa, and Waltz.  Line dance instructors will be picking their dances as we get closer.  A full schedule will be made available by May 1st (however dances are subject to change).

No, the hotel does not offer shuttle service to or from the airport.

* O’Hare International Airport is a 45 minute drive to the event
* Midway International Airport is a 80 minute drive to the event

We offer different types of passes to meet your needs.  

Choose from 6 different types:

• Weekend Pass
• All Day Friday – Classes & Dance
• Friday Night Dance Only
• All Day Saturday – Classes, Dance, & Show
• Saturday Night Dance & Show
• Sunday Classes

Yes, we are working on lining up various vendors, providing shoes, massages, & jewelry.

We will have Midwest Country Dance Party shirts available for pre-order and there will be limited quantity available at the event.

Yes, please speak with the instructor to arrange a time & to find out their fees.

No outside food or beverages will be permitted in the common areas or the ballrooms.  The Holiday Inn Crystal Lake has a Breakfast Buffett and Dinner Menu available.  They will also have a bar open in the evening to purchase drinks.

Paper registration forms and waivers are available upon request from Janet or Courtney in-person.  We will accept cash, check and credit cards at registration. 

We will rotate during classes, but you will not be required to if you brought your own partner.

The Early Bird Rate will expire at the end of the day on May 2nd.

Rates After Early Bird Ends (Prices as of 5/3)

• Weekend Pass (All Workshops & Dances) – $135
• All Day Friday Classes & Dances – $80
• Friday Night Dance – $25
• All Day Saturday Classes & Dance – $80
• Saturday Night Dance & Show – $25
• Sunday Classes – $45
• Spectator (for Saturday Show Only) – $10

DJ Dave will play music all night that both lines & couples can dance to all night long.  There will be 2 floors to dance on, one for Line Dancers and one for Couples Dancers (lead & follow / Partner Pattern).  There will be a second room that will be reviewing the lessons from the day along with playing more beginner dances and all request.

No, once you have a pass you can choose whichever class you would like to attend and just go to the ballroom in which the class is being taught at that time.

No, we are not.  However you will be able to record the lesson at the end of each class with your phone at no additional charge.

We will have the step sheets available at the registration table in which you can stop by and take a picture of them during the course of the weekend.