Well, Danzapalooza Chicago is finally here!!! We’re expecting a huge crowd of dancers from all over the Chicago region, from raw beginners to seasoned pros.

The buzz about Danzapalooza has spread like wildfire, and we want to personally thank everyone for their words of encouragement and support!

Here’s a brief overview of each day’s events:

Thursday, May 23rd:

   Registration opens at 5pm, Pre-event workshop 6-7pm.

   Kickoff dance, 7pm to 1am.

Friday, May 24th:

   Registration opens at 11am, workshops in 4 ballrooms from 1pm to 6pm, with open dancing and rest breaks scattered between workshops.

   Dinner break from 6 to 7pm.

   Danzapalooza Dance Party (a mix of various dance styles) in the main ballroom from 7pm to???

   Country Dance Party, hosted by Cadillac Ranch, in the Savoy A & B ballrooms, 7pm to ???

   Bill & Norm’s Excellent Jitterbug Party, hosted by Chicago’s Windy City Jitterbug Club, in the Savoy C ballroom, 7pm to 11pm.

   Salsa Party in the Savoy C Ballroom, 11pm to ???

   There will be exhibitions in the main ballroom at 9pm, with the other parties shutting down during the show.

   There will also be a Pizza Party at 10:30pm.

Saturday, May 25th:

   Registration opens at 8:30am.

   Workshops from 9am to 6pm (4 ballrooms), with open dancing and rest breaks scattered between workshops.

   Dinner from 6 to 7pm. Dinner is a la carte, so make your reservations ahead of time.

   Danzapalooza Dance Party in the main ballroom from7pm to ???

   The MIX Swing Dance Party, hosted by April Prince, in the Savoy A & B ballrooms, 7 pm to ???

   Country & Line Dance Party, hosted by Janet Kruse, in the Savoy C ballroom, 7pm to ???

   There will be exhibitions in the main ballroom at 9pm, with the other parties shutting down during the show.

Sunday, May 26th:

   Registration opens at 8:30am.

   Workshops in 3 ballrooms from 9am to 3:30pm, with open dancing and rest breaks scattered between workshops.