BEGINNER 1 LINE DANCE CLASSES
Entry Level Patterns, No Experience Necessary
Beginner 1 Classes are perfect if you are just starting out.
Patterns are basic and easy to memorize.
Cupid Shuffle & Electric Slide are great examples of Beginner 1 dances.
| Day: | Where: | Class Dates: | Class Times: |
| Monday | Virtual Class – Elgin Senior Center | Weekly | 10:00 – 11:00 am |
| Monday | Wheaton | 4/19 – 5/24 | 5:30 – 6:45 pm |
| Monday | Wheaton | 6/7 – 7/19 | 5:30 – 6:45 pm |
| Monday | Wheaton | 7/26 – 8/30 | 5:30 – 6:45 pm |
| Monday | West Chicago | 6/7 – 7/19 | 6:30 – 7:45 pm |
| Monday | West Chicago | 7/26 – 8/30 | 6:30 – 7:45 pm |
| Monday | West Chicago | 9/13 – 10/25 | 6:30 – 7:45 pm |
| Monday | West Chicago | 11/8 – 12/13 | 6:30 – 7:45 pm |
| Tuesday | Glendale Heights | 6/1 – 7/6 | 1:00 – 2:15 pm |
| Tuesday | Glendale Heights | 7/20 – 8/24 | 1:00 – 2:15 pm |
| Tuesday | Wheaton | 6/8 – 7/13 | 6:45 – 8:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Wheaton | 7/27 – 8/31 | 6:45 – 8:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Virtual – Learn From Home! | 4/13 – 5/18 | 7:00 – 8:15 pm |
| Tuesday | Virtual – Learn From Home! | 6/1 – 7/6 | 7:00 – 8:15 pm |
| Tuesday | Virtual – Learn From Home! | 7/20 – 8/24 | 7:00 – 8:15 pm |
| Wednesday | Wheaton | 6/9 – 7/14 | 6:30 – 7:45 pm |
| Wednesday | Wheaton | 7/28 – 9/1 | 6:30 – 7:45 pm |
| Wednesday | Bloomingdale | 6/9 – 7/14 | 7:00 – 8:15 pm |
| Wednesday | Bloomingdale | 7/28 – 9/1 | 7:00 – 8:15 pm |
| Thursday | Virtual – Learn From Home! | Weekly | 2:00 – 3:00 pm |
| Thursday | Hoffman Estates | 6/3 – 7/8 | 2:00 – 3:15 pm |
| Thursday | Hoffman Estates | 7/22 – 8/26 | 2:00 – 3:15 pm |
| Thursday | Hoffman Estates | 9/9 – 10/14 | 2:00 – 3:15 pm |
| Thursday | Hoffman Estates | 10/28 – 12/9 | 2:00 – 3:15 pm |
| Thursday | Darien | 4/15 – 5/20 | 6:15 – 7:30 pm |
| Thursday | Darien | 6/3 – 7/8 | 6:15 – 7:30 pm |
| Thursday | Darien | 7/22 – 8/26 | 6:15 – 7:30 pm |
| Thursday | Darien | 9/9 – 10/14 | 6:15 – 7:30 pm |
| Thursday | Darien | 10/28 – 12/9 | 6:15 – 7:30 pm |
| Thursday | Itasca | 6/3 – 7/8 | 6:30 – 7:45 pm |
| Thursday | Itasca | 7/22 – 8/26 | 6:30 – 7:45 pm |
| Thursday | Itasca | 9/9 – 10/14 | 6:30 – 7:45 pm |
| Thursday | Itasca | 10/28 – 12/9 | 6:30 – 7:45 pm |
| Thursday | Butterfield | 7/8 – 8/12 | 7:00 – 8:15 pm |
***NEW CLASS SESSIONS START EVERY 6 WEEKS***
***Classes run about $50/person for a 6 week session depending on residency.
Please click on the location below that you are considering for exact pricing.***
Pre-registration is required for Park District classes. When browsing, the dance classes will be listed in the Adult Brochure under Recreation or Continuing Education. We hope to see you in a class soon!
Phone: 630.529.3650
Website: bloomingdaleparks.org
Address: 172 S Circle Ave, Bloomingdale, 60108
Phone: 630.968.6400
Website: butterfieldpd.com
Address: 21W730 Butterfield Rd, Lombard, 60148
Phone: 630.968.6400
Website: darienparks.com
Address: 7301 Fairview Ave, Darien, 60561
Phone: 630.260.6060
Website: ghprf.com
Address: 250 Civic Center Plaza, Glendale Heights, 60139
Phone: 847.885.7500
Website: heparks.org
Address: 1685 W Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, 60169
Phone: 630.773.2257
Website: itascaparkdistrict.com
Address: 350 E Irving Park Rd, Itasca, 60143
Phone: 630.231.9474
Website: we-goparks.org
Address: 201 W National St, West Chicago, 60185
Phone: 630.665.4710
Website: wheatonparkdistrict.com
Address: Mary Lubko Center – 208 W. Union Ave, Wheaton, 60187
Phone: 630.665.4710
Website: wheatonparkdistrict.com
Address: Community Center – 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, 60189
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Last Updated: April 20, 2021