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:	No Class:
Monday	Itasca	4/6 – 5/18	6:30 – 7:45 pm	4/13
Monday	Itasca	6/1 – 7/6	6:30 – 7:45 pm
Monday	Itasca	7/20 – 8/24	6:30 – 7:45 pm
Monday	Glendale Heights	3/2 – 4/6	CANCELLED
Monday	Glendale Heights	4/13 – 5/18	7:00 – 8:15 pm
Monday	Glendale Heights	6/1 – 7/6	7:00 – 8:15 pm
Monday	Glendale Heights	7/20 – 8/24	7:00 – 8:15 pm
Tuesday	Hoffman Estates	1/21 – 2/18	CANCELLED
Tuesday	Hoffman Estates	3/3 – 4/7	1:30 – 2:45 pm
Tuesday	Hoffman Estates	4/21 – 5/26	1:30 – 2:45 pm
Tuesday	Hoffman Estates	6/2 – 7/7	1:30 – 2:45 pm
Tuesday	Hoffman Estates	7/14 – 8/25	1:30 – 2:45 pm	7/21
Wednesday	Wheaton	3/4 – 4/8	CANCELLED
Wednesday	Wheaton	4/15 – 5/20	6:30 – 7:45 pm
Wednesday	Wheaton	6/3 – 7/8	6:30 – 7:45 pm
Wednesday	Wheaton	7/15 – 8/26	6:30 – 7:45 pm	7/22
Wednesday	Bloomingdale	3/4 – 4/8	CANCELLED
Wednesday	Bloomingdale	4/22 – 5/27	7:00 – 8:15 pm
Wednesday	Bloomingdale	6/3 – 7/1	7:00 – 8:15 pm
Wednesday	Bloomingdale	7/22 – 8/19	7:00 – 8:15 pm
Thursday	Darien	1/16 – 2/27	CANCELLED	2/20
Thursday	Darien	3/5 – 4/16	6:30 – 7:45 pm	4/9
Thursday	Darien	4/23 – 6/4	6:30 – 7:45 pm	5/21
Thursday	Darien	6/11 – 7/23	6:30 – 7:45 pm	7/2
Thursday	Darien	7/30 – 9/3	6:30 – 7:45 pm
Thursday	Butterfield	3/5 – 4/9	CANCELLED
Thursday	Butterfield	4/16 – 5/21	7:00 – 8:15 pm
Thursday	Butterfield	6/4 – 7/15	7:00 – 8:15 pm	7/2
Thursday	Butterfield	7/23 – 8/27	7:00 – 8:15 pm
Thursday	Butterfield	9/10 – 10/22	7:00 – 8:15 pm	10/8
Thursday	Butterfield	10/29 – 12/10	7:00 – 8:15 pm	11/26
Thursday	Butterfield	1/7/21 – 2/11/21	7:00 – 8:15 pm
Thursday	Butterfield	2/25/21 – 4/1/21	7:00 – 8:15 pm
Thursday	Butterfield	4/15/21 – 5/20/21	7:00 – 8:15 pm
Thursday	Butterfield	7/8/21 – 8/12/21	7:00 – 8:15 pm
Saturday	West Chicago	3/7 – 4/18	CANCELLED	4/11
Saturday	West Chicago	4/25 – 5/30	CANCELLED

***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.***

WHERE CLASSES ARE HELD:

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. I hope to see you in a class soon!

Experience Beginner 1 Level Dances

“DIRTY DOZEN” LINE DANCES:

The dances below will always be available to you, as they represent The Standards (The Dirty Dozen).
These dances seem to be played regularly at every Chicagoland dance venue.

Dance	Level	Step Sheet	Video
Baby Likes To Rock It	Beg. 2	Step Sheet	Video
Boot Scootin’ Boogie	Beg. 1	Step Sheet	Video
County Line Cha Cha	Beg. 2	Step Sheet	Video
Cruisin’	Beg. 2	Step Sheet	Video
Electric Slide	Beg. 1	Step Sheet	Video
Reggae Cowboy	Beg. 2	Step Sheet	Video
Skip	Beg. 2	Step Sheet	Video
Slappin’ Leather	Beg. 2	Step Sheet	Video
Thunderfoot	Beg. 2	Step Sheet	Video
Tush Push	Beg. 2	Step Sheet	Video
Waltz Across Texas	Beg. 1	Step Sheet	Video
Watermelon Crawl	Beg. 2	Step Sheet	Video
Fake ID (from the movie, Footloose)	Int. 2	Step Sheet	Video

What People Have Said:

“You are a wonderful dance teacher and make me laugh. I am so thankful I happened upon you and your class. You are the best!” -Cathy B.

“You have opened my world and changed my life in such a profound way Janet. Dancing with you fills my heart with joy. Thanks for sharing your passion with me!” -Meg M.

“I attended last Monday’s class in Wheaton and LOVED it. What a gift you have for making people feel welcome and capable – just what I needed.” -Robyne R.

“Thanks for the great lesson Wednesday night. I look forward to coming every week.” -Terry J.

Last Updated: March 16, 2020