In-Person Dancing is Limited, Due to COVID-19.

Dance in Your Home at www.dancewithjanet.com/virtual

There are currently no in-person Couples Dance Classes. Pick up a DVD or recorded lessons here!

BEGINNER COUNTRY COUPLES DANCE CLASSES

Dances Vary Based On Participants

Partner Preferred But Not Required, No Experience Necessary

A good dance starts with a competent leader who knows what he is doing.  Men dance better when they are shown how to lead the woman through various moves step by step.  Women follow their partners best when they are taught how to follow, stand, turn, and land spins (without getting sick). Since a man who can lead well is priceless and a women who can follow him is a gem, Couples Dance lessons are simply invaluable.

Mask Policy

Mask are required in any common areas of a building (as in, when entering & exiting), but are optional once in the classroom while dancing. However, WHEATON PARK DISTRICT requires a mask be worn the entire time in all of their facilities, even while dancing.

Day:	Where:	Class Dates:	Class Times:	No Class:

***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!

Schottische, A Sample Couples Partner Pattern Dance

WHAT THESE DANCES LOOK LIKE

In Freestyle dances, you’ll learn about a dozen moves to do during the dance to keep it moving and interesting.  With Pattern dances, the movements are a set of steps that keep repeating for the duration of the dance.  Pattern dancing is the best way to start couples dancing, as it takes the pressure off of the man to continually think of things to do.

Type Of Dance	Name Of Dance	Demo Video
Partner Pattern	Barnyard Mixer	Demo Video
Partner Pattern	Cha Cha Del Rio	Demo Video
Partner Pattern	Cotton Eyed Joe	Demo Video
Partner Pattern	Cowboy Rhythm Mixer	Demo Video
Partner Pattern	El Paso Stroll	Demo Video
Partner Pattern	Fourplay	Demo Video
Partner Pattern	Lynn’s Mixer	Demo Video
Partner Pattern	Renegade Mixer	Demo Video
Partner Pattern	Schottische	Demo Video
Partner Pattern	Shadow	Demo Video
Partner Pattern	Stationary Cha Cha	Demo Video
Partner Pattern	Sweet Revenge	Demo Video
Partner Pattern	Waves (After Work)	Demo Video
Couples Freestyle	Cha Cha	Demo Video
Couples Freestyle	Double Two	Demo Video
Couples Freestyle	East Cost Swing	Demo Video
Couples Freestyle	Hustle	Demo Video
Couples Freestyle	Night Club	Demo Video
Couples Freestyle	Two Step	Demo Video
Couples Freestyle	Waltz	Demo Video
Couples Freestyle	West Coast	Demo Video

I am delighted to get you started couples dancing.  When you are ready for more intensive Couples Dance Lessons, I recommend my daughter, Kat Warner.  She has had intense training through Chicago Dance Factory and is currently teaching out of Heart & Sole Dance Studio in Tinley Park, IL, as well as competing in the UCWDC circuit. Mention you were referred by dancewithjanet.com.  Click here to email her, and happy dancing!

What People Have Said:

“Just want to thank you for the couples lessons tonight. We had a lot of fun, and I think this will be something Jim and I can keep doing together.  You are a great teacher!!!!!!!” -Barb H.

“Thanks again to you and Gary for all the fun this year! We’re lucky to have you two teaching us. We’ll definitely be in more classes.” -Carl G.

“Jim and I really enjoyed being in your dance class with Gary in Wheaton.” -Donna C.

“You are a good teacher and Jerry and I are really enjoying the class.” -Shirley R.

“Thanks Gary (and Jan)!! I’m really enjoying the classes and learning a lot. You both are great about spotting problem areas and helping to correct them!!” -Linda O.

“Just wanted to say “thanks” for the 2 Step class; I had a very nice time learning with you and look forward to the Patterns class, too.  Janet, you really make learning fun and enjoyable; I love the way you teach, step by step, no rushing thru.  And you put in just the right touch of light-hearted humor as well….makes it much more fun like that. ”  -John D.

Last Updated: August 23, 2020