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

BEGINNER COUNTRY COUPLES DANCE CLASSES

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.

Janet & Ray
Day:Where:Class Dates:Class Times:
SundayWheatonMarch 7th4:15 – 5:15 pm
SundayWheatonMarch 21st4:15 – 5:15 pm
SundayWheatonApril 11th4:15 – 5:15 pm
SundayWheatonApril 18th4:15 – 5:15 pm
SundayWheatonMay 2nd4:15 – 5:15 pm
SundayWheatonMay 16th4:15 – 5:15 pm
SundayWheatonMay 30th4:15 – 5:15 pm

WHERE CLASSES ARE HELD:

WHAT THESE DANCES LOOK LIKE

In Lead & Follow dances (like Two Step), 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 DanceName Of DanceDemo Video
Partner PatternBarnyard MixerDemo Video
Partner PatternCha Cha Del RioDemo Video
Partner PatternCotton Eyed JoeDemo Video
Partner PatternCowboy Rhythm MixerDemo Video
Partner PatternEl Paso StrollDemo Video
Partner PatternFourplayDemo Video
Partner PatternLynn’s MixerDemo Video
Partner PatternRenegade MixerDemo Video
Partner PatternSchottischeDemo Video
Partner PatternShadowDemo Video
Partner PatternStationary Cha ChaDemo Video
Partner PatternSweet RevengeDemo Video
Partner PatternWaves (After Work)Demo Video
Lead & FollowCha ChaDemo Video
Lead & FollowDouble TwoDemo Video
Lead & FollowEast Cost SwingDemo Video
Lead & FollowHustleDemo Video
Lead & FollowNight ClubDemo Video
Lead & FollowTwo StepDemo Video
Lead & FollowWaltzDemo Video
Lead & FollowWest CoastDemo Video

I am delighted to get you started couples dancing.  When you are ready for more intensive Couples Dance Lessons, I have two local recommendations. Just mentioned you were referred by Dance With Janet.

My daughter Kat Warner, teaching out of Heart & Sole Dance Studio in Joliet, IL.  Click here to email her!

World Champion Julie Hein, teaching out of Strut Dance Studio in Villa Park.  Click here to email her!

Julie & Kat chilling on the ocean!
“You are a good teacher and Jerry and I are really enjoying the class.”
Shirley R.
“Jim and I really enjoyed being in your dance class with Gary in Wheaton.” -Donna C.
Donna C.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.

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Last Updated: February 27, 2021