June Traffic Jam!
$10.00
Date: June 10, 2023
Location: Forteza Fitness
Doors: 8pm
Beginner Lesson: 8:15–9pm
Social Dancing: 9pm–12:30am
We’re heating up the dance floor this June with Traffic Jam!
Christian & Natalia Workshops
$40 each / $70 for both
Join us for a day of workshops with world-class instructors Christian Frommelt and Natalia Eristavi! They’re bringing you two 400-level workshops in one day!
Workshop 1 (10 AM–12 PM)
Description coming soon!
Workshop 2 (1–3 PM)
Description coming soon!
Pre-Requisites: Completed all 300-level classes. Familiarity with 6-ct & 8-ct rhythms, swing outs and swing out moves (inside, outside, and leader turns in a swing out, Texas Tommy), and Side-by-Side and Tandem Charleston basics
310: Solo Jazz Workshop with Kerry Kapaku
310 WORKSHOP: SAME MOVE DIFFERENT WAYS
$40.00
When: Thursday, June 1, 2023, 7–9 PM
Where: Dance Center Chicago
Instructors: Kerry
Take classic solo jazz steps and turn them upside down (not literally... probably). We'll explore lots of ways to change how classic moves look, feel, and sound to help diversify your dancing and expand your creativity.
Pre-Requisites: 210 or Tranky Doo
210: Solo Jazz Workshop with Kerry Kapaku
210 WORKSHOP: VOCAB BUILDER
$40.00
When: Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 8–10 PM
Where: Dance Center Chicago
Instructors: Kerry
Learn, practice, and combine some essential solo jazz vocabulary! Perfect for those new to dancing on their own or who would like a refresher on some of the basics.
Pre-Requisites: 101
May Traffic Jam!
$15.00
Date: May 13, 2023
Location: Forteza Fitness
Doors: 8pm
Beginner Lesson: 8:15–9pm
Social Dancing: 9pm–12:30am
We’re excited to welcome back the Gina Marie Swingtet for this month’s Traffic Jam! See you there!
Ticket sales limited to 200, buy in advance to guarantee entry!
About the GINA MARIE SWINGTET
Gina Marie DeGregorio, leader of the Gina Marie Swingtet, is a singer with a bold yet soothing sound. She specializes in the stylings of the famous swing era female crooners such as Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, and early Doris Day. In addition, Gina specializes in the '20s/30's vocal stylings of Connee Boswell.
Her trio includes Chicago legends Paul Asaro (piano) and Jon Otto (clarinet/sax). Together they provide a sound that is both fresh and nostalgic delivered with captivating energy. They deliver popular as well as rediscovered songs from the Great American Songbook. For situations involving a lively upbeat dance environment, Gina's Swingtet delivers upbeat swing with authentic 30's/40's stylings. For intimate settings, the trio evokes the class and sophistication of old Hollywood.
Weekend Workshop with Peter Strom and Naomi uyama
Join us for a weekend of workshops with world-class instructors Peter Strom and Naomi Uyama! They’re bringing you three 400- to 500-level workshops over two days!