We are a group dedicated to the revival and promotion of social and partner dance through education, practice, and social gatherings in a comfortable group setting. There are many groups dedicated to other singular styles such as Salsa so our concentration is on the traditional ballroom (Waltz, Fox Trot, Tango, Quick Step), Latin (Cha-Cha, Rumba, Samba, Jive), and social club dances (Merengue, Mambo, and others). This group is not intended to promote other organizations or businesses but to deve …

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that incorporates music, self-defense, and dance. It involves some degree of physical prowess but engages the mind as much as the body. Developed in Brazil by descendants of African slaves, capoeira emerged as a form of resistance to oppression. Today, capoeira is practiced worldwide and serves to empower its practitioners with tools applicable in every day life. Students will learn basic capoeira techniques and skills and obtain familiarity with the r …

Meet with local dancers of all shapes, sizes, spots and stripes to discuss and practice social dance. Chicago has an incredible number of great places to go dance, so let's get together and have a great time dancing. Whether you just want to learn how to dance social dances like Salsa, Swing, Tango or Samba! , or just want to move those hips and gyrate in your own, sexy way, this Meetup is for you. Do you find yourself sometimes stuck at home bored or alone when you would rather be out doing s …