Current Class Schedule

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Beginner Class
A good place to start for BEGINNERs or those REFRESHING their basics.

I,II,III,IV - CORE classes. These should be taken in SEQUENTIAL order.

Int/Adv - Intermediate or Advanced. These should be taken AFTER completing all CORE classes.

Master - Master class. These classes REQUIRE instructor APPROVAL.

Series
Four 55-minute sessions that are typically spread out over four consecutive weeks. On occasion, they may be condensed, two sessions into two weeks.

Workshop
55-minute sessions that can be scheduled one at a time, back to back, on one day or consecutive days.

Special Programs
Are typically priced in a more unique fashion. May include bootcamps, visiting instructors, or any other special class formats.

The MayI Studio - 5246 N. Elston, Chicago, IL
monday

Series (4-weeks)

May 6 - Jun 3:
in room # 1
  • 7pm West Coast Swing II

    • Description: Continue learning more fundamentals, technique and patterns such as the Tuck, Basket, Whip, Inside Whip, and more.

  • 8pm West Coast Swing Meat & Potatoes (Int/Adv)

    • Description: Upper level technique and patterns such as the Sugar Roll, Bookends, Behind Back Barrel, Right Side Tuck, and more.

  • 9pm Argentine Tango Musicality & Pattern Application (Int/Adv)

    • Description: Recognize the nuances in various styles of music and how to apply patterns so they fit each style and song.

    in room # 2
  • 7pm West Coast Swing IV

    • Description: Add more fundamental connection, technique, styling, and patterns such as the Tuck Throwout, Barrel Roll, Sugar Tuck Double, Fold, Yo Yo, Free Spin, and more.

    Ongoing

  • 10pm Argentine Tango & Milonga Practica

    • Description: Only $5 per person, Come practice in a comfortable studio setting. Drop in basis.

    tuesday

    Series (4-weeks)

    May 7 - 28:
    in room # 1
  • 7pm West Coast Swing lll

    • Description: Build your WCS with technique, styling, and patterns such as the Outside Whip, Hand Change Side Pass, Sugar Tuck, Left Side Roll, and more.

  • 8pm West Coast Swing Bread & Butter (Int/Adv)

    • Description: Learn the pattern variations that are a standard part of all good WCS dancer's repertoire. These may include the Stalker Whip, Roll Throwout, Handshake Tuck Double, Sweetheart Fold, Hammerlock Fold, Cross Hands Roll, and more.

  • 9pm Hustle II

    • Description: Continue with technique and patterns such as the Cross Body Lead, Hammerlock variations, CBL Turn, and more.

    in room # 2
  • 7pm Salsa IV

    • Description: Learn more fundamental patterns, styling and technique and put it all together so you can make the jump to intermediate-advanced.

    Additional Prerequisites: Salsa III

    Special Programs

    May 7 - 28:
    in room # 1
  • 8 - 10pm West Coast Swing Musicality Bootcamp (Int/Adv)

    • Description: This program is INVITE/AUDITION only. Only select individuals are invited to participate because of the rigorous and demanding methodology planned for the class.

    wednesday

    Series (4-weeks)

    May 1 - 22:
    in room # 1
  • 7pm Salsa I

    • Description: Start your Salsa dance adventures here. Fundamentals and patterns like the Basics, Right Break Turn, Waterfall, Cross Body Lead, and more.

  • 8pm Waltz III

    • Description: Build more fundamentals including connection, styling, and patterns such as the Right Box, Spirals, Flip Flops, and more.

  • 9pm Hustle I

    • Description: Get started with Hustle, or review what you have learned before. This class will cover technique, connection, and patterns like the Hesitation, Turning Basic, She Goes, He Goes variations, Throwout-Return, and more.

    in room # 2
  • 7pm Argentine Tango II

    • Description: Continue with this class where you will learn patterns like the Continuous Cruzada, Cross Salida, Parada Forward Ocho, Back Ocho Cruzada, Parada Back Ocho with Forward Ocho End, and more.

  • 8pm Foxtrot Come Fallaway With Me (Int/Adv)

    • Description: Upper level technique and patterns such as the Zig Zag Grapeving, Right Box with Turn, Fallaway Redirect, Twist, Corner Rock Ending, and more.

  • 9pm Bolero I

    • Description: An elegant dance done to slow romantic music, Bolero incorporates steps, patterns, and rhythm of Latin dances with the styling of smooth ballroom. This 4-hour series will cover the fundamental technique & several common patterns.

    Additional Prerequisites: Some dance experience recommended.

    Workshops

    May 29:
    in room # 1
  • 7pm Ballroom Movement & Motion Study

    • Description: Move more smoothly and elegantly by learning the key body movements such as sway, swing, rise & fall, shaping, and arm styling. Learn the movements that are characteristic of the most advanced dancers. Drill these in a fun exercise and get a good workout along the way. This is not a partnered class, but it will improve your partner dancing.

  • 8pm Merengue Wraps & Turns

    • Description: One of the easiest to learn, this dance gets fancy very quickly. Even if you have no dance experience, you'll be amazed at the intricate wraps and patterns you'll be doing within an hour. Merengue is popular on the Latin nightclub dance floor. It's a great compliment to Salsa, Mambo, and Bachata. Merengue patterns are also great for almost any style of dance. Twirl the girl and move that body. This workshop quickly goes through the basics and then new patterns will be included each session, so it's perfect for all level dancers. Repeat this class to add new moves to your repertoire each time.

  • 9pm Chi-Girl Fitness

    • Description: Get in shape with this unique and fun dance exercise class incorporating burlesque, jazz, and music video dances. Ladies only!

    in room # 2
  • 7 - 10pm Choreography Seminar (Int/Adv)

    • Description: Learn several tips and strategies to choreograph your own routines. This primer will demonstrate ways to select the right music, map it, and put movements together that match the music.

    thursday

    Series (4-weeks)

    May 2 - 23:
    in room # 1
  • 7pm Salsa II

    • Description: Continue building your Salsa with technique and patterns such as the Pump & Up, Closed Cross Body Lead, Release, Open Break Turn, Waterfall Combo, and Cross Body Lead Turns.

  • 8pm Rumba I

    • Description: Get started with Rumba, or review, with the technique and patterns like the Box, 5th Position Break, Underarm Turn, Side step, Crossover, and more.

  • 9pm Bachata II

    • Description: More fundamental technique, styling, and patterns like the Stationary Basic, 3/4 Pivot Turn, Wrap 1/2 Turn Combo, Waterfall to Closed, Cuddle Walk, & Crossover Basic.

    in room # 2
  • 7pm Salsa Classic Patterns (Int/Adv)

    • Description: Upper level technique and patterns such as Turnstile, Stop & Go, CBL Fake, Lasso variations, Behind Back.

  • 9pm Hustle IV

    • Description: Final class in the core. Complete this class to be ready for the int/adv level, or review fundamentals that you learned before. More technique, styling, and patterns such as Triangle Wrap, Barrel Roll, Hustle Whip Inside, Hip Catch, and more.

    Workshops

    May 30:
    in room # 1
  • 7pm West Coast Swing Body Movement and Isolations (Int/Adv)

    • Description: Your feet may know where to go, but how about the rest of you? Do you look like a swing dancer? Learn about different parts of your body you should use for swing dancing. Apply these movements to your patterns.

  • 8 - 10pm West Coast Swing Making the Connection (Int/Adv)

    • Description: Get into the fine details of connection that are absolutely essential to WCS. Using analogies, fun exercises, tools, and drills, we'll build good habits and muscle memory. Even those that have been dancing WCS for awhile will benefit from making sure you haven't built bad habits. Learn the secrets to the unique WCS connection.

    in room # 2
  • 7pm Latin Hips & Body Movement (Int/Adv)

    • Description: Your feet may know where to go, but how about the rest of you? Do you look like a Latin social dancer? Learn about the different parts of the body you should use to look your best. Apply these movements to the Latin club dances such as Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha, Rumba, and Merengue. This class focuses on the social, nightclub, and authentic style of Cuban Motion, as opposed to the competitive Ballroom-style Cuban Motion which is covered in the dancesport syllabus.

  • 8 - 10pm Salsa Hot & Steamy (Int/Adv)

    • Description: You may want to bring your own partner for this sexy class. Content will be for dancers that don't mind becoming very close with their dance partners. Intimate patterns and some extra playful styling will be the focus of this class.

    friday

    Ongoing

    Dance Lessons & Parties every Friday!

    1st, 3rd, & 5th Fridays. Dance to a great mix of Salsa, West Coast Swing, Lindy, Hustle, Latin, & Ballroom music.



    2nd & 4th Fridays. A night devoted entirely to ballroom music including Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Rumba, Swing, Cha Cha, & more.


    saturday

    Series (4-weeks)

    May 11 - Jun 1:
    in room # 1
  • 10am Blues Dance III

    • Description: More movements, styling, and steps to take your Blues Dance up a level.

  • 11am East Coast Swing II

    • Description: Continue building your East Coast Swing with technique and patterns like the turning basic, backhand change, cuddle tuck, tuck throwout, triple steps, and more.

  • 12pm West Coast Swing I

    • Description: Learn this amazing contemporary style of swing. It's been exploding in popularity worldwide as people discover it's versatility, musicality, and sexy styling via the thousands of YouTube clips and dance TV shows. WCS is the most popular dance at our studio, and for good reason! Get started with the basic technique, connection, and patterns such as the Underarm Turn, Push Break, Side Pass, Starter, and Throwout.

    sunday

    Series (4-weeks)

    May 12 - Jun 2:
    in room # 1
  • 2pm Waltz I

    • Description: Get started with this elegant dance perfect for many contemporary slow songs as well as the classics. Learn connection and patterns such as the Box, Progressive, Hesitations, Slow Turn, Promenade, and more.

  • 3pm Argentine Tango IV

    • Description: Continue your core Argentine Tango patterns, technique and styling. Get polished up and ready for the next level.

  • 4pm Salsa III

    • Description: More fundamentals and patterns such as Hammerlock Unwind, Half Closed CBL, Shoulder CBLT, Free Spin, and Barrel Roll.

    Ongoing

    Swing Dance Lessons & Parties every Sunday!

    Every Sunday! Learn some West Coast Swing & Hustle moves, then dance to Blues, R&B, Hip Hop, Jazz, & pop music.

    The Willowbrook Ballroom - 8900 S. Archer Avenue, Willow Springs, IL
    wednesday

    Ongoing

    Salsa Nights at the Willowbrook Ballroom!

    Every Wednesday! Learn some basic through advanced Salsa moves, then dance to Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, & more.

    The MayI Studio - 5246 N. Elston, Chicago, IL
    monday

    Series (4-weeks)

    Jun 10 - Jul 1:
    in room # 1
  • 7pm West Coast Swing lll

    • Description: Build your WCS with technique, styling, and patterns such as the Outside Whip, Hand Change Side Pass, Sugar Tuck, Left Side Roll, and more.

  • 8pm West Coast Swing Hammerlock, Folds & a Rocket (Int/Adv)

    • Description: Upper level technique and patterns such as the Hammerlock Fold Struts, Sweetheart Alternating Folds, Alternating Hammerlocks, Ronde, Spins, and Rocket.

  • 9pm Argentine Tango Milonga Style Fundamentals, Grapevine & Molinette (Int/Adv)

    • Description: Milonga is one of the 3 common styles in the Argentine Tango family. Learn the rhythm, technique, style, and patterns that make Milonga a vital part of being a well-rounded Argentine Tango dancer.

    in room # 2
  • 7pm West Coast Swing Bread & Butter (Int/Adv)

    • Description: Learn the pattern variations that are a standard part of all good WCS dancer's repertoire. These may include the Stalker Whip, Roll Throwout, Handshake Tuck Double, Sweetheart Fold, Hammerlock Fold, Cross Hands Roll, and more.

    Ongoing

  • 10pm Argentine Tango & Milonga Practica

    • Description: Only $5 per person, Come practice in a comfortable studio setting. Drop in basis.

    tuesday

    Series (4-weeks)

    Jun 4 - 25:
    in room # 1
  • 7pm Salsa I

    • Description: Start your Salsa dance adventures here. Fundamentals and patterns like the Basics, Right Break Turn, Waterfall, Cross Body Lead, and more.

  • 8pm West Coast Swing Popular Variations Made Easy (Int/Adv)

    • Description: Learn these popular patterns, variations, and styling options. May include Spring Starter, Lead's Spin, Shoulder Fold, Bridge, Tunnel Pass, Basket to Hammerlock, and more.

  • 9pm Hustle III

    • Description: More technique, styling, and patterns such as the Bridge, Grapevine, Shadow CBLT, and NY Walk.

    in room # 2
  • 7pm West Coast Swing IV

    • Description: Add more fundamental connection, technique, styling, and patterns such as the Tuck Throwout, Barrel Roll, Sugar Tuck Double, Fold, Yo Yo, Free Spin, and more.

    Special Programs

    Jun 4 - 25:
    in room # 1
  • 8pm West Coast Swing Mastery Boot Camp (Mastery)

    • Description: This intense program is invite/audition only in order to gather students that will thrive in a demanding and fast-paced class environment. Advanced concepts, patterns, styling and connection techniques are usually covered.

    wednesday

    Series (4-weeks)

    Jun 5 - 26:
    in room # 1
  • 7pm Salsa II

    • Description: Continue building your Salsa with technique and patterns such as the Pump & Up, Closed Cross Body Lead, Release, Open Break Turn, Waterfall Combo, and Cross Body Lead Turns.

  • 8pm Cha Cha I

    • Description: The perfect place to start learning Cha Cha, or refresh what you already know. This class will cover the technique, rhythm, and patterns like the Stationary, Side, and Progressive, Cross Overs, Right Turns, and Waterfall.

  • 9pm Nightclub Two-Step I

    • Description: Start your Nightclub Two-Step adventure here, or review what you have learned before. Learn technique and patterns like the Basic, Underarm Turns, Left Turning Basic, Crossovers, and more.

    in room # 2
  • 7pm Argentine Tango III

    • Description: Learn technique and patterns like the Parada Back Ocho to Sandwich, Right Molinette, Ocho Cortado, Gancho from Sandwich, and more.

  • 8pm Waltz Two Way Street (Int/Adv)

    • Description: Upper level technique, styling, and patterns such as Turning Box Combo, Spiral Develope, Cross Body Lead, Two-Way Turn, and more.

  • 9pm Bolero II

    • Description: Build on the fundamentals, polish the look and feel, and learn some new steps.

    thursday

    Series (4-weeks)

    Jun 6 - 27:
    in room # 1
  • 7pm Salsa III

    • Description: More fundamentals and patterns such as Hammerlock Unwind, Half Closed CBL, Shoulder CBLT, Free Spin, and Barrel Roll.

  • 8pm West Coast Swing I

    • Description: Learn this amazing contemporary style of swing. It's been exploding in popularity worldwide as people discover it's versatility, musicality, and sexy styling via the thousands of YouTube clips and dance TV shows. WCS is the most popular dance at our studio, and for good reason! Get started with the basic technique, connection, and patterns such as the Underarm Turn, Push Break, Side Pass, Starter, and Throwout.

  • 9pm Country Two-Step I

    • Description: Perfect place to start with Country Two Step, or review what you have learned before. Covers technique, connection and patterns such as basic walk, promenade, inside cuddle, sweetheart, closed, change of places, and more.

    in room # 2
  • 7pm Salsa Cross Body Lead Turn Variations (Int/Adv)

    • Description: Upper level technique and CBLT variations such as Crossed Hands, Handshake, Left, Pacman, Hammerlock, Handcuff, and more.

  • 8pm Rumba II

    • Description: Continue with the technique and patterns such as Cross Body Lead, Walks, Rocks, Stop & Go, and Side breaks.

  • 9pm Bachata More Turn Variations (Int/Adv)

    • Description: Learn common intermediate combinations including various wraps, cuddles, spins, and hammerlocks.

    friday

    Ongoing

    Dance Lessons & Parties every Friday!

    1st, 3rd, & 5th Fridays. Dance to a great mix of Salsa, West Coast Swing, Lindy, Hustle, Latin, & Ballroom music.



    2nd & 4th Fridays. A night devoted entirely to ballroom music including Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Rumba, Swing, Cha Cha, & more.


    saturday

    Series (4-weeks)

    Jun 8 - 29:
    in room # 1
  • 10am Lindy Hop I

    • Description: Energetic, fun, aerobic, and cheery, the Lindy Hop is one of the original versions of swing that is still popular today. If you've seen footage of swing dancing in movies, chances are they're doing the Lindy Hop. Primarily danced to Big Band, Retro Jump, Rock-a-Billy, and Jazz music, it's often mixed with East Coast Swing steps for a hybrid dance.

    Additional Prerequisites: East Coast Swing Core or West Coast Swing Core recommended.

  • 11am East Coast Swing III

    • Description: More fundamental technique, styling, and patterns like she/he goes combo, and several triple step variations.

  • 12pm West Coast Swing II

    • Description: Continue learning more fundamentals, technique and patterns such as the Tuck, Basket, Whip, Inside Whip, and more.

    sunday

    Series (4-weeks)

    Jun 9 - 30:
    in room # 1
  • 2pm Waltz II

    • Description: Continue with more technique and patterns such as the Corner Step, Left Box with Underarm Turn, and Twinkle variations.

  • 3pm Argentine Tango Molinette Variations (Int/Adv)

    • Description: Learn several variations of the Molinette pattern, the correct technique, connection, and how to use them in your Argentine Tango.

  • 4pm Salsa IV

    • Description: Learn more fundamental patterns, styling and technique and put it all together so you can make the jump to intermediate-advanced.

    Additional Prerequisites: Salsa III

  • 5pm Carolina Shag I

    • Description: Carolina Shag is a style of swing that emphasizes fancy footwork and twisty legs while the upper body and hips stay relatively still, Carolina Shag initially reached its popularity as a dance done to “beach music.” Recently it’s gained favor with West Coast and other swing dancers as a way to enhance their style and footwork chops. Learn the basic steps, rhythms, and styling in this class.

    Additional Prerequisites: Prior East Coast or West Coast Swing experience highly recommended.

    Ongoing

    Swing Dance Lessons & Parties every Sunday!

    Every Sunday! Learn some West Coast Swing & Hustle moves, then dance to Blues, R&B, Hip Hop, Jazz, & pop music.

    The Willowbrook Ballroom - 8900 S. Archer Avenue, Willow Springs, IL
    wednesday

    Ongoing

    Salsa Nights at the Willowbrook Ballroom!

    Every Wednesday! Learn some basic through advanced Salsa moves, then dance to Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, & more.