lots of updates 2/1
WELCOME TO CENTRAL ILLINOIS SOCIAL DANCE SCENE
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CRAZY PEOPLE WHO DANCE A LOT...
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Duke WILL be continuing dances at The New Lafayette Club .. YEAH..still on the second and fourth Friday of the month as long as we dancers show up in LARGE NUMBERS... so he can afford the new rent rate...THE NORMAL CORNBELTERS are sending Cornie to be our Valentine for the
Feb. 12th dance.. bring a camera and meet the newest mascot from 8-9 pm.... he's a cutie!!!
And MIss Mickey is bringing some fun raffle gifts for us... YEAH!!!
DUKE has some news I would like for you to pass along:
New Peoria Dance
1st Saturday of each month 8-12 midnight
$10 admission
Peoria Amvets Bldg. 3rd floor Ballroom
237 N.E. Monroe ( corner of Fayette & Monroe)
Really easy to get to and plenty of parkingGood size dance floor and plenty of seating
First Dance is SATURDAY MARCH 6TH.
upcoming confirmed dates: Apr.3rd and May 1st.
To make this dance work I am going to need help in getting the word out
and having people show up.
Thanks,
Duke @ Central Illinois Singles Dance
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Hello Dancers FROM JAN;
A lot of people were hoping a Singles/Couples dance would be starting in Decatur and it is finally happening!!!
The dance will be held in the 5600 sq. ft. Banquet Center of the newly remodeled Knights of Columbus Hall, 520 E. North St which is one block S of Eldorado (Rt 36) and Martin Luther King (SE of St. Patrick Church).
We hope to have this dance every 3rd Sunday starting February 21, 5:00-8:00 PM, so MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Proceeds will go to New Life Pregnancy Center.
A live band, JUKEBOX, featuring Bill Cunninham and Mike Lewis, will be playing. Decatur K of C has a full service lounge and cafe; dinner before/during/or after the dance is an option.
Please help this dance be successful! Tell all your friends, forward this email, offer to car pool, etc, etc, etc.
I hope to see you in 3 weeks at the K of C.
Keep on dancin'!
Jan Loftus
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FROM KIM BEACHY:
Hey guys,I know it's early, but I wanted to let you know that I will again be selling tickets for the Chicago Classic this year, which is March 12-14th, 2010.
Nancy has been gracious enough to allow me to sell tickets at a discounted rate again! Woohoo!!!!!
There are two types of event passes:
Standard weekend pass - regular price $99 dollars - purchased through me for $90VIP weekend pass (includes workshops) - regular price $135 - purchased through me for $125
This is going to be a great event - they are bringing in Jordan and Tatiana (currently the best couple in the world) as well as Jennifer Deluca, Ben Morris and Melina Ramirez, Jason Barnes and Erica Berg, Jason Miklic and Sophy Kdep and Miles Munroe and Tessa Cunningham. Jordan and Tatiana and Ben and Melina are amazing to see in person - it's worth it to go just to be able to see them perform. ;-)
Visit www.TheChicagoClassic.com for more information - I definitely plan to be there and would love to get at many as we can from Central Illinois!!!
I'm sure there are others who may be interested, so please pass this along to others that may be interested in coming along!
Let's get a big group to represent Central Illinois!!!!!I have until the middle of February before I have to send everything to Nancy, but I wanted to get the word out now so that you can plan it into your schedule!
Please let me know if you have any questions & I can't wait for the event
k_beachy@yahoo.com
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this note is from Glenn in C-U: WITH apologies from me cause I misspelled his email address.. sorry!!!!
Dancing at El Toro's
I (Glenn) couldn't get in on the weekends at El Toro's as of right now. The three days they offered were Sun/Mon/Tues. Monday night was the first then Sunday. Tuesday they have a band, so I'm not sure how that would work out, unless the band members put speakers in the room, but looking into it.
So here is the invite.
Where: El Toro's.
When: Monday Feb 8.
Time: 7:00 till 10:00
Cost: Donation $5. If you have Dinner there it is free to get in & 2 Drink Minimum.
Music: Night Club Dancing - WCS, Swing, ChaCha, Rhumba, Salsa, (Upon Request Country and music for Linedancing)
Mini 1/2-hr Workshop: Upon Request at either 7:00 or 7:30. No Charge.
DJ. Glenn
PS: If you have not Resigned or Signed up on the egroup and you want too, email me with your first and last name. I'll get you in for future news letters.
Thanks
Glenn
cudancetonight@yahoo.com
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I want to remind EVERYONE that the BLOOMINGTON CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS still needs to hear from you dancers about what bands and DJs you'd like to see booked in their ballroom for dancing. I know Rodney has been in touch with some of you.. but he needs to hear from more of you from the Salsa dancers and Swing dancers!!!
They are willing to hire bands from Chicago or St. Louis or local bands...JUST WRITE THEM!!!
CONTACT: Rodney rstickrod@artsblooming.org 309-434-2765
Glenn and Gene Gene and Howie.. if you could spread the word.. that would help.
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CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES... MORE AND MORE CLASSES ARE BEING OFFERED THIS JANUARY...Some dance studios available on www.DancingDates.com, more listed thru www.217dance.com, and on my blog, I have listed teachers, also...SIGN UP NOW!!!
I have a list of dance info on my blog and a lot of instructors are found thru
www.217dance.com...
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Don't forget to watch www.DancingDates.com for more live ballroom dance ops.
AND DON'T FORGET TO CALL AHEAD... stay safe!!!
this week.. this week .. this week...
SOOOOO MUCH MORE DANCE OPS CAN BE FOUND ON WWW.DancingDates.com or www.217dance.com or www.the217.com
Fri. Feb. 5 Jazz Fest in Decatur begins that night...HAIRSPRAY hits the BLOOMINGTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS... join me for the 60's
1) BLOOMINGTON: THE EAGLES AERIE CLUB offers Double Trouble, 7-10pm, $5
2) SAVOY: The Regent Ballroom celebrates Chinese New Years. 8-11.
SATURDAY...FEB. 6TH SAT. Jazz Fest. in Decatur!!! ALL DAY LONG
1) BLOOMINGTON: Miller Park Pavilion offers Cathy Hempstead's ballroom dance 5-8pm.. FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!!! Make it a special VALENTINE DANCE if you want!!!
2) TUSCOLA: Central Illinois Friendship Dance, ALL WELCOME... 7:30-10:30... more info listed below..
3) DECATUR: Central Il Jazz Festival Feb. 5-7th. Decatur Conference Center and Hotel
BALLROOM/SWING DANCE with SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY... that nightMORE INFO THRU www.juvaejazz.com
4) BLOOMINGTON: Slick Rick's offers up THE BYGONES.. 8-12pm.
Sun. 7th
I think there's a football game on that night!!!
FRIDAY Feb. 12
1) BLOOMINGTON: Central IL Singles Dances with Duke Babb, Valentine Theme Dance.. 8-12, New Lafayette Club, $10... PUBLIC INVITED
+++ Special guest from the new Normal CornBelters Baseball team:
CORNIE IS IN THE HOUSE, BABY.. he'll be there for your chance to take photos with him and to get more info about the new team coming to town... and maybe more giveaways!!!
2) SAVOY: The Regent Ballroom's VALENTINE FORMAL, 8-11pm, $8. more on their webs
ite
3) PEORIA: Body Fitness, Inc brings us SALSA DANCE.. more info thru their website. www.fitNDance.comor bodyfit@sbcglobal.net
4) BLOOMINGTON: CHEEKS BAR AND GRILL offers Capt. Ron Band... food and drinks offered, dance floor available if room...
5) BLOOMINGTON: The EAGLES AERIE offers Double Trouble, 7-10pm, 313 S. Main St.
SAT. Feb. 13
1) DECATUR: Decatur Park District VALENTINE SWING NIGHT with Sande Hackel Orch.Hickory Point Banquet Facility, Dinner/Dance: $50pp, Dance only: $15pp or $25pcouple
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY FEB. 10TH..More info thru www.DancingDates.com
2) PRINCETON: Red Cross Dance, Elks Lodge, 1105 E. Peru St., 8-11pm, THE PHASE will be there for ballroom dancing. 815-879-2231
3) PEORIA: Body Fitness, Inc VALENTINE SWING DANCE, band TBA, lesson and dance.. RSVP BY FEB. 8TH.. more info on their website www.fitNDance.com or write bodyfit@sbcglobal.net
4) SAVOY: The Regent Ballroom is having a special NIGHT CLUB DANCE... no other info available right now. Watch their website: www.regentballroom.com
5) ILLIOPOLIS: Prairie Land Dance Club, LUV2DANCE PARTY.. lots of WCS, Hustle, NC2S, etc... check their website for details: www.pldc.org
6) BLOOMINGTON; Slick Rick's offers SISTER GROOVE for dancing 9-1 am.
SUNDAY..FEB. 14
1) BLOOMINGTON: ISU JAZZ ENSEMBLES 1 & 2 bring us big band to disco dance music, 7-10pm, 15. VALENTINE THEME DANCE..FUNDRAISER to continue the teachings of jazz and ballroom music to the younger generation.
2) BLOOMINGTON: Wrainbow Ballroom Tea Dance. 2-5pm, $5. 101 E. Mulberry St. above STAINED GLASS DESIGNS.. see their website for more info.
TUESDAY 16 is MARDI GRAS!!!!
1) BLOOMINGTON: FAT JACK'S in downtown.. Miss Mickey will be there to paint your body!!! Drinks, girls, Chippendalewannabees... and much much more!!! time tba...
Fri. 19
1) SAVOY: The Regent Ballroom offers TRIVIA night for big prizes, 8-11pm, pre-selectec ballroom music. See their website for more info
2) BLOOMINGTON: The EAGLES AERIE offers Double Trouble, 5-8pm, $5... nice time
Sat. 20
1) ILLIOPOLIS: PRAIRIE LAND DANCE CLUB offers their monthly ballroom dance. Excellent chance to practice on a beautiful floor that isn't too crowded.. check it out
www.pldc.org
Sun. 21
1) DECATUR: Singles/Couples Dance at Decatur K of C.
520 E. North St. 5-8pm, LIVE BAND: "Jukebox".
with Bill Cunningham/Mike Lewis. $8 pp, $15/couple
*Proceeds go to NEW LIFE PREGNENCY CENTER
( 1 block South of Eldorado (Rt. 36) and Martin Luther Drive- at light. Enter thru Banquet Center, full lounge and cafe)
2) BLOOMINGTON: Wrainbow Ballroom Tea Dance with Wayne Wright, 2-5pm, $5, 101 E. Mulberry St. above STAINED GLASS DESIGNS.. check out their website for more info and for class info.309-824-4007
Sat. 27
1) BLOOMINGTON: Biscuits N Gravy Band at the VFW, 8-12pm...
2) SPRINGFIELD: SWING ETC.. dance and workshops ??? UIS.. more info thru their website...
3) FAIRBURY: fundraiser with SISTER GROOVE at the Walton Center, 100 West Locust St.more info on Sister Groove's website
More dance info available on
http://www.dancingdates.com
http://www.217dance.com
http://centralillinois4dancing.blogspot.com
( my personal dance blog or this email... so info available either way)
All info collected by me, Retro Ritaand I'm more than happy to add your dance event to this list:ritabrowning@juno.com
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UPDATED... WEEKLY DANCE EVENTS.... call ahead or check local newspapers
MON
1) SPRINGFIELD: Central Illinois Blues Club offers live bands and dancing at THE ALAMO, 115 N. 5th St. 217-523-1455
http://www.rivercityblues.com
2) NORMAL: ISU Swing Dance, 8-10pm at Circus Room in Bone Student Center. FREE.
TUE
1) Champaign: Latin Dance at McKinley, 7:45-9 ish. McKinley Church basement. all welcome...
WEDS
1) ILLIOPOLIS: Prairie Land Dance Club. 7-10 , COUNTRY DANCE. See their website.
www.pldc.org
2) SPRINGFIELD: The Aqua Club SWING ETC, dance... also, workshops with various instructors.7-9:30 with DJ Claude... see www.DancingDates.com
for more info
3) CHAMPAIGN: Bradley's II at 1906 W. Bradley Ave offers Country dance 9-2 ($5), /free line dance lessons 8-9 pm. 1906 W. Bradley Ave
4) PEKIN: Goodfellas brings in events.. so check out this website for info.
http://www.rivercityblues.com
5) BLOOMINGTON: Six Strings, 525 N. Center. Latin dance lessons at 9pm, open dance after til 1 am, $3. DJ, drink specials..
6) CHAMPAIGN: Cowboy Monkey has Tango and Salsa on their calendar.. check their website for more info...
THURSDAYS
1) PEORIA: ITOO SOCIAL HALL, Live ballroom type bands. 309-676-9725
2) CHAMPAIGN: CU Swing Club Dance. FREE. McKinley Foundation
9:30-11:45pm, http://cu-swing.org
FRIDAYS
1) ILLIOPOLIS: Prairie Land Dance Club offers country dancing with DJ. See their website for info ( www.pldc.org)
2) SPRINGFIELD: Central IL Singles/Couples Dance. DJ or live music. VFW Post 755.
8:30-11:30. More info thru link below: SPECIAL WEBSITES TO CHECK OUT: www.DancingDates.com They will have the bands listed.
3) SAVOY: The Regent Ballroom offers ballroom/latin dancing with DJ. See website for theme nights.
4) BLOOMINGTON: EAGLES Aerie CLUB in DT (313 S. Main) offers dancing with DOUBLE TROUBLE. There is a $5 cover Call club for details: 309-829-1320.
5) CHAMPAIGN: BRADLEY'S II at 1906 W. Bradley Ave, offers COUNTRY DANCING with DJ, $5. free line dance lessons 8-9, dance afterwards.
6) PEORIA: Peoria Cont. Art Center offers SALSA/LATIN DANCE first and third Friday of the month. contact :
www.peoriacac.org
And now SWING DANCE once a month..
Also, FRIDAY/ SATURDAYS: bloomington/normal (contact the bars for info)
1) SIX STRINGS, dt Blm, offers counrty
3) SLICK RICK'S has a variety of dance bands.
4) VFW has a variety of dance bands, usually on Sat. nights.
5) THE EAGLES CLUB, dt Blm usually offers DOUBLE TROUBLE on Friday nights ... 7-10.
SATURDAY
1) CHAMPAIGN: BRADLEY'S II 1906 W. Bradley Ave. offers R & B Dance with DJ, 9--2. $5
2) CHAMPAIGN: RADIO MARIA, offers SALSA 10:30-2 am, 119 N. Walnut St. Check out website.
3) ILLIOPOLIS: Prairie Land Dance Club offers a nightclub/WCS dance once a month and a ballroom dance once a month.. check out their fab website for all the info www.pldc.org
SUNDAYS
1) PANA: Pla-Mor Dance Land. LIVE big bands 5-8, $8. Call for bands.
+2) BLOOMINGTON: EAGLES Aerie 527 COUNTRY MUSIC live bands, acts change every week.... 313 S. Main St. 7-10 pm, TWICE A MONTH.. 309-829-1320 small fee.
3) URBANA: Champaign Urbana Dance Club with Glenn H, at THE ROSE BOWL on Race, 1/2 block North of Main St. email: cudancetonight@yahoo.com Glenn for details:
778-4741
4) PEORIA: BRADLEY SWING DANCERS: info on PAL-Swing website
+++ Peoria Area Lindy/Swing event www.palswing.com
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Decatur:
Hello Dancers,
A lot of people were hoping a Singles/Couples dance would be starting in Decatur and it is finally happening!!!
The dance will be held in the 5600 sq. ft. Banquet Center of the newly remodeled Knights of Columbus Hall, 520 E. North St which is one block S of Eldorado (Rt 36) and Martin Luther King (SE of St. Patrick Church).
We hope to have this dance every 3rd Sunday starting February 21, 5:00-8:00 PM, so MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Proceeds will go to New Life Pregnancy Center.
++A live band, JUKEBOX, featuring Bill Cunninham and Mike Lewis, will be playing. Decatur K of C has a full service lounge and cafe; dinner before/during/or after the dance is an option.
Please help this dance be successful! Tell all your friends, forward this email, offer to car pool, etc, etc, etc.
I hope to see you in 3 weeks at the K of C.
Keep on dancin'!
Jan Loftus
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DANVILLE AREA SUPER SINGLES DANCE
Held at American Legion Hall at 201 Prospect Place. $5 donation. 7pm,
DJ. NEXT DANCE: ???.
Bring food to share.
Find out dates by going to ; http://the217.com/events
217-442-3201
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SINGLES FOR ST.JUDE'S DANCE ... with Hostess Ms. Edie...
Ms. Edie's Oasis on Farmington Road, 309-657-6577
Peoria IL... the Fourth Sunday of the month. NEXT DANCE is ???, 6:30-10, $10. with DOUBLE TROUBLE...email: msedieoasis@gmail.com
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CENTRAL ILLINOIS FRIENDSHIP DANCE : Co-sponsors of this special located in Tuscola... !!!Dances on the second Sat. night of every month in 2010: 2/6, 3/13, 4/10, 5/8
Everyone over 21 is welcome. Couples, singles, married.... 7:30-10:30 pm.
no smoking, no alcohol.
DJ Ted Lust Food, Dancing, door prizes.
Tuscola Community Building in Tuscola. 122 W. North Central Ave.
$8 for singles/ $15 for couples.
217-346-2552
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CENTRAL ILLINOIS SINGLES DANCES DJ: Duke Babb ... $10. 8-12. Light munchies. Cash Bar, door prizes...
All Welcome
Dates: Feb. 12th. VALENTINE'S DANCE... and come meet CORNIE from the new Normal CornBelters baseball team mascot.. HAVE YOU PICTURE TAKEN WITH A REAL MANLY MAN.. WE LOVE CORNIE!!!
Feb. 26, March 12, March 26
+++ attendees are NOT required to dress or participate in the THEME dance nights. And DUKE plays a few tunes to fit the theme but DOES NOT overload us with the theme music.
LOCATION: BLOOMINGTON, The New Lafayette CLub. 1602 S. Main St. ... bar. floating wood dance floor, 309-828-1212
(TUCKED BEHIND PARKING LOT OF "GROWING GROUNDS", entrance off Lafayette St. )
http://dept-56.org/Lafayette
Duke's website with photos: http://centralillinoissinglesdance.com,
more info above.....
http://picasaweb.google.com/CentralIllinoisSocialDances
http://picasaweb.google.com/margielwalker
http://picasaweb.google.com/RetroRita58
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CRAZY PEOPLE WHO DANCE A LOT...
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Duke WILL be continuing dances at The New Lafayette Club .. YEAH..still on the second and fourth Friday of the month as long as we dancers show up in LARGE NUMBERS... so he can afford the new rent rate...THE NORMAL CORNBELTERS are sending Cornie to be our Valentine for the
Feb. 12th dance.. bring a camera and meet the newest mascot from 8-9 pm.... he's a cutie!!!
And MIss Mickey is bringing some fun raffle gifts for us... YEAH!!!
DUKE has some news I would like for you to pass along:
New Peoria Dance
1st Saturday of each month 8-12 midnight
$10 admission
Peoria Amvets Bldg. 3rd floor Ballroom
237 N.E. Monroe ( corner of Fayette & Monroe)
Really easy to get to and plenty of parkingGood size dance floor and plenty of seating
First Dance is SATURDAY MARCH 6TH.
upcoming confirmed dates: Apr.3rd and May 1st.
To make this dance work I am going to need help in getting the word out
and having people show up.
Thanks,
Duke @ Central Illinois Singles Dance
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Hello Dancers FROM JAN;
A lot of people were hoping a Singles/Couples dance would be starting in Decatur and it is finally happening!!!
The dance will be held in the 5600 sq. ft. Banquet Center of the newly remodeled Knights of Columbus Hall, 520 E. North St which is one block S of Eldorado (Rt 36) and Martin Luther King (SE of St. Patrick Church).
We hope to have this dance every 3rd Sunday starting February 21, 5:00-8:00 PM, so MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Proceeds will go to New Life Pregnancy Center.
A live band, JUKEBOX, featuring Bill Cunninham and Mike Lewis, will be playing. Decatur K of C has a full service lounge and cafe; dinner before/during/or after the dance is an option.
Please help this dance be successful! Tell all your friends, forward this email, offer to car pool, etc, etc, etc.
I hope to see you in 3 weeks at the K of C.
Keep on dancin'!
Jan Loftus
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FROM KIM BEACHY:
Hey guys,I know it's early, but I wanted to let you know that I will again be selling tickets for the Chicago Classic this year, which is March 12-14th, 2010.
Nancy has been gracious enough to allow me to sell tickets at a discounted rate again! Woohoo!!!!!
There are two types of event passes:
Standard weekend pass - regular price $99 dollars - purchased through me for $90VIP weekend pass (includes workshops) - regular price $135 - purchased through me for $125
This is going to be a great event - they are bringing in Jordan and Tatiana (currently the best couple in the world) as well as Jennifer Deluca, Ben Morris and Melina Ramirez, Jason Barnes and Erica Berg, Jason Miklic and Sophy Kdep and Miles Munroe and Tessa Cunningham. Jordan and Tatiana and Ben and Melina are amazing to see in person - it's worth it to go just to be able to see them perform. ;-)
Visit www.TheChicagoClassic.com for more information - I definitely plan to be there and would love to get at many as we can from Central Illinois!!!
I'm sure there are others who may be interested, so please pass this along to others that may be interested in coming along!
Let's get a big group to represent Central Illinois!!!!!I have until the middle of February before I have to send everything to Nancy, but I wanted to get the word out now so that you can plan it into your schedule!
Please let me know if you have any questions & I can't wait for the event
k_beachy@yahoo.com
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this note is from Glenn in C-U: WITH apologies from me cause I misspelled his email address.. sorry!!!!
Dancing at El Toro's
I (Glenn) couldn't get in on the weekends at El Toro's as of right now. The three days they offered were Sun/Mon/Tues. Monday night was the first then Sunday. Tuesday they have a band, so I'm not sure how that would work out, unless the band members put speakers in the room, but looking into it.
So here is the invite.
Where: El Toro's.
When: Monday Feb 8.
Time: 7:00 till 10:00
Cost: Donation $5. If you have Dinner there it is free to get in & 2 Drink Minimum.
Music: Night Club Dancing - WCS, Swing, ChaCha, Rhumba, Salsa, (Upon Request Country and music for Linedancing)
Mini 1/2-hr Workshop: Upon Request at either 7:00 or 7:30. No Charge.
DJ. Glenn
PS: If you have not Resigned or Signed up on the egroup and you want too, email me with your first and last name. I'll get you in for future news letters.
Thanks
Glenn
cudancetonight@yahoo.com
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I want to remind EVERYONE that the BLOOMINGTON CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS still needs to hear from you dancers about what bands and DJs you'd like to see booked in their ballroom for dancing. I know Rodney has been in touch with some of you.. but he needs to hear from more of you from the Salsa dancers and Swing dancers!!!
They are willing to hire bands from Chicago or St. Louis or local bands...JUST WRITE THEM!!!
CONTACT: Rodney rstickrod@artsblooming.org 309-434-2765
Glenn and Gene Gene and Howie.. if you could spread the word.. that would help.
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CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES... MORE AND MORE CLASSES ARE BEING OFFERED THIS JANUARY...Some dance studios available on www.DancingDates.com, more listed thru www.217dance.com, and on my blog, I have listed teachers, also...SIGN UP NOW!!!
I have a list of dance info on my blog and a lot of instructors are found thru
www.217dance.com...
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Don't forget to watch www.DancingDates.com for more live ballroom dance ops.
AND DON'T FORGET TO CALL AHEAD... stay safe!!!
this week.. this week .. this week...
SOOOOO MUCH MORE DANCE OPS CAN BE FOUND ON WWW.DancingDates.com or www.217dance.com or www.the217.com
Fri. Feb. 5 Jazz Fest in Decatur begins that night...HAIRSPRAY hits the BLOOMINGTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS... join me for the 60's
1) BLOOMINGTON: THE EAGLES AERIE CLUB offers Double Trouble, 7-10pm, $5
2) SAVOY: The Regent Ballroom celebrates Chinese New Years. 8-11.
SATURDAY...FEB. 6TH SAT. Jazz Fest. in Decatur!!! ALL DAY LONG
1) BLOOMINGTON: Miller Park Pavilion offers Cathy Hempstead's ballroom dance 5-8pm.. FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!!! Make it a special VALENTINE DANCE if you want!!!
2) TUSCOLA: Central Illinois Friendship Dance, ALL WELCOME... 7:30-10:30... more info listed below..
3) DECATUR: Central Il Jazz Festival Feb. 5-7th. Decatur Conference Center and Hotel
BALLROOM/SWING DANCE with SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY... that nightMORE INFO THRU www.juvaejazz.com
4) BLOOMINGTON: Slick Rick's offers up THE BYGONES.. 8-12pm.
Sun. 7th
I think there's a football game on that night!!!
FRIDAY Feb. 12
1) BLOOMINGTON: Central IL Singles Dances with Duke Babb, Valentine Theme Dance.. 8-12, New Lafayette Club, $10... PUBLIC INVITED
+++ Special guest from the new Normal CornBelters Baseball team:
CORNIE IS IN THE HOUSE, BABY.. he'll be there for your chance to take photos with him and to get more info about the new team coming to town... and maybe more giveaways!!!
2) SAVOY: The Regent Ballroom's VALENTINE FORMAL, 8-11pm, $8. more on their webs
ite
3) PEORIA: Body Fitness, Inc brings us SALSA DANCE.. more info thru their website. www.fitNDance.comor bodyfit@sbcglobal.net
4) BLOOMINGTON: CHEEKS BAR AND GRILL offers Capt. Ron Band... food and drinks offered, dance floor available if room...
5) BLOOMINGTON: The EAGLES AERIE offers Double Trouble, 7-10pm, 313 S. Main St.
SAT. Feb. 13
1) DECATUR: Decatur Park District VALENTINE SWING NIGHT with Sande Hackel Orch.Hickory Point Banquet Facility, Dinner/Dance: $50pp, Dance only: $15pp or $25pcouple
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY FEB. 10TH..More info thru www.DancingDates.com
2) PRINCETON: Red Cross Dance, Elks Lodge, 1105 E. Peru St., 8-11pm, THE PHASE will be there for ballroom dancing. 815-879-2231
3) PEORIA: Body Fitness, Inc VALENTINE SWING DANCE, band TBA, lesson and dance.. RSVP BY FEB. 8TH.. more info on their website www.fitNDance.com or write bodyfit@sbcglobal.net
4) SAVOY: The Regent Ballroom is having a special NIGHT CLUB DANCE... no other info available right now. Watch their website: www.regentballroom.com
5) ILLIOPOLIS: Prairie Land Dance Club, LUV2DANCE PARTY.. lots of WCS, Hustle, NC2S, etc... check their website for details: www.pldc.org
6) BLOOMINGTON; Slick Rick's offers SISTER GROOVE for dancing 9-1 am.
SUNDAY..FEB. 14
1) BLOOMINGTON: ISU JAZZ ENSEMBLES 1 & 2 bring us big band to disco dance music, 7-10pm, 15. VALENTINE THEME DANCE..FUNDRAISER to continue the teachings of jazz and ballroom music to the younger generation.
2) BLOOMINGTON: Wrainbow Ballroom Tea Dance. 2-5pm, $5. 101 E. Mulberry St. above STAINED GLASS DESIGNS.. see their website for more info.
TUESDAY 16 is MARDI GRAS!!!!
1) BLOOMINGTON: FAT JACK'S in downtown.. Miss Mickey will be there to paint your body!!! Drinks, girls, Chippendalewannabees... and much much more!!! time tba...
Fri. 19
1) SAVOY: The Regent Ballroom offers TRIVIA night for big prizes, 8-11pm, pre-selectec ballroom music. See their website for more info
2) BLOOMINGTON: The EAGLES AERIE offers Double Trouble, 5-8pm, $5... nice time
Sat. 20
1) ILLIOPOLIS: PRAIRIE LAND DANCE CLUB offers their monthly ballroom dance. Excellent chance to practice on a beautiful floor that isn't too crowded.. check it out
www.pldc.org
Sun. 21
1) DECATUR: Singles/Couples Dance at Decatur K of C.
520 E. North St. 5-8pm, LIVE BAND: "Jukebox".
with Bill Cunningham/Mike Lewis. $8 pp, $15/couple
*Proceeds go to NEW LIFE PREGNENCY CENTER
( 1 block South of Eldorado (Rt. 36) and Martin Luther Drive- at light. Enter thru Banquet Center, full lounge and cafe)
2) BLOOMINGTON: Wrainbow Ballroom Tea Dance with Wayne Wright, 2-5pm, $5, 101 E. Mulberry St. above STAINED GLASS DESIGNS.. check out their website for more info and for class info.309-824-4007
Sat. 27
1) BLOOMINGTON: Biscuits N Gravy Band at the VFW, 8-12pm...
2) SPRINGFIELD: SWING ETC.. dance and workshops ??? UIS.. more info thru their website...
3) FAIRBURY: fundraiser with SISTER GROOVE at the Walton Center, 100 West Locust St.more info on Sister Groove's website
More dance info available on
http://www.dancingdates.com
http://www.217dance.com
http://centralillinois4dancing.blogspot.com
( my personal dance blog or this email... so info available either way)
All info collected by me, Retro Ritaand I'm more than happy to add your dance event to this list:ritabrowning@juno.com
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UPDATED... WEEKLY DANCE EVENTS.... call ahead or check local newspapers
MON
1) SPRINGFIELD: Central Illinois Blues Club offers live bands and dancing at THE ALAMO, 115 N. 5th St. 217-523-1455
http://www.rivercityblues.com
2) NORMAL: ISU Swing Dance, 8-10pm at Circus Room in Bone Student Center. FREE.
TUE
1) Champaign: Latin Dance at McKinley, 7:45-9 ish. McKinley Church basement. all welcome...
WEDS
1) ILLIOPOLIS: Prairie Land Dance Club. 7-10 , COUNTRY DANCE. See their website.
www.pldc.org
2) SPRINGFIELD: The Aqua Club SWING ETC, dance... also, workshops with various instructors.7-9:30 with DJ Claude... see www.DancingDates.com
for more info
3) CHAMPAIGN: Bradley's II at 1906 W. Bradley Ave offers Country dance 9-2 ($5), /free line dance lessons 8-9 pm. 1906 W. Bradley Ave
4) PEKIN: Goodfellas brings in events.. so check out this website for info.
http://www.rivercityblues.com
5) BLOOMINGTON: Six Strings, 525 N. Center. Latin dance lessons at 9pm, open dance after til 1 am, $3. DJ, drink specials..
6) CHAMPAIGN: Cowboy Monkey has Tango and Salsa on their calendar.. check their website for more info...
THURSDAYS
1) PEORIA: ITOO SOCIAL HALL, Live ballroom type bands. 309-676-9725
2) CHAMPAIGN: CU Swing Club Dance. FREE. McKinley Foundation
9:30-11:45pm, http://cu-swing.org
FRIDAYS
1) ILLIOPOLIS: Prairie Land Dance Club offers country dancing with DJ. See their website for info ( www.pldc.org)
2) SPRINGFIELD: Central IL Singles/Couples Dance. DJ or live music. VFW Post 755.
8:30-11:30. More info thru link below: SPECIAL WEBSITES TO CHECK OUT: www.DancingDates.com They will have the bands listed.
3) SAVOY: The Regent Ballroom offers ballroom/latin dancing with DJ. See website for theme nights.
4) BLOOMINGTON: EAGLES Aerie CLUB in DT (313 S. Main) offers dancing with DOUBLE TROUBLE. There is a $5 cover Call club for details: 309-829-1320.
5) CHAMPAIGN: BRADLEY'S II at 1906 W. Bradley Ave, offers COUNTRY DANCING with DJ, $5. free line dance lessons 8-9, dance afterwards.
6) PEORIA: Peoria Cont. Art Center offers SALSA/LATIN DANCE first and third Friday of the month. contact :
www.peoriacac.org
And now SWING DANCE once a month..
Also, FRIDAY/ SATURDAYS: bloomington/normal (contact the bars for info)
1) SIX STRINGS, dt Blm, offers counrty
3) SLICK RICK'S has a variety of dance bands.
4) VFW has a variety of dance bands, usually on Sat. nights.
5) THE EAGLES CLUB, dt Blm usually offers DOUBLE TROUBLE on Friday nights ... 7-10.
SATURDAY
1) CHAMPAIGN: BRADLEY'S II 1906 W. Bradley Ave. offers R & B Dance with DJ, 9--2. $5
2) CHAMPAIGN: RADIO MARIA, offers SALSA 10:30-2 am, 119 N. Walnut St. Check out website.
3) ILLIOPOLIS: Prairie Land Dance Club offers a nightclub/WCS dance once a month and a ballroom dance once a month.. check out their fab website for all the info www.pldc.org
SUNDAYS
1) PANA: Pla-Mor Dance Land. LIVE big bands 5-8, $8. Call for bands.
+2) BLOOMINGTON: EAGLES Aerie 527 COUNTRY MUSIC live bands, acts change every week.... 313 S. Main St. 7-10 pm, TWICE A MONTH.. 309-829-1320 small fee.
3) URBANA: Champaign Urbana Dance Club with Glenn H, at THE ROSE BOWL on Race, 1/2 block North of Main St. email: cudancetonight@yahoo.com Glenn for details:
778-4741
4) PEORIA: BRADLEY SWING DANCERS: info on PAL-Swing website
+++ Peoria Area Lindy/Swing event www.palswing.com
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***SINGLE FRIENDLY DANCE EVENTS information ====================================
Decatur:
Hello Dancers,
A lot of people were hoping a Singles/Couples dance would be starting in Decatur and it is finally happening!!!
The dance will be held in the 5600 sq. ft. Banquet Center of the newly remodeled Knights of Columbus Hall, 520 E. North St which is one block S of Eldorado (Rt 36) and Martin Luther King (SE of St. Patrick Church).
We hope to have this dance every 3rd Sunday starting February 21, 5:00-8:00 PM, so MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Proceeds will go to New Life Pregnancy Center.
++A live band, JUKEBOX, featuring Bill Cunninham and Mike Lewis, will be playing. Decatur K of C has a full service lounge and cafe; dinner before/during/or after the dance is an option.
Please help this dance be successful! Tell all your friends, forward this email, offer to car pool, etc, etc, etc.
I hope to see you in 3 weeks at the K of C.
Keep on dancin'!
Jan Loftus
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DANVILLE AREA SUPER SINGLES DANCE
Held at American Legion Hall at 201 Prospect Place. $5 donation. 7pm,
DJ. NEXT DANCE: ???.
Bring food to share.
Find out dates by going to ; http://the217.com/events
217-442-3201
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SINGLES FOR ST.JUDE'S DANCE ... with Hostess Ms. Edie...
Ms. Edie's Oasis on Farmington Road, 309-657-6577
Peoria IL... the Fourth Sunday of the month. NEXT DANCE is ???, 6:30-10, $10. with DOUBLE TROUBLE...email: msedieoasis@gmail.com
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CENTRAL ILLINOIS FRIENDSHIP DANCE : Co-sponsors of this special located in Tuscola... !!!Dances on the second Sat. night of every month in 2010: 2/6, 3/13, 4/10, 5/8
Everyone over 21 is welcome. Couples, singles, married.... 7:30-10:30 pm.
no smoking, no alcohol.
DJ Ted Lust Food, Dancing, door prizes.
Tuscola Community Building in Tuscola. 122 W. North Central Ave.
$8 for singles/ $15 for couples.
217-346-2552
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CENTRAL ILLINOIS SINGLES DANCES DJ: Duke Babb ... $10. 8-12. Light munchies. Cash Bar, door prizes...
All Welcome
Dates: Feb. 12th. VALENTINE'S DANCE... and come meet CORNIE from the new Normal CornBelters baseball team mascot.. HAVE YOU PICTURE TAKEN WITH A REAL MANLY MAN.. WE LOVE CORNIE!!!
Feb. 26, March 12, March 26
+++ attendees are NOT required to dress or participate in the THEME dance nights. And DUKE plays a few tunes to fit the theme but DOES NOT overload us with the theme music.
LOCATION: BLOOMINGTON, The New Lafayette CLub. 1602 S. Main St. ... bar. floating wood dance floor, 309-828-1212
(TUCKED BEHIND PARKING LOT OF "GROWING GROUNDS", entrance off Lafayette St. )
http://dept-56.org/Lafayette
Duke's website with photos: http://centralillinoissinglesdance.com,
more info above.....
http://picasaweb.google.com/CentralIllinoisSocialDances
http://picasaweb.google.com/margielwalker
http://picasaweb.google.com/RetroRita58
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