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welcome CENTRAL ILLINOIS DANCING SINGLES AKA... central illinois social dance scene///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Well, spring has arrived and people are ready to get out and dance...... oh, I've said that already, huh??? ;-)
Well, I might be injured but I'm still dancing... had a great time last weekend dancing Friday night to DOUBLE TROUBLE at the Eagles Club in DT Bloomington. Tons of singles were there ( BNP Singles Dance Group) for mingling and to practice line dances and ballroom class dance steps.Come join us this Friday night.\
Then Sat., after attending a play, I headed to the VFW to dance the rest of the night away with more singles and with BISCUITS N GRAVY BAND. And it's exciting to announce that they WILL BE PLAYING at Mackinaw Valley Vineyards in July. So, watch out.
And my reporters said that Ms. Edie's Oasis Singles dance that same night had a very nice turnout also.
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IT'S APRIL....that means it's QUICKSTEP MONTH with John O'Hurley... YEAH...This dance is the ultimate physical ballroom test. About 100 steps in a minute!!!
DANCING WITH THE STARS hasn't found that one breakout dancer, in my opinion. We know Kristi is going to be good, GREAT... but where's that one star that pulls out the punches and blows away the judges and the audience. Where's our Helio/Apolo?The judges are pushing Shannon and Jason, but they aren't that good and boy was I ever mad when they gave Jason '' 10 ''.Kristi should win, but I bet underdogs are pulled out for #1 and #2. A shame!!! At least I've still got my Tony and Marissa....................................................................................
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hey you out there.... Let's wish Glenn H. a big GOOD LUCK ...He's competing at the Indy Swing Classic in the Novice Jack/Jill.GO GET 'EM GLENN.......
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APRIL 19TH... SISTER GROOVE will be playing at Bloomington's VFW on Lincoln St. Come join a whole bunch of singles and couples on the dance floor...May 9th... SECOND CHANCE PROM is the theme at Duke Babb's Singles/Couples dance at The New Lafayette Club. You are NOT REQUIRED TO DRESS UP if you don't want to. This is just a chance to go to Prom once again. Next dance April 25
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MAY 10TH... THE REGENT BALLROOM is having a WEST COAST SWING AND MORE DANCE.. with JIM EASTER and Artistics. A 5 piece band will play 8:30-10:30 and David will play more of your favorite swings, salsas, 2 step music before, during and after the band. Tix before May 1 is $10, after it's $12 and if you know GENE GENE... he has an even better rate for you. Contact GGTDM.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
WEEKLY DANCE EVENTS.... call ahead or check local newspapers
TUESDAYS
1) CHAMPAIGN: Jim Gould Restaurant offers Nightclub Dancing with Dave Lin from THE REGENT BALLROOM. Located on the NE corner of Main and Neil. Call the restaurant or Regent. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Started up again. 4/29, 5/20, 6/3 and 6/17
2) BLOOMINGTON: WINGS,ETC. offers dancing with their jukebox. Food and drink available. 7:30 ish -11 ish. +located off Hershey Ave. behind CULVERS. Dancers pay the jukebox.. noone ''RUNS'' this dance. You can line dance, cha cha, swing... whatever YOU want to pay the jukebox to dance to.
WEDS
1) ILLIOPOLIS: Prairie Land Dance Club. 7-10 with free lesson. See their website.http://www.pldc.org/2) SPRINGFIELD: Chantilly Lace, 2660 S. Fifth St., 7pm.. WEST COAST SWING PRACTICE DANCE.
THURSDAYS
1) PEORIA: ITOO SOCIAL HALL, Live ballroom type bands. 309-676-9725
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: http://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: The Clarion Hotel offers a dance, usually SALSA .. call hotel for info
5) SPRINGFIELD: Phil's Lounge above Charles/Limey Steak and Seafood, 620 S. 1st St. 217-522-6300. LIVE MUSIC listed in: http://www.dancingdates.com/
6) BLOOMINGTON: EAGLES Aerie CLUB in DT (313 S. Main) offers dancing with local bands/combos. There is a $5 cover Call club for details: 309-829-1320. DOUBLE TROUBLE WILL BE PLAYING TIL THE END OF APRIL!!!!
SATURDAYS
1) BLOOMINGTON: The Clarion Hotel offers salsa dancing, call hotel for info
2) SPRINGFIELD: Phil's Lounge above Charles/Limey Steak and Seafood, 620 S. 1st St. 217-522-6300 LIVE BAND. http://www.dancingdates.com/
3) URBANA: The Brick House, RT 130 South of Walmart. 6 for food, 6:30-10pm for dance, DJ Glenn and CUDancetonight.com group. All types of club dances with emphasis on WCS. They will be moving to the larger room very soon. Also requested: swing, salsa, chacha, etc. DANCE IS FREE.
4) BLOOMINGTON: "SHOW ME'S" restaurant in DT Blm offers Salsa, call them for info.
SUNDAYS
1) PANA: Pla-Mor Dance Land. LIVE big bands 5-8, $8. Call for bands.
2) URBANA: The Brick House, RT 130 South of new Walmart. Glenn and friends take over the DJ job and put on a dance for the public. Contact Glenn for info: http://webmailb.juno.com/webmail/new/8?folder=Sent&msgNum=00003Lk0:0016tpJx00002rJb&block=1&msgNature=all&msgStatus=all&count=1189735875&content=central#. Club partner dancing: WCS, Swing, Hustle, NC2Step, etc. 6 for food, 6:30-10pm for dancing. They will be moving to the larger room very soon. DANCE IS FREE !!!!!
3) BLOOMINGTON: EAGLES Aerie 527 COUNTRY MUSIC live bands, acts change every week.... 313 S. Main 309-829-1320 small fee.=
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PLACES THAT MIGHT HAVE DANCES THAT I DIDN'T LIST...Details for most are found on http://www.dancingdates.com/ for 1-5
1) LaSalle: Paramount Club, 2411 St. Vincent Ave.
2) KEWANEE: Flemish Club, 313 N. Burr Blvd
3) EAST PEORIA: Fon du lac Park District, 201 Veterans Dr.
4) PEKIN: Miller Center, 551 S. 14th St
5) SPRINGFIELD: lime street cafe... 851 South Durkin. not much of a dance floor available but it can be done
.6) PEORIA: Body Fitness INC. DJ, Open ballroom/swing/latin dance on some Sat. or Fridays. Contact them for days:309-685-1950
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Don't forget to check out the WEEKLY DANCE EVENT section for more info on PHIL'S LOUNGE dance and The Brick House and many many more...
THIS WEEKS EVENTS.... T HIS WEEKS EVENTS.....
Fri. 18
1) PEORIA: Ms. Edie's Oasis offers BALLROOM DANCE. 7:30-10. more info below.
2) BLOOMINGTON: Eagles Arie offers DOUBLE TROUBLE 7-10. $5. 313 S.Main. *** BNP Singles Dancers Group will be attending....
3) SAVOY; The Regent Ballroom, SALSA DEMO is Cancelled , 8-11
SATURDAY 19TH.... tons to do....
1) ROCK FALLS: Sauk Valley Singles Dance. see below for more info.....
2) PEORIA: Contemporary Art Center SALSA DANCE...8-11. 305 SW Water. more info thru: 674-6822 orhttp://www.peoria.cac.org/.....
3) SPRINGFIELD: American Center offers JOHNNIE KAYE ORCH. 8-11. contact them553-0446 or 529-9421 for info and RSVP....
4) HOPEDALE: Hopedale Wellness Center offers NOSTALGICS. 6-9.More info thru http://www.dancingdates.com/....
5) ILLIOPOLIS: Prairie Land Dance Club BALLROOM DANCE... west coast swing beginner class at start for addt. fee. More info thru: http://www.pldc.org/....
6) PEORIA; Body Fitness, Inc offers SPRING FORMAL with dance performances in between the open dancing. Info above. Contact them in case you needed to RSVP.309-685-1950....
7) DECATUR: Macon County Singles/Couples Dance. more info listed below.....
8) Urbana: The Brick House/Glenn's CUDC offers LINDA OLDHAM back for some fun workshops to make the ladies part in WCS more playful.7-8pm for workshop. 8-9:30 Linda will DJ, then Marty, Barb, Sandy and group take over til close.....
9) BLOOMINGTON: VFW offers SISTER GROOVE... live and ready to party with the BNP singles dance group. 8-12. MANY SINGLES TO MINGLE WITH.... JOIN US....
Sun. 20th
1) BLOOMINGTON: Wrainbow Ballroom Tea Dance with Wayne Wright. $5, 2-5pm, 101 E. Mulberry St. DT. Above STAINED GLASS DESIGNS. 452-2699
UPCOMING EVENTS.... UPCOMING EVENTS.... SOON TO BE DANCES....
Fri. 25
1) BLOOMINGTON: Singles/Social Dance with DJ Duke Babb. New Lafayette CLub, 1602 S. Main St. More info listed below
2) BLOOMINGTON: Eagles Aerie offers DOUBLE TROUBLE, 7-10, $5. 313 S. Main St.
3) SAVOY: The Regent Ballroom, NOVICE LEVELS WELCOME... tempos will be slowed down for their level of comfort. YOUTH CLASS DEMO, 8-11
Sat. 26
1) PEORIA: Body Fitness, Inc offers LINDY HOP/SWING DANCE. Swing lesson at 7pm, dance afterwards, contact them for more info
Sun. 27
1) PEORIA: St. Jude's Singles/Couples Dance at Ms. Edie's Oasis, 6:30-10 with DOUBLE TROUBLE. $10. More info below*** BNP Singles Dance Group will be there.
2) BLOOMINGTON: Wrainbow Ballroom Tea Dance with Wayne Wright. 101 E. Mulberry DT Blm, 2-5, $5. 452-2699 website listed below.
MAY FRIDAY 2ND
1) SAVOY: The Regent Ballroom, pizza at break. 8-11pm
2) BLOOMINGTON: The Eagles Club, 313 S. Main St. band unknown at this point
May Saturday 3rd
1) BLOOMINGTON: The VFW offers BISCUITS N GRAVY BAND. 8-12 $3
May Sunday 4th
1) URBANA: Dance Club Urbana dance, 6:30-9pm,http://www.dancecluburbana.com/
2) BLOOMINGTON: Miller Park Pavilion Ballroom Dance with hostess Cathy Hempstead, 5-8, $6. light munchiesCelebrate Cinco De Mayo.
May Friday 9
1) BLOOMINGTON: Central IL Singles Dance PROM THEME with DJ/Host Duke Babb. 8-12, $10...NOT REQUIRED TO DRESS UP, COME AS YOU WISH !!!!
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PHOTOS OF FUN.... we've had a great dance time over the last year and photos are available at:DUKE'S SOCK HOP PHOTOS ARE BEING ADDED AS WE SPEAK... CHECK IT OUT!!!http://picasaweb.google.com/CentralIllinoisSocialDances
You can send your digital or hard copy photos to George if you want them posted. Contact him thru: http://webmailb.juno.com/webmail/new/8?folder=dances&msgNum=00000mk0:0017tdxG000024F^&block=1&msgNature=all&msgStatus=all&count=1207101927&content=central#
YOU CAN EASILY DOWNLOAD ANY PHOTO TO YOUR COMPUTER AND THEN PRINT A HARDCOPY. SIMPLY SELECT A PHOTO, USE THE RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON TO DO A '' SAVE AS '' ....George says it's very easy to do
EVERY DANCE OR GROUP IS ALLOWED TO PUT PHOTOS ON THIS WEB ALBUM... DON'T BE SHY... LET'S SEE HOW MUCH FUN YOU ARE HAVING...*************************************************************************************************************
LADIES, GET OFF YOUR CHAIRS AND ASK A FELLA TO DANCE... DON'T BE SHY... it's a new century and it's OKAY... to do the asking....ReTro RiTa....................................................../////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Websites of interest.....................................
DancingDates WEBSITE and BLOG: BALLROOM LIVE band dance info from all around the area. North Central IL, Kewanee, Davenport, LaSalle/Peru, East Peoria, Peoria, Springfield, Staunton, Pana ... Howard Adams and The Rues are reporters on these sites. Check often...http://dancingdates.blogspot.com/http://www.dancingdates.com/
C-U Dance Tonight yahoo website. Swing/WCS info in C-U, Indy, Chicago by Glenn H. http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/cudancetonight
Places to dance in Champaign-Urbanahttp://www.cucalendar.com/http://www.myfoxchampaign.com/CENTRAL ILLINOIS DANCE HEADQUARTERS, area code 217links to many webites in 217 area: classes, clubs, ARG. TANGO, U of I dance clubs. http://www.217dance.comDuke Babb Singles Dances: http://centralillinoissinglesdance.com/=======================================================================
DANCE CLASSES in 309 area code: don't forget to check local Parks & Recreation Depts.
BODY FITNESS, INC. PEORIA, all types of smooth, latin, swing, etc. Also offer Friday or Sat. night dances.3020 N. University St., 309-685-1950
Dance Partners Studio/Cathy Hempstead: BLOOMINGTONCathy holds classes at Heartland Comm. College and Blm Parks/Rec. She has a monthly dance held at Miller Park Pavilion on the FIRST SUNDAY of the month except July... check out her website.
http://www.dancepartners.info
THE WRAINBOW BALLROOM/Wayne Wright: BLOOMINGTON
Wayne and team have classes at his ballroom and tea dances on the 2,3, 4th Sunday of the month at his studio. See his website for more info. 309-452-2699101 E. Mulberry St., downtown...above Stained Glass Designs( professional ballroom dance shoes available thru Wayne) http://www.wrainbowballroom.com/
DANCE CLASSES in 217 AREA CODE don't forget to check Parks/Recreation Depts.
THE REGENT BALLROOM/ David Lin: SAVOYDave and team have classes and offer a public dance every Friday night, 8-11. Check out his website. http://www.regentballroom.com
A complete list of Teachers for this area listed along with dances in Spr/Taylorville/Pana/Staunton http://www.dancingdates.com/=============================================================================
CENTRAL ILLINOIS SOCIAL DANCE SCENE, my bloghttp://centralillinois4dancing.blogspot.com
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SAUK VALLEY SINGLES DANCE... Rock Falls IL. located at the American Legion Post 902 at 712 4th Ave. 50/50, door prizes, finger foods. Smoking and alcohol allowed in one section. Third Sat. of the month. Large dance floor. DJ music. Around 110 attend. Call Gerry for info: 815-543-4244. $6 .singles only----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WILLOWBROOK BALLROOM ( south Chicago area) offers "GOOD TIME CHARLEY" Singles dances on alternating Friday nights. $8, 8pm. Google the name for all their dancing events.SINGLES ONLY...=============================================Friends Singles Dance, LaSalle IL, 8-12am, $6. door prizes, 50/50,Located at the VFW off Rt 351 on the corner of 24th St. and Donahue St.Dressy casual, smoking at the bar. 815-220-0258 or 815-220- 1803SINGLES ONLY...+++ no new dates have been given.==========================================MS.EDIE'S OASIS Call ahead for more info. Singles dance: May 17, 7-11 line dance class 6:30pm $10Ballroom dance April 18, 7:30-10 fee ???5406 W. Farmington Road Peoria.309-657-6639 (NEW) *** dance classes available at site. Call for infoemail: MsEdiesOasis@gmail.comCALL AHEAD BECAUSE SOME OF THE DANCES ARE CANCELED.....============================================St. Jude's Greater Peoria Singles Dance... Ms. Edie's Oasis bar and restaurant. 6:30-10pm, 5406 W. Farmington Road, 309-657-6639 (new)Peoria IL...usually the Fourth Sunday of the month. NEXT DANCE is Aprl 27 , 6:30-10, $10. with DOUBLE TROUBLE=======================================================================
MACON COUNTY SINGLES/COUPLES DANCES:Macon County Fairgrounds, 3700 N. Westlawn Ave. alternate DJ spin the tunes., $10, 8-12, snacks.Dates: 2 guys at Friday's dance said it was April 19th, ...contact: Evon 763-8931 or http://webmailb.juno.com/webmail/new/8?block=1&msgList=00001AW0:0017U57X00001y5T&folder=Inbox&destFolder=Trash&command=delete&msgNum=00001AW0:0017U57X00001y5T&nextFolder=Inbox&nextMsgNum=000019W0:0017U4iJ00001x9I&fromPage=read&id=&msgNature=all&#========================================================================= CENTRAL ILLINOIS SINGLES COMMITTEEThen the second Sat. night of every month in 2008; May 10th Everyone over 21 is welcome. Couples, singles, married.... 7:30-11pm. no smoking, no alcohol. DJ Ted LustFree lessons 7:30-8pm with the Sweets. Food, Dancing, door prizes. Tuscola Community Building in Tuscola. 122 W. North Central Ave.$8 for singles/ $15 for couples.217-346-2552========================================================CENTRAL ILLINOIS SINGLES DANCES ( Singles/Social Dance is how I advertise it in The Pantagraph) Duke Babb's singles dances, PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND... see his website listed above. $10. 8-12. Light munchies. +he is looking for new locations/towns to have dances. If you have any ideas, please let him know.
DANCE DATES: April 25th, May 9 (Second Chance PROM) not required to dress up.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
website with photos: centralillinoissinglesdance.com, more info above.....http://picasaweb.google.com/CentralIllinoisSocialDances=====================================================================
Well, spring has arrived and people are ready to get out and dance...... oh, I've said that already, huh??? ;-)
Well, I might be injured but I'm still dancing... had a great time last weekend dancing Friday night to DOUBLE TROUBLE at the Eagles Club in DT Bloomington. Tons of singles were there ( BNP Singles Dance Group) for mingling and to practice line dances and ballroom class dance steps.Come join us this Friday night.\
Then Sat., after attending a play, I headed to the VFW to dance the rest of the night away with more singles and with BISCUITS N GRAVY BAND. And it's exciting to announce that they WILL BE PLAYING at Mackinaw Valley Vineyards in July. So, watch out.
And my reporters said that Ms. Edie's Oasis Singles dance that same night had a very nice turnout also.
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IT'S APRIL....that means it's QUICKSTEP MONTH with John O'Hurley... YEAH...This dance is the ultimate physical ballroom test. About 100 steps in a minute!!!
DANCING WITH THE STARS hasn't found that one breakout dancer, in my opinion. We know Kristi is going to be good, GREAT... but where's that one star that pulls out the punches and blows away the judges and the audience. Where's our Helio/Apolo?The judges are pushing Shannon and Jason, but they aren't that good and boy was I ever mad when they gave Jason '' 10 ''.Kristi should win, but I bet underdogs are pulled out for #1 and #2. A shame!!! At least I've still got my Tony and Marissa....................................................................................
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hey you out there.... Let's wish Glenn H. a big GOOD LUCK ...He's competing at the Indy Swing Classic in the Novice Jack/Jill.GO GET 'EM GLENN.......
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APRIL 19TH... SISTER GROOVE will be playing at Bloomington's VFW on Lincoln St. Come join a whole bunch of singles and couples on the dance floor...May 9th... SECOND CHANCE PROM is the theme at Duke Babb's Singles/Couples dance at The New Lafayette Club. You are NOT REQUIRED TO DRESS UP if you don't want to. This is just a chance to go to Prom once again. Next dance April 25
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MAY 10TH... THE REGENT BALLROOM is having a WEST COAST SWING AND MORE DANCE.. with JIM EASTER and Artistics. A 5 piece band will play 8:30-10:30 and David will play more of your favorite swings, salsas, 2 step music before, during and after the band. Tix before May 1 is $10, after it's $12 and if you know GENE GENE... he has an even better rate for you. Contact GGTDM.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
WEEKLY DANCE EVENTS.... call ahead or check local newspapers
TUESDAYS
1) CHAMPAIGN: Jim Gould Restaurant offers Nightclub Dancing with Dave Lin from THE REGENT BALLROOM. Located on the NE corner of Main and Neil. Call the restaurant or Regent. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Started up again. 4/29, 5/20, 6/3 and 6/17
2) BLOOMINGTON: WINGS,ETC. offers dancing with their jukebox. Food and drink available. 7:30 ish -11 ish. +located off Hershey Ave. behind CULVERS. Dancers pay the jukebox.. noone ''RUNS'' this dance. You can line dance, cha cha, swing... whatever YOU want to pay the jukebox to dance to.
WEDS
1) ILLIOPOLIS: Prairie Land Dance Club. 7-10 with free lesson. See their website.http://www.pldc.org/2) SPRINGFIELD: Chantilly Lace, 2660 S. Fifth St., 7pm.. WEST COAST SWING PRACTICE DANCE.
THURSDAYS
1) PEORIA: ITOO SOCIAL HALL, Live ballroom type bands. 309-676-9725
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: http://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: The Clarion Hotel offers a dance, usually SALSA .. call hotel for info
5) SPRINGFIELD: Phil's Lounge above Charles/Limey Steak and Seafood, 620 S. 1st St. 217-522-6300. LIVE MUSIC listed in: http://www.dancingdates.com/
6) BLOOMINGTON: EAGLES Aerie CLUB in DT (313 S. Main) offers dancing with local bands/combos. There is a $5 cover Call club for details: 309-829-1320. DOUBLE TROUBLE WILL BE PLAYING TIL THE END OF APRIL!!!!
SATURDAYS
1) BLOOMINGTON: The Clarion Hotel offers salsa dancing, call hotel for info
2) SPRINGFIELD: Phil's Lounge above Charles/Limey Steak and Seafood, 620 S. 1st St. 217-522-6300 LIVE BAND. http://www.dancingdates.com/
3) URBANA: The Brick House, RT 130 South of Walmart. 6 for food, 6:30-10pm for dance, DJ Glenn and CUDancetonight.com group. All types of club dances with emphasis on WCS. They will be moving to the larger room very soon. Also requested: swing, salsa, chacha, etc. DANCE IS FREE.
4) BLOOMINGTON: "SHOW ME'S" restaurant in DT Blm offers Salsa, call them for info.
SUNDAYS
1) PANA: Pla-Mor Dance Land. LIVE big bands 5-8, $8. Call for bands.
2) URBANA: The Brick House, RT 130 South of new Walmart. Glenn and friends take over the DJ job and put on a dance for the public. Contact Glenn for info: http://webmailb.juno.com/webmail/new/8?folder=Sent&msgNum=00003Lk0:0016tpJx00002rJb&block=1&msgNature=all&msgStatus=all&count=1189735875&content=central#. Club partner dancing: WCS, Swing, Hustle, NC2Step, etc. 6 for food, 6:30-10pm for dancing. They will be moving to the larger room very soon. DANCE IS FREE !!!!!
3) BLOOMINGTON: EAGLES Aerie 527 COUNTRY MUSIC live bands, acts change every week.... 313 S. Main 309-829-1320 small fee.=
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PLACES THAT MIGHT HAVE DANCES THAT I DIDN'T LIST...Details for most are found on http://www.dancingdates.com/ for 1-5
1) LaSalle: Paramount Club, 2411 St. Vincent Ave.
2) KEWANEE: Flemish Club, 313 N. Burr Blvd
3) EAST PEORIA: Fon du lac Park District, 201 Veterans Dr.
4) PEKIN: Miller Center, 551 S. 14th St
5) SPRINGFIELD: lime street cafe... 851 South Durkin. not much of a dance floor available but it can be done
.6) PEORIA: Body Fitness INC. DJ, Open ballroom/swing/latin dance on some Sat. or Fridays. Contact them for days:309-685-1950
THIS WEEK.........THIS WEEK...........THIS WEEK....................................
Don't forget to check out the WEEKLY DANCE EVENT section for more info on PHIL'S LOUNGE dance and The Brick House and many many more...
THIS WEEKS EVENTS.... T HIS WEEKS EVENTS.....
Fri. 18
1) PEORIA: Ms. Edie's Oasis offers BALLROOM DANCE. 7:30-10. more info below.
2) BLOOMINGTON: Eagles Arie offers DOUBLE TROUBLE 7-10. $5. 313 S.Main. *** BNP Singles Dancers Group will be attending....
3) SAVOY; The Regent Ballroom, SALSA DEMO is Cancelled , 8-11
SATURDAY 19TH.... tons to do....
1) ROCK FALLS: Sauk Valley Singles Dance. see below for more info.....
2) PEORIA: Contemporary Art Center SALSA DANCE...8-11. 305 SW Water. more info thru: 674-6822 orhttp://www.peoria.cac.org/.....
3) SPRINGFIELD: American Center offers JOHNNIE KAYE ORCH. 8-11. contact them553-0446 or 529-9421 for info and RSVP....
4) HOPEDALE: Hopedale Wellness Center offers NOSTALGICS. 6-9.More info thru http://www.dancingdates.com/....
5) ILLIOPOLIS: Prairie Land Dance Club BALLROOM DANCE... west coast swing beginner class at start for addt. fee. More info thru: http://www.pldc.org/....
6) PEORIA; Body Fitness, Inc offers SPRING FORMAL with dance performances in between the open dancing. Info above. Contact them in case you needed to RSVP.309-685-1950....
7) DECATUR: Macon County Singles/Couples Dance. more info listed below.....
8) Urbana: The Brick House/Glenn's CUDC offers LINDA OLDHAM back for some fun workshops to make the ladies part in WCS more playful.7-8pm for workshop. 8-9:30 Linda will DJ, then Marty, Barb, Sandy and group take over til close.....
9) BLOOMINGTON: VFW offers SISTER GROOVE... live and ready to party with the BNP singles dance group. 8-12. MANY SINGLES TO MINGLE WITH.... JOIN US....
Sun. 20th
1) BLOOMINGTON: Wrainbow Ballroom Tea Dance with Wayne Wright. $5, 2-5pm, 101 E. Mulberry St. DT. Above STAINED GLASS DESIGNS. 452-2699
UPCOMING EVENTS.... UPCOMING EVENTS.... SOON TO BE DANCES....
Fri. 25
1) BLOOMINGTON: Singles/Social Dance with DJ Duke Babb. New Lafayette CLub, 1602 S. Main St. More info listed below
2) BLOOMINGTON: Eagles Aerie offers DOUBLE TROUBLE, 7-10, $5. 313 S. Main St.
3) SAVOY: The Regent Ballroom, NOVICE LEVELS WELCOME... tempos will be slowed down for their level of comfort. YOUTH CLASS DEMO, 8-11
Sat. 26
1) PEORIA: Body Fitness, Inc offers LINDY HOP/SWING DANCE. Swing lesson at 7pm, dance afterwards, contact them for more info
Sun. 27
1) PEORIA: St. Jude's Singles/Couples Dance at Ms. Edie's Oasis, 6:30-10 with DOUBLE TROUBLE. $10. More info below*** BNP Singles Dance Group will be there.
2) BLOOMINGTON: Wrainbow Ballroom Tea Dance with Wayne Wright. 101 E. Mulberry DT Blm, 2-5, $5. 452-2699 website listed below.
MAY FRIDAY 2ND
1) SAVOY: The Regent Ballroom, pizza at break. 8-11pm
2) BLOOMINGTON: The Eagles Club, 313 S. Main St. band unknown at this point
May Saturday 3rd
1) BLOOMINGTON: The VFW offers BISCUITS N GRAVY BAND. 8-12 $3
May Sunday 4th
1) URBANA: Dance Club Urbana dance, 6:30-9pm,http://www.dancecluburbana.com/
2) BLOOMINGTON: Miller Park Pavilion Ballroom Dance with hostess Cathy Hempstead, 5-8, $6. light munchiesCelebrate Cinco De Mayo.
May Friday 9
1) BLOOMINGTON: Central IL Singles Dance PROM THEME with DJ/Host Duke Babb. 8-12, $10...NOT REQUIRED TO DRESS UP, COME AS YOU WISH !!!!
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PHOTOS OF FUN.... we've had a great dance time over the last year and photos are available at:DUKE'S SOCK HOP PHOTOS ARE BEING ADDED AS WE SPEAK... CHECK IT OUT!!!http://picasaweb.google.com/CentralIllinoisSocialDances
You can send your digital or hard copy photos to George if you want them posted. Contact him thru: http://webmailb.juno.com/webmail/new/8?folder=dances&msgNum=00000mk0:0017tdxG000024F^&block=1&msgNature=all&msgStatus=all&count=1207101927&content=central#
YOU CAN EASILY DOWNLOAD ANY PHOTO TO YOUR COMPUTER AND THEN PRINT A HARDCOPY. SIMPLY SELECT A PHOTO, USE THE RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON TO DO A '' SAVE AS '' ....George says it's very easy to do
EVERY DANCE OR GROUP IS ALLOWED TO PUT PHOTOS ON THIS WEB ALBUM... DON'T BE SHY... LET'S SEE HOW MUCH FUN YOU ARE HAVING...*************************************************************************************************************
LADIES, GET OFF YOUR CHAIRS AND ASK A FELLA TO DANCE... DON'T BE SHY... it's a new century and it's OKAY... to do the asking....ReTro RiTa....................................................../////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Websites of interest.....................................
DancingDates WEBSITE and BLOG: BALLROOM LIVE band dance info from all around the area. North Central IL, Kewanee, Davenport, LaSalle/Peru, East Peoria, Peoria, Springfield, Staunton, Pana ... Howard Adams and The Rues are reporters on these sites. Check often...http://dancingdates.blogspot.com/http://www.dancingdates.com/
C-U Dance Tonight yahoo website. Swing/WCS info in C-U, Indy, Chicago by Glenn H. http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/cudancetonight
Places to dance in Champaign-Urbanahttp://www.cucalendar.com/http://www.myfoxchampaign.com/CENTRAL ILLINOIS DANCE HEADQUARTERS, area code 217links to many webites in 217 area: classes, clubs, ARG. TANGO, U of I dance clubs. http://www.217dance.comDuke Babb Singles Dances: http://centralillinoissinglesdance.com/=======================================================================
DANCE CLASSES in 309 area code: don't forget to check local Parks & Recreation Depts.
BODY FITNESS, INC. PEORIA, all types of smooth, latin, swing, etc. Also offer Friday or Sat. night dances.3020 N. University St., 309-685-1950
Dance Partners Studio/Cathy Hempstead: BLOOMINGTONCathy holds classes at Heartland Comm. College and Blm Parks/Rec. She has a monthly dance held at Miller Park Pavilion on the FIRST SUNDAY of the month except July... check out her website.
http://www.dancepartners.info
THE WRAINBOW BALLROOM/Wayne Wright: BLOOMINGTON
Wayne and team have classes at his ballroom and tea dances on the 2,3, 4th Sunday of the month at his studio. See his website for more info. 309-452-2699101 E. Mulberry St., downtown...above Stained Glass Designs( professional ballroom dance shoes available thru Wayne) http://www.wrainbowballroom.com/
DANCE CLASSES in 217 AREA CODE don't forget to check Parks/Recreation Depts.
THE REGENT BALLROOM/ David Lin: SAVOYDave and team have classes and offer a public dance every Friday night, 8-11. Check out his website. http://www.regentballroom.com
A complete list of Teachers for this area listed along with dances in Spr/Taylorville/Pana/Staunton http://www.dancingdates.com/=============================================================================
CENTRAL ILLINOIS SOCIAL DANCE SCENE, my bloghttp://centralillinois4dancing.blogspot.com
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SAUK VALLEY SINGLES DANCE... Rock Falls IL. located at the American Legion Post 902 at 712 4th Ave. 50/50, door prizes, finger foods. Smoking and alcohol allowed in one section. Third Sat. of the month. Large dance floor. DJ music. Around 110 attend. Call Gerry for info: 815-543-4244. $6 .singles only----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WILLOWBROOK BALLROOM ( south Chicago area) offers "GOOD TIME CHARLEY" Singles dances on alternating Friday nights. $8, 8pm. Google the name for all their dancing events.SINGLES ONLY...=============================================Friends Singles Dance, LaSalle IL, 8-12am, $6. door prizes, 50/50,Located at the VFW off Rt 351 on the corner of 24th St. and Donahue St.Dressy casual, smoking at the bar. 815-220-0258 or 815-220- 1803SINGLES ONLY...+++ no new dates have been given.==========================================MS.EDIE'S OASIS Call ahead for more info. Singles dance: May 17, 7-11 line dance class 6:30pm $10Ballroom dance April 18, 7:30-10 fee ???5406 W. Farmington Road Peoria.309-657-6639 (NEW) *** dance classes available at site. Call for infoemail: MsEdiesOasis@gmail.comCALL AHEAD BECAUSE SOME OF THE DANCES ARE CANCELED.....============================================St. Jude's Greater Peoria Singles Dance... Ms. Edie's Oasis bar and restaurant. 6:30-10pm, 5406 W. Farmington Road, 309-657-6639 (new)Peoria IL...usually the Fourth Sunday of the month. NEXT DANCE is Aprl 27 , 6:30-10, $10. with DOUBLE TROUBLE=======================================================================
MACON COUNTY SINGLES/COUPLES DANCES:Macon County Fairgrounds, 3700 N. Westlawn Ave. alternate DJ spin the tunes., $10, 8-12, snacks.Dates: 2 guys at Friday's dance said it was April 19th, ...contact: Evon 763-8931 or http://webmailb.juno.com/webmail/new/8?block=1&msgList=00001AW0:0017U57X00001y5T&folder=Inbox&destFolder=Trash&command=delete&msgNum=00001AW0:0017U57X00001y5T&nextFolder=Inbox&nextMsgNum=000019W0:0017U4iJ00001x9I&fromPage=read&id=&msgNature=all&#========================================================================= CENTRAL ILLINOIS SINGLES COMMITTEEThen the second Sat. night of every month in 2008; May 10th Everyone over 21 is welcome. Couples, singles, married.... 7:30-11pm. no smoking, no alcohol. DJ Ted LustFree lessons 7:30-8pm with the Sweets. Food, Dancing, door prizes. Tuscola Community Building in Tuscola. 122 W. North Central Ave.$8 for singles/ $15 for couples.217-346-2552========================================================CENTRAL ILLINOIS SINGLES DANCES ( Singles/Social Dance is how I advertise it in The Pantagraph) Duke Babb's singles dances, PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND... see his website listed above. $10. 8-12. Light munchies. +he is looking for new locations/towns to have dances. If you have any ideas, please let him know.
DANCE DATES: April 25th, May 9 (Second Chance PROM) not required to dress up.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
website with photos: centralillinoissinglesdance.com, more info above.....http://picasaweb.google.com/CentralIllinoisSocialDances=====================================================================
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