HEY HEY...
It has been awhile!!! But I'm not missed because we have MEET-UP group and LOOKING FOR PLACES TO DANCE email and FACEBOOK.
We're looking at March 2015 and there's a few things exciting going on.
March 1st, Mark and Melissa will have a STRICTLY BALLROOM DANCE at The Eagles Club in DT Bloomington 3-5pm. NO LINE DANCERS... they're a big part of the weekly Friday night dance.
Check out the VFW 454 or OVER DRIVE website to find the 2 will hook up for a good dance party sometime in March.
Bring Back Dance group will have their monthly dance, join their email list.
Which I can't provide much of anything cause I wasn't thinking I'd actually find this blog still up.
But now that I know....
KEEP DANCING...
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Sunday, September 01, 2013
bored and poor
I know... what a funny title! But I find that I have to drive all over central Illinois to go dancing cause things in my semi-home base died a quick death, so I'm POOR. I hooked up with a fella who doesn't DO ballroom slow but will do swings and freestyles... so I'm bored. I'm hoping that when fall classes get going that more dances will be available in Bloomington-Normal, but I doubt it.
Ya see, THE VFW 454 stopped having bands every Sat night, so we have few options and end up at Mackinaw Vineyards. Which is cheap enuf but you're dancing on concrete and if hot shot big name bands are there... there's no room after dark to dance even on the concrete.
There's usually a Friday dance at THE EAGLES CLUB in downtown Bloomington with MARK AND MELISSA (DOUBLE TROUBLE). They were attempting to do line dancing/country/some ballroom on first and third and then ballroom/swing on the second and fourth Fridays, but it was confusing. So, they just play for whichever crowd shows up. And if the line dancers are there and rudely taking up the floor, there's not much room for swing or line-of-dance dances. These are the same line dancers who took over DUKE'S DANCE AT THE MOOSE LODGE and so many many of us didn't renew our membership cause there wasn't any room to dance something other than their line dance.
Maybe TRI-LAKES BANQUET HALL will keep their country dances going with fun bands and the chix/fish fry every other Sat. night.
CHEEKS BAR AND GRILL still has bands but not much room for dancing, but we still do it.
Then there's the BRING BACK DANCE GROUP with Mickey, John, Laura, Patti in charge. They have a monthly DJ dance either at The Lafayette Club or Normal Community Activity Center. Check out their website for their schedule. DJ BRAD usually sets up what songs he's playing to make sure all types of partner dancing is done. But that doesn't mean you still can't do hug n waddles or freestyle or line dancing. The group learned that in order to be the mix of DUKE'S SINGLES DANCE and CATHY'S MILLER PARK BALLROOM DANCE (both dances are dead), that they would have to allow ALL types and styles of dancing to keep the crowd numbers up to pay the rent. That means more fun for EVERYONE. I've never seen them throw anyone out for doing THE ELECTRIC SLIDE to their swing song... so try it out. Their next dance is Sept 21 at the Normal Comm Activity Center. Their weekly class/dance starts up Sept 10 with a special quest star WCS teacher... see their website.
Hopefully a big huge HALLOWEEN dance will be Oct. 12 at the Normal location.
My friends, ISU JAZZ ENSEMBLES 1 & 2 will hopefully have a dance this fall, but we're not sure when. I'll keep you posted.
Lots more info coming. I'll start posting all the lists I get from Sambra, Jan, Susan... and join MEET-UP Central Illinois Dance Group (or something like that) . We post everything we can.
Til then... it's a Sunday night and I'm with 4 adorable dogs who need a potty break.
KEEP DANCING Y'ALL....
Ya see, THE VFW 454 stopped having bands every Sat night, so we have few options and end up at Mackinaw Vineyards. Which is cheap enuf but you're dancing on concrete and if hot shot big name bands are there... there's no room after dark to dance even on the concrete.
There's usually a Friday dance at THE EAGLES CLUB in downtown Bloomington with MARK AND MELISSA (DOUBLE TROUBLE). They were attempting to do line dancing/country/some ballroom on first and third and then ballroom/swing on the second and fourth Fridays, but it was confusing. So, they just play for whichever crowd shows up. And if the line dancers are there and rudely taking up the floor, there's not much room for swing or line-of-dance dances. These are the same line dancers who took over DUKE'S DANCE AT THE MOOSE LODGE and so many many of us didn't renew our membership cause there wasn't any room to dance something other than their line dance.
Maybe TRI-LAKES BANQUET HALL will keep their country dances going with fun bands and the chix/fish fry every other Sat. night.
CHEEKS BAR AND GRILL still has bands but not much room for dancing, but we still do it.
Then there's the BRING BACK DANCE GROUP with Mickey, John, Laura, Patti in charge. They have a monthly DJ dance either at The Lafayette Club or Normal Community Activity Center. Check out their website for their schedule. DJ BRAD usually sets up what songs he's playing to make sure all types of partner dancing is done. But that doesn't mean you still can't do hug n waddles or freestyle or line dancing. The group learned that in order to be the mix of DUKE'S SINGLES DANCE and CATHY'S MILLER PARK BALLROOM DANCE (both dances are dead), that they would have to allow ALL types and styles of dancing to keep the crowd numbers up to pay the rent. That means more fun for EVERYONE. I've never seen them throw anyone out for doing THE ELECTRIC SLIDE to their swing song... so try it out. Their next dance is Sept 21 at the Normal Comm Activity Center. Their weekly class/dance starts up Sept 10 with a special quest star WCS teacher... see their website.
Hopefully a big huge HALLOWEEN dance will be Oct. 12 at the Normal location.
My friends, ISU JAZZ ENSEMBLES 1 & 2 will hopefully have a dance this fall, but we're not sure when. I'll keep you posted.
Lots more info coming. I'll start posting all the lists I get from Sambra, Jan, Susan... and join MEET-UP Central Illinois Dance Group (or something like that) . We post everything we can.
Til then... it's a Sunday night and I'm with 4 adorable dogs who need a potty break.
KEEP DANCING Y'ALL....
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Monday, August 20, 2012
dance updates for Aug. 2012
WOW WOW WOW... HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN????
Have you been good and out there dancing all over the place?
I pretty much dance only at Mackinaw Vineyards... and they still have bands thru Sept.. The last 2 bands have brought in soooo many people it was hard to dance. But I think that will change...
By the way... what happened to summer weather???
Have you kept up with Ms. Edie's building getting sold and her dances cancelled (or are they?) Or that DOUBLE TROUBLE is now JUST TROUBLE.. just kidding. So many of us went to Blm EAGLES CLUB to say bye bye to Steve... but MARK carries on the torch... so keep dancing the first and third Fridays at that club.
And then about 120 singles/single couple attended the first ITOO HALL SPONSORED SINGLES DANCE in Peoria... and another dance is scheduled....
Lots of stuff and always more out there thru MEET-UP groups or FACEBOOK or www.DancingDates.com
And then about 120 singles/single couple attended the first ITOO HALL SPONSORED SINGLES DANCE in Peoria... and another dance is scheduled....
Most of us did NOT renew our MOOSE LODGE memberships at Blm location. Duke's dances were becoming mostly country and line dancers were taking up the floor.. so many stopped going... and soooo we were told Duke's dances would be cancelled... so we didn't renew... we're waiting to hear if he's picked up another location.
Lots of stuff and always more out there thru MEET-UP groups or FACEBOOK or www.DancingDates.com
I've been busy on Facebook trying to rescue dogs and cats.
Then there's trying to save HARVEST MOON DRIVE-IN THEATER in Gibson City. They need to raise a TON OF MONEY so they can upgrade.
Big fundraising event Sept 7-9th with bands and movies and food...
a 1967 Mustang will be given away!!!
Check them out at their website, FACEBOOK or 815-268-4000
Then I got involved helping the OLDE ENGLISH FAIRE at WILDLIFE PRAIRIE STATE PARK with their 2013 event. Hopefully, Margie and I can get tons of you excited to join us and Mickey and getting this event's attendance numbers UP.. they'll have KNIGHTS OF VALOUR from Disc Channel there again...
More more later ...
but until then...
Danville's Renaissance Faire is THIS WEEKEND and you've been invited to join the dancers!!!!
IL Renaissance Festival is coming up this weekend (Aug 25-26). If you
or anyone you know would like to come dance with us, please, please!
Below is an invitation:
The Ad-Hoc Renaissance Dance Troupe invites you and any interested
dancers of all experience levels to perform at the Illinois
Renaissance Festival this year. We'll be dancing a few simple English
Country Dances to live music with audience participation encouraged.
We will teach anyone who is unfamiliar with them. Let me know if you
have any questions and I hope you will join us. Here is some
additional info below.
You’re welcome to join us Saturday and/or Sunday Aug 25/26. The
festival starts at 11am and ends at 6:00pm.
To participate, just send me an email (dheller@mit.edu).
The location is:
Ellsworth Park
10 Oakwood Ave
Danville, IL 61832
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PEORIA'S ITOO HALL
SPONSORED SINGLES DANCE
OVER 100 FUN LOVIN' SINGLES came to the first dance last month...
sooooo SEPT. 9TH will be their next dance and then every 2nd Sunday in
Oct, Nov, Dec...
HOLLYWOOD GLAM is the theme, ONLY IF you want to.. not required to dress up!
7-10pm, $10, cash bar, free popcorn and veggies
CARL BOPP will be their guest performer. He may or may not bring a drummer or another singer.. but he's well known for good tunes and fun times at Blm Jim's Steakhouse...
more info at : www.itoohall.com
LOCATED ON W. FARMINGTON ROAD...
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CENTRAL ILLINOIS FRIENDSHIP DANCE:
at the American Legion Post 88 in Mattoon and booked the
2nd Friday of the month:
Sep 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14
1903 Maple Ave.
This dance will be 7:30- 10:30 pm or until they kick us out the door like a porch pooch, snacks will be available from the American Legion and admission will be free. Now that is a price we like!
Please send your helpful ideas and requests to Rick at richard_j_mcgill@yahoo.com and/or Shirley at squirrely54@hotmail.com
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MIX-IT-UP DANCE YOUR SOCKS OFF...Sept. 22nd.
DJ MARILYN FERRY and HOST GENE GENE THE DANCING MACHINE
WEAR CRAZY SOCKS AND YOU MIGHT WIN A PRIZE!!!
VFW 755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield, $10
7-7:45: lesson
7:45-11 dance to all sorts of ballroom, swing, sloooow hug n waddles, freestyle...
open seating...
MORE INFO thru gnw52@aol.com
http://www.dancing.dates.com
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NEW NORMAL SOCIAL DANCE
brought to you by the BRING BACK DANCE GROUP
Sat. Sept 15th 7-11pm, (probable lesson 7-8) $5 (or free.. not sure)
OUTDOOR DANCE if possible or
Community Activity Center at ONE NORMAL PLAZA/Heartland Theater
1110 Douglas St., Normal
DJ Brad Olson with HOSTESS MICKEY LOWER
NO alcohol... we will have ice cold water and some munchies. Feel free to bring your own non-alcoholic beverage.
DO NOT have to have any partner dance experience
contact: callzoocrew!@yahoo.com
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GENERAL INFO:
http://www.dancingdates.com (for Springfield and surrounding areas)
http://www.the217.com (for C-U and surrounding areas)
http://www.217dance.com (links to all sorts of dance venue websites, etc)
since things are hectic in my life, consider getting on other email newsletters:
Jan: gui.dance.jwl@gmail.com
Join us on MEET-UP: Jon and I keep you informed of dance events and then YOU get an email!!!
http://www.meetup.com/Singles-Dancing-Group
or search the meetup site for
CENTRAL IL DANCE GROUP
There's also a Peoria singles group also on Meetup.. check it out for bowling, cards, burgers...non-dancing events..
find them under CENTRAL ILLINOIS SINGLES GROUP
MISC. Dance info some still cater to highly single group
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NEW SINGLES DANCE AT ITOO HALL, PEORIA
see above
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Central Illinois Friendship Dance
see above
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DECATUR SINGLES DANCE EVENT :
Decatur: 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,
CALL AHEAD during the winter months.
5:00-8:00 PM, so MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Proceeds will go to New Life Pregnancy Center.
Decatur K of C has a full service lounge and cafe;
dinner before/during/or after the dance is an option.
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SINGLES at MS. EDIE's ... CANCELLED
she actually sold her place and might have dances at ITOO HALL
with Hostess Ms. Edie...
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REGULAR DANCE EVENTS:
1) HOW2DANCE Country:
Decatur Moose Club at 3190 N. Woodford St. (public invited)
DJ and instructor is Marilyn Ferry or guest.
$6, 7-7:45 lesson
then OPEN COUNTRY DANCE
217-836-1438
more dances listed on www.dancingdates.com
2. 1st Fridays ~ Miller Senior Citizen Center ~ 7-10PM ~Admission:
3. 1st & 3rd Fridays ~ Salsa at Peoria Contemporary Art Center ~ 8:30 Lesson; 9:30 - 12:30 Dance ~ Admisson: $3 Members/ 6 Non-members ~ Featuring : DJ Ed Cabellero
4. 4th Fridays ~ Swing at Peoria Contemperary Art Center~ Lesson: 8:30; Dance 9:30 - 12:30 ~ Admission: 3 Members/ $6 Non-members ~ Featuring: DJ Matt Vasquez
www.peoriacac.org
5. Thursday ~ (I'm told their schedule has changed)
Itoo Banquet Hall ~ 7 - 10 PM ~ Admission $6 ($10 when Phaze is playing)
4909 W. Farmington Road in Peoria. Live band. 7-10 PM. $6, unless Phaze is playing, then $10. Good dance floor. Good parking. Lots of seating, so can join with others, or sit with your dance partner alone. www.itoohall.com. 309-676-9725
6. E.Peoria Park District has ballroom dancing on 2nd and 4th Saturday at their Fond Du Lac building. 7-10PM. $5/pp. Always Live Bands. Requests taken. Just off 74, just East of the river, next to Super 8 and Monical's. Good parking. Large floor. Lots of seating
7. 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sundays ~ Wrainbow Ballroom Tea Dance ~ 2-5 PM ~ Admission $5,
101 E. Mulberry in downtown Blm.. see their website
8. THE REGENT BALLROOM in Savoy. Every Friday, 8-11pm. see their website for info.
www.regentballroom.com
9. THE EAGLES AERIE club at 313 S. Main in DT Bloomington offers THE NEW DOUBLE TROUBLE the first and third Fridays of the month. 7-10pm, $5.
10. BODY FITNESS, INC.. offers regular dances, special events and classes...www.fitndance.com
11. THE GROOVE at Prairie Land Dance Club.. mostly WCS,
www.pldc.org
All types of country dancing available and ballroom dance once a month.
12. BRING BACK DANCE: Every Tues. Night, STARTING SEPT 11TH. Senior Community Activity Center at ONE NORMAL PLAZA/Heartland Theater Building. 7:15-9ish.. Dancing, mini-lessons, demos..THIRD AND FOURTH Tues will have special guest instructor. $3 donation ... out of towners are FREE. Next outdoor dance for public is Sept 15th.
13. ISU SWINGING REDBIRDS.. free dance/lessons on WEDS NIGHTS 7-9pm in the Activity Room inside the Bowling/Billiards Center...all welcome
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Let's Bring Back Dance.. on Tues./Normal IL
Well, the Blo-No dancer's Tues night dance is a big success... and we're learning new dances and practicing a ton more. It's very relaxed and fun way to learn and there are several "helpers" if you need assistance.
So, I've kept their opening letter for 1 more email... come join us.. FREE jan. 31st.
WELCOME TO......... LET'S BRING BACK DANCE..On TUESDAY NIGHTS: .
A new social dance opportunity Normal Community Center, Community Activity Center, near 1110 Douglas St. Normal.
(same building as HEARTLAND THEATER or Beech St. to Eastbound Lincoln Ave.. turn NORTH on COLE St. just follow signs for the theater or COMMUNITY ACTIVITY CENTER
or Old Soldiers/Sailors Home area. Parking lot on your right, one story building on the North of the circle drive. Brown signs on BEECH ST tell you where to turn for the HEARTLAND THEATER.. the dance is on the East end of the building)
Join us starting Jan. 10th for dancing to a variety of music for East Coast Swing, Cha Cha, Salsa, Night CLub Two Step, West Coast, and more, supplied by DJ Brad, on this beautiful dance floor.
January is a "welcome to dance" month and dances are offered at no charge. 7-9pm.
Starting in February, mini-intro classes will be offered the LAST two weeks of each month, at the beginning of the night, to encourage dancing newbies to join in on the fun, first with East Coast Swing.
Join us during January to see what dancing is all abou No partner needed. $3 per person starting in February. 7-9pm
Questions? Mickey at callzoocrew@yahoo.com
Updates and More on Facebook, LET's Bring Back Dance....
So, I've kept their opening letter for 1 more email... come join us.. FREE jan. 31st.
WELCOME TO......... LET'S BRING BACK DANCE..On TUESDAY NIGHTS: .
A new social dance opportunity Normal Community Center, Community Activity Center, near 1110 Douglas St. Normal.
(same building as HEARTLAND THEATER or Beech St. to Eastbound Lincoln Ave.. turn NORTH on COLE St. just follow signs for the theater or COMMUNITY ACTIVITY CENTER
or Old Soldiers/Sailors Home area. Parking lot on your right, one story building on the North of the circle drive. Brown signs on BEECH ST tell you where to turn for the HEARTLAND THEATER.. the dance is on the East end of the building)
Join us starting Jan. 10th for dancing to a variety of music for East Coast Swing, Cha Cha, Salsa, Night CLub Two Step, West Coast, and more, supplied by DJ Brad, on this beautiful dance floor.
January is a "welcome to dance" month and dances are offered at no charge. 7-9pm.
Starting in February, mini-intro classes will be offered the LAST two weeks of each month, at the beginning of the night, to encourage dancing newbies to join in on the fun, first with East Coast Swing.
Join us during January to see what dancing is all abou No partner needed. $3 per person starting in February. 7-9pm
Questions? Mickey at callzoocrew@yahoo.com
Updates and More on Facebook, LET's Bring Back Dance....
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
whatzzup on MEET-UP SINGLES DANCING GROUP
Hey, this info was collected and posted by Michael
for MEET-UP..
ENJOY
Prairie Ballroom, and Dance Club: 3rd Sat's. 7-8PM $5/pp dance lesson with Cathy Hempstead. Ballroom Dance with wonderful Ballroom music 8-11pm. $5/pp; (Member: $3/pp). 4000 sq.ft floor. Playlists provided. Requests taken. Illiopolis, IL. www.PLDC.org. Facebook: Time2dance and Prairie Land Dance Club - "like" them to keep up to date on what's going on at the club. 217-428-1560. Ask about joining the club!
CAC dances:
1st/3rd Fridays are Salsa class with dance following.
4th Friday's are swing class with swing dance following.
$6/pp. 8:30 PM class; 9:30 PM Dance.
Children welcome as long as you keep an eye on them since the art studio is there. There is a cash bar, yes, children would be 'carded'. But they are welcome. That's great for us single parents - we get to learn to dance with our children and/or let them experience healthy ways that adults can have fun. You can buy food in the Rhythm Kitchen below and bring it up, or even bring your own food/drink (non-alcoholic) as well. Tables for groups can be reserved (so if you RSVP, we can reserve!) . Swing class has lots of room and seating I understand. Salsa pulls in a big crowd and it is standing room only if you miss the tables. Park across street or at meters on road in front. Phone: 674-6822. Come in under the silver sign, take elevator to 2R. DJ. Plays requests.
Itoo Hall each Thursday. 4909 W. Farmington Road in Peoria. Live band. 7-10 PM. $6, unless Phaze is playing, then $10. See DancingDates.com for near term listing of bands and price/time verification. Good dance floor. Good parking. Lots of seating, so can join with others, or sit with your dance partner alone.
www.itoohall.com. 309-676-9725.
Layfayette Club: 4th Fridays. I understand the floor is large, and it caters a bit to singles over 30. Google for details.
Miss Edie's Oasis: 4th Sunday's. Doors open at 6. Dance 6:30-10 PM. $10. Live Band. Some line dancing, some country music, group stationary cha-cha 1X/night. Good parking. Dance floor can get crowded; seating not a problem.
Body Fitness in Peoria has classes, open dances, and private lessons.
Judithe Rexford of Peoria Heights' Rexford Dance Studio has classes, open dances, and private lessons. All are very reasonably priced. Can dance both man's and woman's part so you don't need a couple to teach an individual. 309-682-8669.
Body Fitness in Peoria: EC Swing class with dance following. 2cd Sat's. Class 7-8 PM. Dance: 8-12. Peoria. Prerecorded music. Phone: 685-1950. Parking can be challenging if not early, just park and walk a tad (dress for weather). Holiday dances are standing room only. Limited seating at times.
Body Fitness' just started monthly open dance, intending to cover ballroom. See website for details. Parking can be challenging if not early, just park and walk if too late.
E.Peoria Park District has ballroom dancing on 2cd and 4th Saturday at their Fond Du Lac building. 7-10PM. $5/pp. Always Live Bands. Requests taken. Just off 74, just East of the river, next to Super 8 and Monical's. Good parking. Large floor. Lots of seating.
Galesburg has a swing band and plays each month, and welcomes people to dance to their tunes. They are 3rd Thursdays,but not sure if it is summer only... And lost contact for band...
Dancing Dates:
Recurring Monthly Dance schedules:
1. 1st Sundays ~ Miller Park Pavilion ~ 5:30 - 8:30 PM ~ Admission $7 ~ Featuring Recorded Music
2. 1st Fridays ~ Miller Senior Citizen Center ~ 7-10PM ~Admission:
3. 1st & 3rd Fridays ~ Salsa at Contemporary Art Center ~ 8:30 Lesson; 9:30 - 12:30 Dance ~ Admisson: $3 Members/ 6 Non-members ~ Featuring : DJ Ed Cabellero
4. 4th Fridays ~ Swing at Contemperary Art Center~ Lesson: 8:30; Dance 9:30 - 12:30 ~ Admission: 3 Members/ $6 Non-members ~ Featuring: DJ Matt Vasquez
5. Every Thursday ~ Itoo Banquet Hall ~ 7 - 10 PM ~ Admission $6 ($10 when Phaze is playing)
6. 2nd & 4th Saturdays ~ Fon du Lac Park District Administration Center ~ 7-10PM ~ Admission: $5
7. 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sundays ~ Wrainbow Ballroom Tea Dance ~ 2-5 PM ~ Admission $5
8. 4th Fridays ~ Lafayette Club ~ Featuring DJ Duke Babb
for MEET-UP..
ENJOY
Prairie Ballroom, and Dance Club: 3rd Sat's. 7-8PM $5/pp dance lesson with Cathy Hempstead. Ballroom Dance with wonderful Ballroom music 8-11pm. $5/pp; (Member: $3/pp). 4000 sq.ft floor. Playlists provided. Requests taken. Illiopolis, IL. www.PLDC.org. Facebook: Time2dance and Prairie Land Dance Club - "like" them to keep up to date on what's going on at the club. 217-428-1560. Ask about joining the club!
CAC dances:
1st/3rd Fridays are Salsa class with dance following.
4th Friday's are swing class with swing dance following.
$6/pp. 8:30 PM class; 9:30 PM Dance.
Children welcome as long as you keep an eye on them since the art studio is there. There is a cash bar, yes, children would be 'carded'. But they are welcome. That's great for us single parents - we get to learn to dance with our children and/or let them experience healthy ways that adults can have fun. You can buy food in the Rhythm Kitchen below and bring it up, or even bring your own food/drink (non-alcoholic) as well. Tables for groups can be reserved (so if you RSVP, we can reserve!) . Swing class has lots of room and seating I understand. Salsa pulls in a big crowd and it is standing room only if you miss the tables. Park across street or at meters on road in front. Phone: 674-6822. Come in under the silver sign, take elevator to 2R. DJ. Plays requests.
Itoo Hall each Thursday. 4909 W. Farmington Road in Peoria. Live band. 7-10 PM. $6, unless Phaze is playing, then $10. See DancingDates.com for near term listing of bands and price/time verification. Good dance floor. Good parking. Lots of seating, so can join with others, or sit with your dance partner alone.
www.itoohall.com. 309-676-9725.
Layfayette Club: 4th Fridays. I understand the floor is large, and it caters a bit to singles over 30. Google for details.
Miss Edie's Oasis: 4th Sunday's. Doors open at 6. Dance 6:30-10 PM. $10. Live Band. Some line dancing, some country music, group stationary cha-cha 1X/night. Good parking. Dance floor can get crowded; seating not a problem.
Body Fitness in Peoria has classes, open dances, and private lessons.
Judithe Rexford of Peoria Heights' Rexford Dance Studio has classes, open dances, and private lessons. All are very reasonably priced. Can dance both man's and woman's part so you don't need a couple to teach an individual. 309-682-8669.
Body Fitness in Peoria: EC Swing class with dance following. 2cd Sat's. Class 7-8 PM. Dance: 8-12. Peoria. Prerecorded music. Phone: 685-1950. Parking can be challenging if not early, just park and walk a tad (dress for weather). Holiday dances are standing room only. Limited seating at times.
Body Fitness' just started monthly open dance, intending to cover ballroom. See website for details. Parking can be challenging if not early, just park and walk if too late.
E.Peoria Park District has ballroom dancing on 2cd and 4th Saturday at their Fond Du Lac building. 7-10PM. $5/pp. Always Live Bands. Requests taken. Just off 74, just East of the river, next to Super 8 and Monical's. Good parking. Large floor. Lots of seating.
Galesburg has a swing band and plays each month, and welcomes people to dance to their tunes. They are 3rd Thursdays,but not sure if it is summer only... And lost contact for band...
Dancing Dates:
Recurring Monthly Dance schedules:
1. 1st Sundays ~ Miller Park Pavilion ~ 5:30 - 8:30 PM ~ Admission $7 ~ Featuring Recorded Music
2. 1st Fridays ~ Miller Senior Citizen Center ~ 7-10PM ~Admission:
3. 1st & 3rd Fridays ~ Salsa at Contemporary Art Center ~ 8:30 Lesson; 9:30 - 12:30 Dance ~ Admisson: $3 Members/ 6 Non-members ~ Featuring : DJ Ed Cabellero
4. 4th Fridays ~ Swing at Contemperary Art Center~ Lesson: 8:30; Dance 9:30 - 12:30 ~ Admission: 3 Members/ $6 Non-members ~ Featuring: DJ Matt Vasquez
5. Every Thursday ~ Itoo Banquet Hall ~ 7 - 10 PM ~ Admission $6 ($10 when Phaze is playing)
6. 2nd & 4th Saturdays ~ Fon du Lac Park District Administration Center ~ 7-10PM ~ Admission: $5
7. 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sundays ~ Wrainbow Ballroom Tea Dance ~ 2-5 PM ~ Admission $5
8. 4th Fridays ~ Lafayette Club ~ Featuring DJ Duke Babb
Thursday, January 06, 2011
updates 1/6/2011
CENTRAL IL DANCING SINGLES
or
CENTRAL IL SOCIAL DANCE SCENE
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HAPPY 2011!!!
Did y'all have a good time and stay sober?
I had a real good time with SISTER GROOVE at The Parke Hotel. Their buffet table was wonderful... filling and then their dessert selection was TO DIE FOR!!!
The DJ and the band kept several decades of music coming to us and kept us on the floor...
So, we're off for another great year, except I'M EXHAUSTED...
OK.. can you tell i'm having trouble getting a e-letter out.. so I've cut & pasted all the info from YOUR emails and sending them on...
This in NO WAY means that we've hit all the dance spots... but hey... I'm tired... been doing a ton of petsitting..
Thanks to everyone who sent me emails.. cause here are YOUR emails...
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First.. let's not forget that The Juvae Jazz Society has a wonderful event and ballroom dance going on in Decatur on that first weekend in February.. ballroom dance is Sat. night...
Second, the ISU JAZZ Ensembles WILL have a special Valentine Dance...2/13/11 at 7pm. This dance is at The New Lafayette Club in Bloomington. Tom gets the students playing dance music from '40s to current disco... always a great fundraiser...
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Friday, January 7th
1) Social Dance w/ Double Trouble @ Eagles, Bloomington; $5, 7-10pm
2) Salsa Dance & Lessons w/ DJ Ed Caballero @ Contemporary Art Center, Peoria; more info $6, 8:30pm-9:30pm Dance Lesson, 9:30pm-12:30am Open Dance; more info at peoriacac.org
3) Ballroom Dance @ Regent Ballroom, Savoy; $8, 8-11pm
4) Country Dance @ Prairie Land Dance Club, Illiopolis; 7-11pm, more info at www.pldc.org
5) Live Music w/ @ Crystal Palace, Pontiac; $3, 9pm-1am; See their schedule at cdscrystalpalace.com or call 815-842-1590
6) Live Music w/ @ Stone Country, Bartonville; $5, 7pm-1am
7) live music and dancing at The Castle Theater in downtown Bloomington with SALLY WEISENBERG AND BAND... 7 pm...
Saturday, January 8th
1) Live Music w/ Biscuits N Gravy Band @ VFW, Bloomington; $3, 8pm-midnight
2) Lvs2Dnc Party @ Prairie Land Dance Club, Illiopolis; more info at www.pldc.org
3) Second Saturday Swing Dance @ Body Fitness, Peoria; more info at www.fitndance.com
Sunday, January 9th
1) Singles/Social Dance w/ DJ Duke Babb @ CD’s Crystal Palace; $7, 4-8pm
2) Tea Dance w/ Wayne & Jen Wright @ Wrainbow Ballroom, Bloomington; $5, 2-5
Keep Dancing, Heather
++=++++====++=
----------------------------
Hello Dancers!!!
I just wanted you to know we have scheduled a GREAT band for our dance Jan. 16 that I'm sure you will really enjoy...DAN RIVERO TRIO (Bill will be in CA). I'll attach flyers and would appreciate it if you help get the word out.
Pat Lyttaker's next round of lessons ($20 for six 1 hour lessons) at the Eagles Club in Springfield will begin Jan. 20th. I'll have info you can pick up at our dance and perhaps arrange to carpool. The location is on the east side of Spgfd and car-pooling makes it even more fun!
Don't forget the dance in Tuscola this Saturday. There's lots of dancing going on in Illiopolis, too. Check out dancingdates.com for dance information/cancellations. If our dance has to be cancelled due to weather, I'll contact dancingdates.com. I'll probably leave a message on my phone by noon that Sunday also...217-875-3090. I sure hope the weather cooperates!!!
Keep on dancin'!!!
Jan
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-------------------------------------------
Central Illinois Friendship Dance
Where: Tuscola Community Center (122 W North Central Ave)
When: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm, 2nd Saturday of the month
Who: Dancing Singles & Couples
Admission: $10.00
DJ Ted Lust (or whoever can fill in for him) plays your requests and a variety of dance music. Come by yourself or bring friends and join in the dancing.
There will be soda and refreshments available to compliment the goodies you bring.
For Possible Cancellation Due To Weather, Call 1-217-246-5953.
Volunteer opportunities available.
Upcoming Dances during 2011:
Feb 12, Mar 12, Apr 9, May 14, Jun 11,
Jul 9, Aug 13, Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10
-==--==-=-=-=--==-=-=-=-==-=--=-
Happy New Year!!!
Our singles/social dance aka "2nd Sunday singles/social dance" at the Crystal Palace in Pontiac will be on Jan. 9th. Same time & price. Duke will be the DJ for me. If you could please get the word out for me that would be great. Hope to see.
Thanks,
Nancy
++=+++=++++++=+++=++++
HERE ARE YOUR DANCE EVENTS that I know of....
Please check out the following sites for many more dance ops ...
http://www.dancingdates.com use this site and link to Peoria dance events..
http://www.the217.com
http://www.217dance.com
and when I get tired or tied up with life.. here's my blog to maybe keep you posted
http://centralillinois4dancing.blogspot.com
( my personal dance blog or this email... so info available either way)
All info collected by me, Retro Rita
and I'm more than happy to add your dance event to this list:
ritabrowning@juno.com
______________________________
***SINGLE FRIENDLY DANCE EVENTS information
====================================
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Pontiac's Crystal Palace
Pontiac IL
SINGLES/SOCIAL DANCE on Sun. Jan. 9th (confirmed)
DJ Duke Babb will be there..
ALL INVITED...
$7, 4-8 pm...
light munchies, cash bar... great wood floor!!!!
++=+++=++=++=+==++=
-----------------------------------
DECATUR SINGLES DANCE EVENT
Decatur: 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, January 16th
5:00-8:00 PM, so MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Proceeds will go to New Life Pregnancy Center.
See above for the band playing this next dance
++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.
Keep on dancin'!
Jan Loftus
===+++==++++===+++===
DANVILLE AREA SUPER SINGLES DANCE
Held at American Legion Hall at 201 Prospect Place. $5 donation. 7pm, DJ.
NEXT DANCE: ???.
Find out dates by going to ; http://the217.com/events
217-442-3201
Singles or singles that are couples
++++++++++++++++++++++
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. 6:30-10, $10. with DOUBLE TROUBLE...
email: msedieoasis@gmail.com
========================
----------------------------
CENTRAL ILLINOIS FRIENDSHIP DANCE :
located in Tuscola... !!!
Dances on the second Sat. night of every month: Jan. 8th. ++++++++++++++
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
========================================================
CENTRAL ILLINOIS SINGLES DANCES
40+ Singles Dance!!! Jan. 28th
DJ: Duke Babb ... $10. 8-11:30 pm.
Cash Bar, bring munchies to share
All Welcome!!!
4TH Friday of the month!!!
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
or
CENTRAL IL SOCIAL DANCE SCENE
++=++++=+++=++++=+++++++++++++==+==+
***********************************************
HAPPY 2011!!!
Did y'all have a good time and stay sober?
I had a real good time with SISTER GROOVE at The Parke Hotel. Their buffet table was wonderful... filling and then their dessert selection was TO DIE FOR!!!
The DJ and the band kept several decades of music coming to us and kept us on the floor...
So, we're off for another great year, except I'M EXHAUSTED...
OK.. can you tell i'm having trouble getting a e-letter out.. so I've cut & pasted all the info from YOUR emails and sending them on...
This in NO WAY means that we've hit all the dance spots... but hey... I'm tired... been doing a ton of petsitting..
Thanks to everyone who sent me emails.. cause here are YOUR emails...
++=++++=+++=++=++
--------------------------------
First.. let's not forget that The Juvae Jazz Society has a wonderful event and ballroom dance going on in Decatur on that first weekend in February.. ballroom dance is Sat. night...
Second, the ISU JAZZ Ensembles WILL have a special Valentine Dance...2/13/11 at 7pm. This dance is at The New Lafayette Club in Bloomington. Tom gets the students playing dance music from '40s to current disco... always a great fundraiser...
++=++=++++++=+++==++
----------------------------------------
Friday, January 7th
1) Social Dance w/ Double Trouble @ Eagles, Bloomington; $5, 7-10pm
2) Salsa Dance & Lessons w/ DJ Ed Caballero @ Contemporary Art Center, Peoria; more info $6, 8:30pm-9:30pm Dance Lesson, 9:30pm-12:30am Open Dance; more info at peoriacac.org
3) Ballroom Dance @ Regent Ballroom, Savoy; $8, 8-11pm
4) Country Dance @ Prairie Land Dance Club, Illiopolis; 7-11pm, more info at www.pldc.org
5) Live Music w/
6) Live Music w/
7) live music and dancing at The Castle Theater in downtown Bloomington with SALLY WEISENBERG AND BAND... 7 pm...
Saturday, January 8th
1) Live Music w/ Biscuits N Gravy Band @ VFW, Bloomington; $3, 8pm-midnight
2) Lvs2Dnc Party @ Prairie Land Dance Club, Illiopolis; more info at www.pldc.org
3) Second Saturday Swing Dance @ Body Fitness, Peoria; more info at www.fitndance.com
Sunday, January 9th
1) Singles/Social Dance w/ DJ Duke Babb @ CD’s Crystal Palace; $7, 4-8pm
2) Tea Dance w/ Wayne & Jen Wright @ Wrainbow Ballroom, Bloomington; $5, 2-5
Keep Dancing, Heather
++=++++====++=
----------------------------
Hello Dancers!!!
I just wanted you to know we have scheduled a GREAT band for our dance Jan. 16 that I'm sure you will really enjoy...DAN RIVERO TRIO (Bill will be in CA). I'll attach flyers and would appreciate it if you help get the word out.
Pat Lyttaker's next round of lessons ($20 for six 1 hour lessons) at the Eagles Club in Springfield will begin Jan. 20th. I'll have info you can pick up at our dance and perhaps arrange to carpool. The location is on the east side of Spgfd and car-pooling makes it even more fun!
Don't forget the dance in Tuscola this Saturday. There's lots of dancing going on in Illiopolis, too. Check out dancingdates.com for dance information/cancellations. If our dance has to be cancelled due to weather, I'll contact dancingdates.com. I'll probably leave a message on my phone by noon that Sunday also...217-875-3090. I sure hope the weather cooperates!!!
Keep on dancin'!!!
Jan
++=+++=++=++==++=++++
-------------------------------------------
Central Illinois Friendship Dance
Where: Tuscola Community Center (122 W North Central Ave)
When: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm, 2nd Saturday of the month
Who: Dancing Singles & Couples
Admission: $10.00
DJ Ted Lust (or whoever can fill in for him) plays your requests and a variety of dance music. Come by yourself or bring friends and join in the dancing.
There will be soda and refreshments available to compliment the goodies you bring.
For Possible Cancellation Due To Weather, Call 1-217-246-5953.
Volunteer opportunities available.
Upcoming Dances during 2011:
Feb 12, Mar 12, Apr 9, May 14, Jun 11,
Jul 9, Aug 13, Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10
-==--==-=-=-=--==-=-=-=-==-=--=-
Happy New Year!!!
Our singles/social dance aka "2nd Sunday singles/social dance" at the Crystal Palace in Pontiac will be on Jan. 9th. Same time & price. Duke will be the DJ for me. If you could please get the word out for me that would be great. Hope to see.
Thanks,
Nancy
++=+++=++++++=+++=++++
HERE ARE YOUR DANCE EVENTS that I know of....
Please check out the following sites for many more dance ops ...
http://www.dancingdates.com use this site and link to Peoria dance events..
http://www.the217.com
http://www.217dance.com
and when I get tired or tied up with life.. here's my blog to maybe keep you posted
http://centralillinois4dancing.blogspot.com
( my personal dance blog or this email... so info available either way)
All info collected by me, Retro Rita
and I'm more than happy to add your dance event to this list:
ritabrowning@juno.com
______________________________
***SINGLE FRIENDLY DANCE EVENTS information
====================================
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Pontiac's Crystal Palace
Pontiac IL
SINGLES/SOCIAL DANCE on Sun. Jan. 9th (confirmed)
DJ Duke Babb will be there..
ALL INVITED...
$7, 4-8 pm...
light munchies, cash bar... great wood floor!!!!
++=+++=++=++=+==++=
-----------------------------------
DECATUR SINGLES DANCE EVENT
Decatur: 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, January 16th
5:00-8:00 PM, so MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Proceeds will go to New Life Pregnancy Center.
See above for the band playing this next dance
++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.
Keep on dancin'!
Jan Loftus
===+++==++++===+++===
DANVILLE AREA SUPER SINGLES DANCE
Held at American Legion Hall at 201 Prospect Place. $5 donation. 7pm, DJ.
NEXT DANCE: ???.
Find out dates by going to ; http://the217.com/events
217-442-3201
Singles or singles that are couples
++++++++++++++++++++++
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. 6:30-10, $10. with DOUBLE TROUBLE...
email: msedieoasis@gmail.com
========================
----------------------------
CENTRAL ILLINOIS FRIENDSHIP DANCE :
located in Tuscola... !!!
Dances on the second Sat. night of every month: Jan. 8th. ++++++++++++++
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
========================================================
CENTRAL ILLINOIS SINGLES DANCES
40+ Singles Dance!!! Jan. 28th
DJ: Duke Babb ... $10. 8-11:30 pm.
Cash Bar, bring munchies to share
All Welcome!!!
4TH Friday of the month!!!
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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