End of Summer, Salsa Fundamentals

LET'S END THE SUMMER DANCING! Join us for our FREE Salsa fundamentals dance class beginning August 7th through September 23rd. Classes are held on alternating Tuesday & Thursday's. Please re-visit this link prior to attending each class to ensure class is being held.

This class is designed to introduce and strengthen the fundamentals of salsa dancing with a partner. In this class, you will learn the essential steps, timing, and techniques that will bring you confidence every time you step on the dance floor. Whether you're completely new to dancing or have some experience in salsa or other dance styles, our class is designed to improve your overall experience in dance, be fun, welcoming, and accessible to anyone.

Each class begins with a warm-up, then partner work. You’ll learn dance etiquette, mindfulness in dance, as well as the spontaneous, improvisational movements guided by musical cues while enhancing dance communication with your partner.

- Classes begin Aug 7th | Held Alternating Tue/Thu Evenings

- Class dates: Aug 7, 14, *21, 28 & Sep 4, 9, 18, 23 (subject to change) Please revist this link prior to attending each class to confirm any possilbe changes. *Class on Aug 21st will be held at Dance Center Chicago (same time) in the LOFT Studio 3868 N. Lincoln Av. Chicago, IL 60613

- Doors open at 7pm | Dance Class is from 7:30p-8:30p

- Post class social time (optional) from 8:30p-9p

- You must register here to attend

- Although not required, students may bring a dance partner. (Please register your dance partner)

- Class are 100% FREE to Military Veterans, Active Military, First responders, their dance partners, Gold Star families and WBW volunteers.

Come comfortable and ready to dance. We don't have a specific dress code. But we recommend that you wear clothing that does not restrict movement. Feel free to wear something you feel confident in. Avoid backless sandals and rubber sole shoes that might cause gripping on the floor, preventing a natural slide or pivots, making it hard to turn. Leather or hard rubber/plastic sole shoes work well. Partners are not required, as we rotate partners throughout class, although rotating partners is not required.

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IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER FOR A CLASS (Non military or 1st Resp)

If you are not any of the qualifying demographics to attend the class for free. You may tentatively register as a volunteer dance partner. But please ensure you first speak to a WBW member to confirm acceptance into class, prior to attending. You can TEXT the following info to 773-580-5220 (Name, which class or classes you want to volunteer for, m/f, and if you have any dance experience (none is required to be a volunteer). Someone will contact you within a few days.

Info: You can arrive as early as 7pm. The lounge and dance floor will be open to warm up, socialize, decompress or simply hang out.

Info: Dance instruction begins at 7:30pm and will end at 8:30pm.

Info: Stay after class to socialize, go over recently learned dance moves, play pool or simply to cool down. This portion of the program is optional.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

American Legion Tattler Post 973, 4355 North Western Avenue, Chicago, United States