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Global Dance Traditions

Travel the world without leaving Chicago, learning the global language of dance! Explore global cultures and rhythm with these one-of-a-kind class offerings from our seasoned teaching artists.

Global Dance classes are also a great way to get movement, rhythm, and body awareness into your life - all bodies are welcome. Learn so much more than just the steps, come explore the globe with us!

Argentine Tango Basics All Levels

Open to All

Monday with Eduardo Villalba

60 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $179 ($159 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Argentine Tango for Beginners 1 & 2

Beginner

Monday with Eduardo Villalba

60 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $179 ($159 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Bollywood, Bhangra & More!

Beginner

Monday or Saturday with Alka Nayyar or Anjali Julka

60 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $179 ($159 members)

Traditional and modern Indian dance in one energetic class! No experience necessary!

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave

Brazilian Dance 1

Beginner

Saturday with Dill Costa

60 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $179 ($159 members)

Learn to move your hips, feet and body to samba and more! Beginner friendly!

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Brazilian Dance 2

Intermediate

Saturday with Dill Costa

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $237 ($217 members)

Learn to move your hips, feet and body to samba and more

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Brazilian Dance 3

Intermediate

Wednesday with Dill Costa

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $237 ($217 members)

Learn to move your hips, feet, and body to samba and more!

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Brazilian Dance 4 & 5

Advanced

Monday with Dill Costa

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $237 ($217 members)

Refine your skill in our most advanced level classes

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Flamenco Dance 1

Beginner

Tuesday with Maya Tatiana

60 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $179 ($159 members)

Join us in person!

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Flamenco Dance 2

Intermediate

Tuesday with Maya Tatiana

70 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $208 ($188 members)

Passionate and challenging dance from Spain.

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Flamenco Dance 3

Advanced

Tuesday with Maya Tatiana

75 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $221 ($201 members)

Passionate and challenging dance from Spain.

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Irish Dance Ceili Workshop for Intermediate/Advanced dancers

WorkshopIntermediate

Tuesday with Cheryl Ziemba

180 minutes  ·  Once a week for 1 week  ·  $50 ($45 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Irish Step Dance: Beginning

Beginner

Monday with Cheryl Ziemba

55 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $163 ($143 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Irish Step Dance: Intermediate

Intermediate

75 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $221 ($201 members)

Irish Step Dance: Intermediate/Advanced

Advanced

Monday with Cheryl Ziemba

75 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $221 ($201 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Latin Dance 1

Beginner

Wednesday or Saturday with Denita Inez

60 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $179 ($159 members)

Let's Mambo with a master! Beginner friendly!

Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave or Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Latin Dance 2

Intermediate

Wednesday or Saturday with Denita Inez

60 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $179 ($159 members)

Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave or Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Latin Dance 3

Advanced

Wednesday with Denita Inez

60 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $179 ($159 members)

Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave

Middle Eastern Belly Dance 1

Open to All

Tuesday with Erika Ochoa

60 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $179 ($159 members)

Beginner friendly!

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Middle Eastern Belly Dance 2

Intermediate

Tuesday with Erika Ochoa

60 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $179 ($159 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

West African Dance 1

Beginner

Tuesday or Thursday with Idy Ciss

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $272 ($252 members)

Dances from Seneg.al, Ivory Coast, Mali, and more Live drumming, too! Beginner friendly!

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

West African Dance 2

Intermediate

Thursday with Idy Ciss

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $272 ($252 members)

Dances from Senegal, Ivory Coast, Mali and more. Live drumming, too!

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

West African Dance 3

Advanced

Tuesday with Idy Ciss

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $272 ($252 members)

Dances from Senegal, Ivory Coast, Mali and more. Live drumming, too!

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Qi Gong

Beginner

Thursday with Al Ehrich

60 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $179 ($159 members)

Clear your mind, and change tense practice into flowing play.

Location: Online

Zumba

Open to All

If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Erika Ochoa with your contact information.

45 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $134 ($114 members)