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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 for Beginners

BeginnerNew!

Monday with Eduardo Villalba

60 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $168 ($148 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Bollywood, Bhangra & More!

Beginner

Monday with Alka Nayyar

60 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $168 ($148 members)

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

Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave

Brazilian Dance 1

Beginner

Saturday with Dill Costa

60 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $168 ($148 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  ·  $216 ($196 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  ·  $216 ($196 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  ·  $216 ($196 members)

Refine your skill in our most advanced level classes

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Capoeira

Open to All

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

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $216 ($196 members)

Flamenco Dance 1

Beginner

Tuesday with Maya Tatiana

60 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $168 ($148 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  ·  $208 ($188 members)

Passionate and challenging dance from Spain.

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Introduction to Balinese Dance

Open to AllNew!

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $216 ($196 members)

Irish Step Dance: Beginning

Beginner

Monday or Wednesday with Cheryl Ziemba or Maggie Radelet

55 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $154 ($144 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Irish Step Dance: Intermediate

Intermediate

Wednesday with Maggie Radelet

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

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Irish Step Dance: Advanced

Advanced

Monday with Cheryl Ziemba

75 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $224 ($204 members)

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Latin Dance 1

Beginner

Wednesday with Denita Inez

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

Let's Mambo with a master! Beginner friendly!

Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave

Latin Dance 2

Intermediate

Wednesday with Denita Inez

75 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $208 ($188 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  ·  $168 ($148 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  ·  $168 ($148 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  ·  $224 ($204 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  ·  $224 ($204 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  ·  $224 ($204 members)

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

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Power SambaFit

Open to All

Thursday with Dill Costa

50 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $168 ($148 members)

The Power SambaFit class creates a perfect combination of the fascinating rhythms of samba and fitness exercises that help your muscle structure and cardio-vascular condition!

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus

Qi Gong

Beginner

Sunday with Al Ehrich

80 minutes  ·  Once a week for 8 weeks  ·  $216 ($196 members)

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

Location: Online

Zumba

Open to All

Tuesday with Erika Ochoa

55 minutes  ·  Once a week for 4 weeks  ·  $84 ($74 members)

More than exercise, Zumba is a weekly party - you're invited!

Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus