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from beginner classes you can drop into to social dance nights with a packed floor — find somewhere to dance in chicago this week. no partner required.
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CINCO DE MAYO: happy hour salsa
The Old Post Office
cinco de mayo, we're getting pinatas happy hour salsa is a relaxed after-work social designed to help you unwind, move your body, and do something fun without committing your whole night. we’ll start with a beginner-friendly salsa lesson from 5–5:45pm . no experience or partner needed. after the lesson, the space opens into an open social dance for anyone and everyone. the event is free to attend and hosted at the iconic Old Post Office , featuring beautiful flooring, soaring ceilings, a riverside patio, and food and drinks available from Snorkelbox . come solo, bring coworkers, or meet friends there.
let's learn salsa (3 part series)
We The People Fitness Studio
Overview 3 part salsa workshop (+ a 4th event that's a dance social) for people who are serious about learning how to dance salsa Workshop Series — PLEASE READ 💃 Your ticket includes: • All 3 parts of our progressive salsa workshop • 1 social dance night at Epiphany • A full month of dancing, practice, community, and real progress • One ticket covers everything — no add-ons needed This is a true progressive series — each class intentionally builds on the last so you actually grow week to week. Classes are advanced-beginner to low-intermediate friendly. (If you're brand-new, our regular socials are beginner-friendly!) SCHEDULE Tuesday 5/12 Tuesday 5/19 Tuesday 5/26 WHY THIS WORKSHOP IS WORTH IT • You actually improve. Most classes teach random patterns each week. This workshop is intentionally structured so you build rhythm, timing, connection, and usable partnerwork. • You won’t feel lost. We keep the level consistent and the pacing supportive. Everyone’s here to learn — not judge. • You build a dance crew. Three classes + a social = a built-in community. People make real friends in these workshops. • You get real-world practice. The included Epiphany social gives you a perfect chance to try your skills in a welcoming, lively environment. • It’s an insane value. Three classes + one social + multiple instructors + structured progression… This would normally run $150–$250 elsewhere. We keep it accessible so Chicago can dance. WHO THIS IS FOR • People who want to level up their salsa • Anyone who can keep a beat and wants structure + real progress • Dancers who want confidence for salsa on a School Night WHO THIS IS NOT FOR • Someone looking for a one-time “try it once” class — this is a progressive workshop
let's learn hip hop
We The People Fitness Studio
your workout just got a lot more fun. this is a high energy cardio class set to hip hop that'll have you sweating before you even realize you're exercising. a certified instructor leads you through the whole thing, so all you have to do is show up, follow along, and keep up if you can. no dance background needed. just bring water, wear something you can move in, and be ready to go hard.
run and rave
Abraham Lincoln The Man - Monument
lace up. run two miles. then dance it out. we're taking over sakrid coffee for a morning that starts with a two mile run and ends with a dj, good coffee, and even better company. think finish line energy meets coffee shop vibes. you don't have to be a runner. you just have to show up. walk it, jog it, race it, whatever feels good. the party at the end is for everyone. this is what mornings are supposed to feel like. coffee shop we're meeting at 11:00am is sakrid coffee: 2060 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
let's learn bollywood
We The People Fitness Studio
chicago, we’re dancing bollywood. let’s learn bollywood is a beginner-friendly afternoon dance class filled with high energy, expressive storytelling, and vibrant music. think bold moves, dramatic flair, and feel-good choreography you can actually pick up in one session. no experience needed. no partners required. just come ready to move, learn step by step, and leave glowing. joyful. powerful. unforgettable. let’s dance.
run and rave
Abraham Lincoln The Man - Monument
lace up. run two miles. then dance it out. we're taking over sakrid coffee for a morning that starts with a two mile run and ends with a dj, good coffee, and even better company. think finish line energy meets coffee shop vibes. you don't have to be a runner. you just have to show up. walk it, jog it, race it, whatever feels good. the party at the end is for everyone. this is what mornings are supposed to feel like. coffee shop we're meeting at 11:00am is sakrid coffee: 2060 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
start of summer latin dance fest
Epiphany Center for the Arts
SOS Latin Dance Fest Two-Day Latin Dance Festival Night One — Wednesday, May 27 @ Epiphany Center for the Arts Night Two — Thursday, May 28 @ Castaways a school night has never felt like this. we're kicking off summer with a two-day latin dance festival across the two best venues in Chicago. night one, we take over Epiphany Center for the Arts, the best indoor dance venue in the city. a historic West Loop church with vaulted ceilings, stained glass, and cathedral acoustics, transformed into the city's largest latin dance floor. night two, we're back at Castaways. first day back at the beach. dancing on the lakefront as summer officially begins. both nights: doors at 6:30pm beginner-friendly latin dance lesson at 7pm (no partner needed) open floor with bachata, salsa, and latin beats until late DJ sets, guest instructors, performances, and local vendors no experience needed. whether you've been dancing all winter or this is your very first time, the first hour is for you. two-day passes and single night tickets available. school's out. summer starts here.
start of summer latin dance fest
Castaways Beach Club
SOS Latin Dance Fest Two-Day Latin Dance Festival Night One — Wednesday, May 27 @ Epiphany Center for the Arts Night Two — Thursday, May 28 @ Castaways a school night has never felt like this. we're kicking off summer with a two-day latin dance festival across the two best venues in Chicago. night one, we take over Epiphany Center for the Arts, the best indoor dance venue in the city. a historic West Loop church with vaulted ceilings, stained glass, and cathedral acoustics, transformed into the city's largest latin dance floor. night two, we're back at Castaways. first day back at the beach. dancing on the lakefront as summer officially begins. both nights: doors at 6:30pm beginner-friendly latin dance lesson at 7pm (no partner needed) open floor with bachata, salsa, and latin beats until late DJ sets, guest instructors, performances, and local vendors no experience needed. whether you've been dancing all winter or this is your very first time, the first hour is for you. two-day passes and single night tickets available. school's out. summer starts here.
let's learn hip hop
We The People Fitness Studio
your workout just got a lot more fun. this is a high energy cardio class set to hip hop that'll have you sweating before you even realize you're exercising. a certified instructor leads you through the whole thing, so all you have to do is show up, follow along, and keep up if you can. no dance background needed. just bring water, wear something you can move in, and be ready to go hard.
common questions
- i've never danced before — where should i start?
- look for events with 'learn' in the name or 'beginner-friendly' on the card. they're built for first-timers.
- do i need a partner?
- no. partner-rotation is the default at every social dance night on this list. you'll dance with a dozen people in a single evening.