Summer Saturday Mornings
Join Chery Lambert Saturday mornings for a class devoted to increasing strength and improving dance technique. Men and women are welcome to participate in this class that is determined by participants. Sometimes focusing on a particular movement or developing core support and endurance, this class provides a good balance. $10/week, pay-as-you-go. Classes will begin May 5 and continue through Augutst 18, from 10:30-11:45 am at the Wrainbow. There are some Saturdays when class will not be held: download the current flyer or call for more information: 309.838.8738.
Just Make It Happen, DeKalb
Save the date: July 20-22, 2012
Just Make It Happen, "Let's Dance" Big Band Dance weekend on the Northern Illinois University campus
- Live bands Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday morning.
- Dance lessons Saturday morning.
- Meal/Dance packages available.
- Some on-site housing.
Find out more information by checking the Just Make It Happen website. The past few years, several Wrainbow dancers have attended part/all of this weekend event and had a great time. Registration forms are also available at the Wrainbow. Make sure you note that you found out about the event from Wayne & Jen Wright at the Wrainbow.
Eagles Club Fridays
The Bloomington Eagles Club has a live band on alternate Friday nights with $5 cover. Non-Eagles members are welcome.
Prairie Land Dance Center, Illiopolis
A large (4,000 sq ft.) hardwood dance floor with plenty of space for multiple styles of dancing. Check their website pldc.org for information about dance events. They generally host The Groove dances on the 2nd Saturday of the month and ballroom dances the 3rd Saturday of the month in addition to periodic West Coast Swing lessons/dances.
Rita Browning's email list
Rita sends out an email newsletter about dance opportunities in Central Illinois. Includes a commentary/highlights from other dance events as well as updated list of special/regular events. Email rkb3878@msn.com to subscribe for more information.
Let's Bring Back Dance
Mickey Lower will be hosting a new social dance opportunity offered by the Normal Parks & Recreation Department. Dances will be held at the Normal Community Center on Tuesday evenings from 7-9 pm. Music will include a variety of social dance music. Admission will be $3 per person, with mini-intro classes will be offered the first two weeks of the month. No partner necessary. Contact Mickey at callzoocrew@yahoo.com. Additional updates and more will also be available on Facebook.
An additional event has been scheduled; it will be held Friday, May 11th at the New Lafayette Club. Contact Mickey for more information, or check the bulletin board at the studio.