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New Board

Say Hello To Our New Board Members - Carol Green, Frank Smith and Donna O'Neil



Haloween

Winner - Best Costume 2007 Halloween Dance Party









dancers

Puttin' on the Ritz

March 8

Don't miss our fancy dress/black tie event at Glendora House Ballroom. Strut your stuff from 8:00 pm - 12:30 am Saturday March 8. Norm will be playing all your favorite tunes. We will have free snacks too. A special guest will be Toe to Toe Dance Shoes so bring your checkbook or credit card. Members are $5.00. Guests $10.00. Glendora Ballroom is located at 10225 W. Harlem Avenue. Hotline: 708/388.JUMP (5867)












Swing Dancers

West Coast Swing: Beyond the Basics (More 6-Count Patterns)

Sundays, February 10 - March 16

7:30 - 8:30 PM

In working the Basics West Coast Swing dancers will learn additional patterns such as Tucks, In/Out Turns, and footwork styling to expand on the basics learned in previous classes. Knowledge of 6-count WCS is a prerequisite. Instructors are Richard Cooper and Judy Leslie Certified Swing Dance Instructors. Classes will be held at the Alsip Park District Apollo Recreation Center Dance Room, 12521 S. Kostner Ave. For more information leave your name and number on the Hotline: 708/388-JUMP (5867)



Swing Dancers

West Coast Swing/Basics 1

Sundays, February 10 - March 16

6:15 - 7:15 PM

West Coast Swing is one of the slotted dances derived from the Lindy Hop and is the epitome of all the swing dances. It mixes patterns with a little playfulness and attention to the music to form a dance that can be learned and experienced by both young and old alike. Instructors are Richard Cooper and Judy Leslie. Classes will be held at the Alsip Park District Apollo Recreation Center Dance Room, 12521 S. Kostner Ave. For more information leave your name and number on the Hotline: 708/388-JUMP (5867)



Swing Dancers

L.A Hustle 1

Sundays, February 10 - March 16

5:00 - 6:00 PM

This is the beginning class that introduces everyone to the 3-count L.A. Hustle. It is NOT the (Saturday Night Fever) Hustle done in the 70s. L.A. Hustle is a slower version done to the newer music, which has a slower tempo. It allows for more styling and has beome more of a sady's dance. Basic concepts of the dance are introduced that prepare everyone for subsequent clases. Instructors are Richard Cooper and Judy Leslie. Classes will be held at the Alsip Park District Apollo Recreation Center Dance Room, 12521 S. Kostner Ave. For more information leave your name and number on the Hotline: 708/388-JUMP (5867)




Martinique

New Year's Eve 2007 At The New Martinique Is SOLD OUT!

If you paid and will not be able to attend contact the club because there is a waiting list. Join the Chicago Jitterbug Club for its elegant New Year's Eve Celebration at The New Martinique, 8200 S. Cicero Ave. Your plated dinner includes: soup and salad, meat or vegetarian entree, vegetable and potato, coffee or tea, dessert, open bar, celebration toast and music by the lovely Party Doll. No phone orders or walk-ins. Members are $50, guests $60. Prices increase $5 after December 8. Be sure to take advantage of special early bird pricing because this event sells out quickly. For more information call 630-493-0454.










2008 A.B.A. Swing Dance Cruise "Dancin' on the High Seas - Mexican Riviera Cruise"

January 26 - February 2, 2008

Sailing from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas. Interior stateroom starting at $649. Call 800-727-9577 or Click Here to go to the ABA Cruise Website.

Swing Cruise


Join your Chicago Jitterbug Club friends for a seven (7) night Mexican Riviera Cruise aboard Princess Cruise Line's Golden Princess. Rock your cares away on the high seas. Click Here to download page 1 of the flyer. Click Here to download page 2 of the flyer. For information call Just Cruisin, Inc. 800-727-9577



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