Winter Dance Rings in the New Year at the Chicago Cultural Center

Dec. 9, 2012 - PRLog -- Concierge Preferred, local culture and arts guide, announces that Winter Dance 2013 is coming to Chicago with a weekend of dance lessons and live music. The event is free and open to the public from January 4th through the 6th in the Yates Gallery in the downtown Chicago Cultural Center, at 77 East Randolph Street across Michigan Avenue from Millennium Park. Visit the Chicago Cultural Center (http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_culturalcenter.html) for more information about Winter Dance 2013 and other cultural events in the Chicago area.

Swing into Winter Dance 2013

Winter Dance 2013 is the sibling festival of Summer Dance, Chicago’s own outdoor dance series and the largest of its kind in the country. Bringing together three area dance studios and local bands, the diverse array of musical styles will take attendees on a journey through popular styles of dance and culture over the years. The schedule will include one hour of dance instruction followed by two hours of live music, dancing, and fun. All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend.

Below is a list of dates and times along with the band and dance studio featured for each day.

On Friday, January 4, 2013 performers will include The Flat Cats swing band and Big City Swing will teach a swing dancing class. The event will run from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m.

On Saturday, January 5, 2013 the Carpacho y Su Super Combo will play various classic Latin styles and Latin Rhythms will teach salsa form 6:00 to 9:30 p.m.

Finally on Sunday, January 6, 2013 the Teddy Lee Orchestra will provide ballroom music and the special studio from Chicago Dance will focus on the Fox Trot from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.

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