Chicagoland English Country Dance
Join us for Chicagoland North English Country Dance (ECD) from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Glenview. English Country Dance is social and pattern-based, with a caller guiding each dance—similar to Contra and barn dancing. No partner or experience is needed; all figures are walked through before each dance.
We recommend bringing your own water bottle. If you bring snacks to share, we suggest they be bite-sized and easy to eat neatly.
For more information, please see our website.
Admission:
Adults $10
Students &8
Getting There:
Please email ECDChicagolandNorth@gmail.com for Cheryl’s home address. The closest major crossroad is Golf Rd and Harlem Ave in Glenview.
Note about Location:
During the summer months, the group dances in Cheryl and David’s driveway in Glenview. Despite the lack of rented space during the summer months, we still ask for the same admission pricing as it helps offset the cost of the rental space Sept-May.
Sept-May the group dances at John’s Park Field House. (2101 Central Road, Glenview, IL 60025).
Not sure yet who’s playing or calling.
We’ll be dancing in the 4th floor ballroom.
Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing.
No Dance Tonight – Labor Day. The Irish Center is closed.
English Country Dancing
September 7, 2025, 2 – 5 p.m.
Glen Ellyn Civic Center, 535 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn
Caller — Gaye Fifer
Music – The Cosmic Otters
An accomplished caller from Pittsburgh, Gaye delivers her clear and concise instructions with an easy smile and delightful sense of humor that contribute to her relaxed, approachable manner. Live music by the amazing and energetic Cosmic Otters rounds out this super ECD event. This is a dance you will not want to miss.
- All dances taught.
- No partner needed.
- No special clothing needed, but wear comfortable shoes.
- Venue has a parking garage and air-conditioning, and is also a short walk from the Glen Ellyn Metra stop.
- $5-10/person sliding scale admission.
For more information, contact ChicagolandECD@gmail.com or visit our website.
A night of special guests: Rare Privilege plays for us this evening, with Gaye Fifer calling. Rare Privilege is Maria Terres on fiddle and Amy McFarland on piano.
We’ll be dancing in the 4th floor ballroom.
Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing.
We dance in the Fellowship Hall of Trinity Lutheran Church (201 N. Washington St., Valparaiso, IN).
There is plenty of parking at the Trinity Lutheran Church parking lot behind the church, off of Lafayette St. Enter through the back door off the parking lot. Go down the stairs and to the right for the Fellowship Hall.
Doors open at 6:30.
Masking is optional.
Hillbilly Diaspora plays for us tonight, with Wren Eisenhauer and Cristy Altamirano calling.
We’ll be dancing in the 4th floor ballroom.
Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing.
Special guests Raven & Goose play for us this evening, with Paul Watkins calling. Raven & Goose are Corwin Zeckley on fiddle and Grace Fellows on piano
We’ll be dancing in the 4th floor ballroom.
Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing.
Special guest Penelope Weinberger calls for us this evening. Not sure yet who’s playing.
We’ll be dancing in the 4th floor ballroom.
Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing.
Not sure yet who’s playing or calling.
We’ll be dancing in the 4th floor ballroom.
Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing.