Calendar

Oct
16
Thu
English Country Dance with Cheryl Yenter @ John’s Park Field House
Oct 16 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for Chicagoland North English Country Dance (ECD) from 6:30-9 p.m. in Glenview at John’s Park Field House. 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

Oct
18
Sat
The Resurrection Marys with Dylan Simpson @ Second Unitarian Church of Chicago
Oct 18 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Bring your friends to experience this uniquely queer, inclusive dance at the Second Unitarian Church, 656 W Barry Ave.

Band: The Resurrection Marys
Caller: Dylan Simpson
Beginner lesson at 6:30-ish
Dance goes from 7:00 to 9:30
Role terms: larks & robins

 

Admission by suggested donation of $10-20, paid at the door
No one turned away for lack of funds.
PayPal/Venmo available

In order to make sure our space is welcoming and accessible to as much of the community as possible, we’re requiring masks to be worn at the dance.

The dance hall is on the second floor, up ~1.5 flights of stairs. There is no elevator to this part of the facility. The dance hall has plenty of seats and gender-inclusive restrooms. Please reach out if we can help with accessibility needs.

This is a space for everyone to feel welcome and loved! We oppose racism, sexism, ableism, ageism, homophobia, transphobia, or any other form of discrimination. If someone is violating your boundaries or harassing you, please speak to an organizer. If you feel something, say something, and we will take action to address it.

Oct
19
Sun
International & English Country Dance with Mady Newfield & Tammy Bretscher @ Grace Lutheran Church
Oct 19 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us for International Folk Dance & Chicagoland West English Country Dancers (ECD) from 1–6 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church in Glen Ellyn. Come for either one or both parts of the afternoon. No partner or experience is needed; all figures are walked through before each dance.

  • International Folk Dance 1-3:15 pm
  • English Country Dance 3:30-6 pm

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:

To help cover the cost of the hall rental, the suggested donation is $5 per person. If we have live music, we may request $10 per person.

Getting There:

Building Entrance:
The entrance to the gymnasium should be accessed from the elevator at the top of the ramped entrance. From the front of the church, walk up the ramp and enter the building. The elevator will be directly on your left. Take the elevator to the second floor and walk through the doors directly across the hall from the elevator.

Parking Information:
You can park in the parking lot if spaces are available, or there is typically street parking available on Pensylvania avenue. A public lot is also available ~1 block east of the chuch.

Metra:
The Glen Ellyn Metra stop is a short 5-minute walk from the venue. Currently, a Sunday train (Union Pacific West line) departs Ogilvie at 11:40 a.m. and arrives at 12:27 p.m. Return trains depart at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Nov
8
Sat
International & English Country Dance with Mady Newfield & Tammy Bretscher @ Grace Lutheran Church
Nov 8 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us for International Folk Dance & Chicagoland West English Country Dancers (ECD) from 1–6 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church in Glen Ellyn. Come for either one or both parts of the afternoon. No partner or experience is needed; all figures are walked through before each dance.

  • International Folk Dance 1-3:15 pm
  • English Country Dance 3:30-6 pm

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:

To help cover the cost of the hall rental, the suggested donation is $5 per person. If we have live music, we may request $10 per person.

Getting There:

Building Entrance:
The entrance to the gymnasium should be accessed from the elevator at the top of the ramped entrance. From the front of the church, walk up the ramp and enter the building. The elevator will be directly on your left. Take the elevator to the second floor and walk through the doors directly across the hall from the elevator.

Parking Information:
You can park in the parking lot if spaces are available, or there is typically street parking available on Pensylvania avenue. A public lot is also available ~1 block east of the chuch.

Metra:
The Glen Ellyn Metra stop is a short 5-minute walk from the venue. Currently, a Sunday train (Union Pacific West line) departs Ogilvie at 11:40 a.m. and arrives at 12:27 p.m. Return trains depart at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Nov
20
Thu
English Country Dance with Cheryl Yenter @ John’s Park Field House
Nov 20 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for Chicagoland North English Country Dance (ECD) from 6:30-9 p.m. in Glenview at John’s Park Field House. 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

Nov
22
Sat
Big Brandy with Will Mentor @ Second Unitarian Church of Chicago
Nov 22 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Bring your friends to experience this uniquely queer, inclusive dance at the Second Unitarian Church, 656 W Barry Ave.

Band: Big Brandy
Caller: Will Mentor
Beginner lesson at 6:30-ish
Dance goes from 7:00 to 9:30
Role terms: larks & robins

 

Admission by suggested donation of $10-20, paid at the door
No one turned away for lack of funds.
PayPal/Venmo available

In order to make sure our space is welcoming and accessible to as much of the community as possible, we’re requiring masks to be worn at the dance.

The dance hall is on the second floor, up ~1.5 flights of stairs. There is no elevator to this part of the facility. The dance hall has plenty of seats and gender-inclusive restrooms. Please reach out if we can help with accessibility needs.

This is a space for everyone to feel welcome and loved! We oppose racism, sexism, ableism, ageism, homophobia, transphobia, or any other form of discrimination. If someone is violating your boundaries or harassing you, please speak to an organizer. If you feel something, say something, and we will take action to address it.

Nov
23
Sun
International & English Country Dance with Mady Newfield & Tammy Bretscher @ Grace Lutheran Church
Nov 23 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us for International Folk Dance & Chicagoland West English Country Dancers (ECD) from 1–6 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church in Glen Ellyn. Come for either one or both parts of the afternoon. No partner or experience is needed; all figures are walked through before each dance.

  • International Folk Dance 1-3:15 pm
  • English Country Dance 3:30-6 pm

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:

To help cover the cost of the hall rental, the suggested donation is $5 per person. If we have live music, we may request $10 per person.

Getting There:

Building Entrance:
The entrance to the gymnasium should be accessed from the elevator at the top of the ramped entrance. From the front of the church, walk up the ramp and enter the building. The elevator will be directly on your left. Take the elevator to the second floor and walk through the doors directly across the hall from the elevator.

Parking Information:
You can park in the parking lot if spaces are available, or there is typically street parking available on Pensylvania avenue. A public lot is also available ~1 block east of the chuch.

Metra:
The Glen Ellyn Metra stop is a short 5-minute walk from the venue. Currently, a Sunday train (Union Pacific West line) departs Ogilvie at 11:40 a.m. and arrives at 12:27 p.m. Return trains depart at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Dec
7
Sun
International & English Country Dance with Mady Newfield & Tammy Bretscher @ Grace Lutheran Church
Dec 7 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us for International Folk Dance & Chicagoland West English Country Dancers (ECD) from 1–6 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church in Glen Ellyn. Come for either one or both parts of the afternoon. No partner or experience is needed; all figures are walked through before each dance.

  • International Folk Dance 1-3:15 pm
  • English Country Dance 3:30-6 pm

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:

To help cover the cost of the hall rental, the suggested donation is $5 per person. If we have live music, we may request $10 per person.

Getting There:

Building Entrance:
The entrance to the gymnasium should be accessed from the elevator at the top of the ramped entrance. From the front of the church, walk up the ramp and enter the building. The elevator will be directly on your left. Take the elevator to the second floor and walk through the doors directly across the hall from the elevator.

Parking Information:
You can park in the parking lot if spaces are available, or there is typically street parking available on Pensylvania avenue. A public lot is also available ~1 block east of the chuch.

Metra:
The Glen Ellyn Metra stop is a short 5-minute walk from the venue. Currently, a Sunday train (Union Pacific West line) departs Ogilvie at 11:40 a.m. and arrives at 12:27 p.m. Return trains depart at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Dec
13
Sat
@ Grace Lutheran Church
Dec 13 @ 2:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us the Chicagoland West English Country Dancers (ECD) from 2:30–10 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church in Glen Ellyn to help celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday!

  • Schedule to be announced — more information coming soon!

Admission:

To help cover the cost of the hall rental and music, the suggested donation is $TBD per person.

Getting There:

Building Entrance:
The entrance to the gymnasium should be accessed from the elevator at the top of the ramped entrance. From the front of the church, walk up the ramp and enter the building. The elevator will be directly on your left. Take the elevator to the second floor and walk through the doors directly across the hall from the elevator.

Parking Information:
You can park in the parking lot if spaces are available, or there is typically street parking available on Pensylvania avenue. A public lot is also available ~1 block east of the chuch.

Metra:
The Glen Ellyn Metra stop is a short 5-minute walk from the venue. Currently, a Sunday train (Union Pacific West line) departs Ogilvie at 11:40 a.m. and arrives at 12:27 p.m. Return trains depart at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Dec
18
Thu
English Country Dance with Cheryl Yenter @ John’s Park Field House
Dec 18 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for Chicagoland North English Country Dance (ECD) from 6:30-9 p.m. in Glenview at John’s Park Field House. 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