Matthew Sove, Ballroom Dance Chicago's owner and Master Teacher, talks about why Swing is the coolest of cool dances. 

Also learn about what type of swing classes we offer. 

Learn a little bit about what it takes to learn Salsa. 

And don't forget to watch the tutorial at the end to learn the Salsa basic step. 

Check out our Salsa dance lessons in Chicago

At Ballroom Dance Chicago we offer a variety of private ballroom lessons and BYOB ballroom group classes. Learn more about those here and, in addition, learn a little bit more about style of ballroom dance we focus on. 

There are many misconceptions about planning a wedding, from “all of our guests will be able to fly from Chicago to Greece for our wedding, right?” to “I can totally DIY all of our flower center pieces by myself.” We’ve all been there, and we’ve all found out that sometimes things just aren’t as they seem, and so it is with the first dance. Here are 3 things you “know” about the first dance that are actually totally wrong.

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There are hundreds, maybe even thousands of details to be accounted for when planning your wedding reception, and of course, every couple has their own priorities. But, whether your wedding will be a formal affair or a quirky, unique celebration, your first dance as a married couple is the one detail that can’t slip through the cracks of your wedding planning process. So, why is the first dance so important?

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If you're currently studying waltz and need some great songs to practice to, you've come to the right place. 

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So you want to have a first dance at your wedding. You choose a song you like only to realize...you know nothing about dancing, let alone dancing in front of 200 people! What should a first dance look like? What should it feel like? When does the first dance happen during the reception? Yikes! But, look no further. We’ve got your back with the 10 things that all 1st dances must have to help guide you into a glorious first dance.

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As wedding dance experts, we meet a lot of people preparing for their first dance. And that means that we’ve heard a wide variety of perspectives about what it takes to be a good dancer, how the learning process works, and the general significance of a first dance. Most of these beliefs are based on people’s own experience or understanding, but unfortunately many of these beliefs are the complete opposite of the truth as we experts know it. As experienced dancers, instructors and wedding specialists, we bring you 5 of the most common misconceptions about the first dance...

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Joe and Jenny's romantic first dance to Sam Cook's "Nothing Can Change this Love" really wowed the audience at their Chicago wedding. Read More