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In-person versus online dance classes When looking at in-person versus online dance classes we can see many differences. In-person dance classes offer several advantages over online dance classes due to the nature of dance as a physical art form. Here are some reasons why learning in-person dance can be so valuable. Physical Presence and Mentoring:…

Is is too Late to Take Dance Lessons I’m sure you’ve heard the saying that age is just a number. Quite frankly that’s how we feel. Let’s review some scenarios that would motivate you to take dance lessons. Although there are many styles of dance in this specific scenario we are referring to ballroom, latin,…

Hottest Wedding Trends 2023   WHAT ARE THE 5 HOTTEST WEDDING TRENDS FOR 2023 Have you spent the last year taking notes at all the weddings you’ve been attending? That’s typical research an engaged couple will conduct as they attend your wedding. They start forming a list of do’s and don’ts. We’ve been spending time…

Here is the Top Song You’ll See Wedding Couples Dancing to in 2023 Its April of 2023 and we’ve already taught about 130 wedding couples so far. Can you take a guess what’s trending this year? With each couple averaging around 6 lessons, you can expect to hear their song a minimum of 24 times.…

As wedding season approaches many soon to be bride and grooms are surfing the internet and trying to tie up any loose ends before their wedding day. On the list of things to do is preparing for your traditional wedding dances. Each couple is different and the wedding planning process varies from couple to couple.…

As I was preparing for this blog, I messaged a few questions to one of our clients Michelle. Even though her vision was a little different in the beginning of 2020, she went ahead and moved forward with her wedding this past fall. Michelle replied that she was so happy and they made the right…

Should you take dance lessons for your wedding? By the way, it would be easy for me to say yes because I am a dance studio owner who specializes in wedding dance. I’m not going to do that, because after 7 years and thousands of students, I’ve also learned that while there are so many…

Windy City Wedding Dance professionals are predicting a major come back for the wedding industry in 2021. It’s that time of year where couples are starting to think about their first dance. Just to be ready, we have started to compile our list of first dance songs perfect for 2021. Even though we all have…

How many times can you plan one wedding? Just ask a few of my favorite wedding planners in Chicago. With everything happening so fast, watching my industry partners navigate this mess was heart breaking to say the least. How can you sleep with all these wedding nightmares? In my opinion, the wedding planners have one…

What does the future look like for dance studios post coronavirus? It’s the million dollar question that dance studio owners face in a time of uncertainty.   Dance Studios Post Coronavirus Some dance studios were quick to pivot to online dance lessons using Zoom, Google Hangouts, and Microsoft Teams for virtual dance lesson options. In…

Are you guilty of sharing articles that highlight the beneficial effects of dancing on cognitive function? So am I. As a dancing coach, have I convinced my students? We all know that dancing is good for your physical as well as mental well-being. What is the evidence and science behind it though? How can I…

Have you been thinking about starting dance? I’m sure you have many questions and want to prepare before you walk inside a dance studio. Here are some useful guidelines that will help when starting dance for the first time. Be Open Minded About Starting Dance Be kind to your self when starting from scratch. Make…

We’ve all been there watching a disaster of sorts. Whether its an awkward speech given by colleague or one of your best friends dancing at their own wedding, it was down right uncomfortable. These are called sympathy pains. It’s pain and empathy you feel for people who are in trouble. How to dodge a first…

Truths Dance Lessons You Can’t Dance in Flip Flops on Dance Lessons Lets face it, you weren’t thinking about dance lessons when you rushed out the door slipped into your favorite Tori Birch flip flops. It was you against the clock. Well after 45 minutes of clinching and cramping your toes to your flip flops…

Dance classes are a lot like fashion. Over the years fitness and dance classes have changed. Learn about what’s new, what’s old, what’s being recycled. Here is our list of Best Adult Dance Classes for 2018. Dance Classes from The Past Lets start with fitness Aerobics! If you were born between the 60’s and 80’s…

Are you starting to brain storm about your first dance? Many couples in Chicago seek guidance from our wedding dance studio. We advise them on how to dance for their wedding. One of the popular topics that surface in our first meeting is about how to pick a dance style for their wedding dance. Couples…

Popular Country Wedding Dance Songs One of the most exciting parts about getting married is taking dance lessons with your soon to be husband or wife. Many of our dance clients ask us for a list of popular first dance songs. Check out this outline for inspiration and take it with you to your first…

Chicago Style Proposal On August 20th I checked my inbox and I had a unique request from Joe. He sent an email requesting a 10:00am dance lesson. Joe had been planning his proposal since June. Finally his master plan was coming together. Joe was going to propose that morning and if all things went as…

Falls Upcoming Wedding Dance Hits 2018 Hello again from Windy City Wedding Dance. Today we are going to cover falls Upcoming Wedding Dance Hits for 2018. If this is your first time seeing us, we are a dance school in the heart of downtown Chicago. We teach adult couples and singles how to dance at special…

Dancing doesn’t have to be scary or awkward. Rewind back to your first school dance. Do you remember what is was like? I don’t remember any guys going out on the floor. It was mostly just us girls dancing with one another. Dance Benefits Signing up for a class might be scary at first but…

What’s happening in 2018? Dance is growing across Chicago. The Chicago Salsa Congress just finished their 17th Anniversary event. Unfortunately there was a snow storm but that didn’t keep our salsa dancers away. Meanwhile hip hop seems to be all the rage among the younger generations. Dance studios in our building are getting awesome participation in…

Who likes Salsa? We do! Welcome to the Windy City Wedding Dance blog where we cover exciting topics like weddings, shoes, dance floors, dance styles, salsa dance classes and more. Today we are going to cover some fun topics about Salsa. Salsa Dance Classes How to Get Started Dancing Salsa Dancing can be intimidating for…

Now that you’ve had an entire week back to work, it’s time to put those new years resolutions into action. Is dancing on your list in 2018? Here is a list of Chicago dance classes to consider right in the heart of downtown Chicago on the edge of the South Loop at 410 S Michigan…

Thanks to our clients we have earned another award from TheKnot giving us the bragging rights for “2018 Best of Weddings.” So let’s go back in time and see how we got there and who helped us along the way to the best wedding company for dance lessons. About Windy City Wedding Dance Windy City…

Are you in the planning phase for your wedding? Planning your ultimate reception requires making some decisions on music. Some of our clients hire rocking live bands and others hire amazing djs. Both have their pros and cons. We love weddings, dancing, djs, bands, and our clients. Check out these key tips from Windy City…

In the beginning of 2017 we thought we may have another year of Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud,” but looks we have a new winner this year. The wedding couples have spoken. We can help guide our clients if they are in need of song suggestions. The song of the year isn’t new. It was released in 2008. This popular…

Don’t worry your dance teacher does not hate you. Actually we look forward to seeing you more. You make our day. Here is a guide to help get the most out our dance classes. We only care about making you the best dancers you can be.  Don’t Say That In front of Your Dance Teacher We…

I was lucky enough to get him in for the first few dance lessons but I wasn’t able to keep him inspired for more. This seems to be a theme among many couples who share dance lessons. How were you able to get them to participate in the first place? Was it a special event,…

Our blog “Brides Guide to Successful First Dance,” will cover simple steps you need to look the best on your wedding day. Windy City Wedding Dance is a dance studio located in downtown Chicago. We specialize in helping couples achieve their first dance. Over time we have put together our list of best strategies and…

3 Dance Styles Perfect For Faster Music We love to teach dance and many of our clients are looking for upbeat dance styles that they can use for their wedding or special events. Read more about dance styles where you can let your hair down. You’ll have the crowd roaring with excitement with each twist and…

  What’s a wedding dance progress report? If you’re asking yourself how many lessons will you need for your wedding dance, then you are already on your way to receiving an A+ on your wedding dance progress report. We are going to give you the answers to earn straight A’s , but in the mean time…

“La La Land” Dance studios across Chicago are riding the wave thanks to the movie “La La Land.” One local dance studio is having a “La La Land” themed inspired party encouraging clients to wear vintage dresses. Another local dance studio was featured in a news piece that showcased the studio teaching dance steps that…

Instructive Tips By Wedding Dance Professionals Windy City Wedding Dance has professionals with over 30 years of combined teaching experience in numerous dance styles. We update our blog monthly with articles to help educate wedding clients about dance. In our newest article “Instructive Tips By Wedding Dance Professionals,” we take about tips to help our…

    How to Use DISC Profile for Wedding Dance Today I’m going to cover how wedding dance and the DISC Profile have become a pivotal part of our dance studio known as the Disc Profile Wedding Dance. Back in my corporate days we were required to take an exam. It was a personality profile evaluation called…

Dance Classes Near Me With so many options in a big city like Chicago, where should you go to take your first dance class? In our latest post “Dance Classes Near Me,” Learn about different dance styles, what to consider when looking for a dance studio and the perks of dancing. Are you looking for partner…

For those of us who love to dance, we know that finding a dance partner is a blessing. I have listed some things below that maybe hard to talk about with your partner. These are Things Your Partner Doesn’t Tell You. Keeping positive and being kind to one another will make the relationship and the dance partnership…

I’m just going to have to blunt about this topic. Do you suffer from a constant wedgie? Well you’re not alone and you don’t have to live your life like this anymore. I never thought I would write about underwear but it’s not fair to let others continue suffering. How It Started For me it…

This winter here in Chicago, all we can think about is our next sunny tropical vacation. Many couples are taking their weddings out-of-state to a tropical destination or international resort. Not all destination weddings take place in warm weather, but vacation weddings are still on the rise and continue to be a trend for 2017. The…

Take a journey with us through the history of weddings and its vendors who make it happen. Today the wedding industry brings in an estimated revenue of 60 billion per year just in the USA, and 300 billion worldwide. Over 600,000 businesses are wedding affiliated creating jobs for about 1 million people. If it weren’t for the evolution…

  You won’t be sleeping in a tent or living off the land to prepare for your wedding dance, but if you plan on surviving and dancing in front of 100’s of your peers, co-workers, family members, and friends you must pay close attention. Research these tips on how to survive your wedding dance. In our…

 Salsa Dancing in Spain Vaneza Perez, our lead Salsa Instructor, and myself, Jessica, owner of Windy City Wedding Dance recently traveled to Barcelona Spain. One of the goals on our bucket list was to find a dance school and study Salsa abroad. Salsa dancing in Spain was a mutual goal. My personal number 1 goal was…

It’s hard to believe the holidays are already upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with the gift of dance? At Windy City Wedding Dance of course! Everyone loves receiving gifts, and we here also love giving gifts; so, lets work together and make this holiday season one to remember for a lifetime. While…

With engagement season in full swing many wedding couples will start planning for their wedding this holiday season. Weddings can take a full year to plan in a big city market like Chicago. Venues are booked 1 to 2 years in advance based on which month you are trying to secure. With so many vendors…

Have you been thinking about taking dance lessons to prepare for your upcoming wedding? Some of our clients prepare months in advance. As we move into engagement season we find ourselves helping clients make decisions about their first dance before they ever make it into the dance studio. It’s very common for us to hear these…

Are you starting to get cabin fever? As the weather changes, many of our outdoor activities will shift to indoors. If dancing is on your bucket list, its not to late to start in 2016. Many of us want to sign up or register for a dance class but we are not sure where to…

2016 Fall Engagement Season is Here!   It’s that time again folks! November marks the beginning of our favorite season here at Windy City Wedding Dance. Not only is it the season of crisp mornings, beautifully painted leaves and spiced apple cider, it’s officially 2016 Fall Engagement Season! Over 38% of engagements occur between November…

  Willowbrook Ballroom On October 28, 2016, flames blazed high and in a dense black cloud of smoke, a similar dance ballroom to ours lost their home. The fire completely destroyed the historic Willowbrook Ballroom in southwest suburban Willow Springs. The Willowbrook Ballroom was founded in 1921 and had burned down once before, in 1930.…

We hope this helps all of those doing your research on music for your wedding dance. Many of you will be taking dance lessons, but it seems like the big hold up has to do with music. You can’t seem to choose a song. It’s ok if you never had a song together. Maybe you met…

Dance improves your marriage. In the last month I’ve sat down with 3 brides who recently married in the last 4 months. The feedback was very interesting from each couple, but all had extremely positive results. Its true the dance lessons they used to prepare for their first dance has improved their relationship.  DANCE IMPROVES…

The toughest part about our job is saying goodbye. How could we ever have imagined we would meet such amazing clients. Each week we are surrounded by such outstanding people who make what we do seem like a dream. We share laughter and even sometimes tears. These are life changing moments for couples where big…

YOU KNOW YOU’RE A TANGO JUNKIE WHEN All of your computer passwords are related to Tango. Tango is one of the most recognizable International Ballroom Dances, along with the Waltz and the Foxtrot. The art of dance has a tremendous history; it has fueled people’s passions for centuries past and centuries to come.   BALLROOM…

TRADITIONAL FLOWERS We thought flowers were for bouquets, vases, and planters, turns out they are taking on a new identity. As many of us know, we can spend months and even years planning our fairytale wedding. A very important detail of the wedding is of course the flowers. Recently brides have been using flowers for more…

Have an interest in learning more about Salsa Styles & History. In this blog we will be covering Salsa styles and the history behind the one of the most popular night club social dance in the USA. SALSA’S INTRODUCTION The dance of Salsa has tremendous history, and has spread fast around the world. The first…

Trendy Wedding Shoes Summer 2016 Deciding upon shoes is one of the most important and difficult decisions for all brides to make. There are so many options it can be overwhelming. Along with everything else in fashion there is always a certain style that stands out from the rest, especially with shoes. This summer’s 2016 wedding shoes have…

They say time flies when you’re having fun! Moving into our 3rd year on Michigan Avenue seems surreal but here we are and I wanted to thank some special people who help keep the dream alive each and every day. We our celebrating our 2 Year Anniversary Michigan Avenue. TIME LINE It all started at the…

  For your wedding day you get to make lots and lots of decisions. Colors, designs, and styles are chosen to represent your perfect wedding. After some of the bigger decisions are made we can start making other decisions. For instance we need a date, but before we choose a date we probably need a…

  Looking for a Big City Wedding Dance. Chicago is home to some of the most magnificent weddings of all time. With speciality venues, convention districts, theaters, and beautiful churches you would expect nothing more. When couples plan a wedding they run into the ultimate task list that never seems to end. At times the…

Father Daughter Dance 2016 THE DANCE The father daughter dance is a special moment between the two that will be remembered and cherished forever. A moment to thank each other for everything they have brought to their lives and a huge milestone for them. The time has come where a new rock is there for…

WEDDING DANCE PLAYLIST – DO’S AND DONT’S PLEASING THE GUESTS With the expectation of dancing at weddings it is important to find the right playlist that will please you and your guests. The wedding is all about the bride and groom but if the guests aren’t having a good time it changes the whole mood of…

It’s that time to conquer our Spring Wedding Chores which include sharing our updated list for clients to get ideas for their first dance. Here are some tips and guidelines we find useful when choosing the song for your wedding dance. CHOOSING THE SONG One of the most memorable moments of any wedding is the…

ROCK WEDDING DANCE Got to hand it to my med students they certainly know how to rock a wedding dance and failing is just not an option. Jessica found us through a website and reached out about coming in for an Introductory Wedding Dance Lesson. At the time, we went through their music selection and…

Have you completed a basic salsa class but need something more? A Chicago Top Salsa Dance Instructor works in the loop at Windy City Wedding Dance and offers instruction 4 days a week. Meet one of Chicago’s top female Salsa Dance Instructors, Vaneza Perez. Vaneza, educated in Chicago, by local ballroom world champion Tommye Giachinno, studied…

DANCE HISTORY & WHERE IT STARTED Dance is one of the oldest forms of art across the world. Throughout history dance has been expressed during rituals, spiritual gatherings, and social affairs. Scientists and enthusiasts have all asked the same question, where does dance come from? While dance itself cannot leave tangible proof, ancient stone paintings…

Extra extra, read all about it! Do you love watching dancing with the stars? How about attending a Chicago Ballroom Dance Show 2016? Windy City Wedding Dance owner Jessica Mays and World Champion Ballroom Dancer, Tommye Giacchino, will be hosting the second annual Studebaker Ballroom Broadway Show Sunday October 23 at 3pm in the iconic Fine Arts…

Many of our clients are just like you and may not have a special song picked out for their first dance. Our clients are always looking for recommendations. When you team up with your wedding dance coach, you can collaborate or eliminate certain styles of music based on the feel, your opinion, and even the…

  Can you believe your wedding is about to happen? It feels like yesterday that you were just telling your parents that he proposed. After months of planning you might be in the final stretch. What did you forget? Did you think about your first dance? Sometimes the wedding dance is one of the few…

TIPS FROM THE WEDDING DANCE PRO’S   Hello Fellow Beginner Dancers, I’m Amanda; I currently work as an intern wedding dance studio where I get to observe people learning Salsa and Ballroom Dance. I am a brand new beginner level students. From time to time I get to participate in the classes watching people truly enjoy themselves,…

In addition to our complimentary consult, we are constantly sharing news about the wedding dance industry. Wedding Dance Tips Shared by Windy City Wedding Dance is a blog designed to help new clients. [actionbox color=”primary” title=”To Book Now At Windy City Wedding Dance” description=”Request Dance Lesson Today” btn_label=”Click Me!” btn_link=”https://windycityweddingdance.com/book-today” btn_color=”default” btn_size=small”” btn_icon=” fa-envelope” btn_external=”0″]…

Have you ever wondered about how Zumba Evolved. I’m sure some of you remember Curves, an exercise program targeted towards women to compete with facilities like Gold’s Gym. Throughout the years we see fitness fads come and go like Jazzercise and Reebock Step classes. I’m sure some of these bring back memories of leg warmers and…

First Quarter 2016 Wedding Trends 2016 wedding trends can be overwhelming while trying to plan the perfect wedding. And with all of the different trends in social media it can be hard having all the details flow together to create a magical experience for the guests and the lucky couple. This year there are some trends…

Want to dance into shape Chicago? If you are anything like me, you may despise the gym, treadmills, or circuit training. Committing yourself to painful physical exercise that you don’t enjoy can be such a drag. Lifting weights, sitting on sweaty machines, rowing in front of CNN, or riding that stationary bike that starts to hurt your behind…

DANCE LIKE SUSAN   Dance like Susan. In order to learn how to dance you have to start acting like Susan. Susan is no dummy, nor does she have unrealistic expectations. Susan decided she wanted to learn how to ballroom dance. Susan called Windy City Wedding Dance and asked some questions. We recommended that Susan…

  2016 Valentine’s Day Dance Lessons Interested in our 2016 Valentine’s Day Dance Lessons? Do you find yourself stressing out about what to get your significant other for Valentine’s Day? How will you ever top last year and why does Valentine’s Day have to fall so quickly after Christmas? Well Christmas may be over but you…

Are you interested in learning more about Dance Classes Chicago 2016. Kick off the New Year with a new hobby like dance! Did you know that you can learn the basics of 4 different dance styles is just 4 weeks? Dancing has been proven to keep our bodies in shape and cognitive skills sharp. Not…

Happy New Year from Windy City Wedding Dance. You may be putting on those extra layers this winter to stay warm, but the snow in Chicago isn’t holding our wedding clients from preparing for the ultimate wedding dance. We understand that one of the toughest parts of the wedding dance is actually selecting the song.…

It’s a great time of the year for a Wedding Holiday Gift Guide. Windy City Wedding Dance is sharing our favorite gifts this holiday season. The best advice is from those who have experienced something first hand. Check out these special gifts that are just perfect for a soon to be bride or groom. This guide…

Its been another exciting year at Windy City Wedding Dance. It’s not quite over yet, we still have a few more clients getting married during the holiday months. Its time to share our 2 cents with you. Most of you starting to plan for weddings in 2016 have many decisions to make and picking a…

GIFT CERTIFICATE HOT BUYS It’s the most wonderful time of the year. That’s right! Windy City Wedding Dance is offering specials you can’t pass up this holiday season. With engagement season, holidays, and valentines day right around the corner we have all your dance needs covered. Are you ready to DANCE DANCE DANCE! Our wedding…

  One of my favorite times of the year is Valentine’s Day and it’s not because of the Chocolate. Each year we participate in an Annual Valentine’s Theme show called Dances from the Heart. The show features a variety of amazing dance companies. Each dance company is different so the variety of dance styles makes…

We love to hear all about our clients first dance. After weeks or months of preparation it’s always heart warming to get pictures and videos from their special day.   Dance Tips From Windy City Newlyweds   What Our Clients Say Start Early We interviewed a few of our students and here is the feedback We…

GETTING MARRIED ON THE TRAIN Did you know you can charter a 2 car CTA train in Chicago? Neither did I. One of our most recent clients came to the dance studio to start preparing for their upcoming wedding at the end of October. During our first conversation we started to discuss logistics and specific details…

WHO IS THE BOSS Attention all back seat drivers please report to the front of the class room. If you haven’t heard the reference back seat driver then let’s go in to detail. A back seat driver is someone who is telling you how to drive from the passenger seat. Although in some cases back…

As we approach the end of the third quarter, sometimes its hard to believe that 2015 is coming to an end. What an amazing clientele we have and we couldn’t be more thankful for the people who support us. Ballroom dancing is a sport that brings many a great deal of joy including myself. Having a…

Where do we even start? Many couples that start wedding planning are relying on friends and referrals to help make big decisions. With an enormous numbers of vendors, how can anyone possibly choose? Have you read a wedding vendor horror story about wedding planners disappearing? Did your venue get double booked? Is your caterer no longer in business.…

During yesterday’s dance lesson I was asked on several occasions if I saw that wedding dance video? Oh yes, I saw it and it was amazing. The first question I asked myself, “How on earth did they get all those guys together at the same time to practice and rehearse?” Then I said to myself, “Well…

Preparing with Dance Lessons in Chicago Thanks to our students Robert and Nancy, I’ve learned something new about ballroom dance. Robert and Nancy will be boarding a cruise ship in January of 2016. The have selected a ship called the Queen Mary 2. The Queen Mary 2 is one of the largest cruise line ships and is voted…

Ok so you gave him 1 job, just one job. All he had to do was pick up the phone 6 months ago and schedule the wedding dance lessons. By now your first dance would be complete and you wouldn’t be feeling this pressure. Fast forward, it’s time to get started! We have 5 weeks until the…

CALLING ALL BALLROOM DANCE LOVERS Ladies and Gentlemen get ready for the first ballroom dance show to be hosted at the newly opened Studebaker Theater at 410 S Michigan Avenue. Windy City Wedding Dance will be producing a ballroom dance show including a variety of ballroom dance styles. The show will feature beginner, intermediate, and…

WEDDING DANCE TRENDS I’m convinced that Elvis Presley has come back to us in the form of blue suede shoes and he wants you to be wearing them under your wedding dress. He once sang, 1 for the money, 2 for the show, 3 to get ready and go cat go, now don’t you step on…

Are you looking for a fun activity on Tuesday Nights? Come join us for the September 2015 Windy City Wedding Dance group class dance program in Chicago at 410 S Michigan Avenue on the second floor of the Fine Arts Building. Our dance classes will be offered in September from 7:30pm – 9:30pm. At Windy…

Preparing for an upcoming wedding in September or October? Although summer seems to be passing by quickly, it’s not too late to get started with some beginner level moves that will make you and your fiance feel more confident during your first dance. TIPS FOR A GREAT WEDDING DANCE 1. Find a wedding dance studio…

Are you a classic kind of gal or guy? Choosing a song for your first dance can be daunting without some guidance from a wedding dance specialist. It may be your favorite song, but can you dance to it? Is the song to fast or is it to slow? I’m looking forward to sharing our…

Several months back a beautiful young lady and gentleman walked into the studio to prepare for their first dance. We talked about their upcoming wedding scheduled for July of 2015. Although John and Lauren hadn’t decided on their final song, we started to sample different ballroom dance styles and made the final decision on a…

One of my greatest pleasures about having a wedding dance studio is I get to see so many couples and learn about how they make their relationship work. Many young professionals dive into their careers head first. We’ve all done it at one point. We drown ourselves in a corporate environment scratching and clawing our way to the…

Are you in the midst of planning your wedding for 2015? When we talk with our wedding dance couples, we always ask them about the size of their dance floor. Many of them actually must go back and contact the venue, the reception coordinator, or their wedding planner. Here are recommendations and tips from the…

On May 21st, 2 days after my Father’s 70th Birthday I received the phone call I had been dreading all my life. I was in the middle of teaching a wedding dance lesson and had to leave immediately. It was an emergency and I knew it was serious, but little did I know it was a…

Are you going to be headed down the aisle this summer? With a check list that keeps growing sometimes some of the things we hoped to get done for the wedding may have taken a back seat. Are you looking for ways to rock a wedding dance? Our expertise at Windy City Wedding Dance are…

Love is always in the air at Windy City Wedding Dance. With over 100 clients walking through the door every week, its always interesting to get to know more about our love birds as they work on their first dance. So how do you think people meet a significant other in 2015? Here is what…

Do you have a Chicago wedding that is approaching quickly? Like many couples, there is a task list a mile long. Many times the wedding dance gets pushed off until the very end. Because we specialize in wedding dance lessons, we see many couples who need something simple, quick, and easy. Here are wedding dance…

Like any specialist, we strive to stay at the top of our game creating the perfect wedding dance for our clients. We learn just as much from our clients as they learn from us. When we listen to each other, we create the perfect wedding dance and an unforgettable experience. Check out tips from our staff. Rock…

We are so excited about the 2015 wedding dance season and we want to share a song list just in case you are having trouble finding something for your first dance. Every quarter we like to update our list with new and exciting songs and we hope you enjoy! OUR 2015 SPRING WEDDING DANCE SONGS The…

At Windy City Wedding Dance we talk to hundreds of couples getting ready for their wedding and a main concern for the bride is her shoes. She needs the right shoes for her wedding dance. What if you were able to have the perfect shoe for the wedding dance and your wedding day? As of…

I wanted to share a story about a proposal that recently took place at Windy City Wedding Dance. Both Vaneza, our group class teacher, and myself were in on the wedding proposal conspiracy. For now we will refer to our clients as John Doe and Jane Doe. It was several months ago that John and…

This morning I woke up to the sound of shovels scraping across the sidewalks, attempting to remove the snow away. I picked up my phone to check a few emails and I did my morning Facebook observation. As I scrolled down the page I see this major shift in how we post and what we post. We used…

The First Dance is one of many traditions when we think about a wedding. For example, if you have attended more than one wedding you may notice that certain activities occur at each wedding. Among these traditions you will likely see the bride and groom come together to dance for the first time as husband…

A typical day at Windy City Wedding Dance includes educating engaged couples about the First Dance. Although all of our clients have their own unique personality, they all come in with a goal in mind. Our job is to help them learn how to dance. The number #1 wish for our couples is they leave with confidence…

Has this thought crossed your mind, “How to Convince my Fiancé To Dance?” Well you are not alone. Imagine your wedding date is approaching quickly. After months of planning and compromising on wedding details, your actual wedding date is just weeks away. One of the last tasks on the list is preparing for your first dance.…

Let us introduce ourselves, if you are seeing us for the first time, we are Windy City Wedding Dance, Chicago’s favorite wedding dance specialist. We are a ballroom dance studio that offers a variety of services including wedding dance lessons, ballroom dance lessons, and chicago dance classes. Our headquarters are conveniently located in the South Loop at 410…

Windy City Wedding Dance staff and friends continue to perform for the annual Valentine’s Day Show, Dances From The Heart. This will be our 4th year participating in the show and we can’t wait to show all of our friends and family this year’s number. Mastermind and World Champion, Tommye Giacchino, continues to coach and…

Since December of 2014, Windy City Wedding Dance students and friends have been preparing show dance routines for a winter ballroom dance showcase hosted by My Dance Hub located in Aurora, IL. The ballroom dance show consisted of 4 acts showcasing 44 numbers. Windy City Wedding Dance made the trip with 5 ballroom acts. Our dance performers…

We couldn’t be more thankful for our first full calendar year in business as Windy City Wedding Dance! As we take a trip down memory lane, we have many people to thank for being apart of our studio. This includes clients, customers, and professionals in our industry. It’s our clients, at the end of the…

In 1 day, 12 hours, and 8 minutes, we will all move on to another chapter in our lives. For many, 2014, was a life changing year including myself. We found ourselves continuing to consult bride and grooms through the holidays to prepare them for their upcoming holiday weddings. As our wedding industry continues to…

It’s likely that if you are asking Siri for dance lessons you may need our help? When our clients contact us and say they need something its likely they will be getting married in the new year. Windy City Wedding Dance is a dance studio where students learn to ballroom dance. There are many different…

In just a few days our good friends will be heading to the 2014 Sterba’s Annual Christams Showcase where they will be performing ballroom dance routines in front of 100’s of guests, which include dancers, instructors, and professionals in the area. The event starts early afternoon and runs into the night! You can find a…

Latin Cardio Class Tuesdays 3:30pm – 4:30pm There’s nothing like getting in a great workout while dancing to awesome music and hanging with the coolest people. Come try our Latin Cardio Class this week or next week where we are covering dances like Bachata, Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Samba, Rumba, Bolero, Swing, and more. This class is made…

Where can I take dance classes in Chicago after work? Well if you work or live in the following areas, South Loop, River North, West Loop, Streeterville, or the Gold Coast we are just around the corner. Just type chicago dance classes near me! Dance Classes for Couples or Singles in Chicago Well because we…

We spent our day watching Ballroom Blitz on TLC, the new ballroom dance reality TV show. The show featured numerous ballroom dance competitors nationwide and in Chicago. The show reveals behind the scenes in our ballroom dance industry and how competitors prepare for upcoming ballroom dance competitions. The Truth About Ballroom Dance With hard work,…

Ballroom Dance Class Discount in Chicago Are you mapping out your holiday shopping for the next week? Why not add a few dance classes in your shopping cart. Take full advantage of our Black Friday Ballroom Discount. At Windy City Wedding Dance we are offering a hot sale on adult group classes until the end…

Fall Wedding Dance Lessons Chicago Hello soon to be bride and grooms, well summer is officially over and the fall winter mix is hitting the streets of Chicago. The wedding industry is continuing to see a spike in fall and winter weddings, especially in a popular city like Chicago. It’s very competitive to get one…

  1. No one can teach me how to dance, I am a lost cause. Many of us feel insecure about our dancing. Our childhood memories of the junior high dance haunt us as we start to think about preparing for our first dance. After years of conditioning we start to believe we can’t dance.…

USA DanceSport Challenge Well with just hours away, ballroom dancers from all over Chicago and the US are finishing up their preparation for their Big Chicago Ballroom Weekend. For many, this is a weekend hobby spent traveling the US and the competing in the USA DanceSport Series. For others, it may be their first competition,…

The Architecture Tour visited the Fine Arts Building making their way through Windy City Wedding Dance located at 410 S Michigan Ave on the 2nd Floor. The visitors were amazed by the original elevator face that sits inside our ballroom dance studio from the late 1800’s. Our guest were in awe by our 30 foot…

With only weeks away, Chicago’s ballroom dance community is preparing for the Chicago DanceSport Challenge. Chicago Dancesport Challenge is a part of the USA Dance Organization. This organization supports Amateur Ballroom Dancing and provides a circuit of dance competitions where amateur ballroom dance competitors hit the dance floor. Participants and ballroom dancers from all over…

I’m sure you have all gone done the checklist twice, covering everything you can possibly think of to make sure your wedding goes off without a hitch. It’s important to have those final confirmations with caterers, florist, DJ’s, venue’s, rental companies, wedding planners, and more. So how do we get that wedding glow? How to Get…

Thinking about dance? Are you trying to decide if you would rather take ballroom classes or private lessons? Both are fantastic ways to learn a new activity. Although you can learn in each environment, they provide a different dance experience. I recommend trying a dance class and a private lesson to see which best fits…

Ok this one is for all my newly engaged couples. Our wedding clients have a lot to say when they walk in the door. Most of the time one person in the relationship will say this, “Please do not let me look like that wedding couple from last weekend during their first dance.” Then I always proceed…

Have you ever contacted a dance studio to take some ballroom dance lessons? Years ago when I moved to Chicago, I did the same thing. I went to a very popular franchise in the area and I was assigned a very tall handsome instructor. He made the dancing seem so easy. For the first time…

Happy friday! Several months ago I started corresponding with a soon to be bride named Casey. We booked and planned our dance lessons way in advance. Months later Casey walked through the door with Finn, her high school sweet heart. They were preparing for their first dance and would be tying the knot as of October 2014.…

Our group dance class program launches in less than 2 weeks. We will offer a series of dance classes that will be hosted from our corporate headquarters at 410 S Michigan Ave 2nd floor. We overlook Grant Park while we teach our group dance classes and our students will learn the basics and fundamentals of Salsa…

Are you looking for a fun activity this fall. Our Fall Dance Class Session starts the first week of October. Try a Sunday afternoon ballroom class or our after work dance classes are now being offered at Windy City Wedding Dance on Tuesdays and Fridays evenings. You can learn how to salsa dance or ballroom…

Congrats to Angela and Matt Benson. Angela and Matt started taking Wedding Dance Lessons at Windy City Wedding Dance back in early April. This was my favorite wedding in 2015. The wedding was in a beautiful mansion in Vernon Hills. Angela and Matt worked on their wedding dance for weeks.They were very serious ballroom dance…

We had such a great time at Chicago SummerDance 2014 on August 16th for the East Coast Swing Lessons. We taught the dance lesson from 6pm to 7pm in Grant Park across the street from Windy City Wedding Dance at 410 S Michigan Ave. It was our very first trip to Chicago Summer Dance and…

Did you know that Dance can be a form of therapy?  The American Dance Therapy Association is an organization that is dedicated to the profession of dance/movement therapy. Through dance movement therapy individuals can improve a wide variety of psychological disorders. Dance and movement therapists mobilize resources from the place where the body and mind are one.…

In less than 1 month 2015 and 2016 wedding couples will be on the hunt to book their Chicago Wedding Venue . It’s like the great race to snag that one date that works for your Mom, Dad, Aunts, Uncles, and friends. Weddings today have grown to a 70 Billion dollar industry. I always say if it’s…

How many dance lessons will I need to get ready for my wedding dance? Everyday we respond to Chicago Wedding Dance Lesson inquiries. We get this question often and my response is everyone learns at different speed and your schedule dictates how often you can come into the dance studio. Taking ballroom dance lessons is like any new…

Are you getting married and starting to think about your first dance? Traditionally wedding dance styles include Rumba, Night Club 2 Step, Foxtrot, Waltz, and Salsa. There are a variety of wedding dance songs, but how come you can’t think of one or find the one that’s right for you? Now you only have 3…

    Chicago Dance Lessons Chicago SummerDance is very special to us. We are just one block north on Michigan Ave at 410 S Michigan and opened our permanent location on June 15th just in time to get the summer kicked off for Wedding Season. Our specialities include Dance Classes, Dance Lessons, Ballroom Dance Lessons,…

Researching Ballroom Dance Lessons Did you Google ballroom dance lessons, dance lessons, or wedding dance lessons? Well, so did I years ago. So now that you have googled dance classes and have come up with a few choices for dance lessons studios in Chicago, what is the next step to start ballroom dancing. I like to…

  Couples from all over Chicago are coming into Windy City Wedding Dance to prepare for their first dance. One of our famous couples this year came to us in May to prepare for their first dance with a fantastic Michael Jackson song. I’ll never forget when Claudia called us. She said that she knew they didn’t…

What kind of plans do you have for this summer? With Chicago at the height of festival season anyone can find an interesting event to attend. For us at Windy City Wedding Dance we like to support all the dancing events in Chicago. The Chicago Dancing Festival 2014 will be back again this year. The festival…

What are you doing this week? We’ll be dancing at The Taste of Chicago. Windy City Wedding Dance is celebrating their second month of the summer on Michigan Ave across the street from one of the biggest events in Chicago. The Taste of Chicago starts on July 9 and runs through July 13th. Admission is FREE for…

Tip of The Day Get Your Chicago Wedding Dance on Video. Listen up all you engaged couples for 2014. Its time to think about getting your first dance on video. Even if you didn’t budget for a professional videographer to capture your wedding dance, today’s technology will allow you to get some video on a…

Well it’s that time again. USA Dance competitors are getting ready for the 2015 Nationals by competing in NQE events in the Midwest region. We will be headed to the Derby City DanceSport Competition 2014 the first week of August to try to solidify out spot for 2015 nationals in the Smooth and Standard division.…

Our History with Doré I remember several years ago being helped by a beautiful young lady from Dore Designs, a company that designs ballroom dresses and gowns. This was my first experience with the brand Doré. She helped me try on my first ballroom gown. After 4 years, we spoke again at the Crystal Ball. She remembered…

This morning just so happens to be my birthday and a new journey for me. I found this quote today on Google. It said, “Dancing is Like Dreaming with Your Feet.” I think this is a pretty accurate description of the past year and where we have come in such a short period of time.…

Well it’s that time of the year. Crystal Ball, one of Chicago’s ballroom dance competitions, starts today. Friends of Windy City Wedding Dance will be competing for the next 4 days in the following dance styles, American Rhythm, Smooth, and Standard. American Rhythm includes Bolero, Rumba, Cha Cha, and East Coast Swing. American Smooth Styles…

June 15th, 2014 Windy City Wedding Dance will be launching their brand new rental space at 410 S Michigan. After a year of working inside the Fine Arts Building we will be moving to a permanent home on the 2nd Floor overlooking Lake Michigan on Grant Park. We will be renting the event space for special…

The Big Finish – How to Dip Your Woman 2014 Thousands of Wedding Couples all over the US are preparing for their wedding in 2014 as we speak. Part of the wedding is the First Dance. It’s tough to wing a wedding dance so many couples are preparing with dance classes and private instruction. At Windy…

August 16th 6pm-7pm Chicago Summer Dance 2014 is hosted by the City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Thanks to our best friend Tommye Giacchino, Windy City Wedding Dance will be taking the stage on August 16th to teach an East Coast Swing dance lesson for all of Chicago to enjoy from…

Where do I go to take dance lessons for my wedding? Are you looking for a Naperville Wedding Dance expert? With so many ballroom dance studios in the Naperville Aurora suburbs, how do you choose a dance school for your wedding? We are Naperville and Aurora’s top wedding dance specialist. So how did we become…

Do you need Chicago Dance Classes for Summer 2014? Chicago is a great city for ballroom dance with a variety of dance classes offered throughout Chicago’s hottest neighborhoods. Are you ready to show Chicago what you learned in your dance class? Make sure to check out the Chicago Summer Dance schedule so you can shake…

Windy City Wedding Dance rocked the dance floor at this year’s annual 2014 Zoo-Ologie. We were dancing at Zoo-Ologie 2014 this past Saturday. Our good friend Libby invited us to donate towards the annual benefit which raises money for all of us to enjoy the benefits of The Lincoln Park Zoo. The proceeds work to keep…

Windy City Wedding Dance and friends rocked the dance floor with My Dance Hub this past Saturday. My Dance Hub’s Spring 2014 Ballroom Dance Showcase featured over 50 amazing acts. The showcase numbers included Bolero, Jive, Swing, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Waltz, Hustle, Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, Tango, East Coast Swing, and Hip Hop numbers. So what is a…

We are so excited about the new 2014 on-line scheduling system. Do you need to schedule your Wedding Dance Lessons? We understand the stress of planning for your wedding in 2014? We make it quick, easy, and convenient with our new ON-LINE SCHEDULING feature. We are stream lining our booking process so you can request your introductory wedding…

BREAKING NEWS Windy City Wedding Dance has now expanded to West Suburbs. Chicago’s best Wedding Dance Specialist are now open Naperville Aurora. Windy City Wedding Dance is off to the races covering Lincoln Park, Lake View, South Loop, West Loop, River West, River North, Naperville and Aurora. We offer customized choreography so you can tell…

Dance today for your wedding in May 2014. It’s not to late at Windy City Wedding Dance to start preparing for your May wedding. With a flexible teaching schedule and multiple locations, we can make your First Dance a dance to remember. We offer simple choreography that will make you and your guests smile. All…

Tired of dancing alone? Looking for a social ballroom dance event? Come join Windy City Wedding Dance and Tommye Giacchino at the Drake Hotel for live music and social ballroom dancing on May 10th. The live band starts at 9pm and we encourage all of our students to attend and bring guests. If you are…

On Friday night Windy City Wedding Dance joined the The Chicago Bar Association for their Annual Benefit and East Coast Swing Dance Lesson. The East Coast Swing lesson was a big success with over 100 people on the dance floor. The Barrister Big Band played some great music and everyone got to practice their new…

We are excited to share the #1 Wedding Dance Video for 2014. These are Windy City Wedding Dance students from our South Loop Chicago location. Meet Michelle and Tom. Michelle and Tom both work in downtown Chicago. Michelle and Tom dedicated time after work taking private wedding dance lessons leading up to their destination wedding…

Attention all Chicago Wedding Couples! Wedding Dance Boot Camp has just arrived. Because of the late arrival of Spring we have noticed some panic in the wedding industry. Some of your wedding tasks may have been pushed off due to the weather and unforeseen circumstances. Do you feel behind like you may not have time…

In the last few years The Chicago Wedding Dance has an entire new meaning. As we continue to see more and more couples invest in technology, photography, and video, it’s all the more reason to make sure you are investing in your Wedding Dance. Your First Dance will be recorded and someone is likely to post…

Have you been thinking you would like to take beginner dance lessons in Chicago for your wedding, but you are afraid it’s going to be a disaster? Many people have those same fears and perceptions, but that’s not the reality. If you choose a studio or dance school where the teachers are trained, it can…

Wava Media Our Pick For 2014 Wedding Dance Videography Chicago Taking wedding dance classes to prepare for your wedding will make you more confident and comfortable for your big day. That’s our expertise! We want to make sure your first dance is an expression of your love as a couple. We wouldn’t be doing our…

Glad Rags Boutique – Great Wedding Gift Idea One of our favorite new retailers at Windy City Wedding Dance is Glad Rags Boutique. I had the opportunity to meet a very interesting business professional this past weekend. I am very impressed with her drive, passion, and intelligence. Lauren, a mother of a beautiful 2 year-old,…

I thought I would share some of the healthy benefits of dancing. When is the last time you said to your self, “I can’t wait to go to the gym and run like a hamster on the treadmill?” There are those of us who like to run and then there are those of us who…

Are you getting married in 2014? Choosing a dance studio will be one of the many tasks on your list. We are here to take the guess-work out of the process. Choosing a few songs will help eliminate potential future stress. We can demonstrate the dance styles appropriate for your song. At times we are…

United States Ice Dancers Meryl Davis and Charlie white won gold in Ice Dancing this Winter becoming the first US Olympic couple to win a gold in the sport. The routine was danced to music from My Fair Lady and was inspired by the ballroom dances Quick Step and Foxtrot. The Olympic Gold medalists thank…

Now-a-days brides are getting more and more creative with their weddings and opting for a more non-traditional wedding. May it be a non-religious ceremony, having a funky first dance or a bouquet of broaches instead of flowers even the smallest of details are thought of. However something most brides don’t put much thought into is…

Helping a wedding couple prepare for their wedding dance is a wonderful connection no matter who it is with but when the person you are helping is your sister things can get especially emotional. Windy City Wedding Dance instructor Alesha experienced this first hand when her sister got married last monght. Alesha’s sister Amanda walked…

Windy City Wedding Dance will be partnering with The Chicago Bar Association. We will be teaching at the Chicago Bar Association’s 13th Annual Barrister’s Big Band Benefit Ball. We offer private or group dance lessons. Windy City Wedding Dance will be teaching an East Coast Swing Lesson on April 11, 2014. The event will include swing…

We understand that some of our clients are visual learners. We created this Wedding Dance info graphic to help you with your planning and preparation for scheduling wedding dance lessons. Timing is key when you are preparing for a wedding. Ballroom wedding dance lessons are being more and more popular. Our recommendation is to get everything scheduled out in…

The last few weeks have been very busy for Chicago’s wedding dance specialist, performing at the Athenaeum Theatre on February 14th and competing in the Midatlantic USA Dance championships on Feb 16th.  Windy City wedding Dance, members of Team Giachinno, will be performing for the 8th Annual Columbia College Alumni Dance Concert at Hamlin Park Field House at 3035 N.…

We were so surprised when we saw our student Fidel posing with the Mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel. Fidel caught some camera time with Rahm this past Saturday’s at the 2014 Equality Illinois Gala. Annie and Fidel are students of Windy City Wedding Dance and just wed back in October of 2013. Annie talked about the exiting event all…

Ballroom Dance 2 States in 3 Days, some may say that’s sound exhausting for us that’s living. What an exciting weekend for Windy City Wedding Dance and Team Giacchino performing in The Dances From the Heart Show on Friday Night and competing in the Mid Atlantic Championships on Sunday in Bethesda Maryland. It wasn’t just…

Windy City Wedding Dance, a business providing wedding dance lessons in Chicago, is approaching their one year anniversary and we need your help. In celebration of our first year in business we will be touring Chicago and stopping at some of the top trending wedding hot spots in downtown Chicago. As a soon to be bride, I still have…

Are you looking for something to do on valentine’s day? Come join us on February 14, 2014 for our annual Dances From the Heart Event talking place at the Athenaeum Theatre in Chicago at 2936 N Southport in Lincoln Park at 8pm. Dances From The Heart will feature Team Giachinno and members of Windy City Wedding…

8 Sexy Bachelors Ballroom Dance By Jessica Mays 2.3.14 One of our ballroom dance students from Windy City Wedding Dance has made “The 8 Sexy Chicago Bachelors,” featured in an article HGTV’s website . Don’t be confused. At Windy City Wedding Dance we teach singles, couples, family, and friends. Mike Haniff, a resident at K2 Apartments attended the K2 ballroom dance class…

Chicago Couple Makes American Dancer Magazine Friends of Windy City Wedding Dance, Rob and Briel Wakerly met several years ago at a ballroom dance studio owned by Tommye Giacchino. I’ll never forget walking into the dance studio for my teacher training course and seeing them both training in their private lesson. Through the years I…

Spring and Summer Wedding Dance Are you getting in married in March, April, or May? January and February are great months to start your dance lessons for a Spring Wedding. Are you getting married in June, July, or August? Make sure you are starting around April or May for a Summer Wedding. The summer wedding…

Where To Go For Wedding Dance Lessons Have you asked yourself, ” Where do I look for wedding dance lessons?” The first thing that comes to mind is to jump on the internet and start price shopping, but there are many things you should consider when you are choosing a place to start your dance lessons. Saving 5…

Northwestern Women’s Volleyball By Jessica Mays 1.26.14 Windy City Wedding Dance and partners, Dance with Panache and Wava Media, attended the 3rd Annual Northwestern Women’s Volleyball Banquet. We were excited to learn more about Northwestern Women’s Volleyball Team. We donated wedding dance, ballroom dance, salsa lessons, and a photo shoot for the silent auction. We were all tickled…

By Jessica Mays 1.19.14 Wow people are really stepping it up these days with the first dance. Choosing a song can be a challenge for Wedding Couples. I thought it may be fun to go back in time and reminisce about some of my friends, family, and clients song selections. So what is the common…

Windy City Wedding Dance Learns About Honey Moon Hot Spots By Jessica Mays 1/18/2014 Google Have you chosen your honey moon spot? I don’t know about you but I plan on doing most of my research by asking the people around me. Yesterday I caught a flight to Charlotte, North Carolina to visit some friends and…

Valentine’s Day Package Dance & Giordano’s Pizza By Jessica Mays 1.17.14 Windy City Wedding Dance will be working alongside with Giordano’s Pizza for Valentine’s Day February 14, 2014. Send your loved one the gift of dance and a heart-shaped deep dish pizza right to their front door step. This package makes a great gift for anyone who may be…

Healthy Lifestyle Wedding Fitness Healthy lifestyle habits are something you owe yourself and your life partner you’re about to marry. Preparing for a wedding is exciting and yet exhausting, but don’t get lost in the wedding planning. Make sure you are preparing for a union and you are bringing a healthy lifestyle with you. As…

Meet The Woman Behind the Kloth Looking for something special reach out to Kut Kloth Boutique for an Infinity Scarf or Clutch. Meet Brette Donisi Karas. Brette grew up in small town where she worked hard on her academics and was a talented athlete. Brette went on to study at The United States Airforce Academy earning…

The First Dance Your River North, West Loop, South Loop, Lincoln Park Wedding Dance Specialist are right here in Chicago around the corner. If you are a soon to be bride or groom in 2014 you know how the time flies. By the time you commute to work, commute home, work out, and eat it’s almost time for…

The countdown begins for our annual participation on Valentines Day with the Dances From The Heart Show. Members of Windy City Wedding Dance will be performing in the show. This is certainly one of my favorite events of the year. The show displays a variety of dance styles. In the past their has been Lyrical, Contemporary,…

First Ballroom Competition of the year for Windy City Wedding Dance of Chicago for 2014. The categories include American Smoot Waltz, Tango , Foxtrot, and V Waltz. The countdown begins this week for the Riverfront Ballroom Festival hosted in Cincinnati OH. Preparation for this weeks event include plenty of sleep, a visit to the hair stylist, healthy eating…

Great news to all you about to be bride and grooms. If you haven’t selected a wedding shoe, it just so happens that my favorite ballroom dance shoe is now being offered in a wedding line. I have tried numerous ballroom dance brands and this particular brand is very supportive and comfortable. That’s correct I said…

We have a few announcements and New Years resolutions for 2014. Read about the exciting adventures that lie ahead. NEW LOOK Windy City Wedding Dance invites you to come check out our new look in 2014. With the help of our amazing support team at Wava Media our website went under the knife recently for…

Little Black Dress for Ballroom Dance I decided that 2013 would be a good year to try on some different hats. My love for ballroom dance has challenged me to become more creative and resourceful. One day I aspire to have a closet full of ballroom dance costumes, but that is several years down the…

On 12/13/13 Windy City Wedding Dance will be performing and demonstrating for the Fine Arts Building Open House. Last year the Fine Arts Building had over 1000 people start on the tenth floor and work their way down the stair case to stop and see all the businesses who open their doors to the public.…

Interview with Ballroom Dance Studios Chicago Have you noticed instability and low retention among the ballroom instructor and customer service staff at your dance studio? Why has everyone left? No really why are there so many new faces? Caution watch out. Where did these new instructors get their training? Make sure you are asking the…

Dance Competition Partnerships Ballroom Dance Chicago   Has anyone noticed there are more women that want to dance than men in the  sport of ballroom dance? Keep your head up and keep dancing. Your time will  come. You can find a partner. He may not look like the guy on dancing with the  stars but…

Wedding Ballroom Dance Black Friday Last year at Thanksgiving the bridal shops were a mad house with soon to be brides striving to get a deal on their dream gown. I am also a soon to be bride and I admit to trying everything I can to cut costs. It’s pretty tough to be happy…

Ballroom Dance Show Chicago at Polish American Association Gala We are super thrilled to featured on the front page of the Polish American Association. We performed our Ballroom Dance Show at the Intercontinental 2 weeks ago for the Polish American Association Gala. A video was recently posted capturing our entire dance show starting at the 14 minute…

Windy City Wedding Dance heads to Ohio Star Ball to cheer on some good friends from Dare 2 Dance in Cincinatti, Oh. I continue to cherish spending time with these amazing students and instructors. This morning at 8am I got to watch Alyenendrov Tsorokean and his student who is a highly trained gymnast and acrobat.…

It was another exciting night for the residents of K2. We learned the basics and fundamentals of the American Rumba. There were a few familiar faces from the previous week. You can already see progress in these students from week 1 to week 2. Just goes to show the more time you put

K2 Apartments Dance Class Chicago Ballroom It was love at first site when I took my first walk through the K2 Building in April of 2013. State of the art technology and…………… a perfect place for a ballroom dance class right here in heart of the West Loop and border of River North. Cyndy Delgado…

Ballroom Dance Polish American Association Wow what an outstanding dance show tonight. I am so thankful for all the amazing performers and their time and dedication. Some special ladies form the Polish American Association invited us to be a part of the Gala and we are honored to partner with this exceptional organization performing a…

It was just 3 weeks ago I sat down for breakfast with 3 different Ballroom Dance Professionals and business owners at The USA Dance Competition. This is my 3rd year attending the event. There are some amazing ballroom professionals in the Midwest. They are genuine and kind. I feel like each of these amazing people…

Chicago Ballroom Dance School Takes 2nd Place Windy City Wedding Dance, a Chicago Ballroom Dance School, performs with Team Giacchino taking 2nd place in this weekends Chicago USA Dance Competition. The Performance team known as Team Giacchino, coached by Blackpool World Champion Tommye Giacchino danced to Blurred Lines with a West Coast Cha Cha Cha number including lifts,…

Windy City Wedding Dance scoped out the Celebrity Chef Ball this evening. I personally have not had the opportunity to try any celebrity chef events, but I hear my friends also talking about the infamous “Next.” I have always wanted to try something like this. We started the night at The Wit Hotel and took…

Preparation for the Event So what goes into to preparing for an event? Well the performance its self requires practice and dedication of course, but there is much more. We have an opportunity to promote our brand to our United audience. I am writing blog updates, posting on Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin.  Here is what…

United Airlines Salsa Anyone who has been through an acquisition/merger knows it can be tough. How do you unite the staff between 2 major organizations who have become one? This has been a commitment for United Airlines and it all starts with people. My good friend Nathalie at United is in charge of the Diversity…

Dance Partnerships What is the real definition of a dance partnership when we are referring to the sport of ballroom dance. Here are some key words that come to mind, leading, following, give, take, sacrifice, dedication, patience, investment, hygiene, practice, evaluation, matching, rhythm, in sync, and chemistry. That’s a long list and it can be tough…

DMA 2013 News DMA 2013 Marketing Wedding Clients A good friend of mine invited me to the DMA 2013 Marketing Conference. All the major players and the latest technology companies were on site at McCormick Place waiting for their opportunity to see how they could enhance our current marketing efforts. It was a hot spot…