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HouseDance Chicago
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Thanks For Your Interest In The Classes!
Yes, the first class is a free trial class!

From the founders of Breakdance Chicago & 5Magazine, we present to you...
HouseDance Chicago!
 

 
Don't worry if you have no dance experience, 90% of our students don't. We start you off at ground zero and build you up.  The classes are for adults of all ages and are full of people just like you looking to learn some fly moves, stay in shape, and meet cool people! 

 -THIS EMAIL CONFIRMATION VALID FOR YOU ONLY-

As Featured On:
ABC7 190 North - CLTV MetroMix - WTTW Chicago Tonight - WGN Morning News Q101 - WNUR 89.3 - Chicago Magazine - Timeout Chicago - Redeye Chicago -
Chicago Sun-Times - UR Chicago - Pioneer Press - Colombia Chronicle 
ChicagoPicks.com - Gapersblock.com - GirlfriendCelebrities.com - And More!
 
We've Performed And/Or Have Done Workshops For:
  Myspace.com - Hardrock Cafe - Chicago Fire - Men's Health Magazine -  Ecko Clothing - Macy's - Metro - Nike - Adidas - Scion - Adobe Software - Lollapalooza   UIC - Northwestern - Depaul - NEIU - IIT- Roosevelt University - T.I. - Lupe Fiasco  Ryhmefest - Twista - Pharcyde - DJ Qbert - Paul Johnson - Cajmere/Greenvelvet - And More!
 
 
Here's what the press and students had to say about the Breakdance Chicago Classes:


"The class practically pays for itself with all the new-found confidence and respect you'll get on the dancefloor." - UR CHICAGO

"Even their introductory class can give students enough confidence to be comfortable in nearly any dance circle." - TIMEOUT CHICAGO

"Between the music, history lesson, comfortable atmosphere, fitness level and fun factors, this six-week session is well worth the price. I'm already practicing my bgirl stance." CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

"I took Breakdance Chicago's beginner class last year with a girlfriend of mine... we came in and did a class for free and immediately signed up!! It was lots of fun and amazing workout!! He takes it step by step and breaks down every move for ya... Brian is a very talented dancer and a great teacher.. I would definitely recommend this class for anyone looking for a workout or to be a better dancer." - Celeste S.
 
 
 
Be sure to catch our segment which aired on MetroMix for the House Dance Classes on our website HERE

You can also check out our Youtube Page HERE
to watch past media segments of our classes!
 
 

 
What Is House Dancing?
 
Many people seem to have the misconception that House dancing is 'dancing to House music.' IT'S NOT. Dancing at a club with House music does not make you a 'House dancer.' House dancing is an actual technique and dance form such as jazz or ballet with its own vocabulary of steps. The reason so many folks in the midwest or west aren't familiar with it is because it's a style of dancing that was developed in the east coast, predominantly New York. That's where I learned, taking classes for years whenever I was out there. It has its influences in African, Latin, Tap dance and Capoeira. It is smooth, flowing, with lots of emphasis on the footwork. 
 
 If you want to learn the basics of House dancing and get a great cardio workout, then come check us out! We believe in a fun, stress-free environment.

In the class we will be learning some of the basic steps of jacking and footwork. The House dancing we speak of is an east coast style with influences in African, Tap, Salsa & Capoeira. There will also be some floorwork.
 
of some House Dancers in action to get a better idea!
 
Carlos and I hope to see you soon and teach you what it's all about!
-Czarina
 
(Read Czarina's Blog on 5Magazine HERE)
 
 
 New 6 Week Session Starts Thursday, October 29th!
Learn from top notch instructors Czarina Mirani & Carlos Morris
Read Their Bio's HERE
Class Schedule:

Adult Intro To House Dance
 
Thursday Nights - 9 to 10pm
October 29th through December 10th -
No class Thursday, Nov 26th (Thanksgiving)
 
Includes 6 One Hour Classes

 
 
Cost is $95.00 - Includes all fees and taxes*

The first class is a free trial class, meaning you can show up the first day and fully participate, and if you'd like to sign up, simply register after class (you cannot pay the 2nd week, due to a limited amount of spots, payment must be made at the end of the first class).  If not, walk away and pay nothing. You have nothing to lose!
 
So all you have to do is show up on the first day (please plan on showing up at 8:45pm that first day), and you're all set! Nothing further is needed from you.  If you are going to be bringing some other people, you must please reply to this with their names and email addresses so we can keep track of how many people are confirmed. Thanks and see you then!
 
*Please note that this class fee and number of classes may not be used in conjunction with any other Breakdance Chicago Classes.  Housedance Chicago is a new partnership between Breakdance Chicago and 5Magazine.

If you're interested in the other classes Breakdance Chicago offers, you can go to http://www.breakdancechicago.com/faqs
or
Click HERE for this same type of info pack but with the Breakdance & HipHop Classes (link is NOT available to the public).

REMEMBER:
IF YOU DO WANT TO ENROLL, YOU MUST PAY AT THE END OF THE FIRST CLASS. 
 
We take all forms of payment, Cash, Check, or Visa/Master/Discover.

 
 
What To Wear 
 Just remember that you'll be moving around a lot, probably sweating a bit, too. So basically just wear anything you'd feel comfortable working out in.  Sweats, jumpers, yoga pants, are all great.
We'd advise against wearing tight jeans, big belts, or dangly jewelry.  You don't want anything to get in the way of your movement. 
You're also going to want to wear a DRY pair of gym shoes/sneakers. You may not enter the studio with wet shoes full of snow and salt. 

 Public Transportation & Driving Directions

Please Read Carefully As The Studio Is Notoriously Hard To Find!

(Map and Driving Directions from Google Maps)

1439 W Wellington Ave (Off Of Southport Ave & Lincoln Ave)

 
 
Public Transportation:
The closest "L" stop is the Belmont stop on the Redline (The Wellington stop on the Brown Line is closed for renovation). You can either catch the #77 Belmont Bus heading west, or just walk 4 blocks WEST to Southport. Turn LEFT on Southport, walk 2 blocks, then RIGHT on Oakdale and go through the parking lot behind the Athenaeum Theatre.
 
The entrance is in the Northwest corner of the parking lot. Follow the sign marked Alphonsus Academy and Center for the Arts.
 
For bus and train schedules, contact the CTA at (312) 836-7000
 
Driving:

If you are coming from either direction via Lake Shore Drive:
1. Take Lake Shore Drive to Belmont Ave.
2. Exit at Belmont Ave. and travel 1 mile WEST to Southport.
3. Turn LEFT at Southport and go 2 blocks.
4. Turn RIGHT onto Oakdale and park in the lot behind the Athenaeum Theatre..

If you are coming from the North or Northwest:
1. Take Interstate 90/94 EAST to California Ave.
2. As you exit the expressway, you must turn RIGHT on California Ave.
3. Travel on California Ave. for 1/4 block to Diversey Pkwy.
4. Turn LEFT on Diversey Pkwy. and travel 14 blocks EAST to Southport.
5. Turn LEFT on Southport and go 2 blocks.
6. Turn LEFT onto Oakdale and park in the lot behind the Athenaeum Theatre.

If you are coming from the South:
1. Take Interstate 90/94 WEST to Armitage Ave.
2. As you exit the expressway, turn RIGHT on Armitage Ave.
3. Travel on Armitage Ave. for 1/4 block to Ashland Ave.
4. Turn LEFT on Ashland Ave. and travel 10 blocks NORTH to Wellington Ave.
5. Turn RIGHT on Wellington Ave. and go 2 blocks EAST to Southport.
6. Turn RIGHT on Southport.
7. Turn RIGHT onto Oakdale and park in the lot behind the Athenaeum Theatre..

If you are coming from the West or Southwest:
1. Take either Interstate 290 or Interstate 55 EAST to Lake Shore Drive or Interstate 90/94.
2a. If you are taking Lake Shore Drive, see "Lake Shore Drive" instructions.
2b. If you are taking Interstate 90/94, see "South" instructions.

 
The entrance is in the Northwest corner of the parking lot. Follow the sign marked Alphonsus Academy and Center for the Arts.


Parking:
Most people do not have a hard time finding street parking on either Oakdale, Greenview, or Wellington.  However there is a small pay parking lot you can use behind the theatre, which we share with St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Enter this parking lot on Oakdale St.

There is a second parking lot on the corner of Southport Ave. and Oakdale St.  Enter this parking lot on Southport Ave.

 
 
Note:  The St. Alphonsus lots are NOT free, they have a "Pay and Display" system in place. 

The "Pay Station" machines have instructions (see copy below) and rates posted on or near them in both lots.  The machine in the Southport lot is located between the in and out driveways.  There are two machines in the Oakdale lot, one on the back wall of the Athenaeum and the other at the west end of the lot. Should a machine not work for some reason, please pay at any other machine, making sure that the receipt gets onto your dashboard. 


The lots are patrolled and cars which do not have the proper receipt in the front window, will be towed even if you did pay!  If you park and pay for a short amount of time and stay past the ending time printed on your receipt, you must pay again since your parking receipt will have expired. Please read and understand the instructions posted in each lot since the theatre can not help you in the event you are towed. Please note: The machines take credit cards or cash and exact change is required. The box office is unable to supply you with small bills for these machines. Cars left in the lots past midnight are subject to being towed!

If both parking lots are full, there are two City of Chicago parking lots within a few blocks of the theatre.
1. Ashland and Barry Aves.--go 2 blocks WEST to Ashland Ave. and 1 block NORTH to Barry Ave.
2. Belmont and Greenview Aves.--go 1 block WEST to Greenview Ave. and 2 blocks NORTH to Belmont Ave.

                  
 
 
So all you have to do is show up at 8:45PM on October 29th and you're all set!
:::Anybody else you would like to bring MUST sign up to receive this same confirmation:::
 
Remember to have your cash, checkbook, or credit/debit card with you ON YOUR FIRST DAY, as you do have to pay that day if you did want to enroll.  

Questions?
 
Email
Or Call
773.512.7384
 
We hope to teach you soon!

 
773.512.7384
1439 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, Il 60657