The purpose of this group is to help promote belly dancing and belly dancers in the Greater Chicagoland area. This provides a cohesive effort to let other bellydancers know of great workshops in the area, dance benefits, dance performances, and cool cultural events that may benefit for the greater good and interest of this dance and the cultures of the countries from whence it comes.

REGULAR EXERCISE DECREASES THE RISK OF BREAST CANCER... DANCING IS AN EXCELLENT WAY TO EXERCISE! Our Dance Classes provide an opportunity to learn Bollywood and Belly Dancing and to mingle in a fun festive atmosphere, and more importantly, to reaffirm the significance of regular exercise as one of the means available to women to reduce the risk of Breast Cancer. All our dance teachers are professional instructors. We encourage women of all ages to participate in the dance classes. Regular dancin …

The best way to learn and enjoy Salsa and other types of Latin dancing is in a group. This Meetup group is designed to bring together a friendly and encouraging group that wishes to learn Salsa, improve their Salsa dancing or to meet with other Salsa dancers for regularly scheduled events. Everyone is welcomed to join this group to find practice partners and other companions for fantastic evenings of Salsa dancing!

Paint Dancing is a new venue created solely for the purpose of openly expressing yourself for fun in 2 different mediums - AT ONCE! That's Right! PAINTING and DANCING (at the same time) in private art studios around the Chicago area while helping support your local food banks. Watch some of our crazy Paint Dancing videos on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=DF09B34FE51B3199 We will supply non-toxic paint, brushed and paper! All you need is your paint clothes (and shoes) and …

REGULAR EXERCISE DECREASES THE RISK OF CANCER AND LATIN DANCING IS AN EXCELLENT WAY TO EXERCISE! Our Dance Classes provide an opportunity to everyone to mingle in a fun festive atmosphere, and more importantly, to reaffirm the significance of regular exercise as one of the means available to both men and women to reduce the risk of Cancer. Due to these tough economic times, our donation is just $5.00 to learn Latin dances with professional instructors. However, our objective is to encourage …

This meet-up is for people who want to get their groove on, outside, during the (not too late) evening. We can change venue each week if it works out, and we will basically meet up and DANCE! I'll bring a loud boom box with plenty of batteries and hip hop music. Experts and amateurs welcome!

Every Thursday night, Chicago Israeli Folk Dance group meets at Temple Judea Mizpah, 8610 Niles Center Road, Skokie, IL. Teaching for beginners is at 7:30PM. General teaching at 8:15. Requests from 9-11:30PM. Cost is $10 and admission is open to all. No partners required. Predominant age range is from 20-50s but we get 'em younger and older too. Also, please be aware that our group has been dancing for a number of years, so most people found us well before Meetup.com existed. People join us from …

Dance SPA is a brand new Dance and Fitness studio in the Wicker Park/Bucktown neighborhood. Zumba classes are on going. There is no need to sign up! Anyone can drop in for $12 at anytime. Other dance lessons available by appointment!

The purpose of this Meetup is to provide an opportunity for singles to mingle in a friendly environment. There is Live Ballroom Dancing with Brian Patti Orchestra, excellent cuisine, cash bar, and ample of free Parking, every Thursday night from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00. There is a Singles Dance Party with DJ Fresko and DJ Extasi every Sunday night from 7 p.m. - 4 a.m. Admission: $5.00. The purchase of any drink gives you a plate to enjoy the free grand buffet. For more info call …

¡Hola bailarines! Welcome to Sultry Salsa, your best source of information for sizzling Latin dance lessons and information about the hottest Latin nightclubs in Chicago & the Chicago Suburbs. Sultry Salsa! ¡Salsa es Vida! We organize and promote Latin dancing events, primarily nightclub Salsa nights, throughout Chicago and the Midwest. In addition, we conduct lessons in Salsa, Bachata and Cha Cha and other Latin dances in various locations, including dance studios and nightclubs, in …

Ballroom United provides a social ballroom atmosphere for all levels of dance. A perfect avenue for meeting up with peers and trying new moves to an energized background of charm and high spirits. Whether you're a pro or just curious about ballroom dancing, Ballroom United events are for people all over Chicagoland interested in social dancing.

We love Bachata! We want to listen to Bachata, dance Bachata and celebrate Bachata with all of the other Bachateros in and around Chicago. We will meet for friendship, dancing and lessons throughout Chicagoland. Don't worry if you don't know Bachata yet. You do not have to be a dancer to join. We do hope to help turn you into one. We also have Salsa dancing, events and lessons. Sultry Salsa at http://www.sultrysalsa.com is the website of the organizer of this group. There you will find …

WELCOME TO THUNDERBIRD DANCES. Hi. We host Chicagoland's Biggest Parties for Singles with 300 and up at every Party. Our red hot DJ's will keep the dance floor packed with fun and friendly singles mxing top club and dance music. If you're single and like to dance or just mingle and socialize, we created these parties just for you in a safe, secure party environment. Every party features great music at a great venue. Free snacks, free parking, huge dance floors, great raffle prizes and a great cr …

Wicker Park/Bucktown/Logan Square has much to offer and with our busy schedule too little time to explore it all. But with this group, that changes. You get to see it all, or at least most of it. Every week new different events will be recommended, ranging from new club/bar nights, special fitness classes, to Art galleries and exhibitions in the neighborhood. This group is about exploring this exciting neighborhood, meeting new people and doing new things that are fun!

EXPANDING RAVES and ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC- Make new friends in the scene and keep the circle of plur ever expanding! Whether you are in it to have fun with some great people, explore music and your personal creativity, or have an experience of ecstatic oneness with the universe, this is the group you've been looking for! Raves may one day trance-form the planet. Enough energy has been generated that we could expand to a higher level. Electronic music styles have create different effects on the …

One stop shop for all things Bollywood & Bhangra! Dance classes, Dance/Cardio classes, Performance opportunities, Festival, Fundraiser, Party information and more.. If you Love, Like or are Curious About Bollywood and Bhangra, Come on by! More details: http://www.bollygroove.com/

Meet, network, socialize with and get to know other single professionals near you! Come to the SinlgeSync New Single Friends Meetup and develop new friends...and maybe more! We generally host 4-6 social events in Chicago and the suburbs each month for singles in their mid-30s through early 60s. These include cocktail parties, dinner parties, dinner dances, theme parties and dances, "big game" gatherings and other low-key social events. Attendance varies widely by event, from anywhere around 20 s …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning/exploring a beautiful Argentine Tango dance, culture and delicious cuisines with us here in Chicago and around the world. Please check the Tango In Chicago Meetup calendar often and RSVP to the posted Meetups that interest you and best fit your schedule, budget and comfort level. If you have questions, suggestions for future Meetups or would like to find out more about different Argentine Tango activities (where you can dance, watch shows,  eat …

Learn capoeira with Graduada Sucurí (of ABADÁ-Capoeira Chicago).  Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that incorporates music, self-defense, and dance. It involves some degree of physical prowess but engages the mind as much as the body. Developed in Brazil by descendants of African slaves, capoeira emerged as a form of resistance to oppression. Today, capoeira is practiced worldwide and serves to empower its practitioners with tools applicable in every day life. Students will learn basic …

Okay ladies are you ready to meet more men in one night and be swept off your feet with compliments, dancing, dates and even a possible kiss? How many of us ladies have gone to many events and experienced too many women, very few select men that appeal to us, way too many old men, and not enough guys that could keep up with us. Its always been a stigma, that older men go after the younger women because they feel young and alive again, they are going through a mid life crisis, need a sports car …

Random evanston! Random Evanston is open to 30-45 year olds (new or old to Evanston) who enjoy life, creativity, eclecticism and randomness. This group encourages socially and positively engaging other people who share the same passion. Our meetups will be anything from going out for a drink, art shows, music, bars, theater, film, brunch, wine tasting, happy hour, dancing lessons, dancing summer festivals, coffee events, dinner and other fun, eclectic or whatever random activities that look awe …

Meet with local and regional dancers of all shapes, sizes, spots and stripes to practice 15th and 16th century Italian, French Bransles, and English Country. Learn the works of Playford, Arbeau, Caroso, and others.

The meditation classes, groups, and courses offered at the Inner Metamorphosis University Chicago meditation center include a variety of ancient and new practices using dance, expressions of different emotions and feelings, awareness oriented activities such as hiking meditation, breath-awareness, and periods of silence. Many of our classes are free or donation based as we are a non-profit organization. We also offer Yoga, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Feldenkrais, and Inspirational Movies on a weekly basi …

Red Tent Chicago North would be space for women and girls to come together, support and learn from one another and to celebrate what it is to be a woman. There is no set agenda, except what we need from our fellow sisters: someone to talk to, a hug, laughter, manicures, dancing, and singing – whatever is needed to create a nurturing, healing space for everyone. Red Tent is not only about menstruation but about women bonding, creating friendships, learning from one another and feeling empowered b …

We're a roving performance art showcase where just about anything goes -- stand-up? poetry? dance? juggling? political commentary? dramatic reading? musician? singer? If you love entertaining an audience... BRING IT! Likewise... if you love to be entertained, come out and see for yourself what all the hype is about! We started this community to give performers a friendly audience and a welcoming environment of kindred spirits and artistic souls. You may show up a stranger, but you go home a frie …

Social gathering / theatre / dining / network / dance in Andersonville, Chicago

Meet other local country music fans to plan trips to concerts, discuss favorite artists and listen to some great music. Visit Country Music Chicago. Become a fan of CountryMusicChicago.com on Facebook: http://facebook.com/countrymusicchicago Follow us on Twitter:  http://twitter.com/countrymusicchi Sign up for the CountryMusicChicago.com e-mail list: Express Pigeon

This group is focused on women who want to get healthy, but can feel self-conscious going to a gym or group exercise class by themselves for any number of reasons. Maybe you don't think you're fit enough? Maybe you want a slower pace? Maybe you want friendly easy going gals to get you there and through the class?. Let's get a group together to exercise together, relieve any intimidation you may feel about doing certain activities alone, with the additional accountability that comes with making a …