2024 Chicago SummerDance – Schedule

Chicago SummerDance is back! Feel free to use this schedule to explore the various dance styles that will be highlighted this summer. Join Desueño Dance on August 17 at the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park.

Saturday, August 17, 6:00 – 9:00 PM – SALSA*


*Instruction by Denita/ Desueño Dance, Sarah Najera/ MOMENTA Dance Company (Physically Integrated Salsa)


For the most current information please visit the Chicago Summer Dance website.

http://www.ChicagoSummerDance.com

DateTimeLocationDance Style(s)NoteMusic
6/15/202411:45am - 3:45pmTouhy Park, 7348 N. Paulina St. 11:45pm – Vogue
12:45pm – Hip Hop
1:45pm – Swing
2:45pm – Bhangra
Chicago SummerDance at Taste of Chicago Rogers ParkDJ Nanoos
7/24/20244:30pm - 7:30pmAustin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake St.
Theme: Drum Talk: Black Dance Evolution (West African, Steppin, Footwork)

4:30pm – Creative Activities
5:30pm – Instruction by Baba Eric (West African)/ Terrayne Ellis (Footwork)
6-7:30pm – Music by DJ Sirprize

Presented in collaboration with Move Me Soul and Front Porch Arts Center
Chicago SummerDance in the Parks
7/27/202411:45am - 3:45pmMarquette Park, 6743 S. Kedzie Ave. 11:45am – Steppin
12:45pm – Footwork
1:45pm – Afrobeats
2:45pm – Cumbia
Chicago SummerDance at Taste of Chicago Marquette Park DJ Ca$h Era
7/31/20244:30pm -7:30pm Calumet Park, 9801 S. Avenue GTheme: Afrobeats & Cumbia
4:30pm – Creative Activities
5:30pm – Instruction by Urbanity Dance Chicago
6-7:30pm – Music by ¡ESSO! Afrojam Funkbeat
Chicago SummerDance in the Parks ¡ESSO! Afrojam Funkbeat
8/7/20244:30pm - 7:30pmGreen Briar Park, 2650 W. Peterson Ave.Theme: Kathak Dance and Dabkeh Dance

4:30pm – Creative Activities
5:30pm – Dance instruction working in tandem with music throughout the evening

Presented in collaboration with Aao Mil Baithen, a project of SpaceShift Collective
Chicago SummerDance in the Parks
8/8/20246:00pm - 9:00pm Grant Park, 112 E. Balbo Dr.CUMBIAChicago SummerDance at Spirit of Music GardenMoney Chicha (Psychedelic Cumbia)
8/9/20246:00pm - 9:00pm Grant Park, 112 E. Balbo Dr.R&B, STEPPINChicago SummerDance at Spirit of Music Garden Club Crib (R&B, Steppin)
8/10/20246:00pm - 9:00pm Grant Park, 112 E. Balbo Dr. SWING (LINDY HOP / CHARLESTON)Chicago SummerDance at Spirit of Music GardenShout Section Big Band (Swing)
8/14/20244:30pm - 7:30pmDouglass Park, 1401 S. Sacramento Dr.Theme: Reggae and Salsa

4:30pm – Creative Activities
5:30pm – Instruction by Tyjah and Miguel Mendez
6-7:30pm – Music by DJ Papa G

Presented in collaboration with Firehouse Community Arts Center and the National Museum of Mexican Arts
Chicago SummerDance in the Parks DJ Papa G
8/15/20246:00pm - 9:00pm Grant Park, 112 E. Balbo Dr. ZYDECO, 2 STEPChicago SummerDance at Spirit of Music GardenLe Travaillant (Zydeco, Cajun)
8/16/20246:00pm - 9:00pm Grant Park, 112 E. Balbo Dr.LINE DANCEChicago SummerDance at Spirit of Music GardenMusic by Shon Roka in collaboration with line dance leaders Fre2Dance (Line Dancing)
8/17/202411:45am -3:45pmPullman Park, 11101 S. Cottage Grove Ave. 11:45am – Salsa
12:45pm – Shuffle Dance
1:45pm – Reggaeton
2:45pm – Open Dance Party
Chicago SummerDance at Taste of Chicago Pullman DJ Momami
8/17/20246:00pm - 9:00pm Grant Park, 112 E. Balbo Dr.SALSA
Instruction by Denita/ Desueño Dance, Sarah Najera/ MOMENTA Dance Company (Physically Integrated Salsa)
Chicago SummerDance at Spirit of Music GardenFlaco Navaja & the Razor Blades (Salsa)
8/21/20244:30pm - 7:30pmDavis Square Park, 4430 S. Marshfield Ave.Theme: Cumbia and House

4:30pm – Creative Activities
Prelude to Cumbia Lesson Performance by America Powers
Prelude to House Lesson Performance by Free Street Youth
5:30pm – Instruction provided by Free Street Theater
6-7:30pm – music by DJ Karenoid

EMCEE: America Powers

Presented in collaboration with Free Street Theater and Plant Chicago
Chicago SummerDance in the ParksDJ Karenoid
8/23/20246:00pm - 9:00pm Grant Park, 112 E. Balbo Dr.AFROBEATChicago SummerDance at Spirit of Music GardenOccidental Brothers (Afrobeat, Soukous)
8/24/20246:00pm - 9:00pm Grant Park, 112 E. Balbo Dr.HOUSEChicago SummerDance at Spirit of Music Garden A Party Called Tribe (House)
9/6/202411am - 3:45pmGrant Park (Buckingham Fountain, 301 S. Columbus Dr.) 11:45pm – Salsa
12:45pm – Hustle
1:45pm – Flamenco
2:45pm – Footwork
Chicago SummerDance Taste of Chicago — Grant ParkJo-Z
9/7/20241pm - 4pm Grant Park (Buckingham Fountain, 301 S. Columbus Dr.) 1pm – Bachata
2pm – Bhangra
3pm – Afrobeats
4pm – Hip Hop
Chicago SummerDance Taste of Chicago — Grant ParkDJ Miss Bhalla
9/8/202412pm - 4pmGrant Park (Buckingham Fountain, 301 S. Columbus Dr.)11:45am – Line Dance
12:45pm – KPOP
1:45pm – Regional Mexicano
2:45pm – House
Chicago SummerDance Taste of Chicago — Grant ParkMusic by Ranee

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