Lessons Schedule
BLAST offers dance lessons at both the Beginner and Intermediate level. All lessons are free and open to Northwestern students and the Evanston community, and take place every quarter.
All lessons can be taught in socks, so don’t worry about bringing shoes if you don’t have any (looking at you, beginners lol).
Don’t know the dance styles and the difference between International and American-style dances? Here’s a list of the dance styles with videos!
Beginner Lessons • Sundays 3-5pm
CHicago Ballet Arts, 915 Foster St, Evanston, IL 60201
Note: Enter through the back door of CBA (near the parking lot).
9/28: Waltz
10/5: Rumba
10/12: Tango
10/19: Cha Cha
10/26: Quickstep
11/2: Jive
11/9: Foxtrot
11/16: Samba
11/23: Team Vote
Intermediate Lessons • Mondays 9:-11pm
SPac studio 1B, 2311 Campus Dr, Evanston, IL 60208
9/29: Waltz
10/6: Rumba
10/13: Tango
10/20: Cha Cha
`10/27: Quickstep
11/3: Jive
11/10: Foxtrot
11/17: Samba
11/24: Team Vote/Foxtrot
Standard Technique • Tuesdays 7-9pm
Evanston Athletic Club, 1723 Benson Ave, Evanston, IL 60208
Note: These are Standard-focused lessons, all experiences are welcome and will be accommodated, but lessons will largely focus on technique.
9/30: Waltz
10/7: Waltz
10/14: Waltz
10/21: Tango
10/28: Tango
Latin Coaching • Saturdays 5-7pm
SPAC studio 1b, 2311 Campus Dr, Evanston, IL 60208
Note: These are Latin-focused lessons with Tetyana. They are intended for more advanced dancers ready for more advanced moves and techniques.
10/25: One hour group lesson + one hour of individual or couple coaching
11/1: One hour group lesson + one hour of individual or couple coaching
11/23: One hour group lesson + one hour of individual or couple coaching
Practice Spaces
Fridays 8:15-10pm, SPAC studio 1b
Saturdays 5-7pm, SPAC studio 1b*
*Latin coaching days are NOT available for open practice