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The Chicago Classic

The Chicago Classic

Mar 19 2020 - Mar 22 2020
Chicago, IL, United States

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This event is cancelled due to COVID-19 social distancing.

Mar 19 2020 - Mar 22 2020

Chicago, IL, United States

West Coast Swing Dance event (Dance Event)

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The Chicago Classic

The Chicago Classic 2020

Mar 19 2020 - Mar 22 2020

Chicago, IL, United States

West Coast Swing Dance event (Dance Event) Chicago, IL, United States

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Description

Offering workshops and social dance parties with line up professional performers and teachers.

Genres: West Coast Swing

Cost: Weekend Pass: All-Star/Student/International: $129

DJ Playing: Ruby Lair, Beth Bellamy, Louis St. George, Ruth Gilbert & Anne Rohrer

Artists Performers: Myles Munroe & Tessa Cunningham Munroe, Arthur & Colleen Uspensky, Stephen White & Tara Trafzner, Gregory Scott & Lemery Rollins, Ben Mc Henry & Cameo Cross, Hugo Miguez & Stacy Kay

Contact Name: April Prince

Contact Type: Director



Location Info

Double Tree Hotel

Address: 1909 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL, United States, 60523

Type: Hotel

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