Chicago
Balboa
Underground
Your home for Balboa in Chicago
Our mission is to strengthen and support the Balboa community in Chicago. We host and promote dance events and provide instruction and opportunities for dancers of all levels.
Come Bal with us!
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BALBOA CALENDAR
Classes & Events
Great Lakes Balboa Escape
Great Lakes Balboa Escape Sept 25-27, 2026 Chicago, Illinois
Slow Bal Legos w Jen Barnett
tMonday, September 28, 7-9 pm at Dance Center Chicago. Learn how to use what you already know within Dean's basic to create an amazing...
Wednesday Shag
Second Wednesday of the month at Dance Center Chicago. Beginner shag lesson: 7-8 pm Open practice: 8-9 pm Prerequisites: No experience or...
Wonderful Wed
Third Wednesday of the month, 7-10:30 pm, at Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro. 7-8 pm Beginner lesson; 8-10:30 pm Social dance. Cost:...
CLASSES
Balboa & SHAG Classes
View our current class schedule here
- Professional instruction
- Practice sessions
- Seminars & special events
- Social dancing
Come dance Balboa & Shag with us!
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Wonderful Wednesday
Our Monthly
Balboa & Shag Social
Mark your calendar!
3rd Wednesday of the Month
7 pm – 8 pm: Beginner Lesson
8 pm – 10:30 pm: Social Dance
Come dance and socialize with old friends and new!
Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro, 2nd Floor
3905 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Great Lakes Balboa Escape
September 25-27, 2026 – REGISTER NOW! Â
Join us for a fun-packed Balboa weekend in Chicago, with Balboa classes for beginner to advanced dancers, fantastic instructors, and a great lineup of classes, events, competitions, and social dances with live swing bands and late-nights!
Location: Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N Knox Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Great Lakes Shag Escape
Join us for a weekend of Shag in Chicago!
April 30-May 2, 2027
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