20th Annual 'Let's Dance' Big Band Weekend
Schedule
Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 12:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
340 Carroll Ave, Dekalb, IL 60115-3073, United States | Dekalb, IL
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The 20th Annual 'Let's Dance' Big Band Weekend event is for fans of live swing, latin, waltz, and foxtrot, plus music. "Classic variety, Elegant fun" 'Affordable Couple Event'
presenter: Just Make It Happen, Inc. a 501 c 3 non profit
rated 'Go To' by nat'l magazine American Profile 4 yrs.
event listers welcome = comp. brochure display at event
www justmakeithappen-dekalb.com
Let's Dance event
3 bands, 3 themed dances, 3 registration options
1 new option - First Steps,
Registration options
Best deal registrations due May 1.
Regular registrations due July 2.
At door sales: Dance Only (no food)
No First Steps registrations permitted
Listen only Balcony seats (200 theatre style).
Two registration options
Intermediate/advanced Use General Registration
New Renew First Steps Registration
Register by couple or 2 friends
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Do you like swing, latin + sounds or enjoy adventure of 'how to'
Use 'First Steps' registration - (couple groups welcome)
Pro Team guides 'how to' learn confident outcome
Lessons begin Friday July 10 4:30 p.m. Check in 4 pm
Wear Used leather soled shoes (broken in) works fine
Required: Must attend 3 lessons, 2 dances (see form)
Limit: 20 couples.
Venue
Northern Illinois University
Duke Ellington Ballroom, 340 Carroll Ave DeKalb, IL.
smooth wood floor (13,000 sq. foot); controlled acoustics
dancer friendly food; on site hotel, (5 nearby)
fully accessible, NO Flashing lights
Welcome Desk location west entrance to ballroom
Music
Band size: 8 - 17 piece 1 -2 singers
Big Band Traditions: Chicago, Midwest, National
Think ...... elegant
Glen Miller 'In the Mood'
Sinatra 'Fly Me to the Moon',
Ellington 'Take the A Train',
Mancini 'Moon River'
'Sway'
Goodman Sing Sing Sing
plus 100+ year American legacy of ballroom, stage, film, +
freshly prepared 'live' without distortion
designed for social ballroom dancing fun!
meet and make new friends
Attire: Dressy - Classic Elegance
Free parking, easy on-off from I-88, 39, 90 local 38, 72 34
Extra access: pro advice, display sales Top National Firm
Dance Shoes of Atlanta, GA , on site, Friday, Saturday to help guests with their dance shoe needs
www justmakeithappen-dekalb.com
e mail: [email protected]
P.s.
tables of 10 available by request w/paid registrations
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