Prairie Land Dance Club
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Monday, July 9, 2012
All Styles -- All Smiles
Great things continue at Prairie Land Dance Club!
650 Matilda, Illiopolis IL
Centrally located between Springfield and DecaturNot far from Taylorville, Champaign and Bloomington.
(Make your way to I-72, exit 122 towards Illiopolis, pass water tower, turn right, drive 1 mile, club on left)
4,000 sq ft of floating hardwood dance floor, plus seating for 250+ dancers.
Best Facility Around!!
Wide variety of dance styles offered every month - Dances and Lessons!
Check website for full event schedule: http://www.pldc.org/
LIKE the Facebook Page, Prairie Land Dance Club, for updates
PLDC is a member owned club, but NOT a member only club!
All Dancers Are Always Welcome!
Membership is offered to all, but is not required! Membership is $35/year and entitles you to some discounts at the club, plus a voice in Club business.
You are Always Welcome @ PLDC whether or not you are a member!!
Country -
Dance every Wednesday and Friday plus one Saturday per month (usually the 4th) starting at 7pm or 8pmLessons every Wednesday at 7pm and 7:40pm.
$5/pp prospective New Members; $3/pp members
All Country lessons are free for members - Some lessons are free for everyone!
A lesson is offered sometimes at the Saturday dance too and are free when offered!
Check website for details http://www.pldc.org/
LIKE the Facebook Page, Prairie Land Dance Club, for updates
West Coast Swing - the Groove!
Steve Hendren (Stevo!) is your host at the The Groove Dance one Saturday per month (usually the 1st).7pm - midnight, $5/pp prospective New Members; $3/pp members
WCS, ECS, Hustle, Two Step, Waltz, Cha Cha, just to name a few!!
Lessons from 7-8pm - Variety of dance styles are taught (WCS, Nightclub 2, Two Step, Hustle...) $5/pp
Check website for details http://www.pldc.org/
LIKE the Facebook Page, The GROOVE @ PLDC, for updates from Stevo.
Ballroom -
The Ballroom Dance is offered one Saturday per month (usually the 3rd) from 7-11pm$5/pp prospective New Members; $3/pp members
Lessons are offered at some of the dances, variety of Ballroom styles are taught, $5/pp
Check website for details http://www.pldc.org/
LIKE the Facebook Page, Prairie Land Dance Club, for updates
Other Dances / Lessons -
We have a variety of other dances - lessons - workshops - eventsCheck website for details http://www.pldc.org/
LIKE the Facebook Page, Prairie Land Dance Club, for updates
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
GROOVE news plus Country, Ballroom and More!
The Groove Returns February 4th!Steve Hendren has planned the next Groove WCS dance
February 4th @ Prairie Land Dance Club
PLUS a Nightclub Two lesson with Elizabeth Cheney, 7-8pm ($5/pp)
Thanks to Steve and Elizabeth for making The Groove So Much Fun!
Thanks to Steve and Elizabeth for making The Groove So Much Fun!

The Next Ballroom Dance is February 18th
No Lesson, so the dance is from 7-11pm! Bring a snack to share if you'd like!
Wonderful Ballroom Music All Night Long!!
No Lesson, so the dance is from 7-11pm! Bring a snack to share if you'd like!
Wonderful Ballroom Music All Night Long!!
Country Lead & Follow Sessions:
East Coast Swing continues Feb. 1, 8, 15
Two Step begins Feb. 22 and runs through April 4
Country Waltz begins April 11 and runs through May 16th
East Coast Swing continues Feb. 1, 8, 15
Two Step begins Feb. 22 and runs through April 4
Country Waltz begins April 11 and runs through May 16th
Country Dances every Wednesday and Friday Night
Monday, January 9, 2012
East Coast Swing Lesson PLUS The GROOVE
Prairie Land will start a new 6-week East Coast Swing class session Wednesday January 11th at the club. 1/2 off deals are available at the door. Interested couples (and singles) are welcome to come on out to the club Wednesday evening at 6:30pm to register. Class fee for the 6-week session is normally $60 for a cou0ple, so with the 1/2 off deal it's JUST $30/couple (singles would be 1/2 that amount). Purchase of the 6-week session also entitles you to FREE admission to the Wed and Fri dances for the 6-week period.
Coming up THIS SATURDAY, January 14th, is the GROOVE dance with Steve Hendren. Kim Beachy and Soleman Krebs will provide a one hour lesson!! Don't miss this great West Coast Swing dance. It's loads of fun. West Coast Swing dancing, Country 2-Step, and Night Club 2-Step plus some Hustle and maybe even a bit of ECS!! The fun starts at 7pm -- See you then.
I-72 to exit 122, turn towards Illiopolis. Drive past blue water tower on right, then turn right at next street - Matilda. Drive one mile and club is on the left.
Coming up THIS SATURDAY, January 14th, is the GROOVE dance with Steve Hendren. Kim Beachy and Soleman Krebs will provide a one hour lesson!! Don't miss this great West Coast Swing dance. It's loads of fun. West Coast Swing dancing, Country 2-Step, and Night Club 2-Step plus some Hustle and maybe even a bit of ECS!! The fun starts at 7pm -- See you then.
I-72 to exit 122, turn towards Illiopolis. Drive past blue water tower on right, then turn right at next street - Matilda. Drive one mile and club is on the left.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
The GROOVE is coming to Prairie Land!
The GROOVE kicks off the first dance December 3rd beginning at 7pm.
KIM BEACHY will teach an Intermediate West Coast Swing lesson at 7 pm.
At 8 pm, host Steve Hendren reports there will be open dancing to enjoy until 11pm or so.
WCS, C2S, NC2, Hustle
Snacks and drinks are availabe at PLDC for purchase. This is an alcohol free facility, but Uncle Monkey's is on the right as you come into Illiopolis.
Cost is $3 for members of PLDC, $5 for non-members for the dance.
Lessons will be an additional $5 for all .
For those who are not familiar with West Coast Swing, Steve will work with you to get you up and running so you too can enjoy The GROOVE.
So come on out December 3rd and get your GROOVE on with us .. at Prairie Land Dance Club.
Steve: "4000 sq. ft. hardwood dance floor .. I'm just sayin' .. See you then!!!"
KIM BEACHY will teach an Intermediate West Coast Swing lesson at 7 pm.
At 8 pm, host Steve Hendren reports there will be open dancing to enjoy until 11pm or so.
WCS, C2S, NC2, Hustle
Snacks and drinks are availabe at PLDC for purchase. This is an alcohol free facility, but Uncle Monkey's is on the right as you come into Illiopolis.
Cost is $3 for members of PLDC, $5 for non-members for the dance.
Lessons will be an additional $5 for all .
For those who are not familiar with West Coast Swing, Steve will work with you to get you up and running so you too can enjoy The GROOVE.
So come on out December 3rd and get your GROOVE on with us .. at Prairie Land Dance Club.
Steve: "4000 sq. ft. hardwood dance floor .. I'm just sayin' .. See you then!!!"
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Ballroom, WCS Bootcamp, GROOVE, Circle
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Ballroom Dance and Lesson
October 15th
7-8 Waltz Lesson ; 8-11 Ballroom Dance
Another great Ballroom Dance. Dee Dee Boyer will be your DJ this month
and Cathy Hempstead will give her usual wonderful lesson, this time it's Waltz!
Come out - bring your friends - come enjoy the music, the dance floor
and each other!!
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Prairie Dance Fling October 22nd
Help us welcome Nino and Dawn (from "May I Have This Dance" studio in Chicago) to Central Illinois! Save $20 on the fee by registering before Oct. 8th!
Event Schedule:
Part I - 2 Tracks - Beginner and Int/Adv WCS Boot Camp
2:30pm Doors Open; 3:00pm Partnering Tools; 4:00pm Smooth Transitions
5:00pm Play Fundamentals
Part II - Dinner Break 6-7pm -- Free Evening Meal Provided for VIP Pass Holders Only
Part III - Evening Dance Party - 7pm to Midnight
7pm - All Level Workshop -- WCS Styling for the Blues, Pop, and Slow Music
Make your dance different and exciting EVERY time!
8pm to Midnight - Open Dancing with DJ Nino
Register at http://www.swingdirector.com/
Club: Prairie Land Dance Club, 650 Matilda, Illiopolis IL
Website: http://www.swingetc.com/
Email: SwingEtc@gmail.com
Event Directors: Goga and Claude, The Swing Etc Team
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Dancers !!!
Announcing ‘THE GROOVE’ WCS Dance Party at PLDC
Announcing ‘THE GROOVE’ WCS Dance Party at PLDC
Coming Saturday, November 5th from 7pm until 11pm,
this new MONTHLY DANCE will feature great dance music and lots of
West Coast Swing dancing, Country 2-Step, and Night Club 2-Step.
We may even sneak in a little Hustle, and maybe an occasional line dance.
But our focus will be WCS, C2S, and NC2S.
We'll be planning some lessons as well.
Let’s get out to the club and have a great time.
Tell your friends and help SPREAD THE WORD!!!
... It's gonna be great!! See you then ….
Steve Hendren
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Prairie Barn Dance w/Contra, Square & Circle Dances
November 12th 7-11pm
Come join the Callers and Live Band for some dancing -- never done this before? Well, join the group and learn how! It's fun for everyone, singles, couples, kids, teens, seniors and families. Dress casually for a fun night in jeans and/or dresses. All ages enjoy the CONTRA dance because it is easy and fun. At the beginning of each dance they will walk through all the easy steps with the dancers, and then they will call out each step as the music is played. The dances are a combination of Contra-Line Dance, Circle/Round Dance, Virginia Reel, Folk Dance and Square Dance.
NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Ballroom Dance & Salsa Lesson September 17th
The next Prairie Ballroom Dance is coming up Saturday September 17th.
Cathy Hempstead from Dance Partners in Bloomington ( http://www.dancepartners.info/) will be your instructor for a Salsa Workshop from 7-8pm. This workshop is just $5 per person.
The Ballroom Dance follows from 8-11pm with all sorts of wonderful Ballroom music. Admission is just $5 per person, $3 if you're a member of Prairie Land Dance Club.
Remember that the Prairie Ballroom Dance and Workshop is always the 3rd Saturday of the month. Come out and enjoy the great dance floor, the great music and great people!
It's always a fun night!
Check the Prairie Land website for up-tp-date info on all the events happening at the club.
www.pldc.org OR you can call Suzi, 217-428-1560.
Cathy Hempstead from Dance Partners in Bloomington ( http://www.dancepartners.info/) will be your instructor for a Salsa Workshop from 7-8pm. This workshop is just $5 per person.
The Ballroom Dance follows from 8-11pm with all sorts of wonderful Ballroom music. Admission is just $5 per person, $3 if you're a member of Prairie Land Dance Club.
Remember that the Prairie Ballroom Dance and Workshop is always the 3rd Saturday of the month. Come out and enjoy the great dance floor, the great music and great people!
It's always a fun night!
Check the Prairie Land website for up-tp-date info on all the events happening at the club.
www.pldc.org OR you can call Suzi, 217-428-1560.
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