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Casting Call: "Best of TEN"

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? We're inviting all dancers to join our upcoming show, "Best of TEN", a special celebration marking the ten-year anniversary of our showcase. We’re re-imagining and breathing new life into our favorite dances from the past decade. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your skills, creativity, and passion for dance.

What We're Looking For:

All Dance Levels Welcome: Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, we want to see what you can bring to the stage.
Fresh Faces: We're seeking new dancers to join our cast and make these re-imagined performances unforgettable.
Versatility and Creativity: We're not just recreating old routines—we're transforming them. Bring your unique style and flair!

Join Our Sampler Class:

Date: Sunday, July 21st and Sunday, July 28th
Time:
- Swayzettes (all feminine) 11am - 12pm
- Swayzees (lead/follow) 12pm - 1pm
Location: 3317 W Irving Park Rd
What to Expect: Experience a taste of what "Best of TEN" will entail. You'll get to meet our team, learn about the show, and participate in some fun dance exercises. No preparation needed—just come ready to move and be inspired! We'll learn a few phrases of several dances to give you an idea of what we'll be working on.

Why You Should Join:

Showcase Your Talent: Get a chance to perform in a professional production and have FUN with a great team of dancers.
Collaborate and Grow: Work with a diverse group of dancers and choreographers, expanding your skills and network.
Special Milestone: Be a part of our ten-year anniversary show, a milestone that makes this production extra special.
Get on Stage: Whether you're looking for a reason to get on stage again or trying it for the first time, this performance class is your chance to shine.
Thrill of Performing: There's nothing like the thrill of performing in front of an audience—come feel the rush and share your passion.
Inclusive Environment: Sway Dance performance groups welcome dancers of all backgrounds, experience levels, and human types. We celebrate diversity and believe everyone has something unique to offer.

Join us for this incredible journey and see why you deserve to be part of "Best of TEN"!

Let us know you're coming.

We can't wait to see you there!

Hit the Stage and Dance Your Heart Out.

Performance classes are a great way to expand upon existing skills or pick up some new moves. Have fun expressing yourself and meeting new friends all while staying active and getting in some exercise!

Dancers of all experience levels are encouraged to join us.

First class is free to try.

Performance class is paid for by by punch card. $130 for 10 classes. Weekly attendance is encouraged. However, when you miss class no money is lost with our punch card system. If there’s one thing the pandemic has taught us, it’s that choreography and performance can move on without being face to face! Even though we are back in person for our classes, we now also provide a Zoom link and Youtube videos for every performance class. Having these options provides the opportunity for you to learn from home, review on your own time and join us in person.

Performance Groups

The “Swayzees”

Sway Dance “Swayzees” Co-ed Performance Group is a community of dancers varying across all different backgrounds, skill levels, professions, and ages. Whether you are a looking for a new hobby or you want to take your skills to the next level, Swayzee classes are a place to express yourself while making friends, getting active, and showing off your skills at our quarterly parties and events!
No partner? No problem! Classes rotate for learning purposes in class to help you develop skills more quickly.
Rehearsals are every Sunday for 30 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on the upcoming schedule/performance. Classes are $13/hour and purchased by a 10-hour punch card for $130.

The “Swayzettes”

Sway Dance “Swayzettes” Female Performance Group is made up of a strong community of ladies varying across all different backgrounds, skill levels, professions, and age. However, we have one thing in common – A love for movement and performance… and of course, who doesn’t love a wearing an awesome costume every now and then?!
We welcome new, lifelong, and “coming back to dance” dancers looking for opportunities to learn choreography, have fun, and perform at our quarterly parties and events. We offer a wide variety of classes to give our students a chance to experience different types of movement. Choreography includes Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Indian, Hip Hop/House, Tap, Modern, and more!
Rehearsals are every Sunday for 30 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on the upcoming schedule/performance. Classes are $13/hour and are purchased by 10-hour punch cards for $130. Regular attendance is required since classes are progressive, but makeup sessions can be scheduled for occasional missed classes.

Showcases

Our performance groups participate in three showcases a year, culminating in our annual stage production each November. Have a blast, take your dancing to the next level, and be a part of a truly special experience.

Formal
Showcase

Time to get FANCY! This formal event is a magical evening filled with dance lessons, social dancing, performances and appetizers. We start the night with performances from the Swayzees, Swayzettes, Sway TAP, soloists and Sway Dance instructors.

2025 Formal theme - MOULIN ROUGE

More details coming soon.

Spring & Summer
Party

Dancers of all abilities, ages, backgrounds are welcome to join us! No partner needed.These parties are low key, fun and casual. We start the night with a dance lesson, then scatter mini lessons in throughout the night. Use this time to practice the moves you're learning in class while picking up some new figures/dances from other students. Sway Dance instructors are always there to help you along the way.

November Stage Production (2024)

Our 10th year celebration! Come join us as we pick our favorite dances from the last 10 years as well as some new ones we haven’t been able to showcase yet.