Big City Swing
1012 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60607
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(312) 243-0700
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About
We offer:
Group and Private Dance Lessons
Swing Dancing and Lindy Hop
Swing Era Performances for Special Events
Wedding Dance Instruction
Educational Programs
Weekly Swing Dance
Swing Dancing Instructional Videos
...and so much more!
Julee Mertz discovered the small Lindy Hop scene in Chicago in 1997. Instantly hooked by the music, the sense of community and the energy o...
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Reviews for Big City Swing
My fiance and I took dance lessons here, they have a three week wedding crash course. The instructors are a lot of fun and made the experience great. We were unable to make the last class and they had no problem rescheduling us for another day for no charge. (I thought we were going to learn to waltz during this crash course but you do not so we are going to be taking a private waltzing lessons) This crash course teaches you introductions and your first dance.
Description of Big City Swing
We offer:
Group and Private Dance Lessons
Swing Dancing and Lindy Hop
Swing Era Performances for Special Events
Wedding Dance Instruction
Educational Programs
Weekly Swing Dance
Swing Dancing Instructional Videos
...and so much more!
Julee Mertz discovered the small Lindy Hop scene in Chicago in 1997. Instantly hooked by the music, the sense of community and the energy of the dance, her adored hobby fast became a full time job
Having traveled the country to learn from the best, Julee now travels herself, teaching the dances of the swing era. Known for her dynamic styling and musicality, she has been a featured instructor at many workshops across the country and around the world.
In September of 2001, Julee was asked to join the cast of "Swing! The Original Broadway Musical" and toured nationally from Sept 2001 to February 2002. After completing the tour, she was asked to return to NYC to train the next touring cast of "Swing!".
Back in Chicago, Julee has formed a collective of the most talented dancers and teachers in the city. The troupe teaches and performs Swing and Lindy Hop at schools, festivals, corporate and city sponsored events. Julee and members of Big City Swing have also been seen on stage and screen...
Film Credits include:
Road to Perdition (Dreamworks), Betaville (Independent)
TV Credits include:
Oprah (ABC), Early Edition (CBS), Jenny Jones (NBC), Wild Chicago (WTTW), CBS/NBC/ABC Morning News
Festivals include:
Dance Chicago, Taste of Chicago, Dance for Life, Chicago's Summer Dance
**The above information is directly from Big City Swing's website.
