Author: mathaya2@illinois.edu

Fall 2016 Graduation Party!

It’s time for the Fall 2016 Graduation Party!

This is when we enjoy a lovely pizza dinner together and then go dancing at the Regent! Here is what you need to know:

  • Dinner starts at 6:00 pm Friday, November 11 at Rosati’s (701 S Gregory St, Urbana), pizza and soda will be on us.
  • With hunger abated, we’ll start heading to the Regent Ballroom (1406 Regency Dr W, Savoy), where the dance begins at 7:30 p.m.
  • Cover at the Regent is $10 (we will cover $5 of that for you). Dress code is ‘Evening Casual’ – no jeans. Rides can also be arranged by when you RSVP below.
  • Details about the Regent can be found at: http://regentballroom.com/dances-events/2724913

Please RSVP here so we know how much pizza to order and so we can arrange rides.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Fall 2016 Masquerade Ball

Come and celebrate the Halloween Weekend with us by dancing in the grandest and most splendid ballroom attire you can find! We will be hosting a MASQUERADE BALL on 10/29 at the Illini Union Rooms A, B, and C. Admission is FREE! Light refreshment will be served! And it’s on campus! Ballroom costumes with masks are highly encouraged. If you don’t have a mask, no problem, we’ll provide you with one (it just won’t be as awesome as the mask above). Also, bring your friends along too, the more the merrier!

Theme: Masquerade Ball  

Date: Saturday, October 29

Time: 7 pm – Midnight

Location: Illini Union Rooms A, B, and C

Admission: FREE 

Costume: A mask and your grandest ballroom attire

Summer 2017 Graduation Party

It’s time for the Summer 2017 Graduation Party!

This is when we enjoy a lovely pizza dinner together and then head out dancing at the Regent! Here is what you need to know:

  • Dinner is from 5:45 – 7:15 p.m. Friday, August 4 at Rosati’s (701 S Gregory St, Urbana), pizza and soda will be on us.
  • Once we’re all stuffed with food, we’ll start heading to the Regent Ballroom (1406 Regency Dr W, Savoy), where dance is from 7:30 to 10 p.m.
  • Cover at the Regent is $10 cash only (we will cover $5 of that for you). Dress code is ‘Evening Casual’ – no jeans. Rides can also be arranged by when you RSVP.
  • Details about the Regent can be found at: http://regentballroom.com/dances-events/2724913

Please RSVP here so we know how much pizza to order and so we can arrange rides.

Looking forward to seeing you all there…but seriously, FREE PIZZA!!!

Fall Open House 2016

Not sure if you want to take a dance course? This is a FREE way to find out more (and you can have some lovely FREE food and beverages while you try it out).

Where: Illini Union Ballroom

When: Thursday, August 25

Time: 7:30 pm

What else: Do you want to sign up for Fall classes? Sign up during the Open house and get $5 off!

4th of July 2016

4th of July Party 2016

The DANCING ILLINI invites you to join us for a 4th of July Party! 

When:  Monday, July 4th from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. (You may want to leave by 8:30 p.m. if you want to see the fireworks in Champaign)

What:

  • It’s a BBQ and potluck party for dancers and family so the more the merrier. We encourage you to bring a friend and/or family along to eat, chat, dance, or cool your feet in the stream and waterfall.
  • The club will provide beef burgers, turkey burgers, veggie burgers, brats, buns, table service, and soda and juice. Contributions in terms of side dishes, salads, desserts, and other drinks are welcome.
  • Also, there will be some lawn chairs but please bring your own seating if possible. Some party games are also welcome.

Where:       The home of Janice Vidovic at

1303 E. Scovill Street, Urbana.

1/2 block west of the Meijers store in Urbana (just west of Philo Rd. on Scovill.)

Feel free to call Ron 217-778-6386, if you get lost!  He gives good directions.

Note that the MTD will NOT be running that day! (So let us know if you need a ride and we will try to arrange rides with those who drive)

RSVP HERE. You can also contact dancing@illinios.edu if you have questions.

Hope to see you there!