The 14th annual Chicago SummerDance series is organized by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and is presented with the Chicago Office of Tourism.
Chicago SummerDance is made possible by the generous support of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation; Goose Island Beer Company and United, the Official Airline of Chicago SummerDance.
Additional support provided by Mayor's Office of Special Events, Chicago Park District, Chicago Police Department – 1st District and the Department of General Services.
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs is excited to once again present Chicago SummerDance this summer as the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park blossoms into an urban dance space each Thursday through Sunday from June 17 to August 29. Forty-two different live bands swing, waltz, salsa, cha-cha, and more for locals and visitors. Last year over 100,000 people enjoyed the Chicago SummerDance festival, making it the largest festival of its kind in the United States.
Each night of the eleven-week festival offers an introductory one-hour dance lesson by professional instructors followed by two hours of music and dancing on a 4,600 square-foot, open-air dance floor designed by artist Dan Peterman out of 100% recycled materials. The dance floor is located in the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park, at 601 S. Michigan Avenue.
Chicago SummerDance events occur every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening, from 6 to 9:30 pm and on each Sunday afternoon from 4 to 7 pm, weather permitting. Updates and announcements will be available at the SummerDance Hotline at 312.742.4007, on Facebook at Chicago SummerDance, or on Twitter at SummerDance2010.
Each night of the eleven-week festival offers an introductory one-hour dance lesson by professional instructors followed by two hours of music and dancing on a 4,600 square-foot, open-air dance floor designed by artist Dan Peterman out of 100% recycled materials. The dance floor is located in the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park, at 601 S. Michigan Avenue.
