Grant Park Spirit of Music Garden -
Chicago SummerDance Festival
601 S. Michigan Avenue
15th Annual Chicago SummerDance
Chicago SummerDance returns July 7 - September 18, 2011. The largest annual outdoor dance series in the United States celebrates its 15th Anniversary. Join other movers and shakers for an hourlong dance lesson followed by live music, weather permitting. The 15th annual event is billed as the largest of its kind in the U.S. Stay tuned for a full lineup of bands and instructors.
GETTING THERE: Red Line Train to Harrison Stop—Walk 3 blocks east to Michigan Ave.
2011 Schedule
EVERY THURSDAY , FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENING 6:00 to 9:30PM
(July 7th through September 18th)
SUNDAY 4:00-7:00PM
(July 7th through September 18th)
except August 5th, 6th, 7th
FreeVenue: Spirit of Music Garden, Grant Park
601 S. Michigan Ave.,
Chicago, IL, 60605
Phone: 312-742-4007
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events in partnership with the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture presents the 15th annual Chicago SummerDance festival this summer. Each Thursday through Sunday from July 7 to September 18, the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park blossoms into an urban dance space. Last year over 100,000 people enjoyed the Chicago SummerDance series, making it the largest festival of its kind in the United States. A full schedule of performers at this year’s Chicago SummerDance will be released in late Spring 2011.
The Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park will also serve as a venue for World Music Festival Chicago on its opening weekend, September 16 – 18. The events will follow the Chicago SummerDance format with dance lessons and concert performances. World Music Festival: Chicago 2011 will take place September 16 – 22.
Each night of the 11-week series offers an introductory one-hour dance lesson by professional instructors followed by two hours of live music and dancing on the 4,900 square-foot, open-air dance floor designed by artist Dan Peterman out of 100% recycled materials. The dance floor, titled Chicago Ground Cover is undergoing an expansion and restoration and will be completely renovated when Chicago SummerDance opens on July 7.
SummerDance at Navy Pier
For two special nights, Wednesday, July 13 and Wednesday, August 24, Chicago SummerDance moves the fun to the Navy Pier Beer Garden at 600 E. Grand Avenue for Chicago SummerDance at Navy Pier. Professionals teach dance moves from 6 to 6:45 pm and the live music runs from 7:30 to 10 pm. The evenings are highlighted by Navy Pier’s Wednesday night fireworks at 9:30 pm. Admission is free. For more information, call 312.595.PIER (7437) or visit www.ChicagoBestBeerGarden.com.
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