Freelance Instructors

Need Some Space?

Dance Center Chicago has five private studios and one shared ballroom floor.

Private Studios

Private studios range in size from 800 to 1200 square feet. Each is mirrored and is equipped with a sound system ready for iPods, laptops, and phones. Reservations are required.

Drop-in requests are accommodated whenever possible.

  • 1-2 Students

    $16/hour

  • 3-4 Students

    $20/hour

  • 5-8 Students

    $29/hour

  • 9-12 Students

    $34/hour

  • 13-15 Students

    $39/hour

  • 16+ Students

    $45/hour

Shared Ballroom Floor

Our shared floor is great for instructors working with an individual or pair and teaching social dances like Ballroom, Latin, Tango, Swing, and Salsa.

The shared floor is available during our normal business hours.

No reservations required.  

Studio Rental Available
Opening Hours
Mondays 04:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesdays 04:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesdays 04:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursdays 04:00pm - 10:00pm
Fridays Closed
Saturdays 10:00am - 06:00pm
Sundays 10:00am - 06:00pm

1-2 Students

  • 60-minutes lesson

    $15

  • 45-minutes lesson

    $12

Monthly Practice Pass

We offer an unlimited monthly practice pass. For only $40/month you can have unlimited practice in the main ballroom during business hours.

Practice perk for instructors. When freelance instructors complete and pay for 5 hours of instruction in a calendar month, they are awarded a free monthly practice pass for the following month.  This pass provides access to the shared ballroom floor during normal business hours.  The billing minimum to receive this perk is:

  • (5) private room rentals
  • (5) 60-minute lessons on the ballroom floor
  • (6.5) 45-minute lessons on the ballroom floor
  • or a combination therefore totaling $65.00 of rental fees.