September Traffic Jam! Dance September Traffic Jam! Dance
September Traffic Jam! Dance
$10.00

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Location: Traffic Jam! Studio
Doors: 7:30 PM
Beginner Lesson: 7:45 PM
Social Dancing: 8:30 PM–12 AM

Is it really September already?! Oof. Let’s dance it out.

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Community Events

We love being a part of the Chicago community, so we often participate in a number of local events in the Chicagoland area! Most of these events are free and we often offer lessons! Come dance with us around town!

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Jake Sanders Quintet
Aug 27
Jake Sanders Quintet

https://downtownevanston.org/downtownsummersounds Traffic Jam! will be teaching a free community swing dance lesson at Downtown Summer Sounds in Evanston followed by live music from Jake Sanders! Bring the family for this fun, outdoor event.

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Live Music at Harley Clarke Mansion
Sep 4
Live Music at Harley Clarke Mansion
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Outcast Jazz Band’s Big Band Dance Party at Epiphany Hall
Sep 6
Outcast Jazz Band’s Big Band Dance Party at Epiphany Hall

https://dice.fm/partner/tickets/event/53xa6k-outcast-jazz-bands-big-band-dance-party-5th-jul-epiphany-center-for-the-arts-epiphany-hall-chicago-tickets?dice_id=7469260&dice_channel=web&dice_tags=organic&dice_campaign=DICE&dice_feature=mio_marketing&utm_source=web&utm_campaign=DICE&utm_medium=mio_marketing We’re excited to be teaching two lessons this month at Epiphany for the Outcast Jazz Band’s Big Band Dance Party! Falty & Kathleen will be there teaching a beginner lesson at 6 PM (before the band starts) and an intermediate lesson at 7:15 PM (between the 1st and 2nd band sets). Should be a great time!

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Frequently Asked Questions

We've compiled some of our commonly asked questions, hopefully you'll find what you're looking for here! If not, contact us!

  • We have our dance policies and full code of conduct documented on our Event Policies page.

  • Our dance is held at the Traffic Jam! Studio in the Ravenswood neighborhood in Chicago. There's a load of free parking, and we're right off the Brown Line Irving Park stop.

  • On a DJ night, the dance is $10 for general admission or $5 for students with a student ID. On a band night, the dance is $15 for general admission or $10 for students with a student ID.

  • Sure, if you're 21 or older! We are a byo dance, no alcohol is served, but you are welcome to bring your own (reasonable amount of) booze. We also have a water machine, but please bring your own bottle!

    Some of our dances are held at venues that do not allow BYO, so please check each dance product for details.

  • Contact us! We're always looking for talent to come play for our dancers. We'd be happy to listen to your stuff and see if we'd be a good fit.

  • Fizz - A weekly Monday night dance starting at 9 pm.

    Green Mill - This historic cocktail lounge features live music every night. While it’s not a formal dance, there is a dance floor and we recommend going on Tuesday or Thursday nights.

    Check out our Community Events page for more!