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This is our tentative competition schedule and may shift based on the number of entries we receive. We’ll do our best not to change days, but times may fluctuate.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2009
10:00 am Registration opens
1:00 pm Workshops begin
3:30 pm
Competition warm-up for:
4:00 pm Pro-Am Int/Adv, Showcase, Pro-Pro Classic & Showcase, Spotlights Ballroom 1
8:00 pmOpen Dancing - Chicago mix of swing and country musicBallroom 2
8:00 pmPro-Am Swing and HustleBallroom 1
9:00 pmHustle Jack & Jill prelilms and finalsBallroom 1S
10:00 pm FREE Chicago-style pizza hosted by Swing 'n' Country Ballroom 1
10:30 pm Swing Jack & Jill prelims:  Novice, Intermediate & Advanced Ballroom 1
Midnght
Late Night Swing Party
Ballroom 1
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2009
8:00 am Registration Opens
8:00 am Music preview for: Ballroom 1
8:30 am Pro-Am  Newcomer and Starter  (all divisions)
Ballroom 1
9:00 am Workshops begin
11:30 am Competition warm-up for: Ballroom 1
Noon Pro-Am Novice (all divisions) & Pro-Am Line Dance (interleaved)
Ballroom 1
3:00 pmCompetition warm-up for:Ballroom 1
3:30 pmCouples Classic Gold Combined, Newcomer, Juniors AND all Line DanceBallroom 1
5:30 pmBallrooms closed for Masters and Show practiceBallrooms 1&2
7:00 pmOpen DancingBallroom 1
8:00 pmMasters Competition (full programs), Exhibitions, Classic Open Swing ChallengeBallroom 1
8:00 pmOpen Dancing - Chicago mix of swing and country musicBallroom  2
11:00 pmSwing Jack & Jill Finals:  Novice, Intermediate & AdvancedBallroom 2
10:30 pmOpen Dancing 'til the Cows Come HomeBallroom 1
MidnightLate Night Swing PartyBallroom 2
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2009
9:00 am Registration  Opens

10:00 amAwards:  Pro-Am (UCWDC & Swing), Line Dance, Swing & Hustle Jack & JillsBallroom 1
10:00 am Workshops begin

11:30  am
Warm ups for:
Ballroom 1
Noon Classic Couples CDSG and Open Division III, II &I; Showcase Couples and Crown  Ballroom 1
2:30 pm Warm up for:
Ballroom 1
3:00 pm Strictly Swing and Strictly Hustle; 
Ballroom 1
4:30 pmAwards:  UCWDC Couples, Strictly Swing and HustleBallroom 1
5:00 pm Happy Trails!  
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Workshop schedule will be posted in early August.  You'll love it!  We promise!

Workshop Levels:
Basic
workshops will cover fundamentals of the dance. NO previous knowledge necessary!
B/I - Beginner/Intermediate: You'll need to know the basic rhythm and patterns of the dance
I - Intermediate: You'll need a solid understanding of the dance, its rhythms and patterns
I/A - Intermediate/Advanced: Hang on to your hat!

Shaded workshops are an additional $7 per person. Tickets available at REGISTRATION.
FRIDAY, AUGUST  21, 2009
O'Hare 1 Love International
(lower level)
Kennedy International
(lower level)
10:00 am O'Hare Ballroom (competition floor) open for competitor practice: 10AM - 4PM Friday
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm Open for Competitor Practice and Private Instruction
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2009
O'Hare 1 Love International
(lower level)
Kennedy International
(lower level)Kitty Hawk
10:00 am
11:00 am
Noon
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm Open for Competitor Practice and Private Instruction
7:00 pm
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2009
O'Hare 1 Love International
(lower level)
Kennedy International
(lower level)
10:00 am
11:00 am
Noon
1:00 pm
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Chicagoland Dance Festival is a fully sanctioned UCWDC Worlds qualifying event.

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