Adults have fun during a park district ballet class in Wheeling.
Daily Herald file, 1969
It's hard to say when dancing actually began. It's been a form of expression throughout the history of man and included dancing for religious purposes, entertainment, celebration and even exercise.
Television reality shows like 'Dancing with the Stars' have boosted local interest in ballroom and salsa dancing.
This week's #TBT Gallery takes a look at dancers and dances in the Chicago suburbs from 1969-1971.
In this gallery, we give you a glimpse inside Schaumburg and Wheeling Park District ballet classes, a look at costumes and customs of Ukrainian folk dancers in Palatine and see girl scouts and their dads enjoying a square dance in Elk Grove Village.
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An instructor works with a young dancer in Arlington Heights.
Daily Herald file, 1971
Kids watch their moves in a mirror during a ballet class in Arlington Heights.
Daily Herald file, 1971
Instructors help little kids during a Schaumburg Park District ballet class.
Daily Herald file, 1969
Little ballet dancers are all smiles during a class at the Schaumburg Park District.
Daily Herald file, 1969
Firefighters look over a banner advertising for the fireman's dance in Rolling Meadows.
Daily Herald file, 1969
Little dancers take to the stage before a large crowd during a dance recital in Schaumburg.
Daily Herald file, 1969
Wheeling Park District dances hold a pose during a class in 1969.
Daily Herald file, 1969
Children practice different ballet stances in a Wheeling Park District dance class.
Daily Herald file, 1970
Dancers have plenty of room to move about as an instructor leads kids in a Wheeling Park District class.
Daily Herald file, 1970
Kids concentrate on dance poses in a Wheeling Park District class.
Daily Herald file, 1970
Dads have fun during an Elk Grove Village square dance with their girl scout daughters.
Daily Herald file, 1970
Girls scouts and dads enjoy a square dance in Elk Grove Village.
Daily Herald file, 1970
Street dances are still popular in the suburbs where dancers of all ages can have fun.
Daily Herald file, 1970
Hair styles and dance moves may have changed a bit since this 1970 street dance.
Daily Herald file, 1970
Kids of all ages enjoy a 1970 street dance. Lake Zurich and Wauconda are a couple towns who have held successful street dances each year.
Daily Herald file, 1970
Street dances are a great way for members of a community to gather to enjoy music and dancing.
Daily Herald file, 1970
Dancers get serious in a 1970 ballet class.
Daily Herald file, 1970
Ukranian folk dancers give a glimpse of traditional dance during a performance in Palatine.
Daily Herald file, 1971
Young boys show off their dance moves during an Ukranian folk dance performance in Palatine.
Daily Herald file, 1971
Palatine High School students perform during a modern dance class.
Daily Herald file, 1971
A Palatine High School student dresses for a part in a modern dance class performance.
Daily Herald file, 1971
Modern dance class students hit the stage during a performance at Palatine High School.
Daily Herald file, 1971