Chicago SummerDance in the Parks (ChicagoSummerDance.org) returns in-person this summer, presented with the Chicago Park District. Dancers of all ages and skill levels are invited to take part in family and creative activities from 4:30–5:30 p.m. and introductory dance lessons by professional instructors followed by live music and dancing from 5:30–7:30 p.m. except where noted. Free admission. Chicago SummerDance will take place at various locations across the city through September 15th. A few of the upcoming dances include:

Wednesday, August 25
Ogden Park, 6500 S. Racine Ave. (Steppin’) – with music by DJ Mellow Khris, dance instruction by Majestic Gents and “Participatory Walk” workshop led by Chicago Poetry Center

Wednesday, September 1
Palmer Park, 201 E. 111th St. (Line Dancing) — with music by DJ Chico, dance instruction by Fre2Dance and “Participatory Walk” workshop led by Chicago Poetry Center

Wednesday, September 8
Davis Square Park, 4430 S. Marshfield Ave., presented with Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council (Cumbia) — with music by Quinto Imperio, dance instruction by Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Ballet Folklorico and a variety of on-site activities, including art making and portrait drawing with Fernando Ramirez

DCASE programming is supported by the Chicago Transit Authority. For the complete list of events, visit www.chicago.gov.