Open to all ages | No partner required!

Dance Lesson 1- the basics of East Coast Swing 

Talk 1- Theology of Dance 101- what is the the Theology of the body? Why should you know it? What does dance have to do with it?

Dinner Break

Dance Lesson 2 - More East Coast Swing

Talk 2- The Theology of the Body and Your Prayer Life- practical lessons on how to follow Jesus in the Music of the Holy Spirit

4-8 pm at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, Richmond, Indiana

Parish Dance Retreat

Youth Dance Retreat

2-4 pm at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, Richmond, Indiana

For Youth Only | No partner required

Dance Lesson 1- the basics of East Coast Swing

Talk 1- The Music of the Holy Spirit- Discerning your Vocation and Developing Music Appreciation

Dance Lesson 2 - More East Coast Swing

Talk 2- Theology of Dance 101 for teens 

Will take you to the parish google forms to register for either  event

Saturday, October 25th

Sunday, October 26

For 6th -12th grade. Matt provides a 15 minute talk on theology and spirituality geared for your teens, then guides them through a dance. Unlike your typical church dance, you don't need to worry about your teens standing around awkwardly or 

5:30 - 8:00 in Ingleside, Illinois

Friday Night Teen Dance

What to expect:

Short lessons (5-10 minutes) to work on a pattern or technique

Line dances provide order and guidance and are also low pressure since the teens don't interact directly with their peers. Its a good way to build energy and confidence in the group

Called dances provide order and guidance but involve dancing with a partner, helping to develop trust and understanding in the dancers.

Open dancing is the most challenging, since it requires a certain level of ability and confidence. However, it is also the best part of dancing, where the dancers are able to express themselves most freely and fully

Snacks and drinks provided. |Appropriate & Modest dress required |  Adult Chaperones | Appropriate music provided by Theology of Dance  |

Contact us for more details |  to register

Friday, November 21st

November 21, 2025| January 30, 2026 | May 15, 2026 

This is 6th -12th grade. Matt provides a 10 minute talk on theology and spirituality geared for your teens, then guides them through a dance.

1-4 pm at Him+Her Vintage Boutique, 4336 N. Pulaski Rd, Chicago

Christmas Tea, Speed Dating and Dance for Christian/Catholic Singles

What to expect:

Short lessons (5-10 minutes) to work on a pattern or technique

Line dances provide order and guidance and are also low pressure since the teens don't interact directly with their peers. Its a good way to build energy and confidence in the group

Called dances provide order and guidance but involve dancing with a partner, helping to develop trust and understanding in the dancers.

Open dancing is the most challenging, since it requires a certain level of ability and confidence. However, it is also the best part of dancing, where the dancers are able to express themselves most freely and fully

Saturday, December 13th

January 23, 2026 

This is 6th -12th grade. Matt provides a 10 minute talk on theology and spirituality geared for your teens, then guides them through a dance.

5:30 - 8:00 in Ingleside, Illinois

Friday Night Teen Dances

What to expect:

Short lessons (5-10 minutes) to work on a pattern or technique

Line dances provide order and guidance and are also low pressure since the teens don't interact directly with their peers. Its a good way to build energy and confidence in the group

Called dances provide order and guidance but involve dancing with a partner, helping to develop trust and understanding in the dancers.

Open dancing is the most challenging, since it requires a certain level of ability and confidence. However, it is also the best part of dancing, where the dancers are able to express themselves most freely and fully

Snacks and drinks provided. |Appropriate & Modest dress required |  Adult Chaperones | Appropriate music  |

Contact us for more details |  to register