How do you dance & play, Andersonville style? (win prizes!)

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

There are so many fun and exciting things to do and places to go in Andersonville with your children and today’s contest features 4 great businesses that cater to children, both big and small: Chicago Dance Supply, Gus Giordano Dance School, Toys Et Cetera, and the Red Balloon Co.

Chicago Dance Supply (5301 N Clark) – Located in the heart of the Andersonville neighborhood, Chicago Dance Supply has all you could ever need when it comes to dance. From ballet shoes and leotards to ballroom costumes and tango shoes, Chicago Dance can get anyone started on their way to becoming the next all-American dance star!

Chicago Dance Supply

Gus Giordano Dance School (5230 N Clark) – Founded by the father of American jazz dance, Gus Giordano, Gus Giordano Dance School proudly continues this 50 year long tradition in their beautiful Andersonville location that opened in 2011. Run by Amy Paul Giordano, the school offers classes for both adults and children in jazz, ballet, tap, hip-hop, modern dance, and more. Come dance with them today!

Gus Giordano Dance School

Toys Et Cetera (5311 N Clark) – Opening in 1976, the founder, Nancy Stanek, made it her goal to seek out good craftsmen and clever toy inventors. With over 10,000 toys in tow and a knowledgeable staff to direct you, Toys Et Cetera is sure to carry that special something for each of your “kids,” no matter their age.

Toys Et Cetera

The Red Balloon Co.

Tags: Andersonville Chamber, Chicago Dance Supply, Gus Giodano Dance, retail, The Red Balloon Co., Toys et Cetera

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Stacey B.

Andersonville has so much to offer kids, from story time at Women and Children First and the 3rd floor of the Swedish American Museum, to the great neighborhood parks at Ashland and Farragut and Ashland and Bryn Mawr. But by far the best place to dance and play is Midsummarfest, of course! We pop some noise-cancelling headphones on our daughter, then walk over to the fest and dance the evening away to some of the most fun bands in Chicago!
Dan L.

My favorite thing to do is get up early on the weekends and take a walk to Clark St. to get coffee.
Navin Pinto

My favorite thing to do in Andersonville is an early morning daddy-daughter breakfast at Svea and watching my 18 month old eat more than me.
Navin Pinto

i liked gus giordano on facebook
Navin Pinto

i liked toys et cetera on facebook
Navin Pinto

i liked the red balloon on facebook
Kelly B.

My favorite thing to do with my daughter in Andersonville is Sunday brunch at one of the countless restaurants, followed by a stroll up and down Clark street. Her favorite thing to do is play at one of the many parks, especially the sandbox in Andersonville park on Ashland. (I liked the Red Balloon and Toys Et Cetera FB pages.)
Jamie

We love the Brunk Children’s Immigration Museum in the Swedish American Museum. Our little dude loves to run around in there. We’re also big fans getting a coffee and heading to Andersonville Park to let him play on the swings.

** I have also liked all of the businesses on facebook.
Karen

Wednesday morning story time at Women & Children First among so many other activities! Love my neighborhood. :)
Margaret D.

Visiting George’s ice cream with my 3 year old is a special treat because he has many food allergies, and George’s carries soy “ice cream” and also Italian ices, so we always have options for him!
http://twitter.com/shojotora Jenni Moy

I love taking my nephew over to Toys Et Cetera and spoiling him every time he’s over for a visit. I love seeing his eyes light up when he walks in!
http://twitter.com/shojotora Jenni Moy

“Liked” Chicago Dance Supply on Facebook
http://twitter.com/shojotora Jenni Moy

“Liked” Gus Giordano Dance School on Facebook
http://twitter.com/shojotora Jenni Moy

“Liked” Toys Et Cetera on Facebook
http://twitter.com/shojotora Jenni Moy

“Liked” The Red Balloon on Facebook
Jeremy Mayes

George’s ice cream is a big winner in my family.
Keri

First we run around like crazy monkeys at the Children’s Museum at Swedish American Museum, then to Ranalli’s for pizza and table art, followed by flipping a coin to see if we ‘ll go to George’s or Forever Yogurt for dessert-either one comes with gummy bears.
Megan Griffin

My family can’t pick just one favorite thing to do in Andersonville. My two boys love everything from the friendly shoe fittings at Alamo shoes to the perfect Huey’s hot dog to the amazing treats at the Swedish bakery. And we can’t forget our weekly trip to Edgewater Produce! We love this neighborhood!
Megan Griffin

I liked Toys Et Cetera and the Red Balloon on FB. Thanks!
Sue

We love taking our kids to Women and Children First and discovering new books. Then we get cinnamon rolls at Ann Sather.
Sue

I “Liked” Toys Et Cetera
Kristen Cheli

A great day with our kids starts with breakfast at M. Henry, then off to play at the Swedish Museum. After, my son will usually beg to play with the train table at Toys Etc., so we usually indulge him.
Kristen Cheli

I “liked” Chicago Dance Supply.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=688497969 Mark Anast

PUPPET BIKE! My kids love it when we catch his show. Then we head to Toys Et Cetera to see what’s new and add to the never ending wish list. My son always wants to make a trip down the secret gangway entrance to Alley Cat Comics. Then its either George’s for blue ‘fruit loop’ ice cream, or to try some new creation at Forever Yogurt.
Kristen Cheli

I “liked” Gus Giordano Dance.
Kristen Cheli

I “liked” The Red Balloon.
Kristen Cheli

I “liked” Toys et Cetera.
Sue

I “Liked” the Red Balloon
Sue

I “Liked” Chicago Dance Supply
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=719371992 Siouxzi Donnelly

We love just strolling around the neighborhood and people watching but I’m sure my daughter’s favorite is George’s ice cream parlor. She’s just now ready to start dance lessons and we’ve been looking for the right spot, this post gave us great nearby options. Thanks!
Sue

I “liked” Gus Giordano
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=719371992 Siouxzi Donnelly

I “liked” Gus Giordano Dance
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=719371992 Siouxzi Donnelly

I “Liked” Toys Et Cetera
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=719371992 Siouxzi Donnelly

I “liked” Chicago Dance Supply
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=719371992 Siouxzi Donnelly

I “liked” the Red Balloon Co.
Matt

I Liked Red Balloon
Matt

I Like Gus Giordano
Matt

I Liked Toys Et Cetera
Matt

I Liked Chicago Dance Supply
Lyndsey

My husband and I love taking our daughter to a musikgarten music class in Andersonville on Clark. Of course after we love to get coffee or brunch since there are so many great places!
chicagoedgewater

I love taking my nieces and nephews out for brunch and window shopping.
Ann

We love to walk along clark, get some frozen yogart and watch the puppet show.
http://www.facebook.com/tommie.kovich Tommie Kovich

I like having my nieces at Gus Giordano Dance School.
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