Firebrand

Firebrand is the performance troupe of the Second City Country Dance Association (SCCDA). Formed in 2019, its membership includes many dancers who performed in earlier LGBTQIA+ country/western dance troupes in Chicago going as far back as 2007.

This inclusive, not-for-profit, LGBTQIA+ country/western dance troupe can be seen performing at local street fairs and parades throughout the Midwest. Firebrand is the visual expression of SCCDA’s mission: to support and encourage the growth of country/western dancing in the Chicagoland area.

Click here if you are interested in performing with Firebrand, or visit our Facebook page for more information.

Our 2023 Cast

Meet this year's amazing team of choreographers and dancers...

Andrew Bell

Andrew Bell

Choreographer

Jaxon Blayke

Jaxon Blayke

Dancer

Rory Booth

Rory Booth

Dancer

Brent Collins-Ruebensam

Brent Collins-Ruebensam

Steering Committee

MJ Collins-Ruebensam

MJ Collins-Ruebensam

Treasurer

Elizabeth Dean

Elizabeth Dean

Dancer

Nicole Epperson

Nicole Epperson

Dancer

John Huebler

John Huebler

Dancer

Ray Kenyon

Ray Kenyon

Steering Committee

Pallas Kern

Pallas Kern

Dancer

John Legge

John Legge

Choreographer

Ruth Lipschutz

Ruth Lipschutz

Dancer

Vicky McKinley

Vicky McKinley

Dancer

Ashton McLean

Ashton McLean

Dancer

Ray Medders

Ray Medders

Dancer

Herb Moore

Herb Moore

Dancer

Eric Poe

Eric Poe

Dancer

David Scott

David Scott

Dancer

Jeff Snyder

Jeff Snyder

Choreographer

Victor Velazquez

Victor Velazquez

Dancer

Dante Williams

Dante Williams

Choreographer

Performance Schedule

Events and dates listed below. Click the icon for a video of the performance!

Hoedown In The Dunes: Saturday, May 20, 2023

Andersonville Midsommarfest: Sunday, June 11, 2023 @ 12:30 PM, Center Stage (Berwyn)

Chicago Pride Fest: Saturday, June 17, 2023 @ 3:30 PM, South Stage (Addison)

Chicago Pride Parade: Sunday, June 25, 2023

Evanston LGBTQIA+ Community Picnic: Saturday, July 29, 2023

Northalsted Market Days: Sunday, August 13, 2023 @ 5:00 PM (Roscoe)

Sundance Stompede: November 9-12, 2023

You can find us dancing at Charlie's Chicago every Wednesday and Saturday from 7:00 – 11:00 pm!

Our Partners

We wouldn’t be where we are today without the generous support of our partners. 

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Charlie's Chicago

Country/western dancing for the LGBTQIA+ community, our friends and family  

We welcome everyone 21 or older. You'll find a friendly and diverse crowd of men, women, trans, young, old, gay, bi, and straight friends of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Wednesdays | 7:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturdays | 7:00 – 11:00 PM
 
Charlie's Chicago
3726 N. Broadway St. | Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 871-8887 | www.charlieschicago.com

Hosted by: SCCDA

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International Association Of Gay/Lesbian Country Western Dance Clubs

SCCDA is a proud member of the International Association of Gay/Lesbian Country Western Dance Clubs (IAGLCWDC). IAGLCWDC coordinates the activities of its member clubs and serves as a central source of information about the LGBTQIA+ country/western dance scene.

Dance at the next annual convention:
LA Wrangler Weekend
The 29th Annual Convention of the IAGLCWDC
August 22 – 25, 2024
Los Angeles, CA, USA
www.thelawranglers.org/wwla-2024

Hosted by: IAGLCWDC

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Hoedown In The Dunes

The BIGGEST Little LGBTQ+ Hoedown in the Midwest!

This 3-day event is held at The Douglas Dunes Resort in beautiful Saugatuck/Douglas, Michigan and boasts 19 hours of dance workshops, 5 big social dances, exhibition performances (including Firebrand!), and so much more.

Hoedown In The Dunes
May 17 – 19, 2024
333 Blue Star Hwy
Douglas, MI 49406
www.hoedowninthedunes.com

Hosted by: SCCDA & Grand River Renegades

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