ECI Thursday Mambo Salsa Bachata & More at Hollywood Casino Joliet

🔥 **A NEW THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE EXPERIENCE IS COMING TO HOLLYWOOD CASINO JOLIET!** 🔥 **ECI THURSDAY MAMBO, SALSA, BACHATA & MORE** **AT HOLLYWOOD CASINO JOLIET** 🌐 **FULL DETAILS:** [www.elcaobo.net/eventsmusic.html](http://www.elcaobo.net/eventsmusic.html) **WE’VE MOVED FROM SATURDAYS TO SELECT THURSDAYS — AND WE’RE KICKING OFF THE NEW SCHEDULE WITH SOMETHING SPECIAL!** Join us **Thursday, August 27**, as ECI launches its new Thursday schedule at Hollywood Casino Joliet with an evening of dancing, music, community — and a **special live performance by the AMARU MEN’S SHINES TEAM!** Under the artistic direction of **Fabia Lorena of Amaru Dance Company**, the Amaru Men’s Shines Team will take the floor at approximately **8:30 PM** for a special performance. But they are not coming just to perform! Members of the **Amaru Men’s Shines Team** will also join the social dancing, dancing with guests and helping us bring even more energy, interaction and excitement to the party. Come watch them perform — and then share the dance floor with them! 📅 **THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026** 🕖 **7:00 PM–10:00 PM** 💃 **7:00 PM–8:00 PM** **Beginner-friendly dance lesson with El Caobo** No partner or previous dance experience is required. Come learn, loosen up and get ready for the evening! 🎶 **8:00 PM–10:00 PM** **Open social dancing with music by El Caobo** ⭐ **APPROXIMATELY 8:30 PM** **SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY THE AMARU MEN’S SHINES TEAM** of **Amaru Dance Company** Artistic Director: **Favia Lorena** Then keep dancing with members of the team as the party continues! Whether you are an experienced dancer, still learning, or stepping onto the dance floor for the first time, this is an evening designed to bring people together through **mambo, salsa, bachata and more** in a welcoming, energetic atmosphere. 🔥 **NO COVER CHARGE!** 🔥 ✅ Beginner-friendly dance lesson ✅ Mambo, salsa, bachata and more ✅ **Special performance by Amaru Men’s Shines Team** ✅ **Dance with members of the Amaru team during the social!** ✅ Music by El Caobo ✅ All levels welcome ✅ Ample free parking ✅ Friendly, mature atmosphere 📍 **HOLLYWOOD CASINO JOLIET** 1401 Gateway Blvd. Joliet, IL 60431 ### **UPCOMING ECI THURSDAYS** 📅 August 27 📅 September 17 📅 October 22 📅 November 19 Bring your friends, come ready to learn, **see the Amaru Men’s Shines Team perform**, and stay for an evening of social dancing! **MEN / LEADS:** We especially encourage you to join us and help create a balanced, energetic dance floor. 🌐 **Learn more:** [www.elcaobo.net/eventsmusic.html](http://www.elcaobo.net/eventsmusic.html) All guests must comply with Hollywood Casino Joliet’s admission requirements and venue policies. Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CuZLhDc7N/