'Sensual' Dance In Elmhurst Gets Man Arrested

ELMHURST, IL – A man who danced with a woman last month at an Elmhurst fitness center had an incident that resulted in his arrest, police said.

The incident was said to involve a biological substance that dripped onto the woman.

Patch obtained the police report through a public records request.

Police said the incident occurred at a birthday party near the pool at FFC Elmhurst health club, 140 N. Addison Ave. More than 100 people attended.

On the night of Aug. 2, the guests took part in a "birthday circle." This is where party-goers gather in a circle and dance with the person of honor.

In the Hispanic culture, police were told, the person celebrating a birthday dances with everyone who asks.

According to the report, a 49-year-old Chicago man danced with the victim for a few minutes. They danced the "bachata," which is "sensual and romantic," police said.

The man moved his hands to the middle of her back, simulating a hug-like position. She then said she felt a substance that resembled semen on the back of her thigh, police said.

She stepped back and saw it on her right shoe, police said.

The man said he was sorry and ran to the men's restroom.

Another man at the party confronted the 49-year-old, who said, "It was just dancing, and I couldn't contain myself," according to the report.

A dance instructor told police that the man attended classes a year earlier. He said several Chicago dance studios told him the man made women feel uncomfortable by dancing closely, police said

Police said they found semen on the woman's shoe.

DuPage County prosecutors rejected a proposed felony charge against the man. Rather, he was charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct.

On Aug. 25, the man showed up at the police station with his attorney, Sean O'Brien. The man invoked his right to remain silent.

He was taken to the DuPage County Jail, but was released.