Category Archives: News
Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth | May 17th, 2013 | Posted in Argentine Tango, News

Nina Tatarowicz from Tango Elixir on tango alignment: Letʼs look at our Tango Alignment from the ground up. So starting with the feet: We always make sure that our weight is on one foot or the other. But how can we be sure that weʼre stable? Try to find the connection onto the floor from [...]

Jennifer Becker | May 16th, 2013 | Posted in News

Every summer there are always a ton of great performances to see in Chicago.  Here are some great shows coming up from some of the Companies that Chicago Dance Supply Sponsors! Chicago Tap Theater Presents: Mama’s Boy - a tale of love, rivalry and revenge told entirely through tap dance and set to live music! This tap [...]

Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth | May 16th, 2013 | Posted in News

Chicago Dance Supply offers a wide selection of pointe shoes including Grishko, Repetto, Gamba, Capezio, Fuzi and Russian Pointe.  Walk-ins welcomed but pointe shoe fitting appointments are highly recommended especially for first time fittings!  contactus@chicagodancesupply.com or 773-728-5344   Related links: Pointe shoes and accessories at Chicago Dance Supply

Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth | May 15th, 2013 | Posted in Argentine Tango, News

In addition to the talented local instructors who teach here on a regular basis, Chicago is fortunate to also attract internationally renowned Argentine tango maestros nearly every month. Below are videos of visiting instructors in May and June. For more information and to register for workshops, check out Tango Mango.   Virginia Pandolfi and Ney [...]

Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth | May 14th, 2013 | Posted in News

We are excited to introduce the Entrada from the Classic line of Russian Pointe shoes. Flexible shank, high crown, medium toe platform. Great for dancers with high arches. Contactus@chicagodancesupply for your pointe shoe fitting appointment!

Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth | May 13th, 2013 | Posted in News
Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth | May 11th, 2013 | Posted in News, People

Rejoice and be glad! Hava Nagila (2007) Choreography: Mark Yonally Costume Design: Joshua Allard Dancers: Rich Ashworth, Samantha O’Connell, Christine Thielke, Kirsten Uttich, Jessica Williams, Hannah Wilson, Jennifer Pfaff Yonally, Mark Yonally Chicago Tap Theatre

Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth | May 11th, 2013 | Posted in Argentine Tango, News

The newest shipment of Comme il faut tango shoes arrived this week! Come in today for the best selection of styles in your size!

Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth | May 10th, 2013 | Posted in News
Joan Oberndorf | May 8th, 2013 | Posted in How To, News, Wellness

Pain in the sole of your foot is no fun. Why it happens and ways to deal. Foot pain is…a pain (duh) but can be especially worrying when you’re a dancer.  Pain in the plantar (or bottom) surface of your foot can range from mild soreness to highly uncomfortable, and can potentially put you on [...]