Category Archives: People
Latin Street hosts Live Salsa Sundays at the Cubby Bear. Click here for more information and to get on the guest list!
Here’s your chance to learn about two legends of dance. And theatre. And art… I love love love it when people (in this case dancers) break out of the box and defy convention. Think all dancers do is dance, or maybe (just maybe) choreograph or teach? You need to get yourself down to the DuSable [...]
The Chicago Moving Company is hard at work getting ready for their next upcoming work, 40th Anniversary Concert. Here is a little information about what you can expect from their concert: ”Iconic works from CMC repertory as well as a world premiere. Also on view:What the Camera Sees photo exhibit, RETRO-spective costume exhibit, a video screening and after show [...]
Thanks to our gracious hosts, Wes and Betsy, my husband Mike and I enjoyed an evening at the Town Club’s “Snow Ball” dance. Please enjoy the photo album below! Town Club, which meets regularly in the historic Kenilworth Club Assembly Hall, celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2014. More than once throughout the night, we [...]
Has it been awhile since you’ve been in dance class? No, no. We’re not judging you. But perhaps it’s been on your mind anyway? The great thing about adult dance classes is that often times there is open enrollment. Drop-ins are welcomed. Check out our “Where to dance in Chicago”directory. Perhaps there’s a class that [...]
December 20, 2012 marks the end of the 5125-year-long cycle in the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar. If you were to believe the rumors, this marks the end of the world as we know it. I think I’m ok with that. The world could use a bit of an upgrade: more joy and less hopelessness. More community and [...]
Tappers are so cool. Chicago Tap Theatre proves this theory time and time again. Just check out the video below “BeatCracker in a Nutshell” from their recent show, Tidings of Tap (read Syd Smith’s review in the Tribune here). Become inspired and sign up for Mark’s tap class at Joel Hall Dancers and Center.
Dear Chava, Thank you for stopping in to buy dance shoes today. I hope you enjoy your shoes and your new ballet class. I want to also congratulate you on your beautiful baby, Nadav. He looks adorable in the blue tutu, but I think green looks very nice on him as well. Have a wonderful [...]
Infrequently, I travel to dance events to sell dance shoes. It’s work and play all wrapped into one and I love it. Participating in a dance event like this is perfect for me: when I’m not selling shoes, I’m snapping photos of the dancers. Or actually dancing. I got my first nice camera this [...]
Alliance Dance Company presents “Winter Dance Bash!” Saturday, December 15th 7:30pm and Sunday , December 16th 2:30pm. Don’t limit yourself to “The Nutcracker” and check out this dance variety show that encompasses everything Winter, Holiday, and Snow related!
