June 2008
Chicago Dance Gazette Archive
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On People:
Spotlight on: Dancer Arron Scott, American Ballet Theater by Amy Chen (June 2005)
Spotlight On: Instruments of Movement Artistic Director--James Morrow by Amy Chen (July 2005)
Spotlight on: Mike Gosney--Teacher, Dancer and Director by Amy Chen (August 2005)
Premiering: Kerri Vaile by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (September 2005)
Variation: Part 1--Vanessa Truvillion on Living in Dance by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth and Amy Chen (September 2005)
Spotlight On: Sonya Hohmann--Bellydancer by Amy Chen (October 2005)
Premiering: Ray Molina--Ballroom Instructor, Joel Hall Dance Center by Amy Chen (December 2005)
Spotlight On: Bob and Penny Urbon--BallroomChicago.com by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (January 2006)
Class Notes : Madison Elementary and Natalie Davis--"Having a Ball" by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (February 2006)
Spotlight On: GI Alliance--Jennifer Gage-Imburgia by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (March 2006)
Spotlight On: McCutcheon Elementary--"Having a Ball" by fifth graders at McCutcheon Elementary (April 2006)
Class Notes: Elizabeth Byrd--Creative Movement Teacher, Le Ballet Petit by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (May 2006)
Spotlight On : Reggio "The Hoofer" --Tap Dancer by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (May 2006)
Now Playing : Maria Cancilla--Teacher, A Fairytale Ballet by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (June 2006)
A Farewell to Katherine Dunham: A tribute to a pioneer of dance and civil rights by Theresa Grenier Courtesy of Goldrush magazine. Originally published in Volume 11, Issue 7, July 2006
Premiering: Kerrie Korzatkowski-- Artistic Director, Korzatkowski Contemporary Dance by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (August 2006)
Spotlight On: Ensemble Español--Flamenco Passion by Anthony Fett (August 2006)
Chicago Dancers Share Their Views on College by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (September 2006)
Encore With: Mike Gosney, Sonya Hohmann and Arron Scott by Amy Chen (September 2006)
Premiering: Kim Sturm and Paula Grahmann at Chicago Dance Supply (October 2006)
Bob Urbon, BallroomChicago.com: On Teaching Dance (September 2007)
Rosetta Magdalen of Flamenco Chicago: On Teaching Dance (September 2007)
Chicago Ballet Arts: The Bialek Family Extends Their Talents Through the Years (October 2007)
On Wellness:
Dance Injuries by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth
Run Away and Join the Circus: Cross-training Dance and Acrobatics by Amy Chen (June 2006)
Why You Should See A Chiropractor: One Perspective by Jennifer L. Didier
Theraband Exercises: Three for Your Feet by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth
Lengthen and Strengthen with Pilates by Cindy Lee
Signs, Symbols and Sautés: Astrology for Dancers November 2006 by Mike Gosney
Are High Heels a Dangerous Tango Fetish? by Sarah R. Graff
Keeping Your New Year's Dance Resolutions by Amy Chen (January 2007)
Change by Paula Grahmann (June 2007)
A New Chapter by Paula Grahmann, CPT (February 2008)
On Dance Shoes:
A Perfect Fit by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth
Am I Ready for Pointe Shoes? by April C. Lewis
Sewing Ribbons to Pointe Shoes by April C. Lewis
What to Know When Trying on Ballet Soft Shoes by Amy Chen (June 2006)
How to Extend the Life of Your Dance Shoes
On Class:
Common Mistakes Made During Demi Plié in Ballet by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth
10 Golden Rules of Dance Etiquette by Jennifer L. Didier
Arabesque: Five Checchetti Positions by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth
Class Notes: Salsa in Chicago by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth
Worry-Free Wedding Dances: Tips From Nino DiGuilio--May I Have This Dance™ Inc.
Class Notes with Student, Helena Segovia, at Flamenco Arts Center
Amy demonstrates Plié on YouTube July 2007
First Steps: Find the Best Dance Teacher for You (September 2007)
Other News:
Inside Scoop: Prepare for your Next Audition by Amy Chen
Copyright for Choreographers: What is a Copyright by Amy Chen
Ballroom Dancing Comes to Chicago Public Schools by Celeste Garrett
Having A Ball at Madison Elementary School by Natalie Davis
A Round of Applause: Benefit for the Darryl Howard Youth Scholarship Program by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth
The Entertainment Project: Chicago’s Unique Performing Arts Summer Camp by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth
A Round of Applause: Paul Christiano's Make-A-Wish Foundation Benefit
Dancing the Summer Away: Columbia College’s Dance Workshop by Susanna Hostetter
Community Events: The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago--Siobhan Davies Dance Company
A Round of Applause: Kelly Ann Vitacca's Inaside Chicago to Benefit Gilda's Club by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth
To the Pointe: Why Watch Dance? by Amy Chen
Chicago Tap Theatre "Unmasked!" Benefit 2007
Letter From Leni (March 2007)
Letter From Leni (May 2008)
Joel Hall Dancers II Perform "Changes" by Joel Hall
Athenaeum Theatre, Chicago
May 2008
Facundo Posadas and Ellen Mashkovich demonstrate a Milonga
Mariposa Studio, Chicago
Chicago Public School's "Having a Ball" Finals at the Navy Pier Grand Ballroom.
The Cha Cha
April 2008
Visceral Dance Youth Company's "Imagine"
Dancers Joe and Katie M. demonstrate and breakdown a troublesome lift from the piece.
Inaside Chicago Dance invites you back into the studio to watch a cleaning rehearsal in preparation for their spring engagement, Inaside Dance Project "In The Painting".
March 2008
Inaside brings you into the studio and shows you how the rehearsal process works. Featured choreographer: Lizzie Mackenzie
Mike Gosney, Artistic Director for Elements Contemporary Ballet , give us his advice for perfecting those troublesome pirouettes.
Mark Yonally and his jazz band "The Rhythm Four" at Chicago Tap Theatre's annual gala benefit.
February 2008
In their first video of a series, Inaside Chicago Dance invites you into the studio. Meet Company Director Kelly Ann Vitacca , and Company Members Brady Sanders and Noel Powers as they speak on their post-holiday regime.
Inaside Chicago Dance rehearses Kelly Ann Vitacca's "Memory". Featured Dancers: Noel Powers and Brady Sanders.
July 2007
Plié
[plee-AY]
Bent, bending. A bending of the knee or knees. First and second clip shows correct and incorrect alignment of the hips, knees and ankles. Combination in 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th by Amy Chen. Leotard by Mirella, shorts by Harmonie, tights and shoes by Grishko.
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