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Breakbone DanceCo presents DE-evolution of Mudwoman Aug.27-Sept.6	Event Type: Performance Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 11:59am - Saturday, September 6, 2008 - 12:00am Breakbone DanceCo presents DE-evolution of Mudwoman an evening of dance exile, fashion & humor. more... Event Location Venue: The Viaduct Theater Neighborhood: < >
Elements Contemporary Ballet Summer Workshop	Event Type: Workshop Saturday, August 9, 2008 - 10:00am - Saturday, August 9, 2008 - 5:00pm Elements Contemporary Ballet Summer Workshop introduces the ballet dancer to ECB's style, methods, and choreography. Participants study contemporary ballet technique with Artistic Director Mike Gosney, receiving personal coaching designed to expand the dancer's range of movement while developing their ability to make independent artistic choices. Workshop students will also have the opportunity to work in a professional rehearsal setting with the critically acclaimed ECB dancers, inspiring the creation of new choreography through guided improvisation, as well as learning excerpts from the company's original repertoire. The classes culminate in an informal performance in which the students demonstrate the learned material for a guest audience. Friends and family are invited and encouraged to attend the performance. Dancers must be at least 13 years old and have a minimum of three years ballet training. more... Event Location Venue: Dance Center Evanston, Evanston Plaza Address: 1934 Dempster Street Evanston, IL 60202 Google Map Neighborhood: Evanston
AMEBA Acrobatic and Aerial Dance Company's 4th Annual Summer Dance Intensive	Event Type: Workshop Monday, July 14, 2008 - 2:30pm - Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 9:00pm AMEBA Acrobatic and Aerial Dance is hosting the 4th Annual Aerial Dance Intensive (See amebadance.org or (773) 463-4402, fly@amebadance.org for more details.) July 14-17 KIDS (ages 7-12) M-Th, 2:30-3:30 Workshop A: Beg. trapeze/rope/bungee 3:30-4:30 Workshop B: Int. Trapeze/rope/bungee ADULTS 6:00-7:00 Workshop C: Beg. Trapeze/rope/bungee 7:00-8:00 Workshop D: Int. Trapeze/rope/bungee 8:00-9:00 Workshop E: Int.-Adv. Aerial Repertoire Trapeze July 21-24 KIDS (ages 7-12) 2:30-3:30 Workshop F: Beg. silks/sling/lyra 3:30-4:30 Workshop G: Int. silks/sling/lyra ADULTS 6:00-7:00 Workshop H: Beg. silks/sling/lyra 7:00-8:00 Workshop I: Int. silks/sling/lyra 8:00-9:00 Workshop J: Int.-Adv. aerial repertoire silks Event Location Venue: Belle Plaine Studio Address: 2014 W. Belle Plaine Chicago, IL 60618 Google Map Neighborhood: Lincoln Square
AMEBA's 4th Annual Aerial Summer Dance Intensive	Event Type: Workshop Monday, July 14, 2008 - 2:30pm - Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 9:00pm AMEBA Acrobatic and Aerial Dance Company is running an aerial workshop intensive designed to help adults and children learn acrobatic and aerial dance skills. Customized for a variety of skill levels, you can try trapeze, bungees, sling, lyra and silks in a safe and encouraging environment. Get fit and try something new! See amebadance.org for more details. (See amebadance.org or (773) 463-4402, fly@amebadance.org for more details.) more... Event Location Venue: Belle Plaine Studio Address: 2014 W. Belle Plaine Chicago, IL 60618 Google Map Neighborhood: Lincoln Square
IMAN Community Cafe : Spirtitual Expression \| Artistic Devotion	Event Type: Performance Friday, June 27, 2008 - 6:00pm Don't miss out on a special Community Café Friday, June 27th at 6pm in the heart of Southside Chicago's historic Bronzeville neighborhood at the Parkway Ballroom. Join us as we explore the spiritual drive and motivating factors for art from a diverse group of performers. From the Native American Hip Hop music of Culture Shock Camp to the boogaloo dance and movement styles of Robot M.A.F.I.A (Masters Aligning Forces Influencing All) to the Nu Jazz Sitar sound of Renegade Sufi, we hope to share a glimpse of these artist's spiritual expressions with all in attendance. Of course we will also showcase Chicago local artists with a theatrical piece by EthnoSis, a short musical set from Chicago's own Imam William Bilal, and an IMAN Art Installation. Make sure to attend this one of a kind event and bring a friend! Event Location Venue: Parkway Ballroom Address: 4455 S. King Dr. Chicago, IL 60653 Google Map Neighborhood: Bronzeville
4th Annual Chicago Aerial Dance Fesitival	Event Type: Workshop Monday, July 14, 2008 - 2:30pm - Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 9:00pm 4th ANNUAL CHICAGO AERIAL DANCE INTENSIVE more... Event Location Venue: Belle Plaine Studio Address: 2014 W. Belle Plaine 4022 North Saint Louis Avenue Chicago, IL 60618 Google Map Neighborhood: Wrigleyville
2nd Annual Humboldt Park Art Fair	Event Type: Exhibit Event Type: Performance Event Type: Festival Event Type: Fair Event Type: Other Event Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 12:22pm - Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 8:00pm Emering Artist Art Fair 50 Artists 10 Bands 2 Hip-Hop Performances Juried 2D and Photography exhibit Art for Kids Event Location Venue: Humboldt Park Field house and Boat House Address: 1400 N Sacramento Chicago, Il 60651 Google Map Neighborhood: Humboldt Park
DJ Kool Herc at the Experimental Station	Event Type: Performance Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 8:00pm - Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 11:59pm DJ Kool Herc, one of the most celebrated originators of the music we now call hip hop will share the music that has made hip hop a world wide phenomena. Joining Kool Herc will be Josh Abrams, noted Chicago musician and DJ known for his interest in traditional cultural musics, blending them with soul, funk and house. This event will be a collision of cultural sounds and hopes to bring together the widest cross section of Chicago dance and music lovers at one of the South Side's most important Cultural venues, the Experimental Station. Please join us! Event Location Venue: Experimental Station Address: 6100 South Blackstone Entrance at 61st and Dorchester Chicago, IL 60637 Google Map Neighborhood: Hyde Pk/Kenwd