Some primary areas of focus in this introductory workshop are:
-Exploration of presence
-Collaboration through yielding with strength
-Spatial elements of composition & choreography
-Conjuring action, imagery & states of being
-Engaging the audience by engaging with the moment
-Strengthen the voice by creating original sound & music
-Generating text through rhythm and energy
-Tapping into joy as the basic performing experience
more...
DanceWorks Chicago continues to innovate through an initiative dubbed Dance Flight. On Tuesday, November 18 Dance Flight will be offered in much the same way as a wine flight with two performance components within one evening, which may be viewed separately or in combination. YOU shape YOUR experience!
Performances will be held at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn and start at 6:00PM and 7:00PM.
Tickets are $10 for each flight or $15 for the entire evening. Tickets may be purchased by cash only at the door one hour prior to the curtain. more...
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 8:00pm - Sunday, October 12, 2008 7:00pm
The Third Annual Chicago Calling Arts Festival (CCAF3) will take place October 1 -12, 2008, featuring Chicago-based artists collaborating in performances and projects with artists living in other locations-- both here in the U.S. and abroad.
Artists involved with CCAF3 work in a wide range of media, including music, painting, video, poetry, dance and other art forms. Please check the website for times and location, as the events are scheduled at various venues. www.chicagocalling.orgmore...
Apparition of the Eternal Church
A film by Paul Festa
Independent Film Screening with Live Organ Accompaniment
Post-performance Q&A with Paul Festa, filmmaker
Free Admission more...
Saturday, August 16, 2008 1:00pm - Saturday, August 30, 2008 3:00pm
Take a tour of downtown Elgin to see short plays performed in Elgin's most popular places. By Elgin Theatre, Nothing Special Productions, Independent Players, Janus Theatre and Vex Theatre.
Stay for the Alley of Art show, where artists will create, display and sell art - to the sounds of music.
Tickets $12. Cash only at the door. For reservations call 847-841-1713 . www.cityofelgin.org for more information.
