CREATE
CONNECT
UNITE //
DANCE
ACROSS
CHICAGO
Photo: Jorge Sigler
SCHEDULE
Saturday, August 11th
34th and Halsted Plaza
Shows at 2pm & 3pm
Saturday, August 18th
Horner Park | Ellis Park
Shows at 2pm & 3pm
Friday, August 17th
Ellis Park
Shows at 5pm & 6pm
Sunday, August 19th
Horner Park
Shows at 2pm & 3pm
Saturday, September 8th
34th & Halsted Plaza
Shows at 2pm & 3pm
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Dance Across Chicago brings art to public spaces using live dance, music and technology. Audiences will experience uplifting and engaging dance performances featuring professional dancers and musicians, formed specifically for the outdoor performance space. Our August 18th performance will take place in two separate Chicago neighborhoods simultaneously, connected with livestream technology, to create a shared experience among Chicago communities.
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The purpose of Dance Across Chicago is to engage audiences that may not often see dance, spark meaningful conversation among audience members, and build a bridge between neighborhoods that otherwise might not have the opportunity to interact. We seek to celebrate the diversity that makes Chicago so vibrant and inspire connection in our city.
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This project is partially supported by an Individual Artist Program Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events, as well as a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency, a state agency through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.
COLLABORATORS
LAUREN REED //
Dancer
Lauren Reed grew up in Milwaukee, WI where she received her early training from Young Dance Academy under Sandy Young and Milwaukee Ballet under Rolando Yanes. She graduated Cum Laude with honors from Butler University with a BFA in Dance Performance and a minor in Religion. When she moved to Chicago in 2013, Lauren studied in Lou Conte’s scholarship program. Lauren performed with Aerial Dance Chicago from 2014-2016 and now is a company member of Project606 Dance. She teaches dance and aerial arts to students of all ages throughout the Chicagoland area.
REBECCA ROBERTSTAD //
Dancer
Rebecca began her training at the Academy of Movement and Music in Oak Park under the direction of Stephanie Clemens. She received a BA in Dance from Columbia College Chicago with a concentration in teaching. Rebecca has worked with Momenta, IDC SPEAKS, J. Lindsay Brown and is currently dancing with Esoteric Dance Project.