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Hubbard Street Dancers Alice Klock and Emilie Leriche in Fluence by Robyn Mineko Williams. Rehearsal photo by Todd Rosenberg. Performance photo by Quinn B Wharton.
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Season 36 starts Thursday. Listen in.
In this issue of FootNotes, we'd like to share with you some of the chatter we hear around our studios and backstage as opening night nears.
Let's eavesdrop, shall we?
Robyn Mineko Williams, choreographer of Fluence, on gender in dance:
"I like to explore relationships that I’ve personally experienced, sometimes messing with the genders... One thing I’ve always loved about Hubbard Street was how the men can be very masculine and the women feminine, but that they can switch, too, at the drop of a hat. I might make a solo for a woman, but in the finished piece, it’ll be performed by a man. Or vice versa."
Hogan McLaughlin, costume designer, on finding a solution for the stage:
"Stretch fabric. I really love to work with corsetry and fabric that can almost stand up by itself, so I constantly have to remind myself that the most important thing is for the dancers to be able to move." » Read more in this interview with Hogan at 4dancers.org.
Wardrobe supervisor Rebecca M. Shouse on breaking records:
"This is the most intricate costume we've ever built."
Burke Brown, lighting designer for Fluence and Cloudless, on his Chicago debut:
"As cliche as it sounds, the most exciting part is working with two amazing choreographers, Robyn and Alejandro. They're both interested in the unusual and have challenged me to work in new ways. You can't imagine how proud I am to have my Chicago debut with Hubbard Street."
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Hubbard Street Dance Chicago in Casi-Casa by Mats Ek. Photo by Todd Rosenberg. |
Mats Ek, choreographer of Casi-Casa, on everyday inspiration:
“I watch a lot of film and theater. And look at a lot of art. But what’s important to me most is reading the newspaper, watching my children, watching animals move in the park, watching the traffic — things that are not meant to be seen. Social staging, as such, is very rich.”
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See Hubbard Street’s "dancers of spectacular versatility" (Los Angeles Times) in works by four different choreographers, demonstrating four different visions of contemporary dance, each speaking eloquently to the human condition — without words.
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This project is partially supported by the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
Robyn Mineko Williams is a 2013 Princess Grace Awards winner, Choreography Fellowship.
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Trae Turner. Photo by Todd Rosenberg. |
Trae: "Hip hop has an undeniable energy."
Hip hop teacher Trae Turner talks about teaching hip hop at LCDS.
Why hip hop?
I'm a child born into the hip hop culture! I find not only the movement exciting but the music as well. Hip hop music has an undeniable energy and vibe that makes you want to move.
What can hip hop offer to dancers in other disciplines?
This is definitely the age of the "well rounded dancer." There are ballet-trained dancers who are also trained in African, or modern-trained dancers who are well trained in hip hop. It's a dance form that complements other forms: the training you receive from hip hop timing and execution will help you in jazz or contemporary.
You've been teaching at LCDS for seven years. How do you feel you have evolved as a teacher?
The biggest lesson I've learned at LCDS is how to teach and focus on the needs of my students all at the same time. I'm very concentrated on the vibe of the class. After every class there's always a long line of dancers waiting to talk to me, not because I'm someone special, but because they know I watch everyone and pay attention to detail, so they want feedback and critique, which I am always honored to offer.
Try something new on October 27: LCDS Open House
LCDS invites you to take free beginner classes in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, yoga, Pilates, hip hop, African, BeMoved®, Zumba® and more. It's the perfect opportunity to try new classes for the first time or bring along a friend to try your favorite class.
No pre-registration required. Open House attendees will receive a 2-for-1 Class Pass to come back and take more classes at the Lou Conte Dance Studio.
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| Aspen Santa Fe Ballet October 5 at the Harris Theater |
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Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. Photo credit: Rosalie O'Connor. |
“Simply breathtaking.”
—Chicago Sun Times
Born in the American West and now touring internationally, this charismatic troupe of dynamic dancers has developed a loyal following worldwide.
Known as an incubator for new choreography, its return to Chicago features a compelling program of all commissioned work created especially for this vibrant company, including Over Glow by Jorma Elo and Last by Hubbard Street's Resident Choreographer Alejandro Cerrudo.
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
One-night-only performance: Saturday, October 5 at the Harris Theater
Tickets: $25 - $75 available by calling 312-334-7777 or online at www.harristheaterchicago.org
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Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization
supported in part by contributions.
Mission: to bring artists, art and audiences together
to enrich, engage and change lives through the experience of dance.
Donate today to support Hubbard Street's mission.
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