Artistic Director Glenn Edgerton and Dancers Alice Klock and Garrett Anderson welcome you into the studio to watch Alejandro Cerrudo at the moment of creation.
"I think the energy of the studio is fantastic," says Edgerton in the film. "It's a time for the dancers and the choreographer to tinker, to play and try this, and try that. It's constant trial and error. There's intuition and an energy that's just incredible."
Step 1: Someone asks you to create a new work. Step 2: Get excited. Step 3: Freak out about it. Step 4: Get your hands on it and get excited again.
This short film is all about Step 4: what happens as Alejandro Cerrudo, Hubbard Street's first Resident Choreographer, begins to build the Company's first ever full-length work.
One Thousand Pieces, Hubbard Street's world premiere, opens at the Harris Theater October 18.
Hubbard Street Dancers Ana Lopez and Garrett Anderson with Resident Choreographer Alejandro Cerrudo in front of Marc Chagall's America Windows at the Art Institute of Chicago. Photo by Todd Rosenberg.
One Thousand Pieces Thursday, October 18 at 7:30 pm Get tickets Friday, October 19 at 8 pm Get tickets Saturday, October 20 at 8 pm Get tickets Sunday, October 21 at 3 pm Get tickets
Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 E. Randolph St. [MAP]
Chicago, IL 60601
Resident Choreographer Alejandro Cerrudo creates Hubbard Street's first full-length performance, inspired by Marc Chagall's America Windows. This WORLD PREMIERE celebrates Hubbard Street's 35th year.
The Prince Prize for Commissioning Original Work One Thousand Pieces was created with funds from the Prince Prize for Commissioning Original Work, which was awarded to Alejandro Cerrudo and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago in 2012.
OCTOBER 25: Hubbard Street in Residence at the Art Institute of Chicago
Hubbard Street Dancers Jason Hortin and Jacqueline Burnett at the Art Institute of Chicago. Photo by Todd Rosenberg.
Performance: Elements of the Image
October 25, 2012, 6 - 7 pm, Fullerton Hall FREE with museum admission
Dancers explore the ideas and moving images of British film installation artist Steve McQueen, whose exhibition appears at the Art Institute of Chicago through January 6.
This performance is part of Hubbard Street's long-standing residency at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Hubbard Street's residency at the Art Institute of Chicago
Thursday, December 13, 2012 Thursday, January 24, 2013 Thursday, March 21, 2013 Thursday, April 18, 2013 Thursday, May 9, 2013
Youth and Family Programs: Family Workshops
Family Dance Workshops
Everyone in the family can experience dance
Spend time together as a family, do something active and creative, get moving and have fun!
October 20 • Family Storytime Dance (ages 3-8)
November 17 • Family Yoga (ages 6-13)
December 15 • Family Storytime Dance (ages 3-8)
January 19 • Family Hip Hop (ages 6-13)
Hubbard Street Dance Center [MAP]
1147 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60647
Fall workshop prices: $20 per family/ group of up to 4. Register at community@hubbardstreetdance.com 312-850-9744 x 139
Photo by Todd Rosenberg.
Lou Conte Dance Studio - Trae Turner, Hip Hop Teacher
Trae Turner, Hip-Hop Teacher at LCDS. Photo by Todd Rosenberg
Q&A with LCDS hip-hop teacher Trae Turner
What do you find most exciting about 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.
Why should a new student try a hip-hop class? 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 also well trained in hip hop. A new student should try hip hop because it’s a commercial dance form that complements other forms. For instance, the training you receive from hip-hop timing and execution will help you in jazz/contemporary.
What's your teaching style? My style is concentrated in street jazz with a focus on popping, isolations, trendy and groove movement. I also teach jazz funk, dancehall and house. My aim is to focus on technique, retention and performance qualities. I always push for more from the class -- more "full-out," more counts, more character, more technique -- so my students know that they can advance from class level to class level with a better understanding of the form, technique and performance.
Family Dance Workshops
