Dance in the Parks!

A project in Chicago, IL by DanceInTheParks
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Providing Chicago families with FREE professional dance concerts in their local neighborhood parks this summer.
Backers: 63
Average Pledge Per Backer: $82

Funded: $5,187 of $5,000
Dates: Mar 26th -> Apr 25th (31 days)
Project By: DanceInTheParks
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Latest News

Emily Stein - choreographer of Ouside the Lines

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Our opening night performance was VERY warm, but we're so proud to have performed for about a hundred people at Haas Park in Logan Square. Thanks to everyone who came out! Our next performance is tomorrow, Thursday, July 19 at 6:30 pm at Berger Park,... (Read More)

It's Performance Week #1!

July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
It's here! Performance week! Our first show is Tuesday night at Haas Park at 6:30 pm.  Check our website for the list of dates, venue parks, times, and additional performance groups.  Until then, check out another video chat with dancers Joey... (Read More)

Ronn Stewart - Choreographer of "I Go Switch"

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We are 4 days away from our opening night performance!  We'll be at Haas Park in Logan Square (2402 N. Washtenaw) at Logan Square with Act I performances by Extenstions Dance Company and Visceral Studio Company. Here's our chat with choreographer... (Read More)

Lizzie MacKenzie - choreographer

July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out this interview with choreographer Lizzie MacKenzie.  She's a gorgeous dancer and choreographer.  We're so lucky to have her be a part of the 2012 season.  She recently opened Extensions Dance Center as the new home for her youth... (Read More)

Wade Schaaf - Choreographer of "Vivaldi Variations"

July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's our chat with choreographer Wade Schaaf.  He's the artistic director of Chicago Repertory Ballet (www.chicagorepertoryballet.com) and this is his second year choreographing for Dance in the Parks.  Vivaldi Variations is our show opener.... (Read More)

Laura Wade - Choreographer of "Encuentros"

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Here's our chat with choreographer Laura Wade, beloved Chicago ballet teacher.  Her work "Encuentros" is set to traditional Andean music and references the imagery of Machu Picchu.  It's a full ensemble piece with a feature solo for the beautiful... (Read More)

Dancer Aaron Smith Interview

June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's our chat with dancer Aaron Smith. He's s truly gifted dancer and has been a joy to have in the studio.  Check it out.  (Read More)

Dancers - Elizabeth Luse & Katy Fredrick

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's our latest artist chat with dancers Elizabeth Luse & Katy Fredrick.  It got a little long, since we had a 3-way-interview, but there's a lot to learn about these lovely ladies! Part I Part II  (Read More)

Chat with Choreographer Peter Carpenter

June 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Here's my chat with choreographer Peter Carpenter.  His work With the Taste of Your Lips, I'm on a Ride is a commentary on our relationship to money.  It's a witty and thought-provoking work that has inspired our dancers into creating some really... (Read More)

Choreographer Peff Modelski

June 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's our interview with Peff Modelski.  She created a tango for our 2012 performances.  She's had an amazing career - dancing with American Ballet Theater, The Joffrey Ballet, and in the original Broadway cast of Fiddler on the Roof with Jerome... (Read More)

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