Hear Chicago Dance

See Chicago Dance in collaboration with Polyrhythmic, Cove, and LimeRed
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Hear Chicago Dance: Stories and Insights of the Lived Experiences of Dancers Dancers are a unique breed. Whether we trained in the halls of a conservatory, in a storefront studio, or on the sacred grounds of our respective communities, each of us carries the oral and kinesthetic history that we’ve been honored to receive from the generations before us. These are their stories heard and not just seen on stage.

Episodes

  1. Introduction to the Lived Experiences of Dancers

    EPISODE 1

    Introduction to the Lived Experiences of Dancers

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    2 min
  2. Meet the Dancers

    EPISODE 2

    Meet the Dancers

    Meet the dancers who share their stories in this series. Christopher "Mad Dog" Thomas Program Manager and Artistic Director for Kumba Lynx Performance Ensemble, Member of the Creation Footwork Battle Clique Simone Stevens Company Artist with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Jonathan Pacheco Company Dancer with the Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater Devika DhirFreelance Dancer Lynn Cole Owner of Rhythm of the Street Dance Studio, Teacher, and Choreographer Silvita Diaz BrownChoreographer, Dancer, and Artistic Director of Sildance/Acrodanza

    18 min
  3. Summary of The Relationship Between Perception and Value of Dance

    EPISODE 3

    Summary of The Relationship Between Perception and Value of Dance

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    3 min
  4. The Relationship Between Perception and Value of Dance

    EPISODE 4

    The Relationship Between Perception and Value of Dance

    Narrated by Kennedy Ward of See Chicago Dance. Exploring the internal and external forces that perceive dancers and then decide their value through the insights of Chicago dancers.

    18 min
  5. Summary of Inequality in the Chicago Dance Community

    EPISODE 5

    Summary of Inequality in the Chicago Dance Community

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    4 min
  6. Inequality in the Chicago Dance Community

    EPISODE 6

    Inequality in the Chicago Dance Community

    Narrated by Kennedy Ward of See Chicago Dance Hear about the invisible barriers dancers face in aspiring to institutionalize their form — a viable process to give non-European dance forms increased credibility and gain access to resources that will mature their career and elevate the art.

    13 min
  7. Summary of Notions of Power & Success Metrics

    EPISODE 7

    Summary of Notions of Power & Success Metrics

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    3 min
  8. Notions of Power & Success Metrics

    EPISODE 8

    Notions of Power & Success Metrics

    Narrated by Kennedy Ward of See Chicago Dance Contentment and fulfillment are not solely defined by salary or income alone for many dancers and the traditional image of "the Dancer" (sustaining yourself with a full time contract from a single, major company, touring constantly and creating constantly) is not one that the community is wholly committed to. So what is the image? And who defines it?

    16 min
  9. Hear Chicago Dance: Stories and Insights from the Lived Experiences of Dancers (full narrative without summaries)

    EPISODE 9 BONUS

    Hear Chicago Dance: Stories and Insights from the Lived Experiences of Dancers (full narrative without summaries)

    Introduction by Angelina Perino with Cove Chicago and Narrated by Kennedy Ward of See Chicago Dance. Full narrative without episode summaries.

    1h 7m
  10. Theme Song to Hear Chicago Dance

    EPISODE 10 BONUS

    Theme Song to Hear Chicago Dance

    Original theme song to Hear Chicago Dance composed and produced by Demetrio P. Maguigad for Polyrhythmic.

    3 min

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Hear Chicago Dance: Stories and Insights of the Lived Experiences of Dancers Dancers are a unique breed. Whether we trained in the halls of a conservatory, in a storefront studio, or on the sacred grounds of our respective communities, each of us carries the oral and kinesthetic history that we’ve been honored to receive from the generations before us. These are their stories heard and not just seen on stage.

Information

  • Creator
    See Chicago Dance in collaboration with Polyrhythmic, Cove, and LimeRed
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 See Chicago Dance
  • Show Website
    Hear Chicago Dance