Life as we know it has changed, and thus, dance as we know it is changing as well. DancerMusic Editor and professional dancer Kristi Licera gives us an honest and concise look at what quarantine has been like for her so far, and how she has found hope amidst uncertainty. Here's what she told us:
Many of us have found ourselves with extra time on our hands, and our latest interview series at DancerMusic provides insight to how artists, like Hanna Brictson, are using that time to create and inspire. Here's what Hanna told us about her new fitness program, Ballex:
MRDC Artistic Director Monte Rezell gets his company ready for "Opposites Attract," March 14-15, 2020 at Chicago’s Stage 773. The production is a direct representation of one of the many ways this Hip Hop ambassador continues to nurture the culture. Here’s what Monte told us about the performance and his latest choreographic work:
DancerMusic Editor Kristi Licera recently had the chance to speak with Jan Bartoszek on the eve of Hedwig Dances' 35th anniversary concert about how she has kept her creativity alive and to get insights to her latest work, "Raum." Here's what she told us:
DancerMusic caught up with Hope Boykin to get an inside look at what she looks forward to sharing with Chicago audiences as she takes the stage with the company at the Auditorium Theatre for the final time. Here’s what she told us:
LOUD BODIES' "Legalize Menstruation," raises awareness of period poverty and encourages open conversation on the often taboo subject of menstruation. Here's what LOUD BODIES co-founders Yariana Baralt Torres and Maria Blanco told us about their upcoming performance, February 29, 2020 at Chicago's Preston Bradley Center:
Ballet 5:8 presents "Butterfly" at Chicago's Studebaker Theater Saturday, March 7, 2020. DancerMusic asked Artistic Director Julianna Slager to give us insight into this ballet, inspired by the stories of the Jewish population that lived in the Terezin ghetto during World War II. Here's what she told us:
"Floor Show" is an immersive production that draws inspiration from David Bowie’s music, career, cultural impact, and more. This one-of-a-kind production—part theater, part live music concert, part dance performance—was created by director Jesse Morgan Young in collaboration with lead performer Alex Grelle and music director Liam Kazar. Here's what choreographer Zachary Whittenburg told us about the production:
DancerMusic Editor Kristi Licera recently caught up with Project Bound Dance co-artistic director Emily Loar to learn more about the challenges and triumphs of her many roles with the company, as well as learn more about Bound's decision to partner with Emma Draves for the upcoming split bill performance of "The Nearest Place." Here's what Emily told us:
Still Inspired Season 6 choreographers Laura Thurston, Lizzie MacKenzie, Lauren Blane and Annie Conway each chose a piece of Mary Porterfield's artwork to inspire fresh choreographic works, which are set to hit the stage at the Athenaeum Theater Chicago February 21 & 22, 2020. DancerMusic Editor Kristi Licera recently caught up with Still Inspired Artistic Director and Choreographer Laura Thurston to learn more about this year's program. Here's what she told us:
