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Coordinator: Erin Coffman | Supervisor: Megan Ulczak
Drop-In Programs
performing arts
Cultural Dance Day
CULTURAL DANCE DAY
Intergenerational master classes that include various styles and cultures of dance from around the world. Come try something new, get moving, and have fun with it! It is for
all ages so bring your family, friends, or even by yourself ! No dance experience necessary. All ages welcome!
Natya Dance Theatre
Saturday, Apr 15, 1:00-2:30P
Natya Dance eatre (NDT), is amongst the most
critically acclaimed and culturally treasured Indian
dance companies in the United States. Rooted
in Bharata Natyam, one of the great classical
dance theater forms of India, NDT preserves and
perpetuates Bharata Natyam in all its classical
rigor, but with contemporary interpretations which
incorporate dynamic body movement, rhythmic
footwork, hand gestures and facial expressions to
convey meaning and emotion that create rasa, the
aesthetic experience that transforms the audience.
ere will be a 60-minute master class followed by a
20-minute demonstration/history presentation.
Location: Stevenson Center
Res Fee $22 - Fee $27
Aztec Dance Workshop-
Xochitl Queztal Danza Azteca
Saturday, May 6, 11:30A-12:30P
e name of our group means "Precious Flower" in
Nahuatl, the Aztec language. Our group of children
and adults dances and sings the indigenous music of
the Aztec and Mexican people of Mexico – music that
has been passed down over centuries. ere will be a
short performance followed by a 45-minute master
class where you will learn several dances.
Location: Stevenson Center
Res Fee $28 - Fee $37
Hawaiian Dance Workshop: Halua I Ka
Pono "the Hula School of Chicago"
Saturday, May 20, 1:00-2:30P
Halua I Ka Pono is a Hawaiian dance studio based
locally in Oak Park. ey are dedicated to growing
aloha by sharing Hawaiian culture and stories
through the joy of Hula. e dance workshop will
focus on footwork, hand motions, and then integrate
hands with feet in a basic hula. ere will be a
60-minute master class followed by a 20-minute
demonstration/history presentation.
Location: Stevenson Center
Res Fee $27 - Fee $36
AfriCaribe Workshop
Saturday, June 10, 11:30A-1:00P
AfriCaribe is a non-profit organization dedicated
to the preservation, research, promotion, and
development of the Puerto Rican and Caribbean
cultures through music, dance, theater, and other
artistic media. While reflecting the influence of other
ethnic and cultural groups, AfriCaribe's primary
focal point is the African culture of the Caribbean.
ere will be a 60-minute master class followed by a
20-minute demonstration/history presentation.
Location: Stevenson Center
Res Fee $30 - Fee $39
Saol Academy of Irish Dance
Workshop
Saturday, Jul 15, 11:30A-1:00P
e Gaelic word "saol"
(pronounced "sail") translates to
"life", and is the belief that Irish
Dance can provide experiences
that will positively impact your
life. e dance workshop will
teach traditional Irish Step
Dancing which establishes
familiarity with the music, foot
placement, body alignment, and
basic steps of Irish Dance. ere
will be a 60-minute master
class followed by a 20-minute
demonstration/history presentation.
Location: Stevenson Center
Res Fee $20 - Fee $25
Chicago Steppin' Workshop
Saturday, Aug 12, 1:00-2:30P
Steppin' originated in Chicago as a dance referred
to as the BOP. It is a smooth calm dance of striding,
gliding, and dipping. e workshop will be led by a
member of the StepinChi community. ere will be
a 60-minute master class followed by a 20-minute
demonstration/history presentation.
Location: Stevenson Center
Res Fee $20 - Fee $25
Discover more Dance Classes
on pages 19-23.
