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Movement Influenced by Costumes

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Today we have a guest post by Stacey Pepper Schwartz…

I love to challenge my students when I teach.  I like them to discover movement for themselves and not just copy what I am doing.  They need to find out how they move for themselves.  And with this knowledge they can go on to perfect their technique.  If they have technique without vision ,creativity or passion, it is like having the canvas and paints without the paintbrushes!  Explore costumes to add some added inspiration, creativity and challenge to your class.  It can be quite an adventure for both the student and teacher! [Read more…]

Chicago Fringe Artists Networking Night

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Chicago Fringe Artists Networking Night (CFANN) is looking for dance artists to showcase their work for the annual event to be held April 9, 2011 at The Red Tape Theatre.

The event is an evening of performances, installations, and tasty treats from neighborhood eateries. Red Tape is known for its transformative space, and CFANN is no exception. Guests will find themselves in a cool, lounge-style venue surrounded by provocative intersections of visual, interactive and performance art.

CFANN 2011 will be all this and more. This years’ performance showcase is driven by dance and movement, immersed in fun, diverse and arresting visual, video and audio art, guaranteed to create an exhilarating and inspiring experience.

If you or someone you know is interested, drop by CFANN’s site to fill out an application–but hurry–they need to be in by February 11th.

Under Wraps: Favorite Warmup Clothes

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We all have them. Some are pretty and new, while others are old and tattered. Warmup clothing in dance is the equivelant of the blanket that Linus carried around with him on Peanuts. It represents comfort, safety, and to a certain extent–our personality as well.

My favorite warmups were generally t-shirts that I took a scissors to–chopped out the neck, and sometimes did a little handiwork on the sleeves as well. And I had a pair of black legwarmers that I loved. I was never into the plastic “diaper” pants, but I know a lot of girls who wore them all the time. Other people donned large sweaters, wrapped bandanas or scarves around their heads or cobbled together a “mish-mosh” of other clothing, worn over their tights and leotards.

I’ve seen some strange stuff over the years…one woman wore just socks, but pulled them down so that only her toes and the ball of her foot was covered. I’m not quite sure how she could take class like that, but she did. Another wore a full-length winter scarf, wrapped several times around her neck as though she was walking down the street in New York during a snowstorm.

Odd the little habits we develop when it comes to how we dress for class. What we find comforting–or comfortable.

What about you? Any items you feel especially attached to? Have you seen anything in class that you found unusual?

Social Media: More Than A Tool

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The title of this post says it all.

When I first started using social media to promote 4dancers, I did so grudgingly. I joined Twitter and scratched my head at how I was supposed to use it. I certainly didn’t think I’d enjoy it.

Using Facebook as a tool also lacked appeal for me. After all, the majority of my friends on there were actual friends and family.

LinkedIn seemed to make the most sense. After all, it was more of a “professional” site, designed to showcase your resume and develop connections.

So what happened? [Read more…]

Upcoming Chicago Area Dance Performances

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Chicago-area dance lovers have two upcoming opportunities to see unique dance performances in the area. Here’s the info:

The first is called “The Lonely Visitors” and it takes place March 3-4. Our own Lucy Riner is involved in this one, so you can come and see her in person. The performance is at the Hamlin Park Fieldhouse at 3035 N. Hoyne Ave at 7:30PM.

$15 General Admission

For tickets go to www.brownpapertickets.com

For info call 773-416-0834

The second upcoming show is Winifred Haun & Dancers, which will be presenting “Bento & other dances,” a program of six works that includes two premieres, on March 17 & 18 at the Hamlin Park Theater. The two premieres, both choreographed by Winifred Haun, will be “Bento,” a group work and “Disquiet,” a solo.

Tickets are $20 for general admission. Tickets can be purchased on-line at

https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/136614 or at http://www.WinifredHaun.org

Tickets will also be available at the door.

For more info, see http://www.WinifredHaun.org or dial 773.454.9843.

Come and support the Chicago-area dance scene!

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