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.
Publisher
See Chicago Dance in collaboration with Polyrhythmic, Cove, and LimeRed
Original theme song to Hear Chicago Dance composed and produced by Demetrio P. Maguigad for Polyrhythmic.
1 Aug 2024
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.
1 Aug 2024
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?
1 Aug 2024
Summary of Notions of Power & Success Metrics
1 Aug 2024
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.
1 Aug 2024
Summary of Inequality in the Chicago Dance Community
1 Aug 2024
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.
1 Aug 2024
Summary of The Relationship Between Perception and Value of Dance
1 Aug 2024
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 Dhir
Freelance Dancer
Lynn Cole
Owner of Rhythm of the Street Dance Studio, Teacher, and Choreographer
Silvita Diaz Brown
Choreographer, Dancer, and Artistic Director of Sildance/Acrodanza
1 Aug 2024
Introduction to the Lived Experiences of Dancers
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
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Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
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