MARCH—APRIL 2013
This renowned jazz-contemporary troupe traced migrating dance forms from Algeria to Morocco and Spain.
MARCH—APRIL 2013
This renowned jazz-contemporary troupe traced migrating dance forms from Algeria to Morocco and Spain.
ABOUT THE RESIDENCY
Beginning in Chicago’s sister city, Casablanca, this award-winning company brought their commitment to dance education and contemporary performance to their North African tour. They danced in a Marrakech public square and tried flamenco in Spain. They taught students with Down syndrome under a bridge in Sevilla, and collaborated with le Ballet ONCI in Algiers to create a “fusion” piece, performed exclusively online.
ABOUT THE RESIDENCY
Beginning in Chicago’s sister city, Casablanca, this award-winning company brought their commitment to dance education and contemporary performance to their North African tour. They danced in a Marrakech public square and tried flamenco in Spain. They taught students with Down syndrome under a bridge in Sevilla, and collaborated with le Ballet ONCI in Algiers to create a “fusion” piece, performed exclusively online.
FROM THE TRAVEL BLOG
“It is 4:45 in the morning and I am awake. …And then I hear it. It starts from one mosque at the top of the Casbah, a single chant running clear through the darkness.”
—Matt Miller on hearing the call to prayer in Algeria
FROM THE TRAVEL BLOG
“It is 4:45 in the morning and I am awake. …And then I hear it. It starts from one mosque at the top of the Casbah, a single chant running clear through the darkness.”
—Matt Miller on hearing the call to prayer in Algeria
HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO
HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO
Image courtesy: Todd Rosenberg
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s core purpose is to bring artists, art, and audiences together to enrich, engage, educate, and change lives through the experience of dance.
Under the artistic leadership of Glenn Edgerton, Hubbard Street continues to innovate, supporting ascendant creative talent while presenting repertory by internationally recognized living artists. Hubbard Street has grown through the establishment of multiple platforms alongside the Lou Conte Dance Studio—now in its fifth decade of providing a wide range of public classes and pre-professional training—while extensive youth, education, community, adaptive dance and family programs keep the organization deeply connected to its hometown.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s core purpose is to bring artists, art, and audiences together to enrich, engage, educate, and change lives through the experience of dance.
Under the artistic leadership of Glenn Edgerton, Hubbard Street continues to innovate, supporting ascendant creative talent while presenting repertory by internationally recognized living artists. Hubbard Street has grown through the establishment of multiple platforms alongside the Lou Conte Dance Studio—now in its fifth decade of providing a wide range of public classes and pre-professional training—while extensive youth, education, community, adaptive dance and family programs keep the organization deeply connected to its hometown.
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