"When you become the image of your own imagination, it's the most powerful thing you could ever do."
"Trust the still, small voice that says, 'this might work, and I’ll try it.' "
“We can learn to see each other and see ourselves in each other and recognize that human beings are more alike than we are unalike.”
"There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening, that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique."
"The boy stood up shakily, and looked once more at the pyramids. They seemed to laugh at him, and he laughed back, his heart bursting with joy. Because now he knew where his treasure was."
“When we share what we were brought here to give, we are in alignment with our highest, most powerful selves."
Preparing for SEASON 12 and grateful for wonderful partners, including Athletico Physical Therapy, for helping our dancers be their best selves! Thanks, Brittany and Team Athletico!
Grateful to have been part of the Chicago Dancemakers Forum's Greenroom Reunion today! Yay, commUNITY!
Our commitment is to “Community” not “Company,” the Participatory, rather than the Proprietary. And having chosen this route, we are building a more robust dance community.
DanceWorks Chicago is committed to build a foundation for the individual artistic growth of dancers and choreographers, providing a laboratory from which early career artists propel themselves and the art form to a new level through training, collaboration, mentorship, and performance. Led with integrity by Julie Nakagawa and Brendan P. Behan, DanceWorks Chicago fills a niche in the dance ecosystem investing in and shining a spotlight on the individual artists. Dancers are encouraged to explore their technical capability as well as their artistic curiosity in an individualized and deeply personal approach with the goal of nurturing passionate, articulate artists able to make meaningful contributions to the art form. Choreographically, we look to uncover new voices while also embracing opportunities to connect with more established choreographers providing mentorship and perspective for all involved. Welcoming the public to engage with the DanceWorks family to build context around the work of art is both our pleasure and our duty as a good dance citizen.