Dance360

Dance360

Something for everyBODY!
Dancer’s Choice: Create Your Own Adventure!

Team DWC is looking forward to Dance360 Summer 2024 programming in our home at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts  July 22-August 10. 

Dancers, create your own adventure with any combination of DanceForce and/or ChoreoLab weeks!   

Participate with confiDANCE! 

DanceWorks Chicago is dedicated to creating a safe space for artists and audiences, and Dance360 delivers on that mission through its approach of addressing body, mind, and spirit.

Described by dancers as “inspiring”, “impactful”, “refreshing”, and “transformative”, DanceWorks Chicago’s Dance360 programming incorporates a holistic approach to dance training and artistic development. “Dancers need a diverse set of tools to be successful in the studio, on stage, and in life. Dance360 will help young artists identify, develop, and utilize these tools on their journey through dance.” — DWC Artistic Director Julie Nakagawa.

From Dance360 Summer Dancers:

Dance360 far exceeded my expectations in numerous ways, the most surprising and rewarding being its emphasis on creating good humans alongside good dancers. Knowing countless dancers that have passed through DanceWorks programs, whether company members or intensive-goers, I have heard of the supportive and positive environment that DanceWorks strives to foster and that was my initial drawing point in deciding to attend myself. And Wow! I have never experienced such an accepting, caring, and supportive dance environment as the one DanceWorks and their community members create.

 

Connecting with a diverse dancer population became more important to me as the program went on. I was thrilled to get to dance with dancers from all over the country and from such a strong supporting community. I will definitely keep in touch with the dancers I met through the program!

 

The level of attention to the genuine connection between dancers, teachers, and company members was so beneficial and made for such a safe environment to grow as a dancer.

 

The culture at DanceWorks Chicago’s Dance360 programs is far different from any of the other summer programs I have attended. DanceWorks’ culture of “horizontal leadership” creates a warm welcoming environment that facilitates collaboration, growth, and networking without intimidation. I really cannot share enough about how much I appreciated this and how refreshing it was.

 

The reflection and seminar portion of the intensive quickly became one of the most valuable parts of the intensive for me because I didn’t realize how much I really needed to take a step back and reflect.

Learn more about Dance360 offerings below and join a commUNITY of dancers working toward personal excellence!

DayLabs: Chicago Dance CommUNITY

Saturday, January 6

Sunday, January 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

DayLabs are designed to provide a taste of Dance360′ s holistic approach.  NOTE: Dancers interested in participating in DanceForce and/or ChoreoLab may use DayLab as an audition with no extra fee.

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DanceForce

DanceForce: Two one-week sessions  Create Your Own Adventure!

July 22-27, Theme: Dancer Wellness

July 29-August 3, Theme: Dancer’s Tool Kit

 

 

 

 

DanceForce offers a creative laboratory for dancers to explore and grow through technique classes, DanceWorks Chicago repertoire rehearsals and coaching, as well as specialty offerings and seminars. Designed for dance students, professional aspirants, and early career dancers, attendance at DanceForce is by audition only.

With the goal of being a partner in the individual journey, Team DWC offers each dancer the opportunity to Create Their Own Adventure by selecting from a menu of DanceForce offerings in two one-week programs in July and August.

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ChoreoLab

ChoreoLab:

Be in the Room Where it Happens!

August 5-10

 

ChoreoLab Summer 2024 will shine a light on a selection of diverse dancemakers! Get to know choreographers through class, rep rehearsal, informal public sharing, and discussion.

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