The Stars of Dance Chicago

Fermilab Art Series presents: The Best of Dance Chicago nnnn "The Premiere Showcase for the dizzying array of companies, dancers and choreographers that are the core of the city's burgeouning dance scene." - Chicago Sun Times The Best of Dance Chicago Returns to the Ramsey Auditorium at FERMILAB Best of Dance Chicago May 9, 2009 8:00 p.m. A whole new line up of amazing artists, but the same excitement and variety of dance styles returns to Ramsey Auditorium as we bring you The Best of Dance Chicago. Don't Miss Chicago's Best: CODA DanszLoop Chicago Brandon and Serena Inaside Chicago Dance Reanimation - Chris Nasadowski DanceWorks Chicago Mexican Dance Ensemble Dennehy School of Irish Dance Phaze II Crosstown Crew Dancers of the Joffrey Ballet: Michael Levine and Vivian Chen Tre Dumas present's Jus'LisTeN NoMi LaMad Dance, Inc. Hip Hop ConnXion Elite Inaside Chicago Dance The Bow The Stars of Dance Chicago is an international touring group that consists of Chicago's most vibrant dancers, choreographers and dance masters selected by Artistic Director John Schmitz to represent Dance Chicago. Schmitz states: "They perform a dizzying premiere showcase where ballet mingles with jazz, modern mixes into hip-hop and tap burst onto the scene in a brilliant kaleidoscope of dance. These choreographers aren't trying to reinvent the wheel - they've found new ways of making it roll. Whether they leave you speechless or screaming for more, these are the dances you will never forget. Toes tap, hips hop. Smooth moves on hard grooves. The Stars of Dance Chicago is about racing hearts, sweaty palms and unbridled passion. Who needs rhyme and reason when you've got the rhythm? This is new artistry in full Technicolor in a most exhilarating dance program." Related Links: www.dancechicago.com For more information or Tickets click here Direction to Fermilab click here Kirk Road & Pine Street Batavia, IL 60510 - 0500 Phone: 630.840.ARTS(2787) Fax - 630.840.5501 This e-mail was sent from Dance Chicago Immediate removal with PatronMail® SecureUnsubscribe. To forward this e-mail to a friend or colleague, use this link. To change your e-mail address or update preferences, use this link.

University of Chicago Performance

Navy Pier celebra 5 de Mayo

Mole de mayo Festival

Mole de Mayo

MDE will be performing in this event!!!

MOLE DE MAYO IS STILL ON -- NO CANCELLATIONS!

*JUST ADDED: LUCHA LIBRE - MEXICAN WRESTLERS!*

Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo at this outdoor festival featuring a mole cook-off with judges like Alpana Singh from Check Please!

For those of you not familiar with Mexican cuisine, mole is a traditional sauce used to accompany chicken, enchiladas and all kinds of Mexican dishes and is simply delicious!

You will also be able to enjoy traditional Mexican libations like margaritas (courtesy of Sauza and Lalo's Restaurant), Miller Lite and micheladas (Mexican Bloody Marys), an outdoor market and of course mariachis!!

FOOD MENU:

Fogata Village - Mole Verde, Mole Rojo, Gorditas, Quesadillas & Tacos

Lalo's of Maxwell Street - Mole Poblano, Mole Tapatio, Pipian with Beef Shortribs, Lomo de Arbol

Mundial Cocina Mestiza- 3 Mole Varieties

Nuevo Leon-Mole w/ Spanish Rice, Steak tacos

Riques - Red & Black Mole, Salsa Guajillo, Vegeterian option

Zocalo- Pato en Mole de Xico, Tacos de Barbacoa, Tacos de Cochinita Pibil, Ceviche de Camarones en Agua Chile, Trio de Guacamole

Fig Catering - Gayaban Cheese Enchilada with Mole, Shredded Pork Torta, Jicama-Apple Slaw, Horchata Ice Cream

*** WE STILL HAVE A FEW SPOTS OPEN IF PEOPLE WANT TO COMPETE FOR THE CASERO (HOMEMADE) AWARD!*** Call Kristy at 312 733 2287 if you want to compete!

Hernandez Wedding Chateau del mar

Mexican Celebration at Mosque Maryam

TAHDC Folklorico Leadership Institute

http://www.texasfolklorico.org/folklorico%20leadership.html

Mission is to assist folklorico organizations in achieving greater success in the development of repertoire,technique, curriculum, pedagogy, and strategic planning.

Special Guest
Samuel Cortez

Special Guest
Samuel Cortez, born in Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico, on November 29, 1973, is the choreographer and founder of the Mexican Dance Ensemble, company based in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Samuel Cortez founded the Mexican Dance Ensemble in November 2001 in Chicago IL after working with several companies in Mexico and USA. He was Assistant Director of the University of Guanajuato Ballet Folklorico, BYNC Ballet Folklorico and Artistic Director of the Huehuecoyotl Ballet Folklorico in Elgin IL. He has choreographed dance works for Estampas Folkloricas Mexicanas in New York City, Aspen, Santa Fe Ballet Folklorico, and Alegre Folklorico from Dallas TX

He dance with several companies in Mexico and USA before he started teaching. During this time he was trained in Ballet, Modern dance, Jazz, and Stage lighting,

His work has been influenced by other artists and mentors -Rafael Zamarripa, Miguel Velez, America Balbuena, Juan Carranza Soriano-, as well as students, from concepts in visual perception. It has not been an effort to mimic other people’s work, but a way to try to re-create the richness and beauty of the Mexican traditions, searching for balance between the pure tradition and stage work.

Who may attend?
The workshop is designed for student and adults leaders who participate in a folklorico organization or who would like to establish a folklorico program.

If your school would like to start a folklorico.

The workshop offers five days of intensive training for teachers/sponsors and student leaders interested in founding a folklorico community or public school program. Curriculum, technique and repertoire appropriate for beginners pre-kinder to high school will be presented. Strategies for meeting the challenges of founding a program, as well as the necessary support skills will be addressed in the Leadership Forum. Topics address will include forming a booster club or non-profit, how to write a press release, vertical teaming, community building and fund raising. Previous experience not required.

If you are an established organization

The workshop offers five days of intensive training for teachers/sponsors and student leaders in advanced repertoire, advanced dance technique, curriculum, pedagogy, performance/projection, program development, strategic planning, and marketing. Support skills will also include building a booster club or non-profit, how to write a press release, vertical teaming, community building and fund raising. Information on careers in dance education k-16 will also be presented.

For more info visit: http://www.texasfolklorico.org/folklorico%20leadership.html

MDE Workshop Con Ballet Folklorico de los Hermanos Avila

MDE Wordle

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