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What the Heck Is Modern Dance?

Nora Younkin | Posted 05.23.2012

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Nora Younkin

Sometimes it would seem audiences are afraid of modern dance because it's not evident what it's about. Let me tell you another secret: that's okay. Take chances. See something weird. Talk about it.

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Highlights from the April 30th The Dinner Party

Elysabeth Alfano | Posted 05.10.2012

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Elysabeth Alfano

The April 30th Dinner Party was by far the most fun yet! Nora Dunn had everyone in stitches, Lane Alexander tap danced to Bach, and Paul Kahan, James Beard Nominee for Best Chef, prepared the food.

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I Have a Feeling We're Not in Chicago Anymore

Nora Younkin | Posted 04.04.2012

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Nora Younkin

For me, my investment in the Chicago dance scene is a very compelling reason to stay. We have spent the last four years plié-ing and tendu-ing and learning about Martha Graham, but we have also been building connections and networking.

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Cerrudo's "Little Mortal Jump" -- Cinematic and Intimate

Catherine L. Tully | Posted 05.26.2012

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Moving to a Different Modus Operandi

Nora Younkin | Posted 04.17.2012

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Nora Younkin

In reflection upon my final semester, I find it relevant to discuss the intersection between dance training and professional performance and what it means to the Chicago audience.

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Joseph Erbentraut

Local Dance Company Prepares For Tour Of Cuba

HuffingtonPost.com | Joseph Erbentraut | Posted 01.30.2012

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Chicago contemporary dance company Hedwig Dances has long been a staple of the local performing arts scene. The dance company in residence at the Chic...

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Chicago's Best Dance Parties

| Ashley Henshaw | Posted 07.10.2011

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If this warm weather makes you want to get out and dance, you shouldn't have any trouble finding a dance party that suits your musical needs in Chicag...

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Behind the Scenes With Tango Dancer Jorge Niedas

Elysabeth Alfano | Posted 05.25.2011

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Elysabeth Alfano

Feeling like this winter is dragging on too long without passion and zest in your life? I found that nothing revitalizes the senses like a tango lesson!

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Windy City Burlesque Fest: The Art Of Tease Returns To Its Chicago Roots (PHOTOS)

HuffPost Eyes&Ears Local | Laurie Koblesky | Posted 05.25.2011

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Produced by HuffPost's Eyes & Ears Citizen Journalism Unit The Windy City Burlesque Fest blew into town this weekend with nine raucous stage shows th...

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