IN THE SPOTLIGHT

This week I would like to highlight Chicago's own Joel Hall Dance Center.  Enriching our community with modern, street dance, ballet and other dance techniques this dance company deserves recognition. Founded by Mr. Joel Hall himself, Joel Hall Dance Center has been around for over 36 years. The noted reputation of their sophistication in the arts has transpired over the years. Offering intensive levels of technique and dance repertoire they continue to grow in mulitculturalism and Urban Arts.  JHDC is open to students of all dance backgrounds and experiences looking to heighten their level of dance pedagogy. Offering various styles of dance including; Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, African, Modern and more... classes are available for men/women, children, teens and and adults.

Due to economic times JHDC offers discounted rates to the unemployed and underdeserved.
Please check out their website to gain more information on classes and workshops.

www.joelhall.org

Address:
5965 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60660
773-293-0900


Posted by: Keli the Dancer

The Buzz of Social Media..... Has it gone to far?

Relationships are key in great dance training!  Children often look up to their instructors as role models, confidantes and friends. Many of our students look forward to seeing you in class and often learning something new. But when has the communication gone to far? What happen when the communication has gone beyond the studio? Should a line be drawn with personal and professional relationships? Having your students involved in your interactive world via Facebook/Twitter may or may not be a good idea. Perhaps it may be deemed inappropriate to be "friends" with your 10 year old student.  So use your judgement wisely! But what about adults? I still suggest that you be mindful in whats communicated and always keep it strictly professional.

I recommend to avoid inappropriate behavior or misleadings. Perhaps if you would like to communicate with your students that you create a company Facebook Page or Twitter account. This will allow you to still communicate company info if needed such as studio hours, upcoming events, updates, and questions or concerns. Your companies credibility is much more important than the downward spiral of a message that was unintentionally miscommunicated ! If you decide to communicate with your students always be mindful of uniformity and content of your message. 

Posted By: Keli The Dancer

Rejuvenate your Rehearsals with Relaxation

As dancers rest is extremely important to rejuvenate our bodies.  We are constantly on the go with work, school, rehearsals, performances and the next upcoming event!  We hardly ever make time to really rest.

Check out this amazing calculator that tells you exactly whats the best time to go to sleep. http://ow.ly/3SvUi // Just type in when you have to get up! It can help you get that good nights rest thats needed to enhance your day.



Posted By: Keli

Upcoming Events

Bento & other dances

Presenting “Bento & other dances,” a program of six works that includes two premieres, on March 17 & 18 at the Hamlin Park Theater. The two premieres, both choreographed by Winifred Haun, will be “Bento,” a group work and “Disquiet,” a solo.

“Bento” is a work for 10 dancers that uses movement to describe the concept of the box, or the sectioned container, within a box. Throughout the past 150 years or so, visual artists such as Joseph Cornell, have created 3-dimensional art objects that are boxes with shelves or boxes within boxes. These sectioned boxes often have objects in them made by others. Bento will explore this concept by incorporating dance phrases made by others (with their permission) with newly made dance phrases, creating dances within a dance.

Check it out! This is a must see event for all artistic, eclectic and intrinsic folks. This performance can be seen on Thursday & Friday, March 17 & 18 at 7:30pm at Hamlin Park Theater, 3035 N. Hoyne (near Damen & Diversey) in Chicago. Street parking is available. Tickets are $20 for general admission. Tickets can be purchased on-line by clicking https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/136614

For more info on Bento visit http://www.WinifredHaun.org

Posted By: Keli