A much needed September update…
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LAUREN STEWART |
With the change of climatic seasons and with a new home for the Joffrey, Chicago has been quite busy with events and performances happening since the start of our 08/09 season. I wanted to update you all on what’s new and exciting.
For starters, I made my choreographic debut on September 15th at the Ruth page center for the arts. “Dance Chance” a program sponsored by Dance Works Chicago is a free program which gives artists and budding choreographers the chance to choreograph freely in front of a public audience. The performance is free and anyone can choreograph–those that choose to, simply enter and are selected in a fishbowl at random during each “Dance Chance” performance, which are held once each month. Typically, there are three pieces on the program and performances usually are no longer than one hour. I selected two coworkers Britt Hillard and Abigail Simon, along with friend and former coworker Justine Humenansky to dance in my piece. Not only was it a success and a rewarding experience for me as a dancer, but I was so honored many colleagues and friends came to support me in the performance.
Justine Humenansky rehearsing.
Abigail Simon, Britt Hillard and Justine Humenansky rehearse at the Joffrey studios.
As well as choreographing, I have been gaining more experience with my photography. I will be contributing to “On Center” Magazine for their 4th issue. “On Center” is a dance publication consisting of photography established by two coworkers of mine, Michael Smith and Sasha Fornari. Their work continues to inspire and amaze me with its ingenuity and groundbreaking ideas. I chose to photograph DanceWorks Chicago in rehearsal. DanceWorks Chicago is six member company directed by Julie Nakagawa, former director of Hubbard Street 2. I t was such a pleasure not only to photograph but observe their amazing talents and superb professionalism in the rehearsal process. I look forward to seeing “On Center” in print and check out for further details!
Sayiga Eugene Peabody and Rebecca Nizoil in rehearsal.
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