Since the world has been (somewhat) returning to normal, we have been thrilled to dive back into the community that is Chicago Dance! There are so many companies in this wonderful city that we look up to and love to support in any way we can. Many of us dancers enjoy going to other companies’ shows to see their repertoire and many of us have friends in the dance community as well. One of the best ways for us to connect, though, is on the dance floor. Our January closed with a wonderful combined class with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago!

Our Executive Artistic Director, Kia S. Smith, taught a contemporary/Horton class. The dancers of South Chicago Dance Theatre, the dancers of Hubbard Street, and their Artistic Director, Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell, took class all together! The energy in the space was high and being able to see the space that such a wonderful and high-level Chicago company rehearses in was incredible. After the class, we were able to mingle, meet the dancers, and connect with one another. Dance has this undeniable quality to bring people together and I love that we can easily meet new people and feel comfortable to connect after a one hour dance class.

We were so thankful for HSDC to reach out to us and make this community class happen. We cannot wait to connect more in the future and continue this relationship! What a wonderful Monday morning for us all!