Did you miss Memoirs of Jazz in the Alley’s big premiere on June 10, 2023? Have no fear because as we jump into Season 7, we are bringing back our favorite excerpts to local stages in Chicago! Just this past weekend, we had the privilege of performing a brief part of our originally 75-minute evening length work again! Harris Theater’s anniversary fest in Millennium Park was the perfect way to not only kick off our season of dance, but reminisce on our favorite sections of Memoirs (as we abbreviate it).

In effort to display a short section of our show, we had to shorten quite a bit and leave out a lot of context that makes the story of Jazz in the Alley what it was. Although a lot of the fictional story line is left out, the energy and party of the Alley is not to be missed. The jam-packed 11-minute excerpt is sure to entertain with high-energy group dances, riveting solos by our new and senior members, as well as sections incorporating huge leaps, jumps, turns, and leg extensions. Our colorful costumes set the tone for what the piece is – energizing and engaging.

Where can you see us next? At one of our favorite performances we’ve been attending for the past three years in Chicago – Navy Pier’s Chicago LIVE! event. Each year at Navy Pier they present a multitude of talent and art on the large stage down by the water. We’ve performed different repertoire each time we have been involved in the showcase, and this year is no different and we can’t wait to present Memoirs of Jazz in the Alley (shortened excerpts) at this show as well! Come on out to this free event at Navy Pier on Saturday, September 23. More details on time and location to be posted on our instagram and social media!

More than anything, we are so proud to be a part of the Chicago Dance Community and thrilled to share our talent alongside everyone else. September is a month full of community for us and we are excited to put our hard work on display!