Travel Recap – Spring Break is Near!!
Every year, South Chicago Dance Theatre has a Spring Break! Just like most public schools and Universities, right around the start of Spring it feels like time for a break from the hard work and discipline!
At SCDT, this allows Company dancers to visit their hometowns as many of us are not originally from Chicago. We have dancers from all over – Texas, California, Georgia, Virginia, and many of the Midwest states as well! As our Spring Break begins at the top of next week, I though it’d be fun for me to break down 10 of my favorite travel spots that I’ve been to with South Chicago Dance Theatre! Some are big, some are small, but all gave me memories I’ll hold onto with some of my favorite people!
As for me – my hometown is Milwaukee, Wisconsin! Although I’ll be taking a weekend trip north to see family, I do plan on relaxing and enjoying Chicago sans-work for a week! Below, in no particular order, are the places I’ve loved traveling to while being a part of the Company over the last 5 years!
- A few years ago, but still a favorite – AMSTERDAM! It was so fun to explore the city and immerse ourselves in European dance!
- LAGUNA BEACH! We just went this year for an Opera performance/collaboration, but it was beautiful and so relaxing!
- COLOMBIA, SOUTH AMERICA! I will never forget seeing all of Colombia from one of the highest altitude viewing points while we were there – gorgeous!!
- ST. LOUIS – it was wonderful being in 2 of our company members’ hometowns, having an after party with one of their families, and making memories that will last forever. I laughed WAY too much that night after performing in Spring to Dance.
- SOUTH KOREA! With our Seoul-mates! We love Joseph and his dancers so much and having him show us around their city was wonderful.
- VIETNAM – we went for a short time after South Korea, but everything (especially the food) was top-notch!!
- A special place is in my heart for KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN! My alma mater is Western Michigan University and returning there for a week was so nostalgic!
- Jacob’s Pillow in BECKETT, MASSACHUSETTS will always and forever be unforgettable. That’s all I have to say about it – a pure dream!
- Most recently, DAYTON, OHIO! Our friends at Dayton Contemporary Dance Company were so welcoming and such fierce dancers!
- Lastly, I’ll let you guess what’s next….we are ALWAYS on the move and Season 9 will only bring more and more travel….
WHERE TO NEXT?
