UC Dancers

Class Tonight

2011-10-16T13:57:00.001-05:00

Hilde Nelson and Freddy Rockword, two prospective choreographers, are going to be teaching a class tonight from 7 - 8:30 pm at BARS. All levels of experience are welcome! If you're interested in auditioning for our winter show, then please take this opportunity to get to know two of the choreographers so you can have a better idea of the pieces that you would like to be in.

Class Tomorrow

2011-10-14T16:36:00.003-05:00

Ione Locher, a prospective choreographer, is going to be teaching a modern dance class tomorrow, Oct. 14, from 5 to 6:30 pm. No experience necessary!

Welcome Back!

2011-09-25T11:02:00.009-05:00

Here's a list of all the events we have planned so far for this quarter. All levels of experience are welcome!

Prospective Choreographers' Meeting: Wednesday, September 28, 9:00 pm

General Info Session + Get-Back-In-Shape Class: Sunday, October 2, 7:30-9:30 pm

Contemporary jazz classes taught by Michael Rioux (professional teacher): Every Wednesday, starting October 5, 9:00-10:30 pm

Auditions for our Winter Show, Wanderlust: Sunday, November 6, 7:30-9:00 pm

All classes and events are going to be held at BARS (Bartlett Arts Rehearsal Space). Please check the blog regularly for updates.

Questions? Contact Kelly Go (kellygo@uchicago.edu) or Jen Wells-Qu (jwellqu@uchicago.edu)

Introducing the Dance Council

2011-07-12T22:32:00.003-05:00

UC Dancers may be taking a break for the summer, but there's still cool dance-related stuff happening on campus. A few months ago, we teamed up with about 10 other dance RSOs to form the Dance Council, an organization that we hope will strengthen the presence of dance on campus. Just before spring quarter ended, Dance Council became a co-curricular program under TAPS, which means we have access to more pro support to make it easier for us to do what we want to do most--just dance!

Dance Council's still in its early stages, but soon we should be able to announce plans for collaborative dance performances, classes, and other awesome events. For now, you can check out our new website and like us on facebook.

Happy summer!

UC Dancers Performing Twice This Week

2011-05-08T10:19:00.007-05:00

UC Dancers will be performing at 2 events this coming week! First we'll be performing for FOTA this Thursday, May 12, between noon and 1 p.m., in Hutch Courtyard. Then, we'll be performing at Summer Breeze on Saturday, May 14, at 1:15 p.m.

We'll be performing "Festivus Overratedus" (pictured above), choreographed by Brian Enos*, as well as student-choreographed work.

*Brian Enos's piece is made possible, in part, by UT/TAPS and the Student Fine Arts Fund.

Photo by Erica Cartmill.

Spring Class Schedule

2011-04-04T09:10:00.005-05:00

Here's the schedule for free dance classes this quarter. We're hoping to add a few more classes, so keep checking back for updates! Also check out our Google Calendar for the most up-to-date information (to the right of this post).

All classes are in BARS (1st floor of Bartlett).

Wednesday, April 6th, 8-9:30 p.m. - Contemporary Jazz with Becca Lemme

Wednesday, April 13th, 8-9:30 p.m. - Contemporary Jazz with Becca Lemme

Wednesday, April 20th, 8-9:30 p.m. - Contemporary Jazz with Becca Lemme

Sunday, April 24th, 7-8:30 p.m. - Modern with Kim Brooks Mata

Wednesday, April 27th, 8-9:30 p.m. - Contemporary Jazz with Becca Lemme

Sunday, May 1st, 7-8:30 p.m. - Modern with Kim Brooks Mata

Sunday, May 8th, 7-8:30 p.m. - Modern with Kim Brooks Mata

Wednesday, May 11th, 8-9:30 p.m. - Contemporary Jazz with Becca Lemme

Sunday, May 15th, 7-8:30 p.m. - Modern with Kim Brooks Mata

Sunday, May 22nd, 7-8:30 p.m. - Modern with Kim Brooks Mata

Free Contemporary Jazz Classes with Becca Lemme

2011-03-31T17:38:00.004-05:00

Thanks to all of you who came to Kim's class yesterday--please keep coming back! Our spring classes continue with contemporary jazz classes taught by Becca Lemme from Lou Conte Dance Studio (read her bio)-- the following Wednesdays, 8-9:30 p.m. in BARS (first floor of Bartlett).

April 6th

April 13th

April 20th

April 27th

May 11th

*Please note that there is no class on May 4th.

We're going to be offering a lot more classes this quarter, so keep checking back for our updated schedule!

Free Modern Dance Class with Kim Brooks Mata!

2011-03-24T19:06:00.006-05:00

Come start spring quarter off right with a FREE modern dance class taught by Kim Brooks Mata! All levels are welcome--just wear clothes you can move in.

When: Wednesday, March 30th, 8:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.

Where: BARS (1st floor of Bartlett)

Hope to see you there! And don't forget to keep checking back for more dance classes this spring!

Kim Brooks Mata has studied dance both nationally and internationally. After having received her BA degree in Art History with a minor in Dance from the University of Kentucky, she studied at the Rotterdam Dance Academy in the Netherlands. Upon her return from Europe, Kim attended the University of Utah where she received her MFA in Modern Dance. In addition to her MFA, she is a certified Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analyst (CLMA) and incorporates this valuable system into her teaching, performing and choreographic endeavors. Prior to moving to Chicago in late 2007, Kim performed professionally with multiple companies throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and was the project administrator for the non-profit dance organization Bay Area National Dance Week. She has taught at the University of Utah, California State University East Bay, the University of San Francisco, and the University of Chicago. At the moment, she is freelance teaching and choreographing. Kim is fascinated with dance performance, its use for self-exploration and its role in culture and community.

UC Dancers Winter Concert, CITY LIFE, February 25th - 27th

2011-02-13T14:02:00.007-06:00

UC Dancers' Annual Winter Concert, "City Life," is happening February 25th - 27th in the Bartlett Arts Rehearsal Space (BARS, first floor of Bartlett).

Come see a collection of student choreography and an original piece by professional choreographer, Brian Enos!

Performance times are:
8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 25th
8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 26th
1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 27th

Tickets are $5 for Students/$7 General Admission, and will be on sale at the door and in the Reynolds Club 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 22nd - Friday, Feb. 25th.

Brian Enos's piece is made possible, in part, by UT/TAPS and the Student Fine Arts Fund.

Mandatory Showing on February 13th

2011-01-30T21:41:00.000-06:00

For those of you in our winter concert, City Life, we will be having our second and final showing Sunday, February 13th 5-7 p.m. in the Ratner Dance Studio. The showing should be a fun, relaxed opportunity for dancers and choreographers to bond and get some feedback before our performance 8th week. This showing is required for all dancers in the concert--please tell Janet AND your choreographer ASAP if you have a conflict.

More Fall Quarter Classes

2010-11-02T09:58:00.006-05:00

Kim Brooks Mata (see below for bio) will be teaching 4 Modern dance classes this quarter!

The dates for these classes are:

November 14th

November 21st

November 28th

December 5th

All classes are FREE and will be held Sundays from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Ratner Dance Studio. Keep checking the blog for more information.

Remember to wear clothes you can move in--no jeans!

Fall Quarter Events

2010-10-04T10:10:00.005-05:00

Welcome to fall quarter! Keep reading for a list of all of the events we have planned so far for this quarter. All levels of experience are welcome!

Get-Back-in-Shape Class -- Monday, October 4th, 9-10 p.m. in BARS (first floor of Bartlett)

Auditions of our Winter Show, City Life -- Wednesday, October 6th, 8-10 p.m. in BARS

FREE contemporary jazz classes taught by Becca Lemme from Lou Conte Dance Studio (read her bio)-- the following Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. in Ida Dance Room (basement of Ida Noyes)

October 12th

October 19th

October 26th

November 2nd

November 9th

Keep checking the blog as we schedule more classes and events this quarter!

Spring 2010 Classes

2010-03-31T18:20:00.003-05:00

Welcome to spring quarter! Come and break a sweat with our free, all-levels modern and contemporary jazz classes.

Classes will be held from 7-8:30pm on Sunday evenings, beginning April 11th. All classes will be held in BARS (Bartlett Arts Rehearsal Space) in the Bartlett building on the northwest corner of 57th and University.

April 11^th – Modern with Kristina Fluty

April 18^th – Contemporary Jazz with Becca Lemme

April 25^th – Modern with Kristina Fluty

May 2^nd – Contemporary Jazz with Becca Lemme

May 9^th – Modern with Kristina Fluty

May 16^th – Contemporary Jazz with Becca Lemme

June 6^th – Contemporary Jazz with Becca Lemme

Please note that there is no class on May 23rd or 30th.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jessica at jhester@uchicago.edu. Hope to see you there!

Photos from "Human/Nature"

2010-03-31T18:11:00.010-05:00

Choreography by Anastasia Belozertseva

Choreography by Erica Cartmill

Choreography by Virginia Rangos and Amulya Mandava

Choreography by Kate Swanson

Choreography by Kelly Go

Choreography by Virginia Rangos and Amulya Mandava

All photos courtesy of Zosia A. C. Krusberg.

Human/Nature this weekend!

2010-02-18T14:06:00.002-06:00

Please join UC Dancers for our annual winter show, this weekend, Feb. 19th - 21st in the Bartlett Arts Rehearsal Space.

We will be presenting student work by Kelly Go, Maranda Blount, Jessica Hester, Erica Cartmill, Anastasia Belotzerseva, Elizabeth Greenstein, Kate Swanson, Alaina Valenzuela, Virginia Rangos & Amulya Mandava, Shawnteal Turner-Perry, and Julia Nee. This work is inspired by animal movement and human behavior.

Performances will be Friday and Saturday at 8pm, and Sunday at 1pm. Tickets are $5.

Hope to see you there!

Winter Quarter Class Schedule

2010-01-20T23:49:00.003-06:00

Freezing cold? Come warm up with some free dance classes! Since we're in the midst of preparing for our show, we won't be holding classes until Feb. 25th. After that, we'll be hosting free, modern and jazz classes.

Thursdays: Beginning Technique, 7-8:30 in Ida Noyes

Sundays: All-levels modern, 7-8:30 in BARS

If you have any questions, please contact Jessica at jhester@uchicago.edu. Hope to see you there!

Winter Arts Festival

2010-01-20T23:46:00.002-06:00

UC Dancers will be participating in Sliced Bread's second annual University-wide Winter Arts Festival on Thursday, January 28th. We'll be performing excerpts from our upcoming show, "Human/Nature," and doing some improv. Come see us perform in Mandel Hall at 9:30PM!

"Human/Nature"

2010-01-20T23:35:00.006-06:00

UC Dancers is pleased to present our annual winter concert of student choreography:

"Human/Nature"

Feb. 19th - 21st, 2010
BARS

Featuring original pieces by Kelly Go, Kate Swanson, Virginia Rangos and Amulya Mandava, Julia Nee, Anastasia Belotzerseva, Maranda Blount, Erica Cartmill, Alaina Valenzuela, Shawnteal Turner-Peery, Elizabeth Greenstein, and Steffi Carter, with a commissioned piece by professional choreographer Corey Nagel.

Tickets $5 w/ UCID, $7 others

Dancer Auditions

2009-10-03T21:50:00.006-05:00

Like to dance? Come to auditions for our winter show, "Human/Nature!"

Sunday, October 11th
3 -5 pm
BARS

All levels welcome; everyone will be cast!

Questions: Contact jhester@uchicago.edu or vrangos@uchicago.edu

Choreographers' Meeting

2009-09-21T18:03:00.005-05:00

Monday,October 5th
6:00pm
Harper 141

Come learn about choreographing for our annual winter concert of original student works. No choreography experience necessary; just come with a positive attitude and a passion for dance!

Questions: contact Jessica Hester (jhester@uchicago.edu) or Ginny Rangos (vrangos@uchicago.edu)

Back to School, Back to Dance!

2009-09-21T17:44:00.014-05:00

School is back in session, and so is UC Dancers! Take a break from the books with our FREE jazz and modern classes!

No dance experience necessary: all are welcome! The first half of the class will consist of an all-levels warm-up, and the second half will include an intermediate/advanced center and across-the-floor combinations. Wear clothes you can move in - no jeans!

Sunday, October 4^th – Modern Class w/ Corey Nagel, director of Matrix Dance Company (7:00 – 8:30 pm, Ida Noyes)

Monday, October 5^th – Beginning Technique w/ Jessica Hester (9:00 – 10:00 pm, BARS)

Sunday, October 11^th – Jazz Class w/ Becca Lemme from Lou Conte (7:00 – 8:30 pm, Ida Noyes)

Monday, October 12^th – Beginning Technique w/ Jessica Hester (9:00 – 10:00 pm, BARS)

Sunday, October 18^th – Jazz Class w/ Becca Lemme (7:00 – 8:30pm, Ida Noyes)

Sunday, October 25^th – Modern Class w/ Corey Nagel (7:00 – 8:30pm, Ida Noyes)

Sunday, November 1^st – Jazz Class w/ Becca Lemme (7:00 – 8:30 pm, Ida Noyes)

Sunday, November 8^th – Jazz Class w/ Becca Lemme (7:00 – 8:30 pm, Ida Noyes)

Sunday, November 15^th – Modern Class w/ Corey Nagel (7:00 – 8:30pm, Ida Noyes)

Sunday, November 22^nd – Modern Class w/ Corey Nagel (7:00 – 8:30pm, Ida Noyes)

Sunday, November 29^th – NO CLASS (Thanksgiving Break)

Sunday, December 6^th – Jazz Class w/ Becca Lemme (7:00 – 8:30pm, Ida Noyes)

Performance Photos!

2008-11-09T16:09:00.006-06:00

Check out our Flickr stream to see some photos of UC Dancers performances!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/udcancers/