Chicago SummerDance Schedule — August
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The complete Chicago SummerDance August schedule is listed below. (schedule is subject to change)
Chicago SummerDance in the Parks — Green Briar Park, 2650 W. Peterson Ave.
Wednesday, August 7, 4:30–7:30pm
Wednesday, August 7, 4:30–7:30pm
Theme: Kathak Dance and Dabkeh Dance
- 4:30pm – Creative Activities
- 5:30pm – Kathak Dance and Dabkah Dance instruction working in tandem with music throughout the evening.
Presented in collaboration with Aao Mil Baithen, a project of SpaceShift Collective
Chicago SummerDance at Spirit of Music Garden — Grant Park, 112 E. Balbo Dr.
(Corner of Balbo Dr. and Michigan Ave.)
Thursday, August 8, 6-9pm
Theme: Cumbia
- 6pm – Instruction by Karla Galvan/ Teatro Tariakuri (Cumbia)
- 7:15pm – Music by Money Chicha (Psychedelic Cumbia)
Friday, August 9, 6-9pm
Theme: R&B, Steppin'
- 6pm – Instruction by James "Pete" Frazier/ Majestic Gents (Steppin')
- 7:15pm – Music by Club Crib (R&B, Steppin')
Saturday, August 10, 6-9pm
Theme: Swing (Lindy Hop / Charleston)
- 6pm – Instruction by Brennan Bowman/ Fizz Swing Dance (Lindy Hop/ Charleston)
- 7:15pm – Music by Shout Section Big Band (Swing)
Chicago SummerDance in the Parks — Douglass Park, 1401 S. Sacramento Dr.
Wednesday, August 14, 4:30-7:30pm
Wednesday, August 14, 4:30-7:30pm
Theme: Reggae and Salsa
- 4:30pm – Creative Activities
- 5:30pm – Instruction by Chi T (Reggae) and Miguel Mendez (Dance Academy of Salsa)
- 6-7:30pm – Music by DJ Papa G
Presented in collaboration with Firehouse Community Arts Center and the National Museum of Mexican Arts
Chicago SummerDance at Spirit of Music Garden — Grant Park, 112 E. Balbo Dr.
(Corner of Balbo Dr. and Michigan Ave.)
Thursday, August 15, 6-9pm
Theme: Zydeco, 2 Step
- 6pm – Instruction by Louie Stallone (2-step, Waltz)
- 7:15pm – Music by Le Travaillant (Zydeco, Cajun)
Friday, August 16, 6-9pm
Theme: Line Dance
- 6pm – Music by Shon Roka in collaboration with line dance leaders Fre2Dance (Line Dancing)
Saturday, August 17, 6-9pm
Theme: Salsa
- 6pm – Instruction by Denita/ Desueño Dance, Sarah Najera/ MOMENTA Dance Company (Physically Integrated Salsa)
- 7:15pm – Music by Flaco Navaja & the Razor Blades (Salsa)
Chicago SummerDance at Taste of Chicago Pullman — Pullman Park, 11101 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
Saturday, August 17, 11:45am-3:45pm
- 11:45am – Salsa / Latin Street
- 12:45pm – Shuffle Dance / Chicago Shufflers
- 1:45pm – Reggaeton / Latin Street
- 2:45pm – Open Dance Party / Chicago Shufflers
Music by DJ Momami
Chicago SummerDance in the Parks — Davis Square Park, 4430 S. Marshfield Ave.
Wednesday, August 21, 4:30-7:30pm
Theme: Cumbia and House
- 4:30pm – Creative Activities
- Prelude to Cumbia Lesson Performance by America Powers
- Prelude to House Lesson Performance by Free Street Youth
- 5:30pm – Instruction provided by Free Street Theater
- 6-7:30pm – music by DJ Karenoid
EMCEE: America Powers
Presented in collaboration with Free Street Theater and Plant Chicago
Chicago SummerDance at Spirit of Music Garden — Grant Park, 112 E. Balbo Dr.
(Corner of Balbo Dr. and Michigan Ave.)
Friday, August 23, 6-9pm
Theme: Afrobeat
- 6pm – Instruction by Bobbi Ponder (Afro Dance)
- 7:15pm – Music by Occidental Brothers (Afrobeat, Soukous)
Saturday, August 24, 6-9pm
Theme: House
- 6pm – Instruction by Tre Daniels/ Jus Be Collective
- 6:30pm – Music by A Party Called Tribe (House)