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From Aspiration To Artist

a conversation about physically integrated dance in Chicago

Join us!
Wednesday November 9, 2011
at

Access Living
115 West Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60654 5pm-7pm 4th floor

Panelists Include:
Stephanie Clemens Co-founder and Artistic Director, MOMENTA Barbara Freeley Assistant Principal, Christopher School Larry Ippel Co-founder and Artistic Director, MOMENTA Jessica Martin Integrated dance student and choreographer Lucia Mauro Arts writer and dance critic Mary McAloon Principal, Christopher School Elizabeth Millman Managing Director of the Joffrey Academy, Joffrey Ballet Citlali Lpez-Ortiz, PhD, MA Research Scientist, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Alana Wallace Founder and Artistic Director, Dance > Detour
AXIS Dance Company in 'the beauty that was mine, through the middle, without stopping' choreographed by Joe Goode. Dancers Sonsheree Giles & Rodney Bell. Photo by Brian Rdzak- ar n.

In preparation for the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt Universitys presentation of AXIS Dance Company on November 19th & 20th, a panel discussion exploring the state of training and performance for physically integrated dance dance that includes both dancers with and without physical disabilitieswill explore:

Moderator:
Carrie Sandahl
Carrie Sandahl is an Associate Professor in the Department of Disability and Human Development at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She completed a 3-year study, along with Dr. Carol Gill, on the barriers and facilitators to careers in the arts for people with disabilities for the National Endowment for the Arts.
In partnership with:

The history of physically integrated dance in Chicago Training available for young dancers Barriers that dancers with disabilities face in the profession Best practices for physically integrated dance training Critical assessment of physically integrated performances Training of educators and choreographers on incorporating dancers with disabilities into work Preparing audiences to appreciate the art form

Special thanks to Ginger Lane

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