{"id":42808,"date":"2021-08-26T01:01:06","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T06:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=42808"},"modified":"2021-08-25T23:18:03","modified_gmt":"2021-08-26T04:18:03","slug":"chicago-summerdance-in-the-parks-starts-wednesday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=42808","title":{"rendered":"“CHICAGO SUMMERDANCE IN THE PARKS\u201d STARTS WEDNESDAY"},"content":{"rendered":"

2021 dancing and live music series features Reggae, Steppin\u2019, Line Dancing, Cumbia, House and Salsa \u2014 at Chicago Park District locations across Chicago<\/em><\/p>\n

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WHO: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Akasha, Stacy \u201cJukeboxx\u201d Letrice and members of Funkadesi; DJ Mellow Khris, Majestic Gents and Chicago Poetry Center; DJ Chico, Fre2Dance and Chicago Poetry Center; Quinto Imperio, Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Ballet Folklorico and Fernando Ramirez; DJs Torin Edmond, Rae Chardonnay and DJ Kobe One Kenobi with Ronda Flowers, Dana Divine and Boogie McClarin; Chicago Latin Groove, Latin Street, See Chicago Dance and Chicago Cultural Alliance <\/strong>\u2014 and presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and the Chicago Park District<\/p>\n

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WHAT: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Chicago SummerDance in the Parks (ChicagoSummerDance.org<\/a>)<\/strong> returns in-person this summer, presented with the Chicago Park District. Dancers of all ages and skill levels are invited to take part in family and creative activities from 4:30\u20135:30 p.m. and introductory dance lessons by professional instructors followed by live music and dancing from 5:30\u20137:30 p.m. except where noted. Free admission.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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WHERE: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Various Chicago Park District locations across the city<\/strong><\/p>\n

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WHEN:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Select dates, August 18 \u2013 September 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Schedule:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Wednesday, August 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

Willy B. White Park, 1610 W. Howard St. (Reggae) with music by Akasha, dance instruction by Stacy \u201cJukeboxx\u201d Letrice and \u201cMindfulness Through Rhythm, Sound and Breath\u201d workshop with members of Funkadesi<\/p>\n

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Wednesday, August 25<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ogden Park, 6500 S. Racine Ave. (Steppin\u2019) \u2013 with music by DJ Mellow Khris, dance instruction by Majestic Gents and \u201cParticipatory Walk\u201d workshop led by Chicago Poetry Center<\/p>\n

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Wednesday, September 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Palmer Park, 201 E. 111th St. (Line Dancing) \u2014 with music by DJ Chico, dance instruction by Fre2Dance and \u201cParticipatory Walk\u201d workshop led by Chicago Poetry Center<\/p>\n

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Wednesday, September 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Davis Square Park, 4430 S. Marshfield Ave., presented with Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council (Cumbia) \u2014 with music by Quinto Imperio, dance instruction by Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Ballet Folklorico and a variety of on-site activities, including art making and portrait drawing with Fernando Ramirez<\/p>\n

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Sunday, September 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Note the time: 1\u20136pm)<\/strong> at Rainbow Beach Park, 3111 E. 77th St. (House) \u2014 presented as part of the House City series with DJs Torin Edmond, Rae Chardonnay and DJ Kobe One Kenobi; hosted by Ronda Flowers and Dana Divine; dance instruction with Boogie McClarin<\/p>\n

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Wednesday, September 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Portage Park, 4100 N. Long Ave. (Salsa) \u2014 with music by Chicago Latin Groove, dance instruction by Latin Street and an Arts Village with See Chicago Dance and Chicago Cultural Alliance, including pop-up performances in the park<\/p>\n

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ASL will be provided for all dance lessons and main stage programs.<\/p>\n

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Five of the six Chicago SummerDance in the Parks events are part of the new, citywide \u201cChicago In Tune\u201d festival (August 19 \u2013 September 19, Do312.com\/ChicagoInTune<\/a>) celebrating Chicago\u2019s diverse and legendary music scene and the 2021 Year of Chicago Music.<\/p>\n

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DCASE programming is supported by the Chicago Transit Authority.<\/p>\n

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Year of Chicago Music<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

In support of Chicago\u2019s diverse and legendary music industry, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) have designated 2021 as the \u201cYear of Chicago Music.\u201d This citywide focus on music is one of the first of its kind in the U.S. The City of Chicago and its partners working with the local music industry will present \u201cChicago In Tune\u201d (August 19 \u2013 September 19), a new annual music festival; launch a major marketing campaign for Chicago music; provide additional financial grants for musicians and music projects; encourage dialog around inclusion and equity; and call on civic, philanthropic, arts and business leaders to support the music industry. Learn more at chicago.gov\/music<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is dedicated to enriching Chicago\u2019s artistic vitality and cultural vibrancy. This includes fostering the development of Chicago\u2019s non-profit arts sector, independent working artists and for-profit arts businesses; providing a framework to guide the City\u2019s future cultural and economic growth, via the Chicago Cultural Plan; marketing the City\u2019s cultural assets to a worldwide audience; and presenting high-quality, free and affordable cultural programs for residents and visitors. For more information, visit\u00a0chicago.gov\/dcase<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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