{"id":54477,"date":"2024-05-21T11:50:04","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T16:50:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=54477"},"modified":"2024-05-21T11:50:04","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T16:50:04","slug":"chicagos-dcase-announces-2024-chicago-summerdance-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=54477","title":{"rendered":"Chicago&#8217;s DCASE Announces 2024 Chicago SummerDance Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.CSSunAOBvEOR4GhykBjJWfMjJy0it90PPBQHjJxmJF8NQYlD4UtHJLiN0F1eNvXt7UaIRFiKwm7kpH9sp4TvTA-3D-3D3Ld4_pYzszJtWvDo4XrPcIrPEj7b11MjWwSJc0Jg9i40DNLI7ePN6TLKtvz-2FrAG3hFVPSOpYggNjnCKrV4ydmqw8Zk-2BGGtBlN8KkVi4yQ8SHysxR5iJ2JQ-2BouPN7TqdEI9UTrLrNZuX5Znp-2F4JMBRwRBliSHOEghq3u7rI2I8dWWPO-2Fy1-2BkvkQOUjqcYYVfQE4eBbashd58YN8bXwMzSTIEu-2B4RNbQNetbOeLZlu5S36YnBEGiEUrk4fAOOngUaY-2FexL-2BeYlb0DSJC-2FBBOWMWe3ARc-2BjLUYM-2Bxug-2BJlL-2FQ-2FT7Q8LhA6pqFifcaRZKg6BR0fWrtLMVtOvuKQtQeJSKn7Hqxf2udb3yZfTBL-2FdgICuMBMe00TtSy5gOik-2FvQkcFlTUeqcgAACqmKEa-2F4nw4XuPj9g-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"image_6710\" src=\"https:\/\/meltwater-apps-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/images\/5a04d8a0b64871151db4c421\/blobid2_1716229901432.jpg\" width=\"654\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><em>Pictured: Chicago SummerDance in the Parks and SummerDance at the Spirit of Music Garden participants<\/em><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>City\u2019s Beloved Summertime Tradition Invites All to Come Together and Dance in Grant Park, at the Taste of Chicago, and in Neighborhoods Citywide <\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><u>June 15 \u2013 September 8 (select dates)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n<p><strong>CHICAGO<\/strong>\u2014Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today announced the lineup for <strong>Chicago SummerDance<\/strong>, a beloved summertime tradition and cultural gathering hosted in parks across the city and downtown. From June 15 through September 8 (select dates), the free outdoor series offers dance and movement lessons for all skill levels taught by professional instructors, followed by music and social dancing. Again this year, Chicago SummerDance\u2019s neighborhood events will include a variety of creative activities for the whole family in addition to dance lessons and music. Full schedule enclosed and available at <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.CSSunAOBvEOR4GhykBjJWWnTwxFlkUDDBF-2Fji248p2y6hFXsBorvoCC9fZuH5e364vOM9qxYGZPeOYB3wjS5WeryCDBbJb4EmNM3RFzU0tL4ZW0x6cX1uLMvb-2FA70YhhIARN_pYzszJtWvDo4XrPcIrPEj7b11MjWwSJc0Jg9i40DNLI7ePN6TLKtvz-2FrAG3hFVPSOpYggNjnCKrV4ydmqw8Zk-2BGGtBlN8KkVi4yQ8SHysxR5iJ2JQ-2BouPN7TqdEI9UTrLrNZuX5Znp-2F4JMBRwRBliSHOEghq3u7rI2I8dWWPO-2Fy1-2BkvkQOUjqcYYVfQE4eBbashd58YN8bXwMzSTIEu-2B4RNbQNetbOeLZlu5S36YnBEWsvVgINwaoYv2lBCKpRZteE975xvHLj7ov914UCkfVni-2FfgIwOBv4QkJp8PYZ7n9ELo5MCNbCBlC-2BKNbrqPH-2BPPNXeea63-2BQGVclNVUfQee7ir7BnlaCV6bP05hjsmeIKtrRA4EFgpDIfGM7wfoXUWK2QBRz6tYMFIPm13-2BoeFw-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ChicagoSummerDance.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Showcasing the multicultural traditions of our vibrant city, Chicago SummerDance features more than 30 dance styles, including Salsa, Swing, Cumbia, Line Dancing, Ballet Folklorico, Steppin\u2019, KPOP, and more. At its flagship location in the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park, Chicago SummerDance brings an array of live music from a great roster of bands, including Shout Section Big Band (Swing), Funkadesi (Bhangra\/Bollywood) and Club Crib (R&amp;B\/Steppin\u2019).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s SummerDance programming offers several highlights:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chicago SummerDance returns to Taste of Chicago events this year, starting with Rogers Park (June 15) offering Vogue, Hip Hop, Swing and Bhangra lessons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chicago SummerDance downtown in the Spirit of Music Garden will kick off August 8 with the Texas-based psychedelic Cumbia band, <strong>Money Chicha <\/strong>with dance instruction from <strong>Teatro Tariakuri<\/strong>. Money Chicha\u2019s reverb-drenched and percussion-heavy style of music is inspired by the sounds of Peru and Colombia in the 60s and 70s.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>August 17 is Salsa night in Grant Park with physically integrated dance instruction led by <strong>Desue\u00f1o\u00a0Dance<\/strong> in collaboration with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.CSSunAOBvEOR4GhykBjJWYuk0cAICaaKKOCfoyrVHMQNfk83uv3ax6U7-2FA87-2FSPjsHZY_pYzszJtWvDo4XrPcIrPEj7b11MjWwSJc0Jg9i40DNLI7ePN6TLKtvz-2FrAG3hFVPSOpYggNjnCKrV4ydmqw8Zk-2BGGtBlN8KkVi4yQ8SHysxR5iJ2JQ-2BouPN7TqdEI9UTrLrNZuX5Znp-2F4JMBRwRBliSHOEghq3u7rI2I8dWWPO-2Fy1-2BkvkQOUjqcYYVfQE4eBbashd58YN8bXwMzSTIEu-2B4RNbQNetbOeLZlu5S36YnBHsk6MhqsKZGXejPMJwH1Ey4TQJ7jzLisqWhzH8gg9buU0hR8pkXvAKuxX1tjw9y551lxh2ozvp2KaEudoJ0oNnoZmenXQq1UoKfZd3MfMYEecwq6QizQaZsdj0-2FKLqztAcbDVNKTBYrsfpFbJE2npi639kN2v8F0FobsXOoak6HA-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>MOMENTA<\/strong><\/a>, and live music by the popular <strong>Flaco Navaja &amp; the Razor Blades<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Taste of Chicago Grant Park (Sept 6-8) will bring back an array of styles including Footwork, Hustle and Line Dancing, and introduce for the first time <strong>KPOP<\/strong> taught by <strong>Chemical X, <\/strong>along with popular Mexican Regional dance styles led by <strong>Ballet Folklorico de Chicago<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As in past years, the festival extends into neighborhoods as part of the Chicago Park District\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.CSSunAOBvEOR4GhykBjJWR75-2FSXgNPieKcGSzAM8zP8ZcFC59-2Fzc3pTb0mZz6SAm7EiD1WWVkUNOs3NgyxHgRg7wGf-2FrphHNxbOvX8vEnsI-3DwbRj_pYzszJtWvDo4XrPcIrPEj7b11MjWwSJc0Jg9i40DNLI7ePN6TLKtvz-2FrAG3hFVPSOpYggNjnCKrV4ydmqw8Zk-2BGGtBlN8KkVi4yQ8SHysxR5iJ2JQ-2BouPN7TqdEI9UTrLrNZuX5Znp-2F4JMBRwRBliSHOEghq3u7rI2I8dWWPO-2Fy1-2BkvkQOUjqcYYVfQE4eBbashd58YN8bXwMzSTIEu-2B4RNbQNetbOeLZlu5S36YnBHiKV7zWOcUKGUyCzgQQe8xzsqdXTh2lfY9UnBrrEF-2B-2B-2Fo47MEkQp4A2JHHk95f0fxbq-2FNmHSAY5FAYs09gbgAxmEcFCkZHNqF2wXFflBX-2FNvIWRzbHKharUA8HAsEKelk6FN8CHwXACus15URVzMn77jMp-2BpWEHCMs8UVoShLMZg-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Night Out in the Parks<\/a> Series. This year engaging programming will be featured in <strong>Austin<\/strong>, <strong>Calumet Park<\/strong>, <strong>West Ridge<\/strong>, <strong>North Lawndale<\/strong> and <strong>Back of the Yards<\/strong>, as well as at other DCASE events. For many of the neighborhoods, Chicago SummerDance is collaborating with community partners to develop content, including <strong>The Firehouse Community Arts Center<\/strong>, <strong>Move Me Soul<\/strong> and <strong>Front Porch Arts Center<\/strong>, <strong>Aao Mil Baithen<\/strong> (a project of the SpaceShift Collective), <strong>Free Street Theater<\/strong> and others.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><u>2024 Chicago SummerDance Schedule<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">Subject to change. Updates (including weather-related announcements) will be shared on <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.CSSunAOBvEOR4GhykBjJWR5TEV2gRKogE2LxYpteU4ufuRWoh-2B-2FS8hVxj7RHr1PgCdkdzm7QD3DcKV3rhIfpFA-3D-3Dr48D_pYzszJtWvDo4XrPcIrPEj7b11MjWwSJc0Jg9i40DNLI7ePN6TLKtvz-2FrAG3hFVPSOpYggNjnCKrV4ydmqw8Zk-2BGGtBlN8KkVi4yQ8SHysxR5iJ2JQ-2BouPN7TqdEI9UTrLrNZuX5Znp-2F4JMBRwRBliSHOEghq3u7rI2I8dWWPO-2Fy1-2BkvkQOUjqcYYVfQE4eBbashd58YN8bXwMzSTIEu-2B4RNbQNetbOeLZlu5S36YnBFpL3PBt7WlyNdcnEmgGZoLeruy9rPD-2FXREvAREqHEmR5QUPRuLRnTKcvyE6np0jNdKYXReMs9SEBz2EvQoZk1gY8e5H63y60xtNbTw8rUPF6jaZOiR90JpjsWFJG18bH0PjTyCgwn7uZAMSiuLUxp23OOtc6bT4wvdNhmbnBFcIQ-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.CSSunAOBvEOR4GhykBjJWQhz-2Bed6cCKINm0Lxgx4rBMls-2B9HiwfvVj4S6t3uznIFDNGk_pYzszJtWvDo4XrPcIrPEj7b11MjWwSJc0Jg9i40DNLI7ePN6TLKtvz-2FrAG3hFVPSOpYggNjnCKrV4ydmqw8Zk-2BGGtBlN8KkVi4yQ8SHysxR5iJ2JQ-2BouPN7TqdEI9UTrLrNZuX5Znp-2F4JMBRwRBliSHOEghq3u7rI2I8dWWPO-2Fy1-2BkvkQOUjqcYYVfQE4eBbashd58YN8bXwMzSTIEu-2B4RNbQNetbOeLZlu5S36YnBGnG1-2B0Oj6Q7hCZVqMANtGnZMSdIJHt478U4c1FS140Uj0q3HKrJWBQIsq58hkAQ1b6BAHzL5sVqr2Q0wd07iMB9PlmG-2BhUAgHN-2FxjFIh7tohFbgTDcO9vI5nu5scqosRsHcPVpxsZwwpEG2CYsWaTfXfH9F-2BaglruhpLPzHX-2BzPg-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter @SummerDanceChi<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.CSSunAOBvEOR4GhykBjJWWnTwxFlkUDDBF-2Fji248p2y6hFXsBorvoCC9fZuH5e364vOM9qxYGZPeOYB3wjS5WeryCDBbJb4EmNM3RFzU0tL4ZW0x6cX1uLMvb-2FA70Yhh0zjE_pYzszJtWvDo4XrPcIrPEj7b11MjWwSJc0Jg9i40DNLI7ePN6TLKtvz-2FrAG3hFVPSOpYggNjnCKrV4ydmqw8Zk-2BGGtBlN8KkVi4yQ8SHysxR5iJ2JQ-2BouPN7TqdEI9UTrLrNZuX5Znp-2F4JMBRwRBliSHOEghq3u7rI2I8dWWPO-2Fy1-2BkvkQOUjqcYYVfQE4eBbashd58YN8bXwMzSTIEu-2B4RNbQNetbOeLZlu5S36YnBEQO6MiyNgL8-2Fw9PvHcDHucm4rZkvo0kH4cqBMqziVMIoyPQ0Oaj1c4tBgcFff2r-2BCUUTAnDIsCNamK4U68HPVTV8VUKwWJeZ0OTUeou9cJ6uQTdTYCxLCgxQfDgHJFarg1PRCl90IClfjmATyqmHs6lb64L180qXVZ65fhPy0AZA-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ChicagoSummerDance.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n<p><strong>Saturday, June 15 | 11:45 a.m. &#8211; <\/strong><strong>3:45 p.m.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Chicago SummerDance at Taste of Chicago Rogers Park <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Touhy Park<\/strong>, 7348 N. Paulina St.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">11:45 a.m. \u2013 Vogue \/ Summer Balmain (Texture Dance Studio)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">12:45 p.m. \u2013 Hip Hop \/ Tone Wolf (GUS Giordano Dance School)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">1:45 p.m. \u2013 Swing \/ <\/span>May I Have This Dance<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">2:45 p.m. \u2013 Bhangra \/ Gopi Engineer (Meher Dance)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">Music by DJ Nanoos<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, July 24 | 4:30 &#8211; 7:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Chicago SummerDance in the Parks<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Austin Town Hall Park<\/strong>, 5610 W. Lake St.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theme: Drum Talk: Black Dance Evolution (West African, Steppin, Footwork)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">4:30 p.m. \u2013 Creative Activities<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">5:30 p.m. \u2013 West African Instruction by <\/span>Baba Eric and Footwork by Terrayne Ellis<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">6 &#8211; 7:30 p.m. \u2013 Music by DJ Sirprize <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Presented in collaboration with Move Me Soul and Front Porch Arts Center<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, July 27 | 11:45 a.m. &#8211; 3:45 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Chicago SummerDance at Taste of Chicago Marquette Park <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Marquette Park<\/strong>, 6743 S. Kedzie Ave.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">11:45 a.m. \u2013 Steppin\u2019 \/ Shaun Ballentine (Effortless Stepping)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">12:45 p.m. \u2013 Footwork \/ Mike D. (Creation Global\/ Creative Netwerk)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">1:45 p.m. \u2013 Afrobeats \/ Stacy &#8220;Jukeboxx&#8221; Letrice (Jukeboxx Dance LLC)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">2:45 p.m. \u2013 Cumbia\/ Latin Street<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">Music by DJ Ca$hEra <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday, July 28 | 10 a.m. &#8211; 2 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Chicago SummerDance at Maxwell Street Market<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Maxwell Street<\/strong> between S. Halsted St. and S. Union Ave.<\/p>\n<p>10 a.m.\u00a0 <span class=\"location-header-value\">\u2013 <\/span>Bachata \/ May I Have this Dance<\/p>\n<p>11 a.m. <span class=\"location-header-value\">\u2013 <\/span>Latin Hustle \/ May I Have this Dance<\/p>\n<p>12 p.m. <span class=\"location-header-value\">\u2013<\/span> West Coast Swing \/ May I Have this Dance<\/p>\n<p>12:30 p.m. <span class=\"location-header-value\">\u2013 2 p.m. \u2013 <\/span>Music and social dancing for West Coast Swing, Hustle, Bachata and other Latin, Swing &amp; Ballroom styles<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, July 31 | 4:30 &#8211; 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Chicago SummerDance in the Parks<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Calumet Park<\/strong>, 9801 S. Avenue G<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theme: Afrobeats &amp; Cumbia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">4:30 p.m. \u2013 Creative Activities<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">5:30 p.m. \u2013 Instruction by Urbanity Dance Chicago<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">6 &#8211; 7:30 p.m. \u2013 Music by \u00a1ESSO! Afrojam Funkbeat<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, August 7 | 4:30 &#8211; 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Chicago SummerDance in the Parks<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Green Briar Park, <\/strong>2650 W. Peterson Ave.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theme: Kathak Dance and Dabkeh Dance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">4:30 p.m. \u2013 Creative Activities<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">5:30 p.m. \u2013 <\/span>Kathak Dance and Dabkeh Dance<span class=\"location-header-value\"> instruction working in tandem with music throughout the evening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Presented in collaboration with Aao Mil Baithen, a project of SpaceShift Collective.<strong><br clear=\"all\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, August 8 | 6 &#8211; 9 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Chicago SummerDance at Spirit of Music Garden<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Grant Park<\/strong>, 112 E. Balbo Dr. (Corner of Balbo Dr. and Michigan Ave.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theme: Cumbia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>6 p.m. \u2013 Instruction by Karla Galvan \/ Teatro Tariakuri (Cumbia)<\/p>\n<p>7:15 p.m. \u2013 Music by Money Chicha (Psychedelic Cumbia)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, August 9 | 6 &#8211; 9 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Chicago SummerDance at Spirit of Music Garden<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Grant Park<\/strong>, 112 E. Balbo Dr. (Corner of Balbo Dr. and Michigan Ave.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theme: R&amp;B, Steppin\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>6 p.m. \u2013 Instruction by James &#8220;Pete&#8221; Frazier\/ Majestic Gents (Steppin\u2019)<\/p>\n<p>7:15 p.m. \u2013 Music by Club Crib (R&amp;B, Steppin)<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, August 10 | 6 &#8211; 9 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Chicago SummerDance at Spirit of Music Garden<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Grant Park<\/strong>, 112 E. Balbo Dr. (Corner of Balbo Dr. and Michigan Ave.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theme: Swing (Lindy Hop\/Charleston)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>6 p.m. \u2013 Instruction by Brennan Bowman \/ Fizz Swing Dance (Lindy Hop\/ Charleston)<\/p>\n<p>7:15 p.m. \u2013 Music by Shout Section Big Band (Swing)<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, August 14 | 4:30 &#8211; 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Chicago SummerDance in the Parks<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Douglass Park,<\/strong> 1401 S. Sacramento Dr.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theme: Reggae and Salsa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">4:30 p.m. \u2013 Creative Activities<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">5:30 p.m. \u2013 <\/span><span class=\"normaltextrun\">Instruction by Tyjah (Reggae) and Miguel Mendez (Dance Academy of Salsa)<\/span><span class=\"eop\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">6 &#8211; 7:30 p.m. \u2013 Music by DJ Papa G<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Presented in collaboration with Firehouse Community Arts Center and the National Museum of Mexican Arts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, August 15 | 6 &#8211; 9 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Chicago SummerDance at Spirit of Music Garden<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Grant Park<\/strong>, 112 E. Balbo Dr. (Corner of Balbo Dr. and Michigan Ave.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theme: Zydeco, 2 Step<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>6 p.m. \u2013 Instruction by Louie Stallone (2-step, Waltz)<\/p>\n<p>7:15 p.m. \u2013 Music by Le Travaillant (Zydeco, Cajun)<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, August 16 | 6 &#8211; 9 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Chicago SummerDance at Spirit of Music Garden<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Grant Park<\/strong>, 112 E. Balbo Dr. (Corner of Balbo Dr. and Michigan Ave.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theme: Line Dance <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>6 p.m. \u2013 Music by Shon Roka in collaboration with line dance leaders Fre2Dance (Line Dancing)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, August 17 | 6 &#8211; 9 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Chicago SummerDance at Spirit of Music Garden<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Grant Park<\/strong>, 112 E. Balbo Dr. (Corner of Balbo Dr. and Michigan Ave.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theme: Salsa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>6 p.m. \u2013 Instruction by Denita\/Desue\u00f1o Dance, Sarah Najera\/ MOMENTA Dance Company (Physically Integrated Salsa)<\/p>\n<p>7:15 p.m. \u2013 Music by Flaco Navaja &amp; the Razor Blades (Salsa)<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, August 17 | 11:45 a.m. &#8211; 3:45 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Chicago SummerDance at Taste of Chicago Pullman<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pullman Park<\/strong>, 11101 S. Cottage Grove Ave.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">11:45 a.m. \u2013 Salsa \/ Latin Street<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">12:45 p.m. \u2013 Shuffle Dance \/ Chicago Shufflers <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">1:45 p.m. \u2013 Reggaeton \/ Latin Street<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">2:45 p.m. \u2013 <\/span><span class=\"normaltextrun\">Open Dance Party \/ Chicago Shufflers\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"eop\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">Music by DJ Momami<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, August 21 | 4:30 &#8211; 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Chicago SummerDance in the Parks<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Davis Square Park,<\/strong> 4430 S. Marshfield Ave.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theme: Cumbia and House<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">4:30 p.m. \u2013 Creative Activities<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">Prelude to Cumbia Lesson Performance by America Powers<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">Prelude to House Lesson Performance by Free Street Youth<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">5:30 p.m. \u2013 Instruction provided by Free Street Theater<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">6 &#8211; 7:30 p.m. \u2013 music by DJ Karenoid<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">EMCEE: America Powers<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Presented in collaboration with Free Street Theater and Plant Chicago<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, August 23 | 6 &#8211; 9 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Chicago SummerDance at Spirit of Music Garden<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Grant Park<\/strong>, 112 E Balbo Dr. (Corner of Balbo Dr. and Michigan Ave)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theme: Afrobeat <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>6 p.m. \u2013 Instruction by Bobbi Ponder (Afro Dance)<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. \u2013 Music by Occidental Brothers (Afrobeat, Soukous)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, August 24 | 6 &#8211; 9 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Chicago SummerDance at Spirit of Music Garden<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Grant Park<\/strong>, 112 E. Balbo Dr. (Corner of Balbo Dr. and Michigan Ave.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theme: House<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>6 p.m. \u2013 Instruction by Tre Daniels \/ Jus Be Collective<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. \u2013 Music by A Party Called Tribe (House)<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, September 6 | 11:45 a.m. &#8211; 3:45 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Chicago SummerDance at Taste of Chicago<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Grant Park<\/strong> (at Buckingham Fountain) 301 S. Columbus Dr.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">11:45 a.m. \u2013 Salsa \/ Laura Flores (La Mecca Dance)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">12:45 p.m. \u2013 Hustle \/ <\/span>Nino DiGiulio (May I Have This Dance)<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">1:45 p.m. \u2013 Flamenco \/ Amanda Ramirez<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">2:45 p.m. \u2013 Footwork \/ Mike D. (Creation Global)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">Music by Jo-Z<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, September 7 | 1 &#8211; 4 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Chicago SummerDance at Taste of Chicago<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Grant Park<\/strong> (at Buckingham Fountain) 301 S. Columbus Dr.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">1 p.m. \u2013 Bachata \/ Latin Rhythms<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">2 p.m. \u2013 Bhangra \/ <\/span>Ajanta Chakraborty (Bollywood &amp; Culture Groove)<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">3 p.m. \u2013 Afrobeats \/ Imania Detry (Ayodele Druman Dance)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">4 p.m. \u2013 Hip Hop \/ Nathalie (Urbanity Dance Chicago)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">Music by DJ Miss Bhalla<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday, September 8 | 12 &#8211; 4 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Chicago SummerDance at Taste of Chicago<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Grant Park<\/strong> (at Buckingham Fountain) 301 S. Columbus Dr.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">11:45 a.m. \u2013 Line Dance \/ Vero Sagredo (Steadfast Dance Center)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">12:45 p.m. \u2013 KPOP \/ Chemical X<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">1:45 p.m. \u2013 Regional Mexicano \/ Ballet Folklorico de Chicago<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">2:45 p.m. \u2013 House \/ Vero Sagredo (Steadfast Dance Center)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"location-header-value\">Music by Ranee<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Accessibility<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All programming in the Spirit of Music Garden and Chicago SummerDance in the Parks events will have ASL interpretation. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.CSSunAOBvEOR4GhykBjJWWnTwxFlkUDDBF-2Fji248p2y6hFXsBorvoCC9fZuH5e364vOM9qxYGZPeOYB3wjS5WeryCDBbJb4EmNM3RFzU0tL4ZW0x6cX1uLMvb-2FA70YhhZX1__pYzszJtWvDo4XrPcIrPEj7b11MjWwSJc0Jg9i40DNLI7ePN6TLKtvz-2FrAG3hFVPSOpYggNjnCKrV4ydmqw8Zk-2BGGtBlN8KkVi4yQ8SHysxR5iJ2JQ-2BouPN7TqdEI9UTrLrNZuX5Znp-2F4JMBRwRBliSHOEghq3u7rI2I8dWWPO-2Fy1-2BkvkQOUjqcYYVfQE4eBbashd58YN8bXwMzSTIEu-2B4RNbQNetbOeLZlu5S36YnBFY-2FxqSmqAVkRr8fLdgjHvqyAekCFU3pt9nJeooc5tk7Xx67QE2aBGSdbTR8-2F3mn59bw-2BxE-2BxWKwoqii7Lx-2Bjqb1CkPxKJWa7ldRCxCow7OixIfuGWwQcgF-2FhKpOHf9-2BqacoTTYzogHe7vKJZKhpW7jHd1nFDGZXQMepguXFDZ35g-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ChicagoSummerDance.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Night Out in the Parks <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chicago SummerDance in the Parks is presented as part of the Chicago Park District\u2019s Night Out in the Parks series, supported by the Mayor\u2019s Office and Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. The Night Out in the Parks program presents cultural events year-round in neighborhood parks throughout the city. The Chicago Park District in partnership with 100 local artists and organizations, present engaging events and performances that enhance quality of life across Chicago and amplify the artistic and cultural vibrancy in every neighborhood. Through multiple disciplines, which include theater, music, movies, dance, site-specific work, nature programs, and community festivals, the series aims to support Chicago-based artists, facilitate community-based partnerships and programs, cultivate civic engagement, and ensure equity in access to the arts for all Chicagoans. For more information, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.CSSunAOBvEOR4GhykBjJWR75-2FSXgNPieKcGSzAM8zP8ZcFC59-2Fzc3pTb0mZz6SAm7EiD1WWVkUNOs3NgyxHgRg7wGf-2FrphHNxbOvX8vEnsI-3Dd0ib_pYzszJtWvDo4XrPcIrPEj7b11MjWwSJc0Jg9i40DNLI7ePN6TLKtvz-2FrAG3hFVPSOpYggNjnCKrV4ydmqw8Zk-2BGGtBlN8KkVi4yQ8SHysxR5iJ2JQ-2BouPN7TqdEI9UTrLrNZuX5Znp-2F4JMBRwRBliSHOEghq3u7rI2I8dWWPO-2Fy1-2BkvkQOUjqcYYVfQE4eBbashd58YN8bXwMzSTIEu-2B4RNbQNetbOeLZlu5S36YnBHQiP5S0RGPAcRme5q1cykc4nubpiF8X4QQJdJiCD3nDTQKhk5-2F0zxKC8m2DNudjqadMFfy6O5xOyBfucUWPQctu7e1QSVtnK0nkwSWEtZG-2FwpRz-2BVo6kLKNIO4JPJ-2FbLOyayTbofwefq4tAcEgiL2JdwihheSiOiko4vuH04JWTA-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.nightoutintheparks.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Chicago Park District <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Chicago Park District has served Chicago residents for more than 85 years. It is a Gold Medal Award-winning organization, which recognizes excellence in park and recreation management across the nation.\u00a0 For more information about the Chicago Park District\u2019s more than 8,800 acres of parkland, more than 600 parks, 26 miles of lakefront, 12 museums, two world-class conservatories, 16 historic lagoons, over 75 nature areas, thousands of special events, sports and entertainment programs, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.CSSunAOBvEOR4GhykBjJWR75-2FSXgNPieKcGSzAM8zP-2FLGe4VQzBSzV8wgGV6IXCXckOK_pYzszJtWvDo4XrPcIrPEj7b11MjWwSJc0Jg9i40DNLI7ePN6TLKtvz-2FrAG3hFVPSOpYggNjnCKrV4ydmqw8Zk-2BGGtBlN8KkVi4yQ8SHysxR5iJ2JQ-2BouPN7TqdEI9UTrLrNZuX5Znp-2F4JMBRwRBliSHOEghq3u7rI2I8dWWPO-2Fy1-2BkvkQOUjqcYYVfQE4eBbashd58YN8bXwMzSTIEu-2B4RNbQNetbOeLZlu5S36YnBFJHHBAz1KjMpWlrYN3At0w9RXVURSCbaxEPEMM0xRjw7zdi-2B7toybBKnPfibjvcjbdYOjt7vwDfmKWbEwqbmG-2BIware-2B6MU4TouI9QYC-2BE45QOVPmPosm-2Fc2-2BnkqljeENSzSo5QN4z4hCfl8lSMgxO-2BU5-2Bf5RNBzBowtOAF3GyCw-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.chicagoparkdistrict.com<\/a> or contact the Chicago Park District at 312\/742.PLAY or 312\/747.2001 (TTY). Want to share your talent? Volunteer in the parks by calling, 312\/742.PLAY. Follow us on Facebook @ChicagoParkDistrict and on Instagram and Twitter @chicagoparks.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) supports artists and cultural organizations, invests in the creative economy, and expands access and participation in the arts throughout Chicago\u2019s 77 neighborhoods. As a collaborative cultural presenter, arts funder, and advocate for creative workers, our programs and events serve Chicagoans and visitors of all ages and backgrounds, downtown and in diverse communities across our city\u2014to strengthen and celebrate Chicago. DCASE produces some of the city\u2019s most iconic festivals, markets, events, and exhibitions at the Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park, and in communities across the city\u2014serving a local and global audience of 25 million people. The Department offers cultural grants and resources, manages public art, supports TV and film production and other creative industries, and permits special events throughout Chicago. For details, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.CSSunAOBvEOR4GhykBjJWWnTwxFlkUDDBF-2Fji248p2y6hFXsBorvoCC9fZuH5e367r2HTgcqQhLaWXmbkHrBSw-3D-3DQHta_pYzszJtWvDo4XrPcIrPEj7b11MjWwSJc0Jg9i40DNLI7ePN6TLKtvz-2FrAG3hFVPSOpYggNjnCKrV4ydmqw8Zk-2BGGtBlN8KkVi4yQ8SHysxR5iJ2JQ-2BouPN7TqdEI9UTrLrNZuX5Znp-2F4JMBRwRBliSHOEghq3u7rI2I8dWWPO-2Fy1-2BkvkQOUjqcYYVfQE4eBbashd58YN8bXwMzSTIEu-2B4RNbQNetbOeLZlu5S36YnBGDz9n9HglzJfBWm73S2mf09Db-2Fh-2BzsmFdpk-2Bu3oPFapLtLZviwKui2-2BBCrlmxWVQzF431-2FLsu1zzhsLPGcRnISE6KzBR-2FPaE9sVdPOMMEZoKkjBtTafPklSJ7wNQefCVT-2FykLbWgiLcseLpAMRL6D-2BR8Cd6YPxuOat-2BB9d98h49w-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicago.gov\/DCASE<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.CSSunAOBvEOR4GhykBjJWWnTwxFlkUDDBF-2Fji248p2y6hFXsBorvoCC9fZuH5e36-2FbsLc6YO2IGlzDDhxjHtjz-2BY32WY-2BI-2BgDdd91ZUbXE4-3DSI_K_pYzszJtWvDo4XrPcIrPEj7b11MjWwSJc0Jg9i40DNLI7ePN6TLKtvz-2FrAG3hFVPSOpYggNjnCKrV4ydmqw8Zk-2BGGtBlN8KkVi4yQ8SHysxR5iJ2JQ-2BouPN7TqdEI9UTrLrNZuX5Znp-2F4JMBRwRBliSHOEghq3u7rI2I8dWWPO-2Fy1-2BkvkQOUjqcYYVfQE4eBbashd58YN8bXwMzSTIEu-2B4RNbQNetbOeLZlu5S36YnBERWOXeXgu9CGunOqR2CSjNhnO0Gm1GqW2OuKvNt6p183sSZtaTjO9Z2i059QEJ0-2Btssk1BwAR-2B5RfgHpDndUXGU2XBgu7tQwgEiPyJ-2F0OB0bckJ1zfMSJhohGnlGilN-2BW-2BEnKstWgLpnG-2BOhjQtFLpGRJP7J53ojbPdGKYc7Id1A-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stay connected via our newsletters and social media<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"># # #<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 Pictured: Chicago SummerDance in the Parks and SummerDance at the Spirit of Music Garden participants \u00a0 \u00a0 City\u2019s Beloved Summertime Tradition Invites All to Come Together and Dance in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":54478,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[39,41,20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-54477","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music-news","category-features","category-reviews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54477","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=54477"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54477\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/54478"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=54477"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=54477"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=54477"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}