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Monday, July 15
 

8:30am CDT

Welcome/ORIENTATION
Monday July 15, 2019 8:30am - 9:00am CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3

8:30am CDT

Welcome/ORIENTATION
Monday July 15, 2019 8:30am - 9:00am CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 4

9:00am CDT

BALLET Placement Class
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Odasz

Jessica Odasz

Jessica Odasz trained at the Draper Center for Dance Education. There she performed in The Rochester City Ballet’s Nutcracker, Firebird, Don Quixote and Peter and the Wolf. Jessica has had the opportunity to study with American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Boston Ballet... Read More →
avatar for Laura Wade

Laura Wade

Laura Wade is on faculty at Lou Conte Dance Studio, Visceral Dance Center and Roosevelt University. She has taught at Northwestern University, Northeastern Illinois University, University of Wisconsin, Stephens College and Columbus Dance Theatre. Laura has been the Children’s Director... Read More →

Monday July 15, 2019 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3

9:00am CDT

Ballet Placement Class/Laura Wade and Jessica Odasz
Monday July 15, 2019 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 4

11:30am CDT

MODERN
Speakers
avatar for Michael Foley

Michael Foley

Professor, University of South Florida
Michael Foley is considered a master teacher in the field of modern dance, and has been teaching and choreographing internationally for over 25 years. He has taught workshops and master classes at over 100 universities, dance festivals and private studios around the globe. Michael’s... Read More →

Monday July 15, 2019 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3

1:30pm CDT

Contemporary for Gala
Speakers
avatar for Kate Jablonski

Kate Jablonski

Kate Jablonski is the owner/founder of Beyond Words Dance Center, The Kate Jablonski Statement, Camp Kate and Go Beyond Performance Group. Her career began in New York City at the Broadway Dance Center under the direction of Wes Veldink. Kate has taught and choreographed for companies... Read More →

Monday July 15, 2019 1:30pm - 2:45pm CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3

3:00pm CDT

JAZZ
Speakers
avatar for Jeremy Plummer

Jeremy Plummer

Jeremy Plummer is a director, choreographer and aerial creator with shows around the world that feature his blend of aerial artistry and live performance. His company C5 has had their work featured in 6 world premieres as a part of Chicago’s Dance for Life. He was a full company... Read More →

Monday July 15, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3

4:00pm CDT

Choreography for Gala
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Odasz

Jessica Odasz

Jessica Odasz trained at the Draper Center for Dance Education. There she performed in The Rochester City Ballet’s Nutcracker, Firebird, Don Quixote and Peter and the Wolf. Jessica has had the opportunity to study with American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Boston Ballet... Read More →

Monday July 15, 2019 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3
 
Tuesday, July 16
 

8:00am CDT

Ballet Forum Photos
Tuesday July 16, 2019 8:00am - 8:30am CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3

8:30am CDT

BALLET
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Odasz

Jessica Odasz

Jessica Odasz trained at the Draper Center for Dance Education. There she performed in The Rochester City Ballet’s Nutcracker, Firebird, Don Quixote and Peter and the Wolf. Jessica has had the opportunity to study with American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Boston Ballet... Read More →

Tuesday July 16, 2019 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3

10:15am CDT

Choreography for Gala
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Odasz

Jessica Odasz

Jessica Odasz trained at the Draper Center for Dance Education. There she performed in The Rochester City Ballet’s Nutcracker, Firebird, Don Quixote and Peter and the Wolf. Jessica has had the opportunity to study with American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Boston Ballet... Read More →

Tuesday July 16, 2019 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3

12:45pm CDT

Choreography for Gala
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Odasz

Jessica Odasz

Jessica Odasz trained at the Draper Center for Dance Education. There she performed in The Rochester City Ballet’s Nutcracker, Firebird, Don Quixote and Peter and the Wolf. Jessica has had the opportunity to study with American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Boston Ballet... Read More →

Tuesday July 16, 2019 12:45pm - 2:00pm CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3

2:30pm CDT

Beginner Pointe
Speakers
avatar for Laura Wade

Laura Wade

Laura Wade is on faculty at Lou Conte Dance Studio, Visceral Dance Center and Roosevelt University. She has taught at Northwestern University, Northeastern Illinois University, University of Wisconsin, Stephens College and Columbus Dance Theatre. Laura has been the Children’s Director... Read More →

Tuesday July 16, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3

3:45pm CDT

Contemporary for Gala
Speakers
avatar for Kate Jablonski

Kate Jablonski

Kate Jablonski is the owner/founder of Beyond Words Dance Center, The Kate Jablonski Statement, Camp Kate and Go Beyond Performance Group. Her career began in New York City at the Broadway Dance Center under the direction of Wes Veldink. Kate has taught and choreographed for companies... Read More →

Tuesday July 16, 2019 3:45pm - 5:00pm CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3
 
Wednesday, July 17
 

8:30am CDT

BALLET
Speakers
avatar for Laura Wade

Laura Wade

Laura Wade is on faculty at Lou Conte Dance Studio, Visceral Dance Center and Roosevelt University. She has taught at Northwestern University, Northeastern Illinois University, University of Wisconsin, Stephens College and Columbus Dance Theatre. Laura has been the Children’s Director... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2019 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3

9:45am CDT

Beginner Pointe
Speakers
avatar for Laura Wade

Laura Wade

Laura Wade is on faculty at Lou Conte Dance Studio, Visceral Dance Center and Roosevelt University. She has taught at Northwestern University, Northeastern Illinois University, University of Wisconsin, Stephens College and Columbus Dance Theatre. Laura has been the Children’s Director... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2019 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 2

9:45am CDT

Beginner Pointe
Speakers
avatar for Laura Wade

Laura Wade

Laura Wade is on faculty at Lou Conte Dance Studio, Visceral Dance Center and Roosevelt University. She has taught at Northwestern University, Northeastern Illinois University, University of Wisconsin, Stephens College and Columbus Dance Theatre. Laura has been the Children’s Director... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2019 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3

11:00am CDT

Contemporary for Gala
Speakers
avatar for Kate Jablonski

Kate Jablonski

Kate Jablonski is the owner/founder of Beyond Words Dance Center, The Kate Jablonski Statement, Camp Kate and Go Beyond Performance Group. Her career began in New York City at the Broadway Dance Center under the direction of Wes Veldink. Kate has taught and choreographed for companies... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3

1:30pm CDT

Choreography for Gala
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Odasz

Jessica Odasz

Jessica Odasz trained at the Draper Center for Dance Education. There she performed in The Rochester City Ballet’s Nutcracker, Firebird, Don Quixote and Peter and the Wolf. Jessica has had the opportunity to study with American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Boston Ballet... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2019 1:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3

4:00pm CDT

LYRICAL
Speakers
avatar for Jeremy Plummer

Jeremy Plummer

Jeremy Plummer is a director, choreographer and aerial creator with shows around the world that feature his blend of aerial artistry and live performance. His company C5 has had their work featured in 6 world premieres as a part of Chicago’s Dance for Life. He was a full company... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3
 
Thursday, July 18
 

7:30am CDT

Student Honors Testing
Thursday July 18, 2019 7:30am - 8:30am CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3

8:45am CDT

BALLET
Speakers
avatar for Juan Sanchez

Juan Sanchez

Juan Sanchez studied with renowned teachers such as Stanley Williams, Peter Martins, Merrill Ashley, Gayle Young, Dame Margot Fonteyn, Benjamin Harkarvy and was protege to Robert Christopher. He finalized his training at The Joffrey School of Ballet under Fransesca Corkle, Trinette... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2019 8:45am - 9:45am CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3

10:00am CDT

CONTEMPORARY
Speakers
avatar for Nick Pupillo

Nick Pupillo

Nick Pupillo, Founder and Artistic Director of Visceral Dance Chicago, graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Ballet. In 2001, Pupillo joined the acclaimed Giordano Dance Chicago where he toured nationally and internationally for three years. Pupillo decided... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3

11:15am CDT

Choreography for Gala
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Odasz

Jessica Odasz

Jessica Odasz trained at the Draper Center for Dance Education. There she performed in The Rochester City Ballet’s Nutcracker, Firebird, Don Quixote and Peter and the Wolf. Jessica has had the opportunity to study with American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Boston Ballet... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3

1:15pm CDT

Choreography for Gala
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Odasz

Jessica Odasz

Jessica Odasz trained at the Draper Center for Dance Education. There she performed in The Rochester City Ballet’s Nutcracker, Firebird, Don Quixote and Peter and the Wolf. Jessica has had the opportunity to study with American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Boston Ballet... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2019 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3

2:30pm CDT

Contemporary for Gala
Speakers
avatar for Kate Jablonski

Kate Jablonski

Kate Jablonski is the owner/founder of Beyond Words Dance Center, The Kate Jablonski Statement, Camp Kate and Go Beyond Performance Group. Her career began in New York City at the Broadway Dance Center under the direction of Wes Veldink. Kate has taught and choreographed for companies... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2019 2:30pm - 4:15pm CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3
 
Friday, July 19
 

9:00am CDT

BALLET
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Odasz

Jessica Odasz

Jessica Odasz trained at the Draper Center for Dance Education. There she performed in The Rochester City Ballet’s Nutcracker, Firebird, Don Quixote and Peter and the Wolf. Jessica has had the opportunity to study with American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Boston Ballet... Read More →

Friday July 19, 2019 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3

10:45am CDT

Ballet Gala Tech
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Odasz

Jessica Odasz

Jessica Odasz trained at the Draper Center for Dance Education. There she performed in The Rochester City Ballet’s Nutcracker, Firebird, Don Quixote and Peter and the Wolf. Jessica has had the opportunity to study with American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Boston Ballet... Read More →

Friday July 19, 2019 10:45am - 11:30am CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3

12:45pm CDT

LYRICAL
Speakers
avatar for Nick Pupillo

Nick Pupillo

Nick Pupillo, Founder and Artistic Director of Visceral Dance Chicago, graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Ballet. In 2001, Pupillo joined the acclaimed Giordano Dance Chicago where he toured nationally and internationally for three years. Pupillo decided... Read More →

Friday July 19, 2019 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3

2:00pm CDT

Contemporary Tech
Speakers
avatar for Kate Jablonski

Kate Jablonski

Kate Jablonski is the owner/founder of Beyond Words Dance Center, The Kate Jablonski Statement, Camp Kate and Go Beyond Performance Group. Her career began in New York City at the Broadway Dance Center under the direction of Wes Veldink. Kate has taught and choreographed for companies... Read More →

Friday July 19, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3

3:00pm CDT

JAZZ
Speakers
avatar for Jeremy Plummer

Jeremy Plummer

Jeremy Plummer is a director, choreographer and aerial creator with shows around the world that feature his blend of aerial artistry and live performance. His company C5 has had their work featured in 6 world premieres as a part of Chicago’s Dance for Life. He was a full company... Read More →

Friday July 19, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Spring
  Ballet Forum 3
 
Saturday, July 20
 

8:45am CDT

Welcome/Yellow Room Photo
Saturday July 20, 2019 8:45am - 9:00am CDT
Spring
  Student Sessions - Yellow Room

9:00am CDT

Technique
Speakers
avatar for Richard Elszy

Richard Elszy

Richard Elszy teaches the next generation of dancers through technical expertise and inspired choreography. He began his training at a single room studio in Central California. He attended the University of California—Irvine, where he danced for choreographer Donald McKayle and... Read More →

Saturday July 20, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Spring
  Student Sessions - Yellow Room

10:00am CDT

HIP HOP
Speakers
avatar for Andrew Tamez-Hull

Andrew Tamez-Hull

Choreograpgher, Inside out Dance Crew- Phenom Dance company-The Matix Dance Crew
Andrew Tamez-Hull (Drew) is an actor, dancer and musician. He can be seen in Clint Eastwood’s Gran Torino and Fox’s show Empire. He has acted in the web series Wildcards and many independent films. Commercial credits include Diet Dr. Pepper, Hefty and Jewel-Osco. He’s choreographed... Read More →

Saturday July 20, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Spring
  Student Sessions - Yellow Room

11:15am CDT

Wrap Up Routine
Speakers
avatar for Jay Fagan

Jay Fagan

Jay Fagan is a Tap Master from Chicago. In his third decade of international dance, his mastery of rhythm tap has been performed, taught and choreographed worldwide. Trained by the best tap dancers in the business, his performances have been seen by the President of the United States... Read More →

Saturday July 20, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Spring
  Student Sessions - Yellow Room

1:30pm CDT

BALLET
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Odasz

Jessica Odasz

Jessica Odasz trained at the Draper Center for Dance Education. There she performed in The Rochester City Ballet’s Nutcracker, Firebird, Don Quixote and Peter and the Wolf. Jessica has had the opportunity to study with American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Boston Ballet... Read More →

Saturday July 20, 2019 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Spring
  Student Sessions - Yellow Room

2:45pm CDT

Heels Class
Speakers
avatar for Aaron Smith

Aaron Smith

Aaron Smith received his BS in Dance from Wayne State University. He has danced for Ron De Jesús Dance and performed at The Joyce Soho, Chicago Auditorium Theatre and Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts. He’s performed original works by Dwight Rhoden, Sonya Tayeh, Larry Keigwin... Read More →

Saturday July 20, 2019 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Spring
  Student Sessions - Yellow Room

4:00pm CDT

CONTEMPORARY
Speakers
avatar for Lauren Blane

Lauren Blane

Lauren Blane began training at the Faubourg Ballet Academy under Watmora Casey. She received her BA in Dance from Grand Valley State University and received The Outstanding Undergraduate Award in Dance. Lauren studied at the Lou Conte Dance Studio and performed with Giordano Dance... Read More →

Saturday July 20, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Spring
  Student Sessions - Yellow Room
 
Sunday, July 21
 

9:00am CDT

TAP
Speakers
avatar for Julie Cartier

Julie Cartier

Julie Cartier has invested her last 25 years to all things dance. She first came to Chicago via the concert dance scene, performing with some of Chicago’s finest dance companies including Chi-town Jazz Dance, The Lynda Martha Dance Company and River North Dance Company. Julie’s... Read More →

Sunday July 21, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Spring
  Student Sessions - Yellow Room

10:00am CDT

CONTEMPORARY
Speakers
avatar for Richard Elszy

Richard Elszy

Richard Elszy teaches the next generation of dancers through technical expertise and inspired choreography. He began his training at a single room studio in Central California. He attended the University of California—Irvine, where he danced for choreographer Donald McKayle and... Read More →

Sunday July 21, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Spring
  Student Sessions - Yellow Room

11:15am CDT

Jazz Funk
Speakers
avatar for Jeremy Plummer

Jeremy Plummer

Jeremy Plummer is a director, choreographer and aerial creator with shows around the world that feature his blend of aerial artistry and live performance. His company C5 has had their work featured in 6 world premieres as a part of Chicago’s Dance for Life. He was a full company... Read More →

Sunday July 21, 2019 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Spring
  Student Sessions - Yellow Room

1:30pm CDT

Wrap Up Routine
Speakers
avatar for Jay Fagan

Jay Fagan

Jay Fagan is a Tap Master from Chicago. In his third decade of international dance, his mastery of rhythm tap has been performed, taught and choreographed worldwide. Trained by the best tap dancers in the business, his performances have been seen by the President of the United States... Read More →

Sunday July 21, 2019 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Spring
  Student Sessions - Yellow Room

2:30pm CDT

HIP HOP
Speakers
avatar for Evelyn Wells

Evelyn Wells

Owner/Creative Director/ Choreographer, The Exposure Movement, Inc.
Evelyn Wells is the founder and director of The Exposure Movement, Inc., an artist development company that exposes and educates young artists through media and performing arts. She has been working on-camera and behind-the-scenes in the entertainment industry for many years. As a... Read More →

Sunday July 21, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Spring
  Student Sessions - Yellow Room
 
Monday, July 22
 

9:00am CDT

BALLET
Speakers
avatar for Hanna Bricston

Hanna Bricston

Hanna Brictson grew up dancing in Elgin and Chicago. A graduate of Larkin High School’s Performing Arts program, she accepted a company position with River North Dance Chicago (RNDC) in 2004. In 12 years at RNDC, Hanna performed, was a rehearsal assistant and choreographed on the... Read More →

Monday July 22, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Spring
  Student Sessions - Yellow Room

10:00am CDT

HIP HOP
Speakers
avatar for Andrew Tamez-Hull

Andrew Tamez-Hull

Choreograpgher, Inside out Dance Crew- Phenom Dance company-The Matix Dance Crew
Andrew Tamez-Hull (Drew) is an actor, dancer and musician. He can be seen in Clint Eastwood’s Gran Torino and Fox’s show Empire. He has acted in the web series Wildcards and many independent films. Commercial credits include Diet Dr. Pepper, Hefty and Jewel-Osco. He’s choreographed... Read More →

Monday July 22, 2019 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Spring
  Student Sessions - Yellow Room

11:00am CDT

Wrap Up Routine
Speakers
avatar for Jay Fagan

Jay Fagan

Jay Fagan is a Tap Master from Chicago. In his third decade of international dance, his mastery of rhythm tap has been performed, taught and choreographed worldwide. Trained by the best tap dancers in the business, his performances have been seen by the President of the United States... Read More →

Monday July 22, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Spring
  Student Sessions - Yellow Room
 
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