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Energize your students’ learning! Through these unique residencies and workshops students explore the elements of dance and choreography with HSDC’s world-class professional teaching artists, developing their creativity as well as analytic and abstract thinking, interpretation and problem solving skills. Residencies focus on the techniques and processes that support contemporary dance and may also connect to many other areas of study, such as improving students writing skills, analyzing literature or exploring physics.
Dance in the Classroom (pre-K-12)
Creative Connections (grades 4-12, university level available)
Choreographic Workshop (6-12, university level available)
Interdisciplinary High School Workshop (9-12)
In-Studio Experience (9-12)
Master Classes (9-12)
Dance after-school (4-12)
FAQ
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) is now accepting applications for new school partners in our Movement as Partnership program. HSDC's Education & Community Programs works to advance dance education knowledge in the Chicago Public Schools through long-term partnerships with select schools. These partnerships are dedicated to creating a deep knowledge base for dance education in each school, with committed teachers and an administrative team that understands the power of real, integrated dance instruction. HSDC Movement As Partnership grants to schools provide teaching artists and educators the opportunity to plan, teach and learn together to create exciting and meaningful dance curriculum, which challenges students and takes learning to new levels. The MAP program is a 3-year partnership, with each partner contributing knowledge and resources.
Click here for complete program information, including grant application.
Curriculum samples and student work videos from current partnerships may be found in the Research and Curriculum section of our website.
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| Dance in the Classroom |
Suitable for pre-K-grade 12
Have a blast while learning! HSDC’s dance residencies offer you and your students a fresh approach to the basics and have a proven record for inspiring improved student performance. HSDC offers a wide variety of unique and innovative residencies that incorporate dance into the curriculum. Whether you’re students would benefit from dance integrated with language arts or science, or you would like to introduce creative movement and choreographic processes into your classroom, HSDC has a proven curriculum with powerful tools for student learning and works with each school to meet your needs. Residencies may also incorporate Hubbard Street 2 (HS2) in-school performances or a field trip to a performance during HSDC’s Season at the Harris Theater in Millennium Park.
Program Components
Planning
HSDC Education staff meets with your staff to develop the goals and strategies for our partnership.
Professional Development
A two-hour workshop for your school faculty, artist partners, administrators
and parents (up to 30 participants). This workshop strengthens the connections between arts and academics in classrooms, developing sequential curricula and/or integrating the arts into school.
Teaching Artist Residency-Classroom and Planning Sessions
10 classroom sessions total, 45 to 60 minutes each, with 10 sessions in one classroom or five sessions in two classrooms.
Cost
$3000.00*
For more information, e-mail education@hubbardstreetdance.com
* Plus additional travel cost for schools located outside Chicago city limits.
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| Creative Connections - Performance As Curriculum
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For grades 4-12
In this 2-3 day mini-residency students will explore the creative minds behind one HSDC work and explore the choreographic process as they rephrase the choreography, interpreting the dance and choreography based on their skill level. This workshop can be adapted for beginning through advanced students, prior dance experience not required. Pricing below is based on 3-day workshop for 3 classrooms (60-90 minutes/day)
Workshop Options
Mini-residency led by HS2 dancers and Lead Teaching Artist (includes rehearsal performance of work): $2500
Mini-residency led by HSDC Lead Teaching Artist (using a video of the work): $1000
For more information, e-mail education@hubbardstreetdance.com
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| Choreographic Workshop
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For grades 6-12
Take your students choreography to the next level with a choreographic workshop with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. Students will learn new tools and techniques for creating and revising their work. Options also include the ability to have a work set on your students by one of HSDC’s Lead Teaching Artists. Pricing is based on length of workshop and artist facilitator.
For more information, e-mail education@hubbardstreetdance.com
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| Interdisciplinary Workshops for High Schools
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For grades 9-12
Discover your students’ creative writing potential with an interdisciplinary workshop with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. These 40 – 60 minute workshops will focus your students creative writing process and engage them in fun and meaningful ways with the new vocabulary and learning through the creative power of the choreographic process. Both you and your students will be energized by this unique approach to writing and learning.
Cost: $300/session (includes planning time with Education staff and teaching artist)
For more information, e-mail education@hubbardstreetdance.com
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| In-Studio Experience for High School Dance Programs
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For grades 9-12
HSDC offers an exclusive opportunity for serious dance students to experience the company's studio life and repertoire. Choose between a full-day workshop with all four of the activities listed below or choose two for a half-day experience.
Master Class - students will get a private technique class with the world class faculty of the Lou Conte Dance Studio (ballet, jazz, tap, modern, African or hip hop). Or, experience authentic Pilates with one of our certified Pilates instructors in a mat class specially geared toward your group's skill level and experience.
Interview with the Dancers - a unique opportunity to talk with the artistic staff or dancers of Hubbard Street - and get in-depth insights into the life of these professionals and their career paths and training. (Dependent on touring schedule and availability.)
Repertoire Workshop - gain new insights into the choreographic and performance processes behind some of the most interesting and eclectic repertoire in contemporary dance. This is a fabulous opportunity to work with Hubbard Street's artistic staff as your students learn excerpts from our extensive repertoire.
Studio Showing - explore the life of a professional dancer by observing a rehearsal. Dancers will be rehearsing current company repertoire as they prepare for upcoming performances and tours. A unique and memorable experience!
$50/student for half-day experience, minimum of 15 students
$100/student for full-day experience, minimum of 15 students
For more information on scheduling an in-studio experience, contact
Kristen Brogdon at 312-850-9744 x123, or kbrogdon@hubbardstreetdance.com.
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| Master Classes and Choreography and Pedagogy Workshops
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For grades 9-12 and University Level Students
HSDC offers high schools with existing dance programs master classes in a variety of techniques, as well as choreographic and pedagogical workshops. Teachers may choose from our exemplary faculty of dance instructors, which includes current and former HSDC and HS2 dancers, as well as LCDS senior faculty members and Lead Teaching Artists from the education department. Pricing is based on length of class and faculty member.
For more information, e-mail education@hubbardstreetdance.com
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| Dance After-School
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HSDC’s after-school programs reflect the strengths of our in-school partnerships by aligning with our core philosophy of process-based curriculum. This program utilizes our creative choreography curriculum to allow students to create original works with the assistance of HSDC’s professional teaching artists. Each school will create an original student performance, supported by 20 dance and choreography classes. HSDC also offers after-school programming that focuses on the techniques that support contemporary dance, including ballet, modern, jazz and hip-hop.
Cost: $3000 for 20-session program
For more information, e-mail education@hubbardstreetdance.com
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| FAQ
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How can I receive more information about your programs?
Contact us at 312-850-9744, ext. 152 or at education@hubbardstreetdance.com
Do you offer programs for elementary schools?
Any school—public or private—can purchase our in-school residencies, after-school dance classes or tickets to performances. Contact us at 312-850-9744, ext. 152 or at education@hubbardstreetdance.com for more information.
Our MAP, HSDC After-school Dance and FSI programs are offered to select schools at no or low cost to elementary schools within the Chicago Public Schools system.
Do you offer programs for high schools?
Any school—public or private—can purchase our in-school residencies, after-school dance classes or tickets to performances. Contact us at 312-850-9744, ext. 152 or at education@hubbardstreetdance.com for more information.
How can my school be considered for one of your free programs?
Contact us at education@hubbardstreetdance.com for more information about our application process.
May I bring a school group to a Hubbard Street Dance Chicago performance?
School groups are welcome at any of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago's performances at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, in Chicago's Millennium Park. Contact education@hubbardstreetdance.com for more information.
How do I register for a professional development workshop?
Download our registration form and send it in with your payment. For more information, contact us at 312-850-9744, ext. 152, or education@hubbardstreetdance.com.
Can I receive credit for your professional development workshops?
Yes, we offer Illinois State Board of Education CPDUs for all of our workshops. We also offer CPS Teachers Academy Lane Credit and National Louis University graduate credit for our Move Right Into Reading workshops. Check our Educator & PTO Programs page for our workshop schedule. Contact us at 312-850-9744, ext. 152, or at education@hubbardstreetdance.com for more information.
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