Blog
From news you need to know each month, to behind-the-scenes access, Hubbard Street's blog offers both our monthly newsletters as well as original content giving exciting insight into all aspects of Chicago's international destination for dance!
Spotlight on teacher birute barodicaite
February 21, 2019
One of the most familiar faces here at Lou Conte Dance Studio is Birute Barodicaite. Not only is she a renowned ballet instructor across the city of the Chicago, but she has also touched many dancers around the world. So many people come to Lou Conte Dance Studio specifically for her class. We spoke with Birute about why she loves LCDS and student Mirjam Eeken about what she takes away from working with Birute.
LOVE ON THE DANCE FLOOR
February 14, 2019
Hubbard Street Dancers Craig D. Black Jr. and Kevin J. Shannon, now married, had no idea what their future would hold when they met at a party hosted by Hubbard Street Artistic Director Glenn Edgerton six years ago. They give us the Valentine’s Day scoop on long distance relationships, partnering together, and what they enjoy most about working together at Hubbard Street.
Getting to know LCDS Work Studies
January 31, 2019
If you have ever attended a class at the Lou Conte Dance Studio, you have most likely come into contact with one of our LCDS Work Studies. These are the smiling faces you see behind the desk that are responsible for signing you up for class, making sure you know where to go, and answering any questions you may have.
Older Blog Posts
January 31, 2019 Getting to Know LCDS Work Studies
January 16, 2019 A Day in the Life of an HS Pro Dancer
January 9, 2019 Audition Tips
December 19, 2018 #WhyIDance
December 12, 2018 Choosing the Best Class for YOU at Hubbard Street
December 4, 2018 More on the Music of danc(e)volve
November 28, 2018 From the Choreographer: Alice Klock
November 20, 2018 From the Choreographer: Florian Lochner
November 14, 2018 From the Choreographer: Rena Butler
November 6, 2018 Spotlight on Lighting Supervisor Kaili Story
October 17, 2018 Tour Essentials
October 7, 2018 From the Faculty: The Benefits of Early Childhood Dance
September 26, 2018 From the Choreographers: Lil Buck and Jon Boogz
September 19, 2018 Behind the Curtain: Fall Series Costume Design
September 12, 2018 Behind the Curtain: Fall Series Inspiration
September 5, 2018 From the Faculty: Importance of Different Dance Techniques
August 29, 2018 Summer Tour by the Numbers
August 22, 2018 Three Cheers for Third Coast Percussion
August 15, 2018 Back to Class Tips and Tricks
August 8, 2018 A Day in the Life: Marketing & Communications Intern
August 1, 2018 Everything you need to know for Youth Open House
July 25, 2018 Youth Faculty Profile: John Cartwright
July 13, 2018 Day in the Life: Hubbard Street Wardrobe Technician
May 23, 2018 From the Dancers: Thoughts on the Summer Series
May 16, 2018 Understudying for Ohad
May 13, 2018 May Footnotes
May 3, 2018 Adaptive Dance at Hubbard Street
April 16, 2018 April Footnotes
April 1, 2018 Youth Dance Program Newsletter
March 27, 2018 School Residency Profile - Aldridge Elementary
March 20, 2018 A Timeline of Alejandro Cerrudo's Work
March 16, 2018 March Footnotes
March 15, 2018 Inside the Studio with Alejandro Cerrudo
March 1, 2018 Youth Dance Program Newsletter
February 21, 2018 Audition Tips from Glenn Edgerton
February 14, 2018 Dancing with a Significant Other
February 10, 2018 February Footnotes Newsletter
February 1, 2018 Youth Dance Program February Newsletter