may 23 – june 5
schedule
Each day of Hubbard Street Unbound: A Virtual Season Finale will offer something new. Explore the day-by-day schedule below to find new performances, films, conversations, and posts. Inside each entry, you'll find the links to join live performances, watch videos, and more.
If something here moves you or inspires you, please consider sharing it with your friends, or supporting Hubbard Street with a gift, or both!
Digital Performance: Friday, May 29 at 6:30 P.M. CT
Undercover Episode 018: Home Video
Click the image for a sneak peak at Undercover Episode 018: Home Video. This one-night-only digital performance is the latest incarnation of Undercover Episodes, choreographer Robyn Mineko Williams’ innovative, ongoing dance series. The evening features Hubbard Street’s full company performing the work from their homes, a live score by Chicago band Verger, and interactive pre- and post-show events. Showtime is this Friday night at 6:30 p.m. CT. Just prior to showtime, use the button below to go to the performance on Vimeo.
OVERVIEW OF THE DAY:
- LIVE: Space, In Perspective: A virtual sharing experience by Peter Chu at 4:00 p.m. CT
- Instagram Takeover by Adrienne Lipson
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Space, In Perspective by Peter Chu
LIVE at 4:00 pm CT [CLICK this heading to go to the ZOOM STUDIO before showtime.]
Space, In Perspective: A Virtual Sharing Experience unfolds like a guided tour, with renowned choreographer Peter Chu leading the Hubbard Street Dancers through movement and dance. The experience includes solos, duets, and live music, all performed by Hubbard Street dancers.
Instagram Takeover by Adrienne Lipson
The incredible Adrienne Lipson joined Hubbard Street 2 in 2013 and joined the Main Company in 2016. Since then, she has been a key figure in defining what Hubbard Street looks like onstage. Now she's going to define what Hubbard Street looks like online. Check out her Instagram Takeover.
OVERVIEW OF THE DAY:
- Video: Musical Madness from the Hubbard Street Dancers
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Musical Madness # WithHubbard by The Hubbard Street Dancers
"Craig Black and I thought it would be a great idea to bring the whole company together and make a piece of music with our bodies. Inspired by the amazing videos that have been circulating from musical groups all around the world (The Juilliard School, Thao & the Get Down Stay Down, and our dear friends Third Coast Percussion, to name a few), the Hubbard Street Dancers, Artistic Director Glenn Edgerton, Rehearsal Director Jessica Tong, Artistic Liaison Jonathan Alsberry, and Baby Cyrus all joined together to make this track. We thank you for indulging us this foray into musical composition, and we promise - next time we will just stick to dancing." — Adrienne Lipson
OVERVIEW OF THE DAY:
- LIVE class for our Parkinson's Program at 12:45 p.m. CT on Facebook LIVE
- LIVE, Dance Story Time at 3:30 p.m. CT on Facebook LIVE
- Video: A look at the work of dancers in our youth programs during the stay-at-home order
- Video: A spotlight on our youth faculty's work during the stay-at-home order
- Video: A first look at Robyn Mineko Williams' Undercover Episode 018: Home Video, released at 6 p.m. CT
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A first look at Undercover Episode 018: Home Video, by Robyn Mineko Williams
This video offers a sneak peak the special Undercover Episode that choreographer Robyn Mineko Williams has been creating with the Hubbard Street Dancers. The full work will air LIVE on Friday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m. CT.
Dance Story Time, Live!
3:30 p.m. CT
Join us for Dance Story Time live via Facebook LIVE with Hayley Barker, free and open to all! You will need to follow us on Facebook in order to see the LIVE presentation.
Video: Students' Work
Check out this video of student-produced work, with choreography by Rena Butler and Anne Kasdorf.
Video: Faculty Spotlight
See how Hubbard Street's faculty works during the stay-at-home order.
OVERVIEW OF THE DAY:
- Video: Hubbard Street Dancers interpret patrons' thoughts and ideas
- Instagram Takeover by Alysia Johnson
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What Hubbard Street Means
We asked patrons and fans: "What does Hubbard Street mean to you?" From hundreds of great responses, the Hubbard Street Dancers have selected some to interpret through dance and movement. Check back here for a compilation video edited by Hubbard Street Dancer Elliot Hammans.
Instagram Takeover by Alysia Johnson
The amazing Alysia Johnson has been a Hubbard Street Dancer since 2018. A graduate of The Juilliard School and a two-time recipient of Juilliard's Entrepreneurship Grant, Alysia has served her hometown of Dallas since 2015 by founding and directing a summer program that serves young artists. Before summer arrives, she's taking over our Instagram. Check it out.
OVERVIEW OF THE DAY:
- Video: Throwback Thursday with Jessica Tong & Glenn Edgerton
- Video: Inside Look at the Stage Manager's work on Kyle Abraham's The Bystander
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Throwback Thursday
Artistic Director Glenn Edgerton gets together virtually with the inimitable Jessica Tong, former Hubbard Street Dancer and Rehearsal Director. Together they recall past performances and and share clips of works that hold a special meaning for them. Their memories are captured and edited by the immensely talented — and tireless — Jonathan Emanuell Alsberry.
What It Takes To Call A Show
See a show from Stage Manager's seat. Kate Darby, the Stage Manager and Head of Props for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, created this video to give you an inside look at what it would be like to call the show. In this case, the show is The Bystander by Kyle Abraham, which debuted in November 2019. This video was created and edited by Darby. Special thanks to Kyle Abraham for permission to offer this unique perspective on his work.
OVERVIEW OF THE DAY:
- Instagram Takeover by Connie Shiau
- LIVE performance of Undercover Episode 018: Home Video at 6:30 p.m. CT, via Vimeo
- LIVE pre- and post-performance gatherings open to all, via Vimeo
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Undercover Episode 018: Home Video
LIVE at 6:30 p.m. CT
This one-night-only digital performance is the latest incarnation of Undercover Episodes by choreographer Robyn Mineko Williams. The evening features Hubbard Street’s full company performing the work from their homes, a live score by Chicago band Verger, and interactive pre- and post-show events.
Instagram Takeover by Connie Shiau
The captivating Connie Shiau has been a Hubbard Street Dancer since 2018, which is the same year that she was named one of Dance Magazine's 25 To Watch. Follow along with her Instagram takeover today. It'll be awesome.
OVERVIEW OF THE DAY:
- Video: Guests artists learn Rena Butler's work This, That & The Third
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This, That & The Third
Hubbard Street Dancers ask their peer superstars in the dance world to learn segments of Rena Butler’s piece, This, That, & The Third. Rena was born in Chicago and is a Hubbard Street Dancer as well as Hubbard Street's Choreographic Fellow. In 2019, Rena won a Princess Grace Award Winner for Choreography. This video was edited by the incredible Jonathan Emanuell Alsberry.
OVERVIEW OF THE DAY:
- Video: The HS Pro Dancers work with FLOCK, Alice Klock & Florian Lochner
- Video: Memories of HS Pro and its alumni
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FLOCK with HS Pro
This video was created in our professional program, HS Pro, during their work with FLOCK, the extraordinary collaboration between former Hubbard Street Dancers Alice Klock and Florian Lochner.
HS Pro Memories
A moving, inspiring, and fun video celebrating HS Pro and alumni, edited by Aleks Schillmoeller.
OVERVIEW OF THE DAY:
- Instagram Takeover by Abdi & Adam
- Video: Dancers and other notables answer, "What Does Hubbard Street Mean To You?"
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Abdi & Adam Instagram Takeover
Guess what... It looks like Hubbard Street Dancers Abdiel Reyes Figueroa and Adam McGaw are taking over our Instagram.
"What Does Hubbard Street Mean To You?"
Hubbard Street Dancers, artistic leaders, nonprofit leaders, and others answer this question in a video compiled and edited by HUbbard Street Dancer David Schultz!
OVERVIEW OF THE DAY:
- Video: Throwback Thursday with Craig & Kevin
- Video: Inside Look at how to light Crystal Pite's A Picture Of You Falling
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Throwback Thursday: Craig & Kevin
Craig D. Black, Jr. and Kevin J. Shannon recall past performances and choreography that hold a special meaning for them. Their memories and clips are compiled and edited by Jonathan Emanuell Alsberry.
Let There Be Light
This video will take you inside how Jack Horwitch and Scott Nelson create the stunning lighting effects in the extraordinary work A Picture of You Falling by Crystal Pite. The video is edited by Jack Horwitch. Special thanks to Crystal Pite and other artists for allowing us to explore and present their work in this light.
OVERVIEW OF THE DAY:
- Instagram Takeover by Craig & Kevin
- LIVE performance of (stay)Inside/Out at 6:30 p.m. CT, via Zoom
- LIVE post-performance party open to all, via Zoom
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Craig & Kevin Instagram Takeover
Hubbard Street Dancers Craig D. Black Jr. and Kevin J. Shannon are taking over our Instagram.
(stay)Inside/Out
LIVE at 6:30 p.m. CT
An evening of original choreography by the Hubbard Street Dancers themselves! This is the first-ever virtual stay-at-home edition of Hubbard Street's annual choreographic workshop, known as Inside/Out, which has a long tradition of nurturing emerging choreographers from within the Company. Look for choreography from Hubbard Street Dancers Jacqueline Burnett, Andrew Murdock, David Schultz, Kevin J. Shannon, and Connie Shiau.
Wrap-Up Party: Open to All!
LIVE, immediately following (stay)Inside/Out
All are welcome to join in the HUbbard Street Unbound Wrap-Up Party.
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