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Press Release: Rite of Spring & Other Works
Unforeseen circumstances have forced us to shift the performance time of all performances to 6:00pm.
During the dress rehearsal on Thursday, July 22nd the Marley floor that our dancers perform on became wet and dangerous due to the moisture in the air. Shifting the performance to 6:00pm is necessary for the safety of our dancers and to ensure we can put on the best show possible.
Meet Molly McGivern
"Molly McGivern began her training at Illinois Ballet Theater under the direction of Susan Snider. At 16 she moved away from Iowa for boarding school, attending The University of North Carolina School of the Arts under Dean Ethan Stiefel and Interlochen Arts Academy under Director Cameron Basden. She received her BFA in Dance at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music under Director Jiang Qi. Senior year she had the opportunity to move to Boston as a trainee for BoSoma Dance Company, and upon graduating, was promoted to company dancer by director Katherine Hooper. While in Boston, McGivern was also a company dancer for Tony Williams Dance Company (City Ballet Boston) under Tony Williams and SundanceX under David Sun. Additionally she taught for Tony Williams Dance Center and Boston College. Summer 2018 McGivern returned to the MidWest and moved to Chicago. Prior to dancing with CRB she performed with Joel Hall Dancers under Jacki Sinclair and Esoteric Dance Project under Brenna and Christopher Tucker.“
Meet Hannah Johnson
Hannah Johnson, a native to Indiana, began her formal dance training at The Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre. While dancing under the direction of Gregory Hancock, she joined the pre-professional company of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre, G2. Hannah was also a recipient of the Florence Marie Hancock Memorial Scholarship in both the Fall of 2015 and the Summer of 2016. During her summers through high school and college, Hannah had the privilege of dancing alongside the professional company as an intern. Hannah performed in GHDT’s The Nutcracker, SUPERHERO: The Story of a Man Called Jesus, the premiers of The Violin Under the Bed, La Casa Azul: The Musical, Exodus, and many other GHDT productions. In December of 2019, Hannah graduated with a B.A. in Dance Performance from Anderson University where she received Excellence in Overall Dance Performance from the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. While studying at Anderson University, she had the opportunity to work with notable choreographers such as Eddy Ocampo, Earl Mosley, Gregory Hancock, and Ian Poulis. Hannah continued her professional training through various summer intensives including Earl Mosley’s Institute of the Arts, Elements Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, and Visceral Dance Chicago. Hannah is very excited for her first season with Chicago Repertory Ballet.
Summer @ Chicago Repertory Ballet
Summer at CRB is always a time of planning and preparation. Check out what we’ve been up to!
Stream Macbeth for the entire month of July!
Choreography by Wade Schaaf Costume Design by Nathan Rohrer Lighting Design by Sarah Lackner Projection Design by John Pobojewski/THIRST Design
CRB’s Summer Intensive is July 29th- August 2nd. There are still places avaliable for dancers between the ages of 13-19.
SAVE THE DATE: Our fall gala will be held on Saturday September 14th at 6:30pm. Mark your calendar for one incredible night of drinks, dancing, and fun
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Summer at CRB!
This Summer CRB spent three days at the Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts teaching a masterclass, and holding a lecture/demonstration style performance. Among the works performed were segments from "The Four Seasons", "Illuminations" and ballet variations by Artistic Director Wade Schaaf. Working with this group of young artists was a great inspiration!
CRB'S Summer Intensive is just ONE MONTH AWAY!
A perfect offering for the young artist (13 and up). Once a year, CRB offers an opportunity for young advanced dancers to work with the artists of the company. This year, the intensive will be in the heart of downtown Chicago at 218 S. Wabash. Dancers will have the opportunity to work on their technique and artistry with the company members at CRB. JOIN US!
Save the date!
CRB'S fall gala ENVISION is September 15th. Save the date for a fun evening of dance, drink and FUN all in support of Chicago's contemporary ballet company. Make sure to put September 15 on your calendar. Don't miss the CRB event of the fall!
Phew! What a Spring!!
Spring was filled with beautiful performances at Chicago Repertory Ballet.
This April we premiered Modern Motions at the Atheneum Theater. The production opened with a headline grabbing review: "Ambitious Chicago Repertory Ballet shows who they want to be."
In May we brought a few of these beautiful works to Evanston's Studio5 performing Arts Center. Enjoy some photos from these performances below. Don't forget you can follow our Instagram @Chicagorepertoryballet to see the latest photos and videos from CRB!
Trees, Melody
Ms. Jacqueline Stewart with the company in Shannon Alvis' gorgeous work "Tress, Melody".
Photo: Thopher Alexander
Grand Pianola Music
Ms. Miriam-Rose LeDuc in Artistic Director Wade Schaaf's "Grand Pianola Music: On the Dominant Divide".
Photo: Topher Alexander
SUMMER IS COMING:
CRB'S Summer Intensive is coming August 6 - 10 and will be packed with some of the most exciting classes and opportunities to study with the amazing artists of Chicago Repertory Ballet. Study in the heart of downtown Chicago in this fun and invigorating intensive. Don't wait, send your audition today!
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Dancer Spotlight: Luis Vazquez
Q&A with Luis Vazquez
CRB: What's been the most challenging/rewarding part of this season?
Luis Vazquez: The most rewarding experience for me this season, is being presented with both the challenge and opportunity to reinvent my dancing with each new choreographer and piece. All of the pieces in this show are so different, that it pushes me to not only use my technique and facility in different ways, but to also jump into a different world with each work. It's been challenging but I feel that my dancing as much more depth and nuance because of this process.
CRB: Why CRB?
Luis Vazquez:What makes CRB special is seeing so many different voices and experiences collide onstage. Both the choreographers and dancers all come from such different backgrounds, and it's exciting to see what happens when those influences come together in the studio and on the stage.
Dancer Spotlight: Christine Janák
Q&A with Christine Janák
CRB: What's been the most exciting new work from this season?
Christine Janák : I really enjoy dancing in the new ballet Wade has created for this show. It's like a whirlwind. This piece has the full company cast in it and I think it's going to be really powerful to have so many dancers onstage. The solos really twinkle like skittering sparks, so in the crescendo of this piece I'm hoping for visual fireworks.
CRB: What's been the most challenging/fun part of the rehearsal processes?
Christine Janák : When the choreography feels good in your body you dance it differently. I feel I dance at my best with Wade's style, the movements flow one into the next without being predictable. Getting to work in this style of movement is not only rewarding but also quite fun.
CRB: Why CRB?
Christine Janák : Art is vital to society, and good art can do incredible things. Supporting the arts makes you a part of the community of art makers, and what CRB does is incredible. In a few short weeks of rehearsal CRB has put together a stunning showcase of 4 new to the world feats of grace and athleticism and a 5th revival piece of powerful inspection on the human condition. Subtle stories told through gesture and flying leaps, whirlwinds and playful banter. Modern Motions fills the spectrum of emotions. The audience is in for an exciting ride.
Dancer Spotlight: John Cartwright
Q&A with John Cartwright
CRB: What should someone expect from this show?
John Cartwright: Diversity of dance styles, beautiful music, and extraordinary dancing!
CRB: What's been the most challenging/fun part of the rehearsal processes?
John Cartwright: Tenley Dickey’s piece because the movement is so different and specific. She definitely has a unique movement style that is both quirky and beautiful.
CRB: Personally, what's been the most rewarding part of this process?
John Cartwright: The most rewarding experience has been working with so many amazing talented dancers. Everyone is so committed to their art and the amount of professionalism in the studio is outstanding. I’m truly grateful and inspired each day.