Hear Chicago Dance: Stories and Insights from the Lived Experiences of Dancers (full narrative without summaries)

Theme Song to Hear Chicago Dance

Original theme song to Hear Chicago Dance composed and produced by Demetrio P. Maguigad for Polyrhythmic.

Hear Chicago Dance: Stories and Insights from the Lived Experiences of Dancers (full narrative without summaries)

Introduction by Angelina Perino with Cove Chicago and Narrated by Kennedy Ward of See Chicago Dance. Full narrative without episode summaries.

Notions of Power & Success Metrics

Narrated by Kennedy Ward of See Chicago Dance Contentment and fulfillment are not solely defined by salary or income alone for many dancers and the traditional image of "the Dancer" (sustaining yourself with a full time contract from a single, major company, touring constantly and creating constantly) is not one that the community is wholly committed to. So what is the image? And who defines it?

Summary of Notions of Power & Success Metrics

Inequality in the Chicago Dance Community

Narrated by Kennedy Ward of See Chicago Dance Hear about the invisible barriers dancers face in aspiring to institutionalize their form — a viable process to give non-European dance forms increased credibility and gain access to resources that will mature their career and elevate the art.