Sundays are meant for strolls around the city and touristy things.  Summer isn’t yet over and that is certainly true for the National Museum of Mexican Art who will be playing host to Clinard Dance.  They promise to bring a contemporary representation of flamenco dance while honoring the roots of this famed dance style. Join […]

  Chicago dancer and artist Leila Henry will be premiering her long awaited project this Saturday, February 11th at Jimmy Green’s on State Street.  The video is set to include over 50 dancers and was filmed in the span of a year in various locations throughout Chicago.  With the help of cinematographer Katie Moffit, Leila […]

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The spirit of the gypsies was colorful and vibrant.  As was this weekends ballet performance of Day of the Gypsy at the Harris Theater in Chicago.  A live band supported the dancers in the foreground emitting the vibrancy of a culture from fables and fantasy.  I recently had the opportunity to speak with Day of the Gypsy‘s creator, Gordon Peirce Schmidt, […]

HalfStack was invited to the bi-annual Carnival showcase earlier this month to view Chicago’s top talent, once again, all on one stage. Different from other showcases, this show originated in LA and has been conquering other cities throughout the world.  The Choreographer’s Ball is known to have launched or boosted the careers of today’s well […]

[IMPACT] MOVEMENT Seventeen years ago, I gave my life to a stage and bright lights. Dance was hardly on the surge that it’s currently on. Furthermore, hip hop dance was still on an upwards discovery. Movement and technicality was often based on legends like Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Madonna. Inspiration always came from iconic […]

I had arrived at the Dance or Life gala held at the Chicago Hilton Hotel.  The towering walls are donning red lighting while the business around it is both social and welcoming.  I met many retired dancers who have progressed into teaching positions around the Chicago area.  Many were wearing bows that signified that they […]