Dance Academy of Libertyville is a Little Lake County Premier Partner. This post is part of their partnership with Little Lake County. All images, videos, and opinions belong to Dance Academy of Libertyville and/or Jazz Theatre of Illinois.
Show us your jazz hands! Jazz Theatre of Illinois, a company in residence at Dance Academy of Libertyville, is currently in rehearsals for their November 23rd concert MOVE.
MOVE
Nov 23, 2014 at 4:00 PM
Libertyville High School Auditorium
708 W. Park Ave., Libertyville
MOVE will showcase professional and future professional dancers from 6 different dance companies, including Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago. Company Co-Director Emily Winkler, “We are thrilled that the group of young dancers we have selected will have the opportunity to interact with other youth and professional dance companies in a positive and collaborative environment.”
Jazz Dance is a uniquely American art form combining classical elements with those that reflect modern cultural influences such as jazz, vaudeville, and even today’s popular music. It’s characterized by a high-energy style and syncopated rhythms where the dancer’s body and music work in tandem expression.
This year a portion of the proceeds from MOVE will be donated to Everybody Dance Now! Chicago. Everybody Dance Now! is a youth-run nonprofit organization that provides free, weekly dance programming to young people throughout the country who would otherwise not have access to such opportunities. They are dedicated not only to inspiring students through positive outlets that promote healthy and active lives but also to empowering our young leaders as agents of social change.