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Give everyone access to the arts

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Why does art matter?

Communities without public art are more disconnected with less social support networks. Audiences need art that is accessible across a wide spectrum of income and ability levels so that all members of the community can participate.

Why dance for all?

Dance is a unique part of the cultural and social fabric of our society:

  • it integrates physical and mental health It builds creativity and resilience
  • it provides a space for people of all backgrounds to connect
  • it fosters a sense of belonging and reduces social isolation

DANCE FOR ALL AGES, IDENTITIES, AND INCOME LEVELS

Your donation will provide

Quality Dance Education

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We provide affordable dance classes to children and adults at Loyola Park, Berger Park Cultural Center, and Lincoln Park Cultural Center. We are not only experienced professional artists, but also have expertise in pedagogy, accessibility and trauma-informed practices.

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Quality Pro Presentations

We support the development of new artistic works by focusing on support for artists themselves. We pay artists fair wages and value process over product so that our artists can do their best work and create high quality performances.  

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Professional Development

Our New Works program sponsors underrepresented choreographers with a focus on supporting women, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC artists. We connect artists with one another to share resources and develop their voices, fostering agents of change in the cultural economy of our city, nation, and world.

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Uplifting the Art Community

Synapse Arts has been a staple of the Chicago artistic community for the past 20 years. We bring free performances to accessible spaces and work to provide art that is accessible across a wide spectrum of income and ability levels so that all members of the community can participate.

A ground-up view of Crosswalk Dancers performing.

Venmo

We accept Venmo too!

GIVE

Children's leotards hang in the Dance Wear Share Library.

DanceWear Share Library

Donate gently used dance shoes or apparel such as leotards and leggings to our dancers!

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You can also ...

become a monthly donor

Video Lab is a program we started in January, 2023 where we regularly send short video works (anywhere from 30 sec to 5 minutes) to Synapse's monthly donors.

It's designed to give our artists a way to share work in progress videos with a supportive audience and give our supporters a way to get a regular dose of art in their inbox!

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