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Programs

Synapse Arts runs 3 main programs:

Professional Presentations

New Works

Dance with Synapse

 

Professional Presentations

DANCE BASED WORKS

about Professional Presentations

Professional Presentations is the company's founding program, flexibly supporting the creation and performance of original works by the company's artists. Many of these works have been directed by Rachel Damon with input from the ensemble and collaborators, though in recent years the company has expanded to support works by many choreographers. Synapse's site-specific pieces bring dance to unique spaces and make the artform accessible to all.

-Crosswalk Dances

-Mural Dances

-Dance Films

-Performance pieces ranging from 15 to 75 minutes long

New Works

EMERGING CREATIVES

about New Works

New Works has developed extensively since it's first version in 2010. Now the program is a biennial, 6-month long incubator for emerging and underrepresented artists. Up to three artists (or artist groups) are selected through a public request-for-proposals and panel review to receive commissions supported by rehearsal space, a dedicated mentor, professional development, fully-produced performances, and documentation. 23 works by women, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC makers have premiered to date, culminating in consistently sold-out performances of the new pieces developed by the supported artists.

 

FULL INFO on the New Works page (coming soon!)

Dance With Synapse

weekly classes and short term residencies

about Dance With Synapse

Dance With Synapse is a local outreach and education program which serves families and professional dancers year-round and periodically provides intensive study at other locations through workshops and residencies.


Current classes can be found on these sites, where Synapse works as an Arts Partner in Residence with the Chicago Park District:

Loyola Park

Berger Park Cultural Center

Lincoln Park Cultural Center

 

FULL INFO on the DWS page (coming soon!)

SPRING 2023

CLASSES

TUESDAY

- Hip Hop at Loyola Park & Performance Troupe at Loyola Park

WEDNESDAY

- Ballet at Loyola Park

THURSDAY

- Ballet at Berger Park

SATURDAY

- Ballet at Lincoln Park

- Yoga at Berger Park

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