Chicago Dance Crash

Join Chicago Dance Crash for an open studio experience as part of our three-week residency with choreographer Annie Franklin, developing new work in collaboration with producer e j e c t.

This open rehearsal invites community members into the creative process, offering a firsthand look at how Franklin and resident composer e j e c t are working with the ensemble. Participants will see the methods Crash is using to foster collaboration between dancers and musicians, exploring how movement and sound can be built simultaneously. 

Schedule:
6:00–7:00 PM | Community Workshop with Annie Franklin

A movement-based workshop led by Franklin, offering participants a chance to engage with her choreographic approach and explore improvisation, physical awareness, and personal movement language.

7:00–8:30 PM | In-Process Showing + Talkback

A showing of material developed during the residency, featuring live collaboration between the dancers and e j e c t. The evening concludes with a talkback, giving audiences insight into the creative process and an opportunity to engage directly with the artists.

DATE & TIME
06/18/26 and 6/29/26 - 6:00 pm-8:30 pm

LOCATION
The Chicago Cultural Center 

This program is made possible by a grant from the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events with funding from the Walder Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. 

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Join Crash for open class with Monday 5/18!

Class will focus on retaining movement quality and texture within choreography while strengthening memory, muscle control, and musicality. Dancers will be challenged to quickly absorb and internalize choreography, learning how to connect themselves to movement with clarity and intention.

In her classes, Felecia emphasizes movement quality and flow, encouraging dancers to fully absorb and embody choreography with both control and sensitivity. Felecia is passionate about creating a focused and supportive environment where dancers feel both grounded and inspired, encouraging them to grow, take ownership of their training, and fully engage in the process.

Open Class: 12-1:30 PM
Open Lab Session: 1:30-3 PM
Location: Rhythmhood x Snipes Studio

Class and lab are free to attend! See you there!

A little throwback to last year’s Chicago Dance Crash Gala at Hairpin Arts Center🥂

The Gala-Ish is less that two weeks away! Have you reserved your tickets?👀

✨ Purchase tickets at www.chicagodancecrash.com or through the link in our bio!✨

Be among the first to witness the world premiere performance of a new work by New York City-based choreographer Cameron McKinney, including an exclusive artist/choreographer talkback after the preview.

The evening also features a live DJ, dancing, raffles, small bites and an open bar. Don’t miss this chance to support the company and celebrate the legacy of Chicago Dance Crash!

General Info:
📅 Friday, May 15th
🕛 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
📌 Hairpin Arts Center, 2810 N Milwaukee Ave, 2nd Floor
🎟️ $40 (cash event)
♿ ADA accessible
🥤 No outside food or beverages allowed



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