The Chicago Seminar on Dance and Performance (CSDP) joins forces with the Chicago Dancemakers Forum!

Since 2003, the Chicago Seminar on Dance and Performance has enlivened dance publics in and around Chicago. Starting in June 2009, CSDP will partner with the Chicago Dancemakers Forum and they will share resources to deepen and broaden public conversations on dance. In order to focus its resources on this new partnership, CSDP no longer will accept funding requests from area companies and presenters.

In the future, the CDF listserve and website will report on new initiatives dedicated to enriching the public sphere for dance.

All future communication regarding CSDP should be sent to Heather Hartley, CDF Project Director at chicagodancemakers@gmail.com.

CDF Announces the Recipients of the 2009 Lab Artist Awards:

Julia Rae Antonick, Lin Hixon, Kevin Iega Jeff, and Atalee Judy

Check out our plans for this year's series of informal salon-style, artist talks with local and national dance artists who are committed to pushing their creative approach forward.