Salon NOTEBOOK: Dance + Technology: What is Happening NOW?

By Zachary Whittenburg

Two conversations merged at the Chicago Cultural Center May 4. Since January, the Chicago Artists Resource/Department of Cultural Affairs series of At Work Forums have included four dedicated to dance, panel discussions on outside-of-the-studio issues like audience development and critical dialogue. Meanwhile, as you know, Chicago Dancemakers Forum has assessed the relationship between dance and technology since February, through Silverspace Salons with Grisha Coleman, Mark Jeffery, Judd Morrissey and Allison Peters Quinn. Expanding the conversation even further was an excellent run of tech-related events and performances presented by the Dance Center of Columbia College during the same three-month period. How dance is changing--and being changed by--our webbed world is on many Chicagoans' minds; the panel did fine work both prompting new questions on the subject, and putting this unofficial summit in perspective.

"Dance + Technology = What is Happening NOW?"

Tuesday, May 4
6:00-7:30pm
FREE!
Chicago Cultural Center

Join us for this insightful panel discussion featuring Chris Elam, Julia Rhoads, Scott Silberstein, and Malon Barrios Solano!

CDF/Silverspace Salon with Mark Jeffrey, Judd Morrissey and Allison Peters Quinn

Monday, March 227:00-9:00 PM

Silverspace Studio 1474 N. Milwaukee Ave. #3

FREE

Light refreshments will be served - BYOB - Wine is welcomed!

Save the Date: The next CDF/Silverspace Salon will be on Monday, March 22 with Mark Jeffrey and Judd Morrissey, discussing the build process for The Precession, which will premiere at the Hyde Park Art Center in December, 2010.

2010 Dancers At Work Forum Series

What and who defines Chicago’s dance scene? Over the course of 2010, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs will host a series of Dancers at Work forums designed to bring together dance artists and dance supporters in panel discussions and workshops encouraging the growth of Chicago dance.  Participants include dance presenters, critics and practitioners across a dynamic spectrum of styles from modern, folk, ballet, contemporary and urban styles of movement practice. CDF is thrilled to be a partner on these events at various points throughout the year.

FIRST OF THE SERIES: Growing the Local Dance Scene

Tuesday, January 26, 2010
6pm - 7:30pm
at The Cultural Center

Zachary Whittenburg's latest Salon NOTEBOOK entry covers our most recent Salon on Monday, November 23, that featured a richly textured conversation with Mexican Butoh artist Diego Pinon...

So if you miss a Salon, check here a few days after the event for the latest Salon NOTEBOOK posting, to find out all about the artist and what they shared. Also, we welcome your additional comments and thoughts about each Salon on our discussion board on the website homepage.

Zachary's latest Salon NOTEBOOK entry covers our most recent Salon on Monday, October 26, that featured a panel discussion about the legacies of Pina Bausch, Merce Cunningham, and Michael Jackson...

CDF is thrilled to launch Salon NOTEBOOK, a new offering of a series of essays by writer Zachary Whittenburg to provide insight and commentary following each of the CDF/Silverspace Salons during the 2009-2010 season. 

So if you miss a Salon, check here a few days after the event for the latest Salon NOTEBOOK posting, to find out all about the artist and what they shared.  Also, we welcome your additional comments and thoughts about each Salon on our discussion board on the website homepage. 

Zachary's Salon NOTEBOOK series begins with his commentary on the recent Salon on Monday, September 14 with German choreographer, Raimund Hoghe...

Thanks to all who took part in our 2008-2009 Salon series!

Click below to review our guest artist lineup, and stay tuned for upcoming announcements about our 2009-2010 series, which will begin in September.