CALENDAR
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Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving Master Class Series
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving 2023/24 Information & Schedule
Two key changes this season is 1) the combination of Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving into one class and 2) the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Saturdays.
Technique Class: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location
Mayfair Arts Center, 8701 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL
Youth Ensemble Master Class Series
Youth Ensemble 2023/24 Information and Schedule
A key change this season is the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Sundays.
Technique Class: 3:00–4:30 PM
Repertory Workshop: 4:30–6:30 PM
Location
17 N State St, 19th floor, Chicago, IL
Youth Ensemble Master Class Series
Youth Ensemble 2023/24 Information and Schedule
A key change this season is the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Sundays.
Technique Class: 3:00–4:30 PM
Repertory Workshop: 4:30–6:30 PM
Location
17 N State St, 19th floor, Chicago, IL
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving Master Class Series
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving 2023/24 Information & Schedule
Two key changes this season is 1) the combination of Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving into one class and 2) the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Saturdays.
Technique Class: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location
Mayfair Arts Center, 8701 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL
Youth Ensemble Master Class Series
Youth Ensemble 2023/24 Information and Schedule
A key change this season is the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Sundays.
Technique Class: 3:00–4:30 PM
Repertory Workshop: 4:30–6:30 PM
Location
17 N State St, 19th floor, Chicago, IL
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving Master Class Series
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving 2023/24 Information & Schedule
Two key changes this season is 1) the combination of Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving into one class and 2) the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Saturdays.
Technique Class: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location
Mayfair Arts Center, 8701 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL
Youth Ensemble Master Class Series
Youth Ensemble 2023/24 Information and Schedule
A key change this season is the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Sundays.
Technique Class: 3:00–4:30 PM
Repertory Workshop: 4:30–6:30 PM
Location
17 N State St, 19th floor, Chicago, IL
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving Master Class Series
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving 2023/24 Information & Schedule
Two key changes this season is 1) the combination of Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving into one class and 2) the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Saturdays.
Technique Class: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location
Mayfair Arts Center, 8701 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL
Youth Ensemble Master Class Series
Youth Ensemble 2023/24 Information and Schedule
A key change this season is the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Sundays.
Technique Class: 3:00–4:30 PM
Repertory Workshop: 4:30–6:30 PM
Location
17 N State St, 19th floor, Chicago, IL
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving Master Class Series
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving 2023/24 Information & Schedule
Two key changes this season is 1) the combination of Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving into one class and 2) the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Saturdays.
Technique Class: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location
Mayfair Arts Center, 8701 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL
Youth Ensemble Master Class Series
Youth Ensemble 2023/24 Information and Schedule
A key change this season is the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Sundays.
Technique Class: 3:00–4:30 PM
Repertory Workshop: 4:30–6:30 PM
Location
17 N State St, 19th floor, Chicago, IL
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving Master Class Series
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving 2023/24 Information & Schedule
Two key changes this season is 1) the combination of Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving into one class and 2) the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Saturdays.
Technique Class: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location
Mayfair Arts Center, 8701 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL
Youth Ensemble Master Class Series
Youth Ensemble 2023/24 Information and Schedule
A key change this season is the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Sundays.
Technique Class: 3:00–4:30 PM
Repertory Workshop: 4:30–6:30 PM
Location
17 N State St, 19th floor, Chicago, IL
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving Master Class Series
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving 2023/24 Information & Schedule
Two key changes this season is 1) the combination of Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving into one class and 2) the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Saturdays.
Technique Class: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location
Mayfair Arts Center, 8701 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL
Youth Ensemble Master Class Series
Youth Ensemble 2023/24 Information and Schedule
A key change this season is the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Sundays.
Technique Class: 3:00–4:30 PM
Repertory Workshop: 4:30–6:30 PM
Location
17 N State St, 19th floor, Chicago, IL
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving Master Class Series
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving 2023/24 Information & Schedule
Two key changes this season is 1) the combination of Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving into one class and 2) the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Saturdays.
Technique Class: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location
Mayfair Arts Center, 8701 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL
Youth Ensemble Master Class Series
Youth Ensemble 2023/24 Information and Schedule
A key change this season is the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Sundays.
Technique Class: 3:00–4:30 PM
Repertory Workshop: 4:30–6:30 PM
Location
17 N State St, 19th floor, Chicago, IL
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving Master Class Series
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving 2023/24 Information & Schedule
Two key changes this season is 1) the combination of Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving into one class and 2) the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Saturdays.
Technique Class: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location
Mayfair Arts Center, 8701 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL
Youth Ensemble Master Class Series
Youth Ensemble 2023/24 Information and Schedule
A key change this season is the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Sundays.
Technique Class: 3:00–4:30 PM
Repertory Workshop: 4:30–6:30 PM
Location
17 N State St, 19th floor, Chicago, IL
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving Master Class Series
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving 2023/24 Information & Schedule
Two key changes this season is 1) the combination of Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving into one class and 2) the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Saturdays.
Technique Class: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location
Mayfair Arts Center, 8701 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL
Youth Ensemble Master Class Series
Youth Ensemble 2023/24 Information and Schedule
A key change this season is the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Sundays.
Technique Class: 3:00–4:30 PM
Repertory Workshop: 4:30–6:30 PM
Location
17 N State St, 19th floor, Chicago, IL
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving Master Class Series
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving 2023/24 Information & Schedule
Two key changes this season is 1) the combination of Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving into one class and 2) the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Saturdays.
Technique Class: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location
Mayfair Arts Center, 8701 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL
Tuition
In order to provide sustainable programming Deeply Rooted provides a reduced tuition rate of $600. This fee covers master class instructors, studio rental and administrative cost. A $40 per session drop-in rate is also available.
Youth Ensemble Master Class Series
Youth Ensemble 2023/24 Information and Schedule
A key change this season is the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Sundays.
Technique Class: 3:00–4:30 PM
Repertory Workshop: 4:30–6:30 PM
Location
17 N State St, 19th floor, Chicago, IL
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving Master Class Series
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving 2023/24 Information & Schedule
Two key changes this season is 1) the combination of Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving into one class and 2) the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Saturdays.
Technique Class: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location
Mayfair Arts Center, 8701 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL
Youth Ensemble Master Class Series
Youth Ensemble 2023/24 Information and Schedule
A key change this season is the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Sundays.
Technique Class: 3:00–4:30 PM
Repertory Workshop: 4:30–6:30 PM
Location
17 N State St, 19th floor, Chicago, IL
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving Master Class Series
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving 2023/24 Information & Schedule
Two key changes this season is 1) the combination of Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving into one class and 2) the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Saturdays.
Technique Class: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location
Mayfair Arts Center, 8701 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving Master Class Series
Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving 2023/24 Information & Schedule
Two key changes this season is 1) the combination of Mature H.O.T. Women and Men Moving into one class and 2) the rotation of Master Classes twice a month. This means that, every two weeks, you will have the opportunity to explore a new dimension of your artistry. Be ready to explore, learn, and create in new and exciting ways.
Class Schedule
All classes are on Saturdays.
Technique Class: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location
Mayfair Arts Center, 8701 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL
Fertile Ground
Led by director Daniel J. Bryant, community members of all ages from Chicago’s South Side and Stony Island Corridor, come together over the course of two weeks to dive in and discover their inner-artist. These performers will delve into their own mind, body, and souls to share their personal experiences through spoken word, dance, and song.
Tickets to Fertile Ground are FREE, but required. Limit of 4 tickets per household.
FERTILE GROUND: Community Casting Call
We invite you to learn more about joining the volunteer cast of Fertile Ground, a Story Bridge Performance created from YOUR experiences and YOUR stories and performed by YOU!
Join us for a Community Casting Call, a FREE event with information on joining the cast of Fertile Ground, a community performance presented by Deeply Rooted Productions and Blacks in Green.
CREATE and PERFORM a play of YOUR stories told through spoken word, dance, and song for YOUR community, about YOU, starring YOU!
Rehearsals are July 30-August 7, location TBA, and performances are August 11, 12, and 13 at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts.
Men Moving Workshops
Men Moving is for men who are seeking a healthy, generative, and supportive movement environment. The program provides technical training and repertory workshops to strengthen the body, challenge the mind, and nourish the spirit through a synergy of modern and African dance techniques. This program is intergenerational for men and boys, fathers and sons.
Age: 10-17, 25 and up
Schedule: Saturdays, 12 PM–1 PM, June 17–July 8, 2023
Tuition: $160
Single Session Tuition: $15
Location: Mayfair Arts Center 8701 South Bennett Avenue Chicago, IL, 60617
Men Moving Workshops are a part of Deeply Rooted's Creative Communities pilot program, which awakens citizen artists to their individual and collective creativity. Students have the opportunity to participate in dance classes, acting and vocal workshops, and performances including the annual Story-Bridge large cast-play and Spring Showcase. The curriculum also features The Continuum, a series of guided conversations on self-awareness and personal growth informed by each participant’s creativity and artistic process.
Mature H.O.T. Women at the MAC
The Mature H.O.T Women program is designed for women who are Health-conscious, Optimistic, and Triumphant. The program provides technical training and repertory workshops to strengthen the body, challenge the mind, and nourish the spirit.
The Mature H.O.T. Women program offers two options:
Training Only
Classes in modern, ballet, African dance techniques are led by Deeply Rooted Artistic staff for the first hour. Individuals participating in our "class only" option may not participate in repertory workshops and/or final performances.
Training and Repertory Workshops
Classes and repertory workshops in modern, ballet, African dance techniques are led by Deeply Rooted Artistic staff. Those enrolled in the repertory workshop are eligible to participate in the Spring Dance Education showcase
To ensure artistic and technical growth, we strongly encourage each participant to commit to the entire Mature H.O.T Women process—fall, winter and spring.
Dates: Saturdays, 10 AM–12 PM, June 17–July 8
Ages: 25 and up
Tuition: $60
Single Session Tuition: $15
Location: Mayfair Arts Center 8701 South Bennett Avenue Chicago, IL, 60617
Students have the opportunity to participate in dance classes, acting and vocal workshops, and performances including the annual Story-Bridge large cast-play and Spring Showcase. The curriculum also features The Continuum, a series of guided conversations on self-awareness and personal growth informed by each participant’s creativity and artistic process.
Men Moving Workshops
Men Moving is for men who are seeking a healthy, generative, and supportive movement environment. The program provides technical training and repertory workshops to strengthen the body, challenge the mind, and nourish the spirit through a synergy of modern and African dance techniques. This program is intergenerational for men and boys, fathers and sons.
Age: 10-17, 25 and up
Schedule: Saturdays, 12 PM–1 PM, June 17–July 8, 2023
Tuition: $160
Single Session Tuition: $15
Location: Mayfair Arts Center 8701 South Bennett Avenue Chicago, IL, 60617
Men Moving Workshops are a part of Deeply Rooted's Creative Communities pilot program, which awakens citizen artists to their individual and collective creativity. Students have the opportunity to participate in dance classes, acting and vocal workshops, and performances including the annual Story-Bridge large cast-play and Spring Showcase. The curriculum also features The Continuum, a series of guided conversations on self-awareness and personal growth informed by each participant’s creativity and artistic process.