SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & FYI
Summer Dance Intensive > Additional Information & FYI
Things to Bring Each Day
Bottled water
Towel
Healthy snacks to eat during break
Housing Resources
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater does not provide housing; however, we can assist in the research of housing in the area. Our studios are located in downtown Chicago at 17 N. State Street, 19th Floor. We are easily accessible by public transportation.
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater has no affiliation with the housing accommodations listed below. Deeply Rooted is not responsible for covid-19 protocol at these locations and cannot be liable for any exposure to or contracted covid-19 cases that may arise as a result of living in the spaces listed here. Students entering into rental agreements do so at their own risk. Deeply Rooted is not liable for any loss, damages, or injury to your person or property that may occur.
Hostelling International Chicago
Summer Hostel*
South Loop
24 East Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL 60605
www.hichicago.org* Contact Emily Piga at 312-583-2216. Let her know you are with Deeply Rooted Dance Theater in order to qualify for a group rate.
University Center
525 S. State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
877-4-UCC-INFO
312-924-8000 (Direct)
www.chicagosummerhousing.com
www.universitycenter.com
Just Passing Through, Inc.
1036 N. Dearborn St.
1140 N. LaSalle St.
312-501-3310
www.justpassingthrough.com
2 East 8th
2 E. 8th Street
Chicago, IL 60605
312-939-7000
www.2east8thstreet.com
Public Transportation
There are several options for public transportation information including: train & bus routes, schedules, alerts, fares, trip planners & cellular applications. Google Maps is also an excellent and reliable cellular application for navigating the city.
Chicago Transit Authority
Transit cards MUST be purchased prior to riding. They are NOT issued on trains and buses. They can be purchased at:
O’Hare & Midway airports
All train stops (Beware that some cash vs. credit options vary based on machine maintenance!)
Select participating retailers: Walgreens, CVS, Jewel-Osco
Alternate Options
Taxis are very easy to find in the Loop area (our location). The base fare for most companies is $3.25 with an additional charge for each passenger over 1.
METRA trains travel in and out of Chicago Suburbs. They are accessible via the Loop, but you CANNOT use your CTA forms of payment. More information is available here: www.metrarail.com
Attire
Classes & Rehearsals
Un-tattered Fitted Dance Clothes
Ballet Shoes (required for Ballet)
Performance Attire
Ladies
Black New/Like New Leotard
Solid Color New/Like New Leotard (Roy G. Biv*)
Black Tights (Long)
Black Short (Mid-Thigh)
African Lapa (1yd x 1 yd)
* Roy G. Biv = Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet
Gentlemen
Black New/Like New Fitted Tank Top / Tank Unitard
Solid Color New/Like New Fitted Tank Top/ Tank Unitard (Roy G. Biv*)
Black Tights (Long)
Black Short (Mid-Thigh)
* Roy G. Biv = Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet
Dance Supply Stores
Motion Unlimited
218 South Wabash Ave. #270
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 922-3330
Chicago Dance Supply
5301 N Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 728-5344