'It's affirming as a Black artist, choreographer, and artistic director to see all of the Black dance companies represented on that mainstage for Chicago to see and recognize and appreciate their beauty.'
Ten diverse dance companies in Chicago are used to performing in front of crowds.Beginning Thursday night, their work will be projected onto the Merchandise Mart.Through their expressive dance moves, these dancers are taking their artistic moves and putting them on display for everyone to see at Art on THE MART.
It's a multi-year project that works to celebrate and strengthen the impact of Black dance in Chicago. "It's affirming as a Black artist, choreographer, and artistic director to see all of the Black dance companies represented on that mainstage for Chicago to see and recognize and appreciate their beauty," Clarke-Springer said.
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