 July 25, 12:00 p.m. On July 25, we welcomed one of our favorite CCAC partners to our Saturday virtual movement class. Dominique Atwood (@queendom_moves) led us in a special class that was truly a family affair! We were joined by two young dancers (5 and 6) as well as our regular crew, and Dom kept us all moving, the young and the young at heart! Have a young one with you on Saturday? Bring them to class! All are welcome. Dominique has been with us powerfully in the THRIVE program, both on her own and with the Deeply Rooted professional company, and it was a joy to dance with her again. We can't wait to have her back.. O again.
 Tuesdays (June through October)
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CCAC Founder and Director Jane Sawyer leads our regular Grace House class twice monthly in mindfulness, gentle movement, and dance.  Wednesday, June 24, 2020 3:00 PM On June 24, CCAC’s virtual session was led by Adeoye Mabogunje. We were honored to move through his unique fusion of yoga, Pilates and Meditation, and we are already looking forward to the next class. We thank our regular Pilates instructor, Anna Sawyer (@bananahope) for facilitating this connection, and we were so happy to be joined by veteran CCAC guest artist Dominique Atwood (@queendom_moves). Please check out @deos_pilates for more information about this magnificent teacher and artist.  Tuesday, June 23, 2020 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM We were thrilled to resume regular in-person programming at Grace House on June 23. It was a joy to see old friends and make many new ones, in an outdoor class on a beautiful afternoon. CCAC Director Jane Sawyer has worked with our partners at Grace House to ensure that our sessions are safe (two shorter, smaller sessions instead of one, masks and social distancing). We are so grateful to be back in Grace House again!  Saturday, June 13
Cook County Arts Collective Director Jane Sawyer joined Hyde Park School of Dance students and Ayodele Drum & Dance at The Gathering on June 13, in front of Lorado Taft's Fountain of Time sculpture on the Midway of the University of Chicago campus. The Gathering Protest was choreographed and conceived by Deeply Rooted Dance Theater’s Artistic Director Nicole Clarke Springer and DRDT company dancer Rebekah Kuczma, to honor the memory of George Floyd. For video of this collaboration see The Gathering Protest on Instagram.  Saturday, May 16, 2020 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM On May 16, we welcomed the amazing Angelique Nelson (@norcorset) to teach our Saturday yoga class. Angelique has been teaching yoga 2009. She completed her certification through Moksha Yoga Center, and has studied and trained with many national and international teachers. In her teaching she brings a strong focus on alignment in an intention-based flow, and a playful mix of more subtle practices such as mudras, bandhas, kriyas, and meditation/visualization techniques.
Tuesday, March 3, 2020 4:00 PM 5:00 PM Artistic Director Jane Sawyer conducts class at Grace House.  Wednesday, February 5, 2020 4:30 PM 5:30 PM CCAC Director Jane Sawyer conducts class at Division 5.  Tuesday, February 4, 2020 4:00 PM 5:00 PM Artistic Director Jane Sawyer conducts class at Grace House.  Wednesday, January 29, 2020
4:30 PM 5:30 PM In June of 2019, Ayodele of Ayodele Drum & Dance gave the first master class for the Cook County Arts Collective, to rave reviews from our dancers. On January 29, she will return with members of her sisterhood of drum and dance for another truly memorable performance. Ayodele Drum and Dance exists to foster community from a feminine perspective through the study and performance of diasporic African drum and dance. The company is led by Tosha ‘Ayo’ Alston. Ayodele, a Yoruba word meaning “Joy in the home", is a diverse sister-circle of over 20 performing artists committed to studying and performing drum and dance as a healing element. They conduct regular classes for adults and children throughout the year at Sherman Park, in the South Side's Back of the Yards neighborhood. Ayodele Drum & Dance performs throughout the City of Chicago and the surrounding area frequently, at festivals, community events and private parties, spreading healing energy through performances. Tuesday, January 21, 2020 4:00 PM 5:00 PM Artistic Director Jane Sawyer conducts class at Grace House.  Wednesday, January 8, 2020 4:30 PM 5:30 PM CCAC Director Jane Sawyer conducts class at Division 5. Tuesday, January 7, 2020 4:00 PM 5:00 PM CCAC Director Jane Sawyer conducts class at Grace House.  Thursday, December 19, 2019 through January 7 11:00 AM 12:00 PMCOOK COUNTY ARTS COLLECTIVE GOES ON HOLIDAY HIATUS UNTIL JANUARY 7.WE AND ALL OUR DANCERS AND ALL OUR WONDERFUL GUEST ARTISTS WISH YOU AND YOURS A MOST BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY SEASON AND A JOYOUS AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!  Wednesday, December 18, 2019 4:30 PM 5:30 PM CCAC Director Jane Sawyer conducts class at Division 5.  Tuesday, December 17, 2019 4:00 PM 5:00 PM Artistic Director Jane Sawyer conducts class at Grace House.  Wednesday, December 11, 2019 4:30 PM 5:30 PM CCAC Director Jane Sawyer conducts class at Division 5.  Saturday, December 7, 2019 7:00 PM 9:00 PMMix and mingle with the guest artists, see what we’ve been up to, and learn about our preparations for the year ahead. Come by for a warmup! Join us as we celebrate a year of dance programming at our very first Holiday Fundraiser. Saturday, December 7, 7 pm, at McCormick Theological Seminary, 5460 S. University Avenue, Chicago.. Can’t attend but want to learn more? Email us at admin@cookcountyartscollective.org and we’ll add you to our regular email communications. Donate to the cause at https://www.cookcountyartscollective.org/donate Cook County Arts Collective is a 501(c)3 Tax exempt not-for-profit corporation. All donations are fully tax deductible! |
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