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Original theme song to Hear Chicago Dance composed and produced by Demetrio P. Maguigad for Polyrhythmic.

Introduction by Angelina Perino with Cove Chicago and Narrated by Kennedy Ward of See Chicago Dance. Full narrative without episode summaries.

Narrated by Kennedy Ward of See Chicago Dance

Contentment and fulfillment are not solely defined by salary or income alone for many dancers and the traditional image of "the Dancer" (sustaining yourself with a full time contract from a single, major company, touring constantly and creating constantly) is not one that the community is wholly committed to. So what is the image? And who defines it?

Narrated by Kennedy Ward of See Chicago Dance

Hear about the invisible barriers dancers face in aspiring to institutionalize their form — a viable process to give non-European dance forms increased credibility and gain access to resources that will mature their career and elevate the art.

Narrated by Kennedy Ward of See Chicago Dance.

Exploring the internal and external forces that perceive dancers and then decide their value through the insights of Chicago dancers.

Meet the dancers who share their stories in this series.

Christopher "Mad Dog" Thomas
Program Manager and Artistic Director for Kumba Lynx Performance Ensemble, Member of the Creation Footwork Battle Clique

Simone Stevens
Company Artist with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

Jonathan Pacheco
Company Dancer with the Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater

Devika Dhir
Freelance Dancer

Lynn Cole
Owner of Rhythm of the Street Dance Studio, Teacher, and Choreographer

Silvita Diaz Brown
Choreographer, Dancer, and Artistic Director of Sildance/Acrodanza