Photography by Misa Polashek Photography
EVENTS
Here's a list of our upcoming events this year.
PORTILLO'S TWENTY-PERCENT DAY | NOVEMBER 29, 2017
On Wednesday, November 29, visit Portillo's in Forest Park and mention Chance to Dance's name to help support Chance to Dance. 20% of the evening's proceeds will be donated to Chance to Dance to aid in programming.
CANDLELIGHT BOWL | MARCH 10, 2018
Join Chance to Dance for their 5th annual Candlelight Bowl fundraiser at Circle Ave Lanes on Saturday, March 10, at 7:00. 18+ only. $30.00 per person.
WELLNESS FAIR | MARCH 22, 2018
Chance to Dance will take the stage at Heritage Middle School for the Berwyn South District 100 Wellness Fair, to promote health and wellness while performing some of our pieces for our Spring Showcase. We dance from 5-7. Come join us!
SPRING BREAK | MARCH 26-MARCH 30, 2018
FAMILY DANCE WEEK! | APRIL 2-APRIL 5, 2018
We all want the chance to have our families DANCE! Now is your chance! During the first week of April, bring your family to dance with you and show them what dance class is all about! This is a free event, but pre-registration required! We can only take the first 15 parents for safety reasons. First come, first served!
MOVEMENT MATTERS: INTEGRATING THE BODY IN THERAPY | APRIL 7, 2018
Chance to Dance is a proud sponsor of this incredible event. Join us for Movement Matters, which is a platform to share information, knowledge, and research supporting the use of the body and movement in therapy, clinical work, and/or self-exploration. Join us for a day of learning, interacting, and celebrating how movement and the body support our work as therapists.
HEALTHY KIDS DAY- YMCA | APRIL 21, 2018
Chance to Dance is a proud sponsor of this family fun filled event held at the PAV YMCA each year. Join us from 10 am -1 pm in the main gym! From 10:45-11:00 we'll be showcasing some of our end of the year pieces for our audience! At 12:15 join us for a class in the middle of the gym and learn some new moves!
G.N.O | APRIL 27, 2018
Women's Workout World and Chance to Dance will join together to provide a jam packed evening of Zumba and dance for a Girls Night Out. This is a GIRLS ONLY event! Dancers can bring a female role model that they have in their life, mom, sister, aunt, grandmother, cousin, you name it! Come dance with us, enjoy some light refreshments and win fun prizes!
Shake Your Soul | An Exploration of Self Through Movement| APRIL 29, 2018
Find your flow and shake your soul with Cass and Angela! Immerse yourself in the creative practices of yoga, meditation, improvisational movement and contemporary dance. Allow your inner child to surface as you explore your body through a lens of love. All are welcome.
About your Guides:
Cassandra holds space for people to discover their purpose and tap into their power. She channels divine love and light as a yoga teacher, sound-healer, reiki practitioner and tarot reader to support individuals on their spiritual journeys. She is Co-Founder and Creative Director of Inner Sense Healing Arts Collective, a start-up non-profit that values accessibility and affordability. As Choose Joy, Cass leads retreats and guides classes, workshops and events at mindful festivals and ethical studios. Choose Joy annually puts on Ladies DAYtreat, a 1-day festival to awaken your inner goddess. Learn more about her work at cassandrajustine.com and peeps her collaborative blog for inspiration at thatblisslife.com.
Angela creates space for dancers to feel welcome, to feel confident and ultimately, to feel loved. She is an Instructional Technology Coach and founder of the non-profit organization, Chance to Dance. Chance to Dance provides an equitable and affordable dance education to children of low-income families. Over the past 5 years, over 400 students have been given a chance to discover their self-worth through the power of movement. Her classes encourage individuals to acknowledge their strength, beauty and talent through empowerment and a focused work ethic. Learn more about Chance to Dance at chancetodancechi.com.
About your Guides:
Cassandra holds space for people to discover their purpose and tap into their power. She channels divine love and light as a yoga teacher, sound-healer, reiki practitioner and tarot reader to support individuals on their spiritual journeys. She is Co-Founder and Creative Director of Inner Sense Healing Arts Collective, a start-up non-profit that values accessibility and affordability. As Choose Joy, Cass leads retreats and guides classes, workshops and events at mindful festivals and ethical studios. Choose Joy annually puts on Ladies DAYtreat, a 1-day festival to awaken your inner goddess. Learn more about her work at cassandrajustine.com and peeps her collaborative blog for inspiration at thatblisslife.com.
Angela creates space for dancers to feel welcome, to feel confident and ultimately, to feel loved. She is an Instructional Technology Coach and founder of the non-profit organization, Chance to Dance. Chance to Dance provides an equitable and affordable dance education to children of low-income families. Over the past 5 years, over 400 students have been given a chance to discover their self-worth through the power of movement. Her classes encourage individuals to acknowledge their strength, beauty and talent through empowerment and a focused work ethic. Learn more about Chance to Dance at chancetodancechi.com.
CHICAGO FIRE PERFORMANCE | MAY 9, 2018
Chance to Dance takes the field at the pre-game of a Chicago Fire Game. Come join us for the pre-game, and cheer with us during the game. We'll hit the field after the game for a quick company picture!
CHANCE TO DANCE END OF THE YEAR SHOWCASE MAY 12, 2018
Join us on Saturday, May 12, from 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm for our end of the year showcase at Fenwick High School located in Oak Park, Illinois. Click here to purchase tickets.