Dance & Movement at the Old Town School

Final Ballet Continuing class of the session with Sandra. First time all of these lovely dancers (who have consented to this photo) have done their attitude devant in class. Make sure you take a look at all the great dance offerings we are bringing back for session five!

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We are now in the process of creating an Equity Task Force that will help us to evaluate our hiring and recruiting processes, our educational programming, our presentation of performing artists, and to develop plans to further diversify our community and leadership. The Equity Task Force will be comprised of members of staff, faculty, Board, students, and concert attendees and will be charged with developing actionable plans which will be presented to the full Board and members of the full OTS community.

If you are interested in working on the Equity Task Force, please take a moment to fill out this form by Monday, June 29. Please contact Kim Davis ([email protected]) with any questions.

Stay safe and healthy!

OTS Equity Task Force - Description and Interest Form On June 4, 2020, Jim Newcomb, CEO, and Rob Ospalik, Chair of the Board of Directors, issued a statement regarding equity at Old Town School of Folk Music (OTS). You can read the full statement on our website at oldtownschool.org. We are recommitting to the work of dismantling systemic racism. We als...

It's Chicago Dance Month and even though we're sheltered in place, we can still connect and move virtually together! Check out this slate of upcoming workshops and classes happening all April! Click the links for more information:

April 9: Afro-Brazilian Samba with Dill Costa
https://www.facebook.com/events/2651611248416283/

Saturdays beginning April 11: Family Dance Party! with Miss Allison
https://www.facebook.com/events/668654413897854/

April 11: Dance Basics for Couples with Louie Stallone
https://www.facebook.com/events/607694223343785/

April 11: Country Dancing! with Louie Stallone
https://www.facebook.com/events/175474027196220/

April 14: Musical Theater Dance with Allison Grabarczyk
https://www.facebook.com/events/177633023203842/

April 21: Musical Theater Dance for Kids with Allison Grabarczyk
https://www.facebook.com/events/617284179129914/

April 22: Bhangra Workshop with Alka Nayyar
https://www.facebook.com/events/2642081382783620/

April 26: Egyptian Belly Dance with Erika Ochoa
https://www.facebook.com/events/222307359002552/

April 28: Burlesque Chair Dance with Allison Grabarczyk
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The Old Town School of Folk Music seeks a motivated Dance & Movement Coordinator to maintain a comprehensive dance and movement curriculum for adults, teens, and children.

Qualifications: Expertise in the language and practice of music and dance required. At least two years of prior experience in administration of similar dance and music programs is highly desired. Must be computer capable including Mac and/or PC skills, ideally with Filemaker experience. Must also be an effective communicator in verbal, electronic, and written forms, and have experience working with diverse groups.

If interested and qualified, please email resume and cover letter to to [email protected]

How dancing develops social-emotional learning skills in young students A growing number of teachers are introducing dance activities as a way to help students develop social-emotional learning skills.