At it since April when Mary Wu organized the first one, this monthly Saturday afternoon gathering for improvisational dance demonstrates a particular degree of rigor. As a student of mechanical engineering at Northwestern University and an employee of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Wu has a particular investment in the mechanics of physical movement, and brings an infectious enthusiasm paired with a keen knowledge of improvisational work. Kid-friendly, and instructive for both the expert and novice alike, Wu’s passion for the form is clear. Also, for those sensitive to touch, while contact improv is a welcome part of her monthly gatherings, they are not a requirement for participation.
Today In The Culture, January 26, 2023: James Beard Semifinalists | New Leader at Dance Center | NASCAR Concerts ART "Roe 2.0" At Woman Made Gallery Woman Made Gallery will present "Roe 2.0" "in direct protest and response to the United States Supreme Court’s 6–3 Dobbs v. Jackson decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that established the constitutional right to abortion in 1973." "Roe 2.0" will feature works in multiple media by forty-four artists in the…
