Name: Rhythm World 30th Anniversary Celebration
Start: 2021-07-27T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2021-08-14T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Various Venues including the Jazz Showcase, Navy Pier, DuSable Museum and the MCA/Chicago- See description for more details

Rhythm World 30th Anniversary Celebration

Chicago Human Rhythm Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that empowers artists and communities to express culture and identity through rhythm and percussive arts. Through the production of inspiring performances, education programs, and innovative business models for artistic collaboration, CHRP catalyzes diverse communities to foster social reconciliation and economic sustainability through rhythm.Mayfair Arts Center-Shared Dance/Arts SpaceThe MAC serves more independent artists, more small to medium-sized dance companies and more children, teens, adults and elders - through classes, performances and business development services. The MAC honors the 63+ year legacy of Tommy and Peggy Sutton's Mayfair Academy - a true South Side institution.

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Various Venues including the Jazz Showcase, Navy Pier, DuSable Museum and the MCA/Chicago- See description for more details

Jazz Showcase: 7/27, 8/3, &amp; 8/10 @ 7 PM806 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago IL 60605General Admission or VIP tix which include premium seats and 1 drinkPlease note that THE JAZZ SHOWCASE is asking vaccinated guests to show proof of vaccination and un-vaccinated guests to wear a mask for the entire duration of the show except when drinking.Thank you so much for your understanding - let&#x27;s all work together to stay safe and dance safe!There is no better place to celebrate the relationship between tap and its music, than the legendary Jazz Showcase. Chicago Human Rhythm Project welcomes you ALL into an evening of jazz music and tap dancing. Combining the traditional elements of the “jam session” we witness the Eric Hochberg’s trio and some of the best tap dancers in the world, playing jazz standards in their own ways - with their feet! Each evening will feature a completely unique line up of &quot;foot drummers&quot; from around the globe.The lineups for each show are below: 7/27Jumaane TaylorRobyn WatsonJason JanasKarissa Royster8/3Naomi FunakiCaleb TeicherKaleena MillerIvery Wheeler8/10Christina CarminucciIan BergMaurice ChestnutSarah Savelli

Lake Stage in Navy Pier's Polk Bros Park: 7/28 @ 7 PMFREE Lawn Seating, bring a blanket, umbrella and picnic basketThe Eric Hochberg Trio accompanies the first round of artists on the Navy Pier Stage. Today’s generation of emerging masters, Karissa Royster, Robyn Watson, Jumaane Taylor and Jason Janas, illuminate the very edge of where we are as tap dancers. . . or as some say . . . “hoofers”. Improvising solo and in ensemble, celebrating that this art form is and has been alive and well! Passing the knowledge down from the descendant masters.

JUBA #1 Black Legislator's Theater @ The DuSable Museum of African American History: 8/7 @ 7 PM740 E 56th Pl, Chicago, IL 60637Concert evening #1 consists of the treasured masters and creators of the now. Rhythm World celebrates tap dance's historical contributions with “Door 2 The Floor”, the living legend master Ivery Wheeler. Member of the world renowned tap act, The Third Generation Steps! Mentored and trained by Dr. Maceo Anderson of the famous Four Step Brothers. The creators of the NOW have performed and experienced choreography from genius hoofers as well. Kaleena Miller delivers royalties from Minnesota, Naomi Funaki from Tokyo and Caleb Teicher from New York. Creating a standard for the new generations, we hope you’re ready for the future!

JUBA #2Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago: 8/14 @ 7 PM220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (please note that the theater entrance is on the NORTH side of the building on the corner of E. Pearson and N. Mies Van Der Rohe Way30th Anniversary closing night performance!Attend &quot;just&quot; the concert or upgrade to a VIP experience that includes a post performance reception on stage with the artists, passed hors d&#x27;oeuvres and libations.Please note that MCA is asking guests to wear a mask for the entire duration of the show.Thank you so much for your understanding - let&#x27;s all work together to stay safe and dance safe!The first 2021 JUBA Award goes to native Chicagoan and Broadway legend, Ted Louis Levy! Our closing night at the Museum of Contemporary Art will feature Mr. Levy alongside the pace setters of this dance. Reminding us why we love this dance called tap with both choreographed and improvised work, we&#x27;ll hear from the best. Sarah Savelli, Ian Berg, Maurice Chestnut and Christina Carminucci - recognizing the brilliance of our art form.

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