Summer Dance Residency with Phree
@ 21c Museum Hotel Chicago
55 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611
Opening Friday, September 27th, from 8PM - 9PM
On view through Friday, September 27th
During his residency at 21c Chicago, Phillip Wood, known as Phree, will be working on Passed Down, a performance representing the transfer of trauma and traditions from generation to generation. This project is created through funding and assistance provided by the Chicago Dancemakers Forum for their 2024 Lab Artist program.
Passed Down will be performed by Aaron SanJose, Rahila Coats, Ibrahim Sabbi, Anniela Huidobro, Penny, and Sawyer Newsome.
Please join us for open rehearsals on Mondays in August and September and for a presentation of the work on September 20 and 27 from 8 – 9 pm. Phill and the performers will be available to answer questions about the work and creative process after the performance.
Phillip Wood, also known as Phree, is a multidisciplinary visual and movement artist originally from Indianapolis, IN. Currently based in Chicago, he is entering his third year as a company member with Chicago Dance Crash. Phill has had the opportunity to collaborate with esteemed organizations such as The Lyric Opera, Lollapalooza, and Marriott Theater, as well as numerous local artist groups and professionals. Committed to visibility and community engagement, Phill received the 2024 Individual Lab Artist Grant from Chicago Dancemakers Forum. As a primarily self-trained artist, his expression is predominantly showcased through Breaking, Hip Hop, and House dance styles. Additionally, he has extensive training and performance experience in Modern, Tricking, and Contemporary dance. Phill is dedicated to sharing his passion for creativity and artistic freedom, aiming to inspire social change through his work.
Open Rehearsal Mondays
August 5, 11am-2pm
August 12, 11am-2pm
August 19, 11am-2pm
September 2, 11am-2pm
September 9, 11am-2pm
Performance date:
Friday, September 27, 8pm-9pm
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Tags: 21c Museum Hotel Chicago, Aaron SanJose, Anniela Huidobro, Chicago, Chicago Dancemakers Forum, Ibrahim Sabbi, Near North Side, Passed Down, Penny, Phillip Wood, Phree, Rahila Coats, Sawyer Newsome
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