Third Coast Contemporary Dance Program

THIRD COAST CONTEMPORARY DANCE PROGRAM

3rd Coast Contemporary Dance Program

Winifred Haun

Program Artistic Director

Summer Smith

Program Manager

Hannah DiLorenzo

Program Administrator

Program Information

The 3rd Coast Contemporary Dance program is a new partnership between Winifred Haun & Dancers (WH&D) and Chicago Movement Collective (CMC). It offers experienced dancers a chance to train and rehearse with a professional dance company in Chicago. The program is dancer centered, and performance based.

To apply for the 3rd Coast Contemporary Dance Program, fill out this application form and make a 1-2 minute recording of yourself improvising, with or without music (see details below). To apply, you must be an experienced dancer ages 17 to 26 and/or available during daytime hours.

Please submit the Application form by April 15, 2023. Applications will be accepted after April 15, but we can't guarantee placement after that date.

Program Details
September 12, 2023 to June 8, 2024
Fri., September 12 - Orientation
Mon., September 15 - first class & rehearsal

Schedule
3 Days per Week (10 hours) at Intrigue Dance Center, 1937 S. Archer Ave., Chicago
Mondays 9:30am to 1:00pm
Wednesdays 10:00am to 1:00pm
Fridays 10:00am to 1:30pm
Dancers will receive a detailed schedule every week.

Program dancers will take 4-6 Company dance classes per week, and rehearse 4-6 hours per week with WH&D. There will be at least 3 opportunities to perform in a professional setting, plus community performances in Flash Mobs, Studio Showings, etc.

There will be regular evaluation sessions with Winifred Haun, other Company artists and CMC artists.

Fee: $440 per month for 9 months ($3960)
$3760 if full year is paid in full by September 12
Scholarships and payment plans available.

Deposit: $270 due by June 1, 2023, with $170 (balance for 1st month) due on September 12.
Payments are due on the 1st of every month.

Apply Here!