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As
part of my 2007 “exploration of creativity” mission, I decided to enroll in
the Mature H.O.T. (Health-conscious, Optimistic and Triumphant) Women
dance class with Deeply Rooted Productions. I expected to get a good
workout and maybe acquire
some grace, but the surprising part was the sense of freedom and the
spiritual nurturing that I received. The classes (they had to add a
second class because of overwhelming interest!) met once a week for two
hours and was comprised of women aged from maybe 30 – 65. Each week
was a beautiful and uplifting experience as I witnessed women of various
sizes and shapes proudly move their bodies and become even more comfortable
with themselves. Our instructors, who addressed us as “dancers” (yes,
I am now a dancer!) from day one, were men who embodied grace and positivity
and provided constant affirmations. The experience was so much more
than I expected!
The
classes culminated in a performance at South Shore Cultural Center, as part
of Deeply Rooted’s day-long health and wellness program Making Healthy
Choices: Your Body Belongs To You. View the slideshow for images
from our performance and note the joy-filled faces of the dancers!
(Also note that the photos are courtesy of my good friend, Jerome Rochelle,
who not only attended, but also took a whole bunch of photos and
took the time to compile them into a slideshow! And could do the same
for you, but not for free. ;) Just e-mail him at
JRomeo111@aol.com.)
Anyway, while I take up a lot of space in the photos, I have not been
assigned any lead roles quite yet!
Classes take place at the Loop Studio and at South Shore Cultural
Center. Visit www.DeeplyRootedProductions.org for
more information!
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Since 2001, providing a
calendar of Chicago cultural
events appealing to the sophisticated, African-American
professional. Theater, film, politics,
festivals, live music, poetry, dance, food & wine, art, fashion,
design,
family & children, community development and more!
Your
comprehensive digest of Chicago events for the Black, urban
sophisticate!
Remember - we don't
create the events, We just collect them! The
event description is from the source cited.
While every effort is made to keep the events
updated, you should call ahead to confirm.
