Contemporary Break Workshop with James Gregg

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Class
Event Description

Join Hubbard Street Dance Chicago + internationally acclaimed choreographer James Gregg for a Contemporary Break Workshop
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE AND UP, ANY DANCE BACKGROUND

Advance registration is required & space is limited.

This workshop will delve into the multidisciplinary world of choreographer James Gregg and explore his unique creative process. With a background in contemporary, hip-hop, ballet, and breakdance, James has developed an approach to generating movement and choreography that fuses various dance styles and techniques. Through collaboration and exploration, this workshop will show you how to channel creativity and develop innovative choreography.

ABOUT JAMES GREGG

Internationally acclaimed choreographer James Gregg has carved a unique path in the world of contemporary dance, infusing his bold innovative style into every project he undertakes. Gregg embarked on his dance journey at the age of nine, training with esteemed institutions including Ballet Oklahoma, Houston Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet Academy, and The Edge Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles. Gregg’s exceptional talent has garnered numerous accolades throughout his career including the prestigious 2015 Princess Grace Choreography Fellowship Award and first place in Ballet Austin’s 2014 New American Talent choreographic competition. His work has graced the stages of some of the world’s most esteemed dance companies and institutions, such as Edmonton Ballet, Ballet X, Bodytraffic, Whim W’Him, Arts Umbrella, Danceworks Chicago, Dark Circles Contemporary Dance, Cirque du Soleil, and Springboard Danse Project Montreal. Gregg has collaborated with a number of world-renowned choreographers and companies, including Aszure Barton and Artists, BJM Danse, Rubberband Dance Group, and Bodytraffic. With each new venture, Gregg continues to captivate audiences and redefine the landscape of contemporary dance.

Photo by Michael Slobodian

Running Time
90 minutes
Dance Styles
Hip Hop
Modern / Contemporary
Multi-disciplinary

Location

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

835 N. Michigan Ave.
Suite 5010
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 850-9744