See Chicago Dance (SCD) hosts quarterly convenings to foster dialogue among artistic directors, independent artists, administrators, and funders. As many companies lack funds to seek outside assistance, SCD provides invaluable peer networking opportunities. All SCD convenings are free and open to all members and non-members.
Stay tuned, more information about our next convening to come!
Topics of the past year’s convenings, with attendance totaling more than 280, included a series of dialogues about diversity and equity in the dance field and conversations with leading dance critics about the evolution of dance media coverage. Below you will find the date and location of previous dance community convenings. Click on the links to view the meeting agenda, presentation, and/or materials handed out during the convening:
- February 2025 - Website Preview & Chicago Dance Month updates (click here for slide deck)
- December 2024 - Market with Confidence (recording) with Erik Kaiko
- May 2024 - Dance Community Networking and Community Updates
- January 2024 - Chicago Dance Month Think Tank
- November 2022 - Community Needs Assessment Discussion with LimeRed Studios
- August 2022 - Financial Literacy Workshop with Sarah Lombardi
- June 2022 - Copyright Workshop with John T.D. Bathke
- December 2020 - Post Election Convening Part 2 via Zoom
- November 2020 - Post Election Convening Via Zoom
- October 2020 - Listening Session Findings Via Zoom
- April 2020 - Chicago Performing Arts Virtual Retreat Via Zoom
- March 2020 - Postponed due to Covid-19
- November 2019 - The Whitehall Hotel
- August 2019 - Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
- May 2019 - Chicago Cultural Center
- January 2019 - Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago
updated 2/19/2025 @ 5:00pm