Saturday, February 7, 2026 · 1:00 PM · 4545 N Lincoln Ave
Introduction to the West African Djembe Drum with Michael Taylor
This workshop will focus on material for folks who have a range of experience from absolute beginner to those folks who've been playing djembe for at least a few years - all will be challenged at their level! Focus will be on material learned from Taylor's Jan 2026 study tour to Guinea, West Africa!
REGISTER ▸Wednesday, February 11, 2026 · 7:30 PM CST · 4544 N. Lincoln Ave
Black History Month Celebration Concert: Valencia Lacy, Journey to Here
FREE SHOW! Experience an unforgettable evening with powerhouse vocalist Valencia Lacy as she presents Journey to Here, a stirring musical tribute tracing the evolution of Black music in America. From the spirituals born in slavery, to the soaring gospel of Mahalia Jackson, to the freedom songs that lifted Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s movement - and all the way to the powerful voices of today - Valencia brings each era to life with depth, grace, and soul. This moving performance honors where Black music comes from, how it has transformed over time, and how people have risen, resisted, and continue to evolve through song. Inspiring, emotional, and not to be missed.
FREE! RSVP ▸Saturday, February 21, 2026 · 1:00 PM CST · 4545 N. Lincoln Ave
Intro to Chicago Footwork with Dylan Wray
Get ready to move your feet and groove to the beat in a fun Chicago footwork dance workshop with instructor DC Wray.
REGISTER ▸Sunday, February 22, 2026 · 11:00 AM · 4545 N Lincoln Ave
Roots of Tap: Oral History with Reggio McLaughlin
Have you ever wondered how tap dancing got started here in America? In this workshop National Treasure Reggio "The Hoofer" McLaughlin will take you back to the early history of theatrical tap dancing. Beginning with its foot stumping roots in Africa, to the plantation and distinctive style of minstrel shows, the vibrant, intricate routines of vaudeville and the high-energy of Broadway and Hollywood Musicals. This multimedia experience will feature select items from Reggio's archival collection.
REGISTER ▸Sunday, February 22, 2026 · 12:30 PM · 4545 N Lincoln Ave
Traditional Tap Combinations From The Legendary "Copasetic" Repertoire with Reggio McLaughlin
This workshop, open to all, explores foundational tap combinations rooted in the golden age of tap dance. Participants learn essential rhythmic patterns and footwork combinations that form the building blocks of tap technique, including shuffles, flaps, cramp rolls, paddle and rolls, and time steps. The focus is on developing clean technique, musicality, and understanding how these combinations connect to jazz rhythms and improvisation. The Copasetics were a legendary social club founded in 1949 to honor Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, featuring tap masters like Charles "Honi" Coles, James "Buster" Brown, and others.
REGISTER ▸Sunday, March 1, 2026 · 1:00 PM CST · 4545 N. Lincoln Ave
80s & 90s Dance Party with MarChello Lee
Dust off your leg warmers and break out the neon! This high-energy, one-hour workshop is a nostalgic trip through the greatest hits of the '80s and '90s. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking for a fun way to move, this class is designed to get your heart rate up and a smile on your face.
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