Hubbard_Teacher_Guide_-_FINAL

ABOUTCOMPANY HISTORY: TIMELINE1974The Lou Conte Dance Studio opens in Chicago,where young aspiring dancers were able to taketap lessons with Mr. Conte.1977Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) iscreated under the direction of Lou Conte.This marks the beginning of collaborationsbetween HSDC dancers and nationallyrecognized choreographers. While many peercontemporary dance companies are singlechoreographer organizations, HSDC has alwaysbeen a repertory company, representingnumerous choreographers and styles.1990HSDC launches education and communityprograms in order to offer movement-basedarts experiences to students, teachers, and thegeneral public.1998Hubbard Street 2 is created to give youngerdancers an opportunity refine dance skills andgain professional experience.2000Jim Vincent replaces Lou Conte, who retiresas Artistic Director after 36 years with HSDC.Under Vincent’s tenure as Artistic Director, HubbardStreet creates new and exciting partnershipswith the Chicago Symphony Orchestra,the Art Institute of Chicago, the Illinois Instituteof Technology School of Architecture, and theRush University Medical Center, offering HSDC’sDance for Parkinson’s program.2008HSDC begins performing at the Harris Theaterin Millennium Park, furthering its role as acultural destination in Chicago.2010Hubbard Street announces its third ArtisticDirector: Glenn Edgerton.Internet ResourceHubbard Street Dance Chicagohttp://hubbardstreetdance.com/home.aspFor more information on Hubbard Street Dance Chicagocheck out their website, which includes currentrepertoire, company information, reviews, and otherresources.14 UMS 09-10