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"If you don't ask the questions, you won't learn the knowledge."
"If you don't ask the questions, you won't learn the knowledge."

In this first part of a three series feature, we highlight individuals who have played a role in Lady Sol’s journey, which has taken her from Chicago to New York, from New York to LA, and finally, back home in our Windy City.

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"I just want to create an experience that people will remember forever. And it also just happens to be a dance camp too.”
"I just want to create an experience that people will remember forever. And it also just happens to be a dance camp too.”

Caiti McDonald talks about building Kindred Dance Camp, creating Never Stop Dancing, and forging a unique path for herself as she works to kindle lasting connections within our dance community!

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"There's power in what is created and then there's power in the things that create."
"There's power in what is created and then there's power in the things that create."

GiGi Tonye’ talks about building opportunity and unity in the city of Chicago, transitioning full-time into the arts from a career in healthcare, and her #Dance4OurLives event this Memorial Day Weekend!

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"I wanted to start a group that was just visually funny and made you forget the crap of the world."
"I wanted to start a group that was just visually funny and made you forget the crap of the world."

Sarah Barnhardt and Justin Kimball of the Comedy Dance Collective talk about combining comedy and movement, and their upcoming 4D show at the iO Theater! Also catch them at the Carnival Choreographer’s Ball on May 10th, and the Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival May 17th!

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"The biggest thing when I choreograph is that I look for those 'moments' in a song."
"The biggest thing when I choreograph is that I look for those 'moments' in a song."

Chris Chueng talks C-Walking videos, joining INsight Crew, co-founding Urban Movement, and his creation process!

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"You have to make sure that your team grows with you. It’s like give and take, but as a director it’s a little more give than take."
"You have to make sure that your team grows with you. It’s like give and take, but as a director it’s a little more give than take."

Coming back to Chicago for the PhiNix Showcase and Prelude Midwest, Crystal Fong talks about the origins of PhiNix Dance Crew at the University of Chicago, finding dance again in the East Coast, and repping Jersey with ARC - A Rhythm Company! Also boba. 😂

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"The captain of the ship has to be the last one to leave. You have to serve everyone first."
"The captain of the ship has to be the last one to leave. You have to serve everyone first."

Derrick Apigo of CODA talks about his 3 biggest inspirations, transitioning from a dance member to director of CODA, and Prelude Midwest!

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"After so many years its become: What does this do for me? What does this do for my city?"
"After so many years its become: What does this do for me? What does this do for my city?"

Kris Rhodes talks about his upcoming show Vicious Presents: Imposters, his exposure to the industry in LA and China, and what the Chicago community needs most moving forward.

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"I wanted to bring my two passions together and bring the experiences I have as a dietitian and as a dancer together to bring more guidance to our dance community."
"I wanted to bring my two passions together and bring the experiences I have as a dietitian and as a dancer together to bring more guidance to our dance community."

Sherry Lin talks about the importance of holistic health, how Gigi Torres helped her establish her nutrition business, and channeling life's tough moments to create. 

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"It wasn't about me anymore - it's not about what I make, it's about what everyone adds to it."
"It wasn't about me anymore - it's not about what I make, it's about what everyone adds to it."

Ping Quach, founder of PNG talks about empowering dancers as a director, building community through dance, and the origins of .JPG, .PDF, and .PNG (plus 100 other dance organizations Ping has started. And I'm only partially kidding.)

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"We can’t get comfortable. Even though we are a few years old, we need to act like we are a brand-new team every time we step on a stage."
"We can’t get comfortable. Even though we are a few years old, we need to act like we are a brand-new team every time we step on a stage."

Viet Phan of the Dream Team talks about his accidental start in the dance community, creating Dream Team out of Chicago's collegiate dance community, and preparing for Boston Elements!

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"Growth is not by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together."
"Growth is not by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together."

Chicago dance organizations .PNG and the Dream Team come together to present the second in a series of immersive dance workshops!

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"I was just doing Puzzle stuff all day, trying to think of ways to make it better." - Davina Pasiewicz
"I was just doing Puzzle stuff all day, trying to think of ways to make it better." - Davina Pasiewicz

Davina Pasiewicz talks about creating the Puzzle League and the founding of the Puzzle Box! 

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"The big thing I promote is just consistently keep working. You never know who’s going to listen to what you do." - Sibusiso "SBU" Sithole
"The big thing I promote is just consistently keep working. You never know who’s going to listen to what you do." - Sibusiso "SBU" Sithole

SBU talks about being involved as a music producer in the dance community, being truly authentic in finding your purpose, and BACKWARDS PANTS LOL.

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"If you feel like you’re stuck in a rut in your creative process, examine what you’re consuming."
"If you feel like you’re stuck in a rut in your creative process, examine what you’re consuming."

Diet goes beyond smart eating and healthy habits. What are you consuming?

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"Ascension taught me that it's not about being perfect. It's about the relationships that you build." - Gabby & EZB of APA
"Ascension taught me that it's not about being perfect. It's about the relationships that you build." - Gabby & EZB of APA

Gabriela Miller and Elizabeth Mangulabnan talk faith, the formation of Ascension Performing Arts, and growing as leaders!

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"It was me realizing how complacent I was with where I was at." - Rowan Quinain
"It was me realizing how complacent I was with where I was at." - Rowan Quinain

Rowan Quinain talks about being too nervous to try out for Hypnotik, training for the Army Reserves, and bringing spinach everywhere he goes. (Not really that last one, but that's something he does now. Because army.) 😂

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"I've always loved performing, but I never liked being the center of attention." - Leila Henry
"I've always loved performing, but I never liked being the center of attention." - Leila Henry

Leila Henry on being shy, her biggest dance experiences, and forays into the acting world! 😁

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"I wish to put into words a lot of that which we typically don't." - John Lim
"I wish to put into words a lot of that which we typically don't." - John Lim
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