Synapse Arts Collective

LXCL:18 weeks

Winter/Spring Session

LXCL:18 weeks at a discounted rate for anyone who needs it.

Winter/Spring Session - discounted

LXCL:12 weeks

Fall Session

LXCL:12 weeks at a discounted rate for anyone who needs it.

Fall Session - discounted

LXCL:Drop in on any date, virtually or in person.

Drop In

LXCL:Discounted drop in rate for anyone who needs it.

Drop In - discounted

LXCL:Try your first class free!

First Class Free

Inclusive Dance with Unfolding Disability Futures (Hybrid)Wednesdays 6:30pm - 8:00pmHYBRID virtual or in person at Clarendon Community Center Park, 4501 N Clarendon Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 Winter/Spring session: January 14 - May 13 (no class March 25) (18 weeks)&nbsp;Fall Session: September 9 - &nbsp;December 9 (no class Nov 11 or 25) (12 weeks) This Inclusive Dance class is a community-led gathering of movers of all kinds. Each session, different facilitators and guest artists lead the group through an exploration of dancemaking tools, dance techniques, and improvisational exercises from ballet to modern. The goal of our workshops is to intentionally build a dance space grounded in disability culture, where bodies and minds of all types feel welcomed and valued.Co-taught by Synapse Arts and Unfolding Disability Futures.&nbsp; Once you have registered for class, you will receive a link to join the class virtually; you are welcome to come in person or attend virtually for any class.&nbsp; Regular prices$10 per class to drop in - drop in to your first class for FREE!$135 for Winter/Spring session (18 weeks), $90 for Fall session (12 weeks) Discounted pricesThese prices are subsidized and intended for anyone who needs a discounted rate. We do not ask for any proof or explanation.&nbsp;$3 per class to drop in$50 for Winter/Spring session (18 weeks)$35 for Fall session (12 weeks) Teacher Schedule - Fall Session:9/9 Lauren &amp; Damon9/16 Lauren9/23 Stefanie &amp; Jamila9/30 Sydney &amp; Michelle10/7 Sydney &amp; Jamila&nbsp;10/14 Sydney &amp; Jamila10/21 Stefanie &amp; Jamila10/28 Lauren &amp; Michelle11/4 Stefanie &amp; Michelle11/18 Maggie &amp; Michelle12/2 Maggie &amp; Damon12/9 Maggie &amp; Michelle --Health, safety, and access:Social distancing and mask wearing is highly encouraged. Masks will be provided. All workshops will be held hybrid via Zoom. AI captioning will be available for all workshops. We kindly ask you to send us your request for ASL at least 3 weeks in advance by emailing <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:jyoung@accessliving.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">jyoung@accessliving.org</a>. In-person classes take place in the Clarendon Park Dance Room (2nd floor, accessible via elevator). Wayfinding information here: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XdBRq9YGIk5lJLGqiQ0YrYTzR2m6cDz4-XEKTHLqPv4/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Clarendon Community Center Park Wayfinding</a> For additional access service requests or onsite accessibility assistance, please contact UnfoldingDisabilityFutures@gmail.com or text the Synapse access request line at 947-2CREATE (947-227-3283) in advance.&nbsp;<div fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> </div>--ASL services for the Inclusive Dance Workshop Series are supported by Unfolding Disability Futures&#39; artist residency with the Art &amp; Culture Project at Access Living of Metro Chicago. This event is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living, an independent living center for people with disabilities, and Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois-Chicago. The contents of this workshop were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0005). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this workshop do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, or HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

Thank you for registering for Inclusive Dance with Synapse Arts and Unfolding Disability Futures!&nbsp; Before class starts, you will be required to fill out our Liability Waiver and Media Release form.&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://esignatures.io/signl/b201b92e-7cff-43cd-a529-19cdc27ea26c" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Sign the form electronically here</a> Virtual class can be joined at this link:<a fr-original-style="" href="https://uic.zoom.us/j/89229000181?pwd=Z8YOae4AGxHfhVq9z1mTzcAmY8j0Kn.1 Meeting ID: 892 2900 0181 Passcode: gNrFw4mk" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://uic.zoom.us/j/89229000181?pwd=Z8YOae4AGxHfhVq9z1mTzcAmY8j0Kn.1</a>Meeting ID: 892 2900 0181Passcode: gNrFw4mk Clarendon Park wayfinding information is at this link: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XdBRq9YGIk5lJLGqiQ0YrYTzR2m6cDz4-XEKTHLqPv4/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.p0iufow5dn2t" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XdBRq9YGIk5lJLGqiQ0YrYTzR2m6cDz4-XEKTHLqPv4/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.p0iufow5dn2t</a> Upcoming Teacher Schedule:2/4 Lauren &amp; Damon2/11 Lauren &amp; Jamila2/18 Lauren &amp; Jamila2/25 TBD &amp; Jamila3/4 Stefanie &amp; Jamila3/11 Stefanie &amp; Michelle3/18 TBD &amp; Michelle4/1 Stefanie &amp; Michelle4/8 Sydney &amp; Michelle4/15 Lauren &amp; TBD4/22 Lauren &amp; TBD4/29 Stefanie &amp; TBD5/6 Alex &amp; TBD5/13 TBD &amp; TBD If you have any questions or requests for accessibility assistance please email unfoldingdisabilityfutures@gmail.com. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation requests must be made 3 weeks in advance to ensure availability.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in class!&nbsp;-the Synapse Arts team

Inclusive Dance with Unfolding Disability Futures (Hybrid)Wednesdays 6:30pm - 8:00pmHYBRID virtual or in person at Clarendon Community Center Park, 4501 N Clarendon Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 Winter/Spring session: January 14 - May 13 (no class March 25) (18 weeks) Fall Session: September 9 -  December 9 (no class Nov 11 or 25) (12 weeks) This Inclusive Dance class is a community-led gathering of movers of all kinds. Each session, different facilitators and guest artists lead the group through an exploration of dancemaking tools, dance techniques, and improvisational exercises from ballet to modern. The goal of our workshops is to intentionally build a dance space grounded in disability culture, where bodies and minds of all types feel welcomed and valued.Co-taught by Synapse Arts and Unfolding Disability Futures.  Once you have registered for class, you will receive a link to join the class virtually; you are welcome to come in person or attend virtually for any class.  Regular prices$10 per class to drop in - drop in to your first class for FREE!$135 for Winter/Spring session (18 weeks), $90 for Fall session (12 weeks) Discounted pricesThese prices are subsidized and intended for anyone who needs a discounted rate. We do not ask for any proof or explanation. $3 per class to drop in$50 for Winter/Spring session (18 weeks)$35 for Fall session (12 weeks) Teacher Schedule - Fall Session:9/9 Lauren &amp; Damon9/16 Lauren9/23 Stefanie &amp; Jamila9/30 Sydney &amp; Michelle10/7 Sydney &amp; Jamila 10/14 Sydney &amp; Jamila10/21 Stefanie &amp; Jamila10/28 Lauren &amp; Michelle11/4 Stefanie &amp; Michelle11/18 Maggie &amp; Michelle12/2 Maggie &amp; Damon12/9 Maggie &amp; Michelle --Health, safety, and access:Social distancing and mask wearing is highly encouraged. Masks will be provided. All workshops will be held hybrid via Zoom. AI captioning will be available for all workshops. We kindly ask you to send us your request for ASL at least 3 weeks in advance by emailing <a href="mailto:jyoung@accessliving.org" target="_blank">jyoung@accessliving.org</a>. In-person classes take place in the Clarendon Park Dance Room (2nd floor, accessible via elevator). Wayfinding information here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XdBRq9YGIk5lJLGqiQ0YrYTzR2m6cDz4-XEKTHLqPv4/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Clarendon Community Center Park Wayfinding</a> For additional access service requests or onsite accessibility assistance, please contact UnfoldingDisabilityFutures@gmail.com or text the Synapse access request line at 947-2CREATE (947-227-3283) in advance. <div> </div>--ASL services for the Inclusive Dance Workshop Series are supported by Unfolding Disability Futures' artist residency with the Art &amp; Culture Project at Access Living of Metro Chicago. This event is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living, an independent living center for people with disabilities, and Bodies of Work: Network of Disability Art and Culture. Bodies of Work is a part of the Department of Disability and Human Development within the College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois-Chicago. The contents of this workshop were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTCP0005). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this workshop do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, or HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

Synapse Arts Collective

2026 Inclusive Dance

4501 N Clarendon Ave