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Partner Event | Breaking Barriers: B-Girls in Chicago
March 6 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Presented in partnership with Chicago Dance History Project and NEXUS Performing Arts, join us for a panel talk on women in Chicago’s break dancing (breaking) scene. Moderated by Skylar Males of NEXUS, the discussion will focus on b-girls and their experiences pushing boundaries and making waves within the breaking community. This event is the second installment in the three-part series “Breaking It Down: The History of Breakdance (Breaking) in Chicago,” exploring Chicago’s history of breaking and why it’s integral to the city’s culture.
Free; RSVP required.
The panel discussion will be followed by an optional dance workshop, payable via cash or Zelle at the door.
Mark your calendars for the final installment of the “Breaking It Down” series:
Breaking Ground: Exploring Space for Breaking in Chicago
Tuesday, May 13, 5:30–8:30 p.m. (reception, panel discussion, and workshop)
