TMEDC breaking news!

The Monocle Eclectic Dance Company is thrilled to announce their fifth world premier production, "Here and There" is Fiscally Sponsored through Links Hall! This means all donations towards this production are tax deductible, please follow the DONATION link below to donate today!

Dance Performance and Fundraiser- today and Saturday!

Because We CAN CAN CAN, an evening of live dance entertainment, appetizers, and open wine and beer bar for patrons 21 and up. Friday, April 26th and Saturday, April 27th at Belle Plaine Studio 2014 W. Belle Plaine Ave. Doors (and bar) open at 7:30, dance performance to follow at 8pm. Tickets are $30 and are available via cash or credit at the door.

The Monocle Eclectic Dance Company is primed and so excited to launch their fourth production. "Because We CAN CAN CAN" features eight world premiere choreographic works (by Kathryn Burrows and Jennie Becker) set in solos, duets, and trios- these works will keep audiences entertained as we dabble in multiple dance genres! 

Come and celebrate life, art, and have a great night out- because we can!!

So You Think You Can Dance? TMEDC at CCFA Symposium

Today, The Monocle Eclectic Dance Company's Founder and Artistic Director, Katie Burrows, taught two fantastic groups of kids and teens at the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's 18th Annual Symposium in Skokie, IL. Not only did these groups dance and have a good time, but they also caught on quickly to a hip hop routine, and even shared some of their own fantastic moves! Below, we'd like to proudly share footage from today's workshop:



Teen's Workshop 11:40-12:20pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhBCEEkPZhI

Children's Workshop 12:20-1:00pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-oEBjUUQFw


Great work to all of the participants, and a special thanks to the CCFA for inviting The Monocle Eclectic Dance Co to teach these hip hop workshops today!

Because We CAN CAN CAN- Friday, April 26th and Saturday, April 27th 8pm!

The Monocle Eclectic Dance Company Presents: Because We CAN CAN CAN!

An evening of eight new choreographic works presented in solos, duets, and trios, by Kathryn Burrows and Jennie Becker.

FRIDAY: APRIL 26TH 8:00 PM
SATURDAY: APRIL 27TH 8:00 PM

BELLE PLAINE STUDIO: 2014 W. Belle Plaine Ave. Chicago, IL, 60618

Ticket information:
$30 available at the door (cash or credit only)

Doors open at 7:30PM

Patrons, 21 and older, will enjoy open wine and beer bar, light appetizers, and raffle prizes. All proceeds benefit The Monocle Eclectic Dance Company in it's artistic and community endeavors.

Would you like to reserve your tickets in advance? Please e-mail eysdancer@yahoo.com for more information.

We hope to see you there!

The Monocle Eclectic Dance Co. in Dance Chicago 2011!

In the mood for a fall dance performance? Check out The Monocle Eclectic Dance Company, as we present 3 works in Dance Chicago 2011:

On THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10th at 8:00 PM

The Monocle Eclectic Dance Company will be performing "Location," which premiered in "then again"as a dance for film projection in April 2011, never seen live!

On WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16th at 8:00 PM

The Monocle Eclectic Dance Company will be performing both "Phase I" and "In then Out," which premiered in "then again" April 2011.

THE FESTIVAL:

At Stage 773

1225 West Belmont, Chicago IL 60657

To order tickets, go to www.dancechicago.com, and click "BUY TICKETS," go to the show date listed DC2011.

To order DISCOUNTED tickets use the code:

DC11**ML for $5 off

Dance Chicago is celebrating their 17th Season!

Chicago Tribune raves: "An entertaining buffet where audiences can sample the diverse flavors of the city's ever-growing dance scene."

Photography by Larry Burrows 'flash drive' April 2011

Erin Clyne, Sandy Donahue, Katie Burrows, and Amanda Dayton (from left to right) in the work, "On & Off," excerpt from 'flash drive,' at Links Hall. Those 3 women inspire me; The Monocle Eclectic Dance Company is extremely fortunate to have a group of such talented, powerful, and soulful dancers.

Katie Burrows, Sandy Donahue, and Amanda Dayton (from left to right) in the work, 'Phase I.' Intrigued by this picture? You're in luck, this work will be seen again in Dance Chicago, stay tuned for show dates!

Christina Savino, Amanda Dayton, Katie Burrows, and Dustyn Martincich (from left to right) in the work, 'but a moment.' This piece was set to an excerpt of the song "LaLa We-Qawu" by The Children of the Agape Choir, and was truly one of my personal favorite pieces from 'flash drive'.

Once upon a September,

a Chicago choreographer began putting things in motion...

After a smashing three-performance-sell-out success in April 2011 with "Then Again," in collaboration with Dustin Martincich, The Monocle Eclectic Dance Company is gearing up for future endeavors.

More collaborations, opportunities, and community involvement to come.

Keep dancing and stay tuned!