2007 Spring Council
June 14-16, 2007
Chicago, IL
Registration:
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Fees: Dance/USA Members = $175
Non-members = $200
Download a participant list as of May 3:
- by last name
- by organization
- by council
General Information:
Agenda
Hotel - Overflow hotel information included
Transportation
Session Descriptions
Council Agendas
Council Events
Speaker Bios
Things to do in Chicago
Chicago, Windy City or 2nd City, is the Midwest's largest with a population nearing three million, sits on the SW shore of Lake Michigan. There are diverse cultural neighborhoods, fabulous eateries, great architecture and wonderful cultural activities - and temperatures in June ranging from 81-61F. This is the time to plan a short getaway to take advantage of all the city has to offer!
For our 25th Anniversary kick-off, we'll be at the state-of-the-art Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park, the first multi-use performing arts venue built in Chicago since the 30's. Facility tours will be led throughout the evening as will delicious food representing many of the city's ethnicities. Dance/USA's 25th Anniversary will be acknowledged beginning with a nod to our beginnings by recognizing special guests and a look to our future including a Mayoral proclamation of "Dance/USA Day."
It's high dancing season while we are in Chicago! On Wednesday, June 13, you can attend a special free preview of the Chicago Dancing Festival (a free annual festival that will debut in August), with planned performances by Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Jose Limón Dance Company, Lar Lubovitch Dance Company and The Joffrey Ballet. On Friday, June 15, following the Council activities of the day, please join us for a lovely reception at The Dance Center at Columbia College Chicago and a curated showcase representing the diversity of Chicago dance artists. But that's not all - check back for more information on other cultural activities that are happening over the weekend throughout the city so you can feast away!
Session Descriptions:
Opening Session with Steven Tepper and Respondents
Friday, June 15, 9:30-10:45am
Discover the newest research on participation in the arts when Steven Tepper, co-editor with Bill Ivey of Engaging Art: The Next Great Transformation of America's Cultural Life, presents the latest findings on how Americans are engaging with the arts. Respondents will include Dance/USA members Ken Foster and Anne Dunning, and Chicagoan, Lawrence Rothfield.
Connecting with Audiences Via the Press, Web and In-Person
Friday, June 15, 11am-12:30pm
An exciting panel discussion on how to better understand and improve the relationship we have with our audiences via the press, the web and in-person. We'll look at what is happening to our Nation's publications that affect coverage of the arts, and how we improve our relationship with writers and critics. We’ll also discuss best practices using the web, specifically blogging for coverage, and will explore ways to work personally with our audiences to help increase committed attendees. Moderated by Suzanne Carbonneau, with bloggers Rachel Howard and Doug McLennan, and Boston Dance Critic, Tedd Bale.
Looking to the Future: A National Performing Arts Convention (NPAC) Presentation
Saturday, June 16, 9-10:30am
Dance/USA Executive Director, Andrea Snyder and Government Affairs Director, Haley Gordon will be joined by colleagues from Theatre Communications Group, OPERA America and the Association of Performing Arts Presenters to help define the most pressing issues in the performing arts field that will lay the groundwork for the multi-disciplinary agenda of the 2008 National Performing Arts Convention. The discussion will include arts advocacy tips for governance/trustees which can be incorporated into ongoing business in preparation for NPAC.
A Conversation with Ben Cameron
Saturday, June 16, 10:45-11:30am
We’ll get up close and personal with Ben Cameron, program director for the arts at the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. In a facilitated conversation, followed by Q&A, we’ll hear Ben’s views on the current national funding scene, observations about challenges in other disciplines and how they discuss them, the changes and directions within the Duke Foundation’s arts funding program, and currently what’s on his mind regarding the dance field.
Success Stories! Two Case Studies: Alvin Ailey/TRG and The Chicago Dancemakers Forum
Saturday, June 16, 3:45 – 5:15pm
Two successful marketing/PR case studies will be presented in a moderated discussion.
Target Resource Group (TRG) helped Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) implement "demand management", which helps generate sustainable incremental sales revenue and ensures a more consistent perception of success. Ailey's veteran Executive Director, Sharon Luckman, will discuss the implementation of demand management and how it transformed Ailey's business model. TRG's Vice President of Consulting Services, Joanne Steller, will join Ms. Luckman for this session.
The Chicago Dancemakers Forum (CDF) was conceived as a catalyst for innovation and as a means to increase dynamic interaction among Chicago's dancemakers. CDF was launched in 2003 with seed funding by the Chicago Community Trust in response to the ongoing need to fund the research and development of new directions in dance. The program is designed to cultivate artistic exploration and growth by funding dance artists in their creative process as well as hosting workshops, work-in-progress feedback sessions, and critical forums and discussions for the broader Chicago dance community. CJ Mitchell, a consortium member of the Forum, and artists Julia Rhoads and Margi Cole will present an overview of this successful program.
Council Events
Chicago Dancing Festival
Wednesday, June 13
Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) - 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago
Opening preview celebration with presentations by Lar Lubovich Dance Company, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Jose Limon Dance Company, Complexions and The Joffrey Ballet.
5:30 p.m. Reception (theater lobby)
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Performance This is a non-ticketed event and theater seating is unassigned.
Dance/USA Opening Reception and 25th Anniversary kick-off
Thursday, June 14
Reception at the Harris Theater includes speakers, presentations and a Mayoral proclamation. Many members of Chicago’s dance community will join us.
First-Timers Breakfast
Friday, June 15
An opportunity for first-timers to gather, hear about Dance/USA, its programs and the Council Meeting process. Access Dance/USA scholarship participants will be introduced to their mentor specifically assigned to them. Continental breakfast will be served.
Chicago Dance Showcase
Friday, June 15
Join your colleagues at a free reception and showcase of Chicago dance at the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago. Performances by Chicago Human Rhythm Project, The Dance COLEctive, Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, Hedwig Dances, Lucky Plush Productions, Luna Negra Dance Theater, Molly Shanahan/Mad Shak, Mordine & Company Dance Theater, Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago, Nicole LeGette, River North Chicago Dance Company
Agenda:
(subject to change)
Hotel:
| OVERFLOW HOTEL INFORMATION: |
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL USA 60601
Tel: 312-565-1234
Fax: 312-239-4414
Room Rates:
Single Occupancy: $149
Double Occupancy: $174
Triple Occupancy: $199
Quadruple Occupancy: $224
Regency Club: $224
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Getting to the conference hotel:
- Share a cab.
- Take the Randolph Street Metra Station that is three short blocks away. Take the Metric Electric line outbound to University, and get off at McCormick Place. It is $1.95 each way.
Coming back, take the Metric Electric line inbound to Randolph. There is a train on Friday morning at 7:35am arriving at 7:45am and on Friday and Saturday mornings there are trains at 8:20 arriving at 8:27am and 9:20 arriving at 9:27am. Call 312/836-7000 for return schedule and additional information.
Dance/USA will arrange an evening bus drop after Thursday 6/14 and Friday 6/15 events at both hotel locations.
Although there are still a few rooms left at the Hyatt McCormick Place, they are not at the Dance/USA group rate. We encourage you to contact the overflow Hyatt on Wacker Drive listed above.
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| CONFERENCE HOTEL INFORMATION: |
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
2233 South Martin L. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60616 |
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All Spring Council meetings and workshops will take place at the Hotel. Make your reservations at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place by May 23, 2007 to receive the Dance/USA Council Meeting rate of $139 for single or double occupancy, $149 for triple occupancy and $159 for a quad.
For reservations, call 1-800-233-1234, and ask for the Dance/USA block of rooms. |
Transportation information:
From O'Hare International Airport:
AIRPORT EXPRESS- 1-800-654-7871 or 312-454-7800
Ticket counters are located across from baggage claim areas of terminals 1, 2 & 3 and outside US Customs in terminal 5.
COST: $25.00pp (1 person)
$18.00pp (2 people)
$14.00pp (3 people)
Private van service is available for up to 10 passengers for $130.00 one way Service runs 6:00am-11:30pm daily. Vans depart airport approximately every 10 minutes. Vans depart hotel at 10 after the hour and 40 after the hour beginning at 4:40am. The last run is at 10:10pm. Vans are blue and white with red lettering. For more information call 800-654-7871. ** Service for physically challenged is available. Reservations are requested 1 day in advance for this service.
LIMOUSINE SERVICE:
Please contact the Guest Services Department at 312-528-6513 for reservations.
TAXI SERVICE:
Located on the lower level of each terminal, taxis are available at the taxi staging area. A ride from O'Hare to Hyatt Regency McCormick Place takes approx. 45 minutes and costs between $40-$45.
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From Midway Airport:
AIRPORT EXPRESS- 1-800-654-7871 Pick up in baggage claim area by Southwest Airlines.
COST: $20.00pp (1 person)
$14.00pp (2 people)
$ 12.00pp (3 people)
Vans depart hotel at 10 minutes after the hour and 40 minutes after the hour. first run at 4:40am and last run at 10:10pm. Vans are blue and white with red lettering. For more information call 800-654-7871.
** Service for physically challenged guests is available. Reservations are needed 1 day in advance for this service.
AMERICAN LIMOUSINE:
Provides shared-ride and private Limousine service between Midway Airport and Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. Price is $46 one-way for shared ride and $65 one-way for private service. Advance reservations are highly suggested at (630) 920-8888.
INSTRUCTIONS WHEN ARRIVING AT AIRPORT: After retrieving luggage, phone 1-800-762-6888. Provide agent with the name and limo reservation number. Agent will instruct where to meet the limo and car number. American Limousine accepts all major credit cards.
TAXI SERVICE
Taxis are located in front of the main terminal. A cab ride from Midway Airport to Hyatt Regency McCormick Place costs between $20-$25
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