Deeply Rooted Outreach programs are designed to engage members of the community in an inspiring program that deepens the individual’s understanding and appreciation of the art form. A variety of programs are available, customized for all age ranges, group sizes, and levels of proficiency. To learn how to bring Deeply Rooted’s exciting dance program to your school, neighborhood, or organization, call the office at 312.913.9993, or complete the Program Request Form
Extended School-based Residencies
Deeply Rooted works in partnership with Chicago Public Schools to provide both inter-curricular and extra-curricular arts programming designed to serve the needs of each school population.
Outreach Programs and Partnerships
These programs include educational performances, workshops and customized activities offered in venues such as schools, community centers, business settings, and houses of worship. Most often, Deeply Rooted’s Outreach Programs are offered through partnerships with Chicago area organizations.
National Partnerships
Deeply Rooted Productions partners with institutions and community organizations around the country to share its training expertise and cultural philosophy.
Current national partnerships include:
- Camplex Heritage Center, Performing Arts Workshop, Gillette, Wyoming;
- Community Performance Inc., Denver, Colorado;
- Choose Dance, Campbell County School System, Gillette, Wyoming;
- Black Cultural Center, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana.
Outreach & Residency Menu
Lecture Demonstrations
Lecture Demonstrations are offered by participants in Deeply Rooted’s training programs for audiences interested in dance. Offering insight into the professional dance process, lecture demonstrations include a performance from the company’s repertoire followed by a question-and-answer period.
Master Classes
Master Classes are taught by Deeply Rooted Artists for the beginner, intermediate or advanced level student, conveying the company’s mission and choreographic philosophy in a dance studio setting.
Team Teaching
Team Teaching is designed to bring dance classes into communities where similar opportunities seldom exist. In each classroom, one Deeply Rooted company member directs the class while another provides individual instruction.
Choreography & Inter-Disciplinary Performance Workshops
Choreography and Inter-Disciplinary Performance workshops are designed for the serious student and includes instruction, direction, staging and choreography. Workshops culminate with a performance in a studio or theatrical setting.
Brown Bag Discussions
Brown Bag Discussions offer an environment where artists and guests discuss topics related specifically to Deeply Rooted’s process and projects.
Up Close & Personal Performances
Up Close & Personal Performances, hosted by members of Deeply Rooted’s family, offer an intimate avenue to experience the company and/or ensembles, meet the artists and see the artistic process unfold.
