Discipline: Music
The Harmony of Korean Drumming and Dancing
The Harmony of Korean Drumming and Dancing is now available as a Virtual Performance! Learn more and request Virtual Performances here >> Captivating artists illuminate the grace and power of …
The Brass Family
The Brass Family (Sassy Brass Quintet) – The Sassy Brass Quintet performs classical, jazz, and popular pieces as it introduces students to important styles of music over the centuries. Students …
Game of Warriors: Brazilian Capoeira
Game of Warriors: Brazilian Capoeira (Gingarte Capoeira Chicago) – This exciting performance introduces audiences to the history and meaning behind capoeira, a Brazilian cultural art form that beautifully combines dance …
Laura Wesslund
Laura Wesslund is a teaching artist with a specialty in theatre and dance. She’s thrilled to continue working with Urban Gateways, which allows her to share her love of the …
Heartbeat of Japan
Heartbeat of Japan (Tsukasa Taiko) – The rich history of Japan comes alive through dynamic music and dance examples, embodying the centuries-old culture of this beautiful country. Audiences will be introduced …
The Harmony of Korean Drumming and Dancing
The Harmony of Korean Drumming and Dancing (Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago) – Captivating artists illuminate the grace and power of traditional Korean drumming and dancing by demonstrating intricate performances. …
The Evolution of African-American Music: From Africa to Hip Hop
The Evolution of African-American Music: From Africa to Hip Hop (Bruce Henry & Band) – An interactive concert for all ages that explores the history of African-American Music. This entertaining and …
Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago
Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago is a 501(c)3, community-based cultural and educational organization. Primarily serving Chicago and the surrounding region, they are dedicated to developing and promoting traditional Korean …
World Rhythms at Gill Park
Immersion Workshop Performers Jason Wolf and Andrew Elbert from Pulse Beat Music, an Urban Gateways touring group, performed their global percussion show The Birthplace of Rhythm for students with Greeley Elementary’s after-school …
Gingarte Capoeira Chicago
Mestre Marisa Cordeiro is the founder and executive director of Gingarte Capoeira and a shining symbol of the Brazilian community in Chicago. Born in Curvelo, Brazil, Marisa trained at the …