#giordanodancers

[matthewshaffer]

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Matthew Shaffer (@funnyshaffer)

It’s an overwhelming time. For this #FeelGoodFriday I give you an excerpt from “Hi Jinks”; a piece #choreographed by the magnificent @samwatson444, set on @giordanodancechicago circa 1998! As #artists we #SpeakOut & #StandUp for #Equality. We also provide #healing #humor, #entertainment & #light—through dark & challenging times! When life is overwhelming, you can always turn to #art! Please remember that & support a local #DanceCompany #Theater & #PerformingArtsCenter | #Actors #Dancers #Writers #ShareYourStory #CallYourCongressPeople and ask them to support #artists during this time! | #GiordanoDancers: @mtayjazz @azndncr @dmonets23 @jonlehrerdance @funnyshaffer @kimsofletch, Kim Miller, Cassady Chiarelli, Sarah Brazo, & Christie Kitchen. https://www.instagram.com/p/CB5l6abJDF_/?igshid=zygaprb6pjki

[matthewshaffer]

In 1997, I was honored to work with Chicago based #choreographer Kirby Reed, first as an apprentice & later, @mysteriblack set a piece on @giordanodancechicago. Mr. Reed trained & performed w/ the Joel Hall Dancers; eventually becoming a highly sought after choreographer & #MasterTeacher. His energy & style light up every #Studio. His hip-hop jazz fusion, was innovative; incorporating style, technique, & adrenaline! This excerpt was from a 1998 performance at the Athenaeum Theatre in Chicago—on of my favorite cities. | #Dancers #Actors #Writers #Singers #Artists #ShareYourStory #UseYourVoice #Equality #Diversity | #GiordanoDancers: @mtayjazz @azndncr @dmonets23 @jonlehrerdance @funnyshaffer @kimsofletch, Kim Miller, Cassady Chiarelli, Sarah Brazo, & Christie Kitchen. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBdExJOpkZz/?igshid=xqkh4ykltgao