Urbanite: Dance Workshops (Champaign-Urbana)

The Urbanite: Champaign-Urbana Dance Workshops

FRIDAY DECEMBER 6, 2024

@ The City Center (Location subject to change based on class capacity)

(Check-In begins 30 min before start time)

Classes are open to the public. Intermediate to advanced dancers.

Three classes, One Price!

1) ANNIE FRANKLIN (Chicago/Seattle) - 5:45PM
Annie Franklin is a multi-disciplinary dance artist and educator originally based in Chicago, and currently based in Seattle. With over fifteen years of teaching experience both nationally and internationally, Annie specializes in the intersections of Hip Hop aesthetics, improvisation, and experimental contemporary dance. Her work explores the dynamic relationships between these forms, pushing the boundaries of movement and expression.

Annie’s class focuses on body control, patience, quality of movement. Her style is always very experimental with opportunities to add your own voice of movement.
Annie Instagram

2) HARINI NILAKANTAN (Chicago/Chennai, India) - 7:10PM
Harini Nilakantan (she/they), is a Chicago based dancer-choreographer and creator from Chennai, India. Harini has over 22 years of training and experience in various dance forms, most notably in Bharatanatyam - a style hailing from Tamil Nadu, South India. She currently dances with and choreographs for MOD (Movement Of Desis) and Patchwerk.

Harini’s class is Desi Fusion - a blend of Indian folk styles and choreography
Harini Instagram

3) MONYETT CRUMP JR (Chicago) - 8:35PM
Monyett Crump Jr. has trained with some of the world’s top dance instructors and has performed at major events such as Lollapalooza, Coachella, and the Super Bowl Half Time Show. Monyett is currently on tour dancing with Tinashe.

Monyett’s class is based on rhythm & flow training with high emphasis on translating textures and personality through music.
Monyett Instagram

[ cost ]

Three classes, one price! Take all three or take one!
(No single class pricing)

Three Classes:
Advance Registration [Urbanite Performer] $35
Advance Registration [General Public] $45

Thank You to Illinois Student Affairs, Krannert Center, Campus Rec, and Dance At Illinois for the support!

Urbanite Workshops are part of the full Urbanite Showcase weekend. All three of our guests will be performing Saturday 12/7/24 @ Urbanite: Champaign-Urbana

[ reservations ] Space is limited! Reserve your space with advance regsitration. Walk ups may not be avaiable.

Host or Publisher URBANITE