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Spring Break is almost here at Danceworks and we want to keep you moving through this break! Signup today for one, two, or three of our Maintenance classes and save! See you there. PRERECORDED Barre Workout Classes2 classes available for the price of 1, Purchase by Monday, March 25, and available through March 27CLASSES:Thursday, 3/28 Barre Workout at 9:15am VIRTUALFriday, 3/29 Barre Workout at 9:15am Friday, 3/29 Classical Ballet Barre at 10:30am VIRTUALSign up at the link in our bio! ... See MoreSee Less
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Summer is right around the corner and camps are starting to fill up! Sign up today to secure a spot in one of our popular summer camps for your child!🎨💃🏽🎭Exploration, creativity, and play are needed now more than ever, and Danceworks’ Summer Creative Arts Camps are here to deliver! Our team of professional arts educators have provided high-quality arts programming for over 25 years, and are dedicated to helping students see the world through imagination and creativity. Join us for a fun-filled week of artistry in an environment where imagination thrives and lifelong passions are discovered.Sign up at the link in our bio today✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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Announcing Danceworks Performance MKE’s third and final show of the 2023-24 season, "Dixit Dominus and Cantos"! We are so excited to be partnering with vocal early music ensemble, Aperi Animam, and working with guest choreographer, Maria Gillespie on this concert ! Description detailed below⬇️✨“Dixit Dominus and Cantos” runs May 17-19, 2024at Calvary Presbyterian Church935 W. Wisconsin AvenueMilwaukee, WI 53233Joining forces, Danceworks Performance MKE and APERI ANIMAM set out on a rhythmic journey with George Frideric Handel’s passionate rendition of ‘Dixit Dominus.’ Composed by the prodigious 22-year-old Handel in 1707 during his time in Italy, this earlier work presents a flamboyant tapestry of intricate vocal lines woven with a prominent rhythmic gusto. With its dynamic interplay between soloists and choir, ‘Dixit Dominus’ exudes a sense of dramatic fervor that reflects Handel’s profound ability to evoke both grandeur and intimacy while amplifying the sentiments of the war between heaven and hell. In juxtaposition to Handel’s baroque style, this concert features a world premiere “Cantos” by choreographer Maria Gillespie that carefully pairs sophisticated repertoire with her authentically raw movement aesthetic, highlighting secular works in the polyphonic style.Event Link: DPMKE presents: Dixit Dominus and Cantos with Aperi AnimamTickets are linked in our bio🎟✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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First Impression

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Luke in my office

I wondered what it was like to be thrown into Danceworks during one of our busiest times of year.  With all the assessing we do of our programs, I thought it might be fun to get a  “Pre” and “Post” assessment of what it’s like to work at Danceworks….  So, here goes the “Pre Assessment”.     –Deb Farris

A bright summer morning at the BMO Harris Bradley Center was where I began my exploration of the non-profit that is Danceworks. This May I began my internship at Danceworks, starting with volunteering at the Danceworks Mad Hot Ballroom and Tap (MHBT) Competition. Although I had heard of Danceworks prior to the event, I hoped to gain a framework of understanding of what Danceworks embodied. At the MHBT event I wasn’t prepared for the masses of youth who were filled to the brim with excitement and happiness to not only represent their schools and families, but most importantly, themselves.

As the day progressed I began interacting with parents, teachers and students, all who were eager for the competition to begin. The competition was the introduction of Danceworks for me. As I began my internship, I was unsure of what to expect. Since then, I have realized how important Danceworks’ mission is to the growth and development of youth.

At the MHBT Competition on May 18, I saw how much this event means for the student participants. It was just as rewarding from a volunteer newbie’s standpoint; their enthusiasm was in the air throughout the event! From just my experience at the Competition, I learned that the kids really see it as a way to not only express themselves but, moreover, to have fun. This annual Competition is a way for them to have a school related event where they can have fun with their friends and perform in an arena where they likely have seen their professional sports or music idols perform.

“Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance. Great dancers are great because of their passion.”
Martha Graham

My first impressions of Danceworks:

Community: From the Competition alone, I have seen that Danceworks brings people together. People from various parts of the Milwaukee area come to cheer on their children, all the while getting to know other parents with a similar goal—to see their children have fun.

LukeIncreased Emphasis on the Arts: From just these past few weeks I have seen firsthand how hard @danceworksmke strives to create classes, events and activities to increase exposure to the arts—in particular, dance. In recent years we have seen a decrease in arts education within schools because of major budgetary cut-backs. After the MHBT Competition I have seen that these students have a source to use their creativity and release stress from their everyday lives with their participation in Danceworks.

Growth: Through events such as the MHBT Competition, many kids participating displayed obvious joy in their dancing. Dance is a key way for an individual to express him/herself. Like other forms of art, dance is a language of the soul. Dance allows an individual to interpret emotion into a physically seen expression. Through their dance classes these kids can discover more about who they are, and more importantly, who they want to become.

–Luke Mitchelson



About Our Blog

Welcome to the Danceworks blog, where we're hoping to share a little bit more about the heart and soul behind Danceworks… what made us join the dance and keeps us dancing, what keeps us inspired, and where we can share some of the stories worth telling.