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The 14th annual Chicago SummerDance series presents free Bhangra dance lessons by Soham Dance Space and live music by Red Baraat, performing Punjabi Funk music.
Led by drummer Sunny Jain, Red Baraat is the first and only dhol ‘n’ brass band of its kind in the States, melding the infectious North Indian rhythm Bhangra with brass funk and expressing the human spirit through improvisation and a powerful live sound. Comprised of dhol (double-sided, barrel-shaped North Indian drum slung over one shoulder), percussion and horns, this NYC-based group plays fresh originals, as well as traditional Punjabi songs and Bollywood numbers with a dramatic stage performance and presence. From marching band style, to Indian wedding set up, to festival concerts, Red Baraat have made big waves since their inception.
A center for Indian dance, Soham Dance Space offers unique instruction in Bharatanatyam, a rich dance form that has blossomed out of the cultural and philosophical wealth of India and is interlacing with new dimensions in Chicago. Emphasizing artistry, integrity, and innovation, Soham Dance Space aims to share the art with a diverse community in a space that nurtures culture, creativity, and well-being.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS ARTIST:
RedBaraat.com | SohamDanceSpace.org
This event is part of the 14th annual Chicago SummerDance festival, an eleven-week festival featuring 44 nights of one-hour dance lessons by professional instructors followed by two hours of live music and dancing on a open-air dance floor. SummerDance runs June 17 to August 29, every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening, from 6 to 9:30 pm, and each Sunday afternoon, from 4 to 7 pm, weather permitting.
Next Concert: The Flat Cats, July 16
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Dates:
Jul 15, 2010
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Hours:
6 pm – 7 pm: Bhangra dance lessons by Soham Dance Space
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm: live music and dancing featuring Red Baraat (Punjabi Funk music)
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Location:
Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden
601 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
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Admission:
FREE
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Website:
For additional information please
visit,
http://www.chicagosummerdance.org
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Transportation:
We encourage all visitors to use public transportation. With stops nearby, CTA buses and trains, and Metra trains provide convenient alternatives to driving. The closest stops include the Red Line "Harrison", Blue Line "LaSalle," Orange, Pink & Brown Line "Library," and Green, Pink, Orange & Brown Line "Adams/Wabash" stops. There are also many Michigan Avenue bus lines that stop just steps from Chicago SummerDance.
For specific information, call 312.836.7000 or visit the CTA or Metra web sites.
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