Cover Story

"Someone You Should Know"

By Eileen Sheetz,
Go Dance Chicago
Writer|July 1, 2007

A dynamic maker and shaker of dance in the Chicagoland area, James “Jim” Becker is the subject of our cover story for this premiere issue of “Go Dance Chicago” magazine. So, who is this Becker, and what does he have to do with this magazine? And, give me a break, isn’t it blatantly vain for his face to appear on the cover of a dance magazine? You tell us, after reading this article. For starters, Becker spearheaded the launching of this magazine just for Chicago. “Go Dance Chicago” as you can see, is in your hands this summer. While you are reading this story, the magazine has been distributed to 480 dance studios, dance clubs and dance promoters in and around the Chicago area. Becker’s goal is simple — to promote dance!

Summer Joys at Summerdance

By Denise McIntosh,
Go Dance Chicago
Co-Editor|July 1, 2007

If dancing is a shortcut to happiness, then Chicagoans should be in a state of bliss by the end of the summer: SummerDance is here again.

For 33 nights and 10 afternoons, the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park becomes a unique outdoor urban dance space - the largest of its kind in the United States. The 11-week festival features one-hour dance lessons by professional instructors, followed by two hours of live music and dancing on a 4600 square foot open-air dance floor at Michigan and Balbo Avenues.

Scoop & Squeeze
The Way To Improve Your Posture And Dancing

By Jill Popovich
Writer|July 1, 2007

Almost everyone has heard it at some time in his or her dance lessons or competitions: "You need to improve your posture." Everyone needs to have good posture for the health of his or her body and to be a good dancer. Do you know what good posture is? Do you know how essential it is to your dancing?

Gift of Dance

By Skippy Blair,
Writer|July 1, 2007

If you are reading this article - you are no doubt, one of those fortunate people who already possess "The Gift". Dance may be as important in your life - as it is in mine! If that's a fact - I hope you are already aware of the magnitude of "The Gift."