Friday, September 13, 2024 from 05:00pm to 06:00pm
Lawrence Ave Soccer Fields (Simmonds Drive), 5000 North Simonds Drive
At Uptown Rhythm Festival, our mission is to create a distinctive dance experience beyond music and movement. We are dedicated to fostering a deep connection with nature, promoting environmental justice, and advocating for a sustainable lifestyle. The festival serves as a platform to raise awareness about pressing environmental issues while celebrating the beauty of our natural surroundings through the universal language of dance. Join us in this movement towards a more harmonious coexistence with our planet.
Schedule:
Sep 13, 2024 @ 5:45 PM: Festival Begins
Sep 13, 2024 @ 6:00 PM: Xochitl Quetzal Danca Azteca
Sep 13, 2024 @ 7:00 PM: Movie: "All That Breathes"
Sep 13, 2024 @ 9:00 PM: Drum Circle led by Dog Beach Drummers and Dancers
Sep 14, 2024 @ 10:00 AM: Beach Cleaning
Sep 14, 2024 @ 2:00 PM: Art workshop with Amy Johnston
Sep 14, 2024 @ 3:00 PM: Flamenco Workshop by Leticia
Sep 14, 2024 @ 4:00 PM: Victoria Djembe and Tukkiman
Sep 14, 2024 @ 4:45 PM: Flamenco performance by Leticia
Sep 14, 2024 @ 5:00 PM: African Dance by Denbata Go Collective
Sep 14, 2024 @ 5:15 PM: "Rhythm Within" Award Ceremony
Sep 14, 2024 @ 5:30 PM: Kathak by Uptown Rhythms
Sep 14, 2024 @ 6:00 PM: Thai Music by TCFAI Chicago
Sep 14, 2024 @ 6:15 PM: Spoken Word / Song by Mashavu
Sep 14, 2024 @ 6:30 PM: Closing Ceremony with Sana Healing Collective
