2009-2010 Catalog of Programs - Urban Gateways

UrbanGatewaysCenterfor ArtsEducationCatalogof Programs2009/10

Table of ContentsIntroduction – What Is Urban Gateways? 2How To Use This Catalog 4Urban Gateways For Any Budget 6Artist-In-Residence Program 8Touring Performances 10Workshops – Professional Development & Community 22Matinee Performances 24Community Schools 27Cultural Education Program 27Board Of Directors & Funders 28Urban GatewaysCenter for Arts Education205 W. Randolph St., Suite 1700,Chicago, IL 60606312-922-0440www.urbangateways.org

The mission of Urban Gateways is toignite the full creative potential of allyoung people. We accomplish thatmission by promoting and fosteringlearning in and through the arts withinthe Chicago metropolitan area.When Jesse Woods founded Urban Gatewaysin 1961, the organization focused on providingChicago-area children with free tickets to world-classrecitals, concerts, operas and theater productions.Since then Urban Gateways has grown into one ofthe largest and most comprehensive arts educationorganizations in the country. We now provide inandout-of-school programming in the literary,performing, media and visual arts to more than350 Chicago area schools, community centers andcultural institutions.Catalog of Programs 09/102

What we OFFERUrban Gateways’ custom-designed programs range from one-time exposureopportunities to full immersion, “Arts-Wired Schools.” An Arts-Wired Schooloffers a set of four equally important and necessary core program services:Artists-in-ResidenceExposure opportunities-Touring and Matinee PerformancesProfessional Development for Teachers and AdministratorsParent/Family and Community WorkshopsIn establishing “Arts-Wired Schools,” Urban Gateways partners closelywith teachers, principals, families and community members to transformunderperforming educational institutions into inspirational, high-qualityhubs of learning. Those schools wishing to engage in slightly less intensivepartnerships choose to participate in either the Cultural Education orCommunity Schools Program, or select any of the above core programservices as introductory experiences.For in-depth descriptions of each program above, we invite you to further explore this catalog or visit usonline at www.urbangateways.org.What we BelieveAll of our arts programming is developed and executed with these corevalues in mind:EQUITABLE ACCESS TO THE ARTSWe believe that all children must have the opportunity to be engaged in meaningful artistic experienceson an ongoing basis. To this end, Urban Gateways provides arts education to more than 250,000Chicago-area children, many of whom would otherwise be deprived of the arts and all the academicand personal development they provide.DIVERSITYWe believe that broad forms of creative expression enrich the learning process. Urban Gateways isChicago’s oldest and largest multidisciplinary arts organization. Our artists offer a wide range of culturaland stylistic traditions, and we work tirelessly to meet the unique needs of the diverse schools andcommunities we serve.ARTIST AS EDUCATORWe believe the artist brings unique perspectives and skills to the learning process that catalyze youngpeople’s development in profound ways. Our teaching roster features professionals who are not onlygifted artists but also gifted teachers. They offer instruction and expertise in multiple arts disciplines,engage students in creative approaches to learning, and create shared and lasting experiences thatconnect students to their cultures, to each other and to their own creative potential.COLLABORATIONWe believe in collective and shared responsibility in furthering arts education for our young people.Urban Gateways partners with schools, community groups and other organizations to increase theeffectiveness and scope of our programming. Our goal is to make arts education an integral part ofevery Chicago-area community.www.urbangateways.org3

howto usethiscatalogUrban Gateways offersyear-round, high-qualityarts programming thattakes place before, afterand during school hoursand covers a variety ofdisciplines and culturalperspectives.To help you betterunderstand the many artseducation options that areavailable to you throughUrban Gateways, weencourage you to followthese steps:Catalog of Programs 09/104

1 SELECT DEPTH OF PROGRAMMINGUrban Gateways programming ranges from one-time exposure opportunities,such as a touring or matinee performance, to Arts-Wired Schools thatincorporate a wide array of arts offerings during both the in-school and outof-schoolhours. While the overall impact on a school is heightened whenUrban Gateways programs are delivered concurrently, many schools start byinitially selecting one or two program offerings at a time. Our staff will workwith you to determine what level of programming best suits your school ororganization.2 CustomizeUrban Gateways prides itself on the ability to assess and meet the specificneeds of each classroom, school and community in which we work. Our staffand teaching artists will work with you to develop customized programmingthat will enhance your curriculum, as well as engage, inspire and educate yourstudents.To better understand how programs can be combined and customized, please read “Urban GatewaysProgramming For Any Budget” featured on page 6.3 CONNECT TO THE CURRICULUMTo help you connect Urban Gateways residencies, touring and matineeperformances to themes or issues being studied in the classroom, we havecategorized our programs according to the following themes:21st Century Skill-building – engages students in creativity andinnovation, media and technology, or career & life skills.Early Childhood - appropriate for children age 4 and underForeign Language - incorporates non-English languagesGlobal Citizenship - explores diverse cultures from across theUS and around the worldLiteracy – introduces and familiarizes students with differentliterary styles and elementsPerformances listed in this catalog will be accompanied by one or more of the symbols above toindicate which theme(s) they cover. We also encourage you to contact our Performance ProgramsCoordinator Tarah Ortiz at 312.922.0440/ext.2750 or tortiz@urbangateways.org for more information.4 PAY FOR PROGRAMMINGWhile Urban Gateways programming is on a fee-for-service basis, thereare multiple funding streams available to help schools and communityorganizations pay for our services. We will work with you to determine themany financial options available to you.To start that conversation, please contact our Community Partnerships Manager Albert Cooper at312.922.0440/ext.2745 or acooper@urbangateways.org.www.urbangateways.org5

under $25,000Duration: 1 semester (15 weeks)Type: In-schoolUG Artists: 4Classrooms: 10Grades: K-8Program ComponentsFour Artists-in-ResidenceOne Touring PerformanceTwo Educator WorkshopsUrban Gateways partnered withone school (grades K-8) to sendfour teaching artists of differentdisciplines into 10 classrooms. Theprocess began with each classroomteacher selecting the artist whosediscipline best-suited their studentsand curricula. Then the artist-teacherteams identified a major idea toexplore and discussed how the artistcould employ his/her discipline todig deeper and find meaningfulconnections between that idea andthe world around them.The artists met with their classesonce a week for 15 weeks. The schoolfurther enhanced the residencies bybooking an Urban Gateways touringperformance that connected tothe artists’ work in the classroomsand two professional developmentworkshops for teachers.UrbangatewaysProgrammingfor anyBudgetOutcome: This partnership hasbeen in existence for six consecutiveyears and has proven to engage thestudents in a creative approach tolearning, encourage their personalexploration into the arts, and provideteachers with tools to integrate artsinto their teaching strategies andcurriculum.Catalog of Programs 09/106

under $10,000Duration: 7 weeksType: In-schoolUG Artists: 2Classrooms: 2Grades: 9-12under $2,500Duration: 4 weeksType: After-schoolUG Artists: 1Students: 30Grades: 8-10Program ComponentsTwo Artists-in-ResidenceMatinee Subscription(4 performances)Students at this alternative highschool needed music credits tograduate, but the school had nomusic teacher and no budgetto hire one. Urban Gatewayssent two teaching artists withmusic disciplines into the school,three times a week for 7 weeks.Collaborating with the administrationand teachers, the artists created amusic curriculum and taught twoclasses of 30 students each.In addition to the arts experiencesin the classroom, the school alsoinvested in a Matinee SubscriptionSeries, allowing the students toexperience professional dance,music and theatre inside some ofChicago’s most notable venues.Outcome: The teaching artistsnot only helped the studentsearn the credits they needed tograduate, but they also successfullyengaged students, most of whomare non-traditional learners. Theadditional investment in the UrbanGateways Matinee SubscriptionSeries connected the class to theprofessional performances, enablingthe students to explore musicacademically, culturally andin practice.Program ComponentsOne Artist-in-ResidenceA community center wanted UrbanGateways to create a 4-week-long,after-school program specifically fortheir female students in grades 8-10.In an effort to create programmingthat would resonate with these youngwomen, the Urban Gateways teachingartist visited the center, spoke tostudents and collaborated with staff.Through that process, the artistdeveloped a program focused onhip-hop. The teaching artist met with30 girls twice a week for two hours.Together they explored the traditionsof hip-hop, examined the impactof gender representation in hiphop,and created a hip-hop danceperformance.Outcome: This short-term residencyprovided a safe and enriching afterschoolenvironment, stimulatedcreative and culturally-awarethinking, and taught students howto express themselves both throughdiscussion and dance.www.urbangateways.org7

DANCELITERARYMEDIAMUSICTHEATREVISUAL ARTSMonserrat Alsina • Kevin Brown • Zineb Chraibi • Salvador Cisneros • Don Jackson • May I Have This DanceDan Godston • Rachel Javellana • Amanda Lichtenstein • Maia Morgan • Ira S. Murfin • Robert PossehlRebecca Fons • Shawn Wallace • Matt WoodsKevin Brown • Josh Guy • Don Jackson • John Knecht • Amy Lowe • Michael Riendeau • Michael Taylor • ShJennifer Avery • Ann Boyd • Carolyn Defrin • Scott Ferguson • Jennifer Green • Tusiime Jackson • MaiaMonserrat Alsina • Nicole Beck • Ewa Bloch • Baltazar Castillo • Yue Chen • Dominique Enriquez •Enhance your artist-in-residence programby selecting a touring or matinee performancethat connects to your curriculum.Urban Gateways will work with you to select the best dance,music or theater performance for your students.Catalog of Programs 09/108

ARTISTs-IN-RESIDENCEArtist-in-residence programs bringprofessional artists into the classroom – before,during and after school - to engage studentsin the complex and dynamic study of art andto provide a creative approach to learning.Our teaching artists, who specialize in literary,performing, media and visual arts, collaboratewith classroom teachers to identify the majorideas students will be exploring. They thencreate an original and engaging curriculumthat uses art to dig deeper and find meaningfulconnections between those ideas and the worldaround them.Expected outcome: Residencies provide studentswith high quality arts experiences that offerenrichment, inspiration and engagement for alltypes of learners. They also empower studentswith tools of self-expression and stimulatecreative, confident and culturally-aware thinking.For more information or to schedule an Artist-in-Residenceprogram, please contact Artist-in-Residence CoordinatorAdil Mansoor at 312.922.0440/ext.2752 or amansoor@urbangateways.org.• Stephanie Paul • Amaniyea Payne • Vershawn Sanders • Lin Shook • Margot Toppen • Leida Villegas • Riley Wimes• Tara Walkerawn Wallace • Carol WestonMorgan • Gina Marie Stebbins • Ni’Ja Whitson • Ashley Rae Winston • Nikki ZaleskiErin Foley • Sonja Henderson • James Jankowiak • Jeff Maldonado • Judy Petacque • Gamaliel Ramirez • Mirtes ZwierzynskUrban Gateways Teaching ArtistsUrban Gateways calls on the creative expertise of well-trained, professionalartists to deliver high quality arts experiences as they take participants onan extraordinary journey into the arts. Above is a list of our teaching artistssorted by discipline; some appear under more than one category.For full artist bios, please visit us online at www.urbangateways.org/artistswww.urbangateways.org/programs/artist-in-residence9

TOURINGPERFORMANCESUrban Gateways’ Touring Performances bring the captivating liveperformances of Chicago’s professional stages into your schools, assemblyhalls, and community facilities. We offer a culturally-diverse roster of thearea’s finest artists in dance, music and theatre and will work with you toselect performances that engage, entertain and educate your students.Expected outcome: Beyond exposing students to new and differentperforming arts disciplines, touring performances also increase students’awareness and understanding of other cultures, challenge them to thinkcreatively and encourage them to engage in a personal exploration of the arts.Performance Length: 40 MinutesAudience size: 350 maximumPrice: $400-650To schedule a touring performance, please contact our Performance Programs Coordinator Tarah Ortizat 312.922.0440/ext.2750 or tortiz@urbangateways.orgPerformance listings are accompanied by symbols to indicate the theme(s) they cover.21st Century Skill-building Early Childhood Foreign LanguageGlobal CitizenshipLiteracyCatalog of Programs 09/1010

THEATRE MUSICDANCECelebration Dances of West Africa w/ Soli Performing Arts CompanyAll agesAvailability: M–FThis performance explores the indigenous cultures of Africa through dancing, drumming,and proverbs that have guided Africans for many years and includes exciting audienceparticipation, authentic attire and native instruments.Chinese Folk and Classical Dance w/ Olinda Chang, Ming-Yan DavisAll agesAvailability: W & FIntroduce students to the rich heritage of Chinese dance through the elegance and grace ofthe Tang Dynasty ribbon dance, the aggressive martial art style of dance, and the Mongolianstyle of dance which celebrates the outdoors.American Songbag w/ Carol WestonPreschool —4th Availability: Please inquireLead by a song leader with an acoustic guitar, students are engaged in a lively program ofAmerican songs ranging from traditional children’s favorites to gospel and spirituals, andeven popular contemporary tunes.Birthplace of Rhythm w/ Pulse Beat MusicAll agesAvailability: M—FThree drummers serve as musical tour guides in this interactive show featuring music fromthe Middle East, Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia and more. Students are invitedto join in the rhythm-making as the show builds towards its festive finale. Choose betweenfour show options: Global, Western Hemisphere, Eastern Hemisphere, and West Africa.African Village Folktales w/ Hot Silk ProductionsPreschool–5th Availability: M–FJoin this group of exciting actors as they present African tales adapted for the stage.Throughout this high-energy performance featuring storytelling, movement, music, andcomedy, the rich, fertile legacy of African folklore comes to life. Choose from one of threeshows; please inquire for more details including.www.urbangateways.org/programs/performances11

THEATRE MUSICDANCEDanzas Ceremoniales de Mexico w/ Nahui OllinAll agesAvailability: M/W/FExperience the pre-Hispanic traditions of central Mexico with ancient ceremonial dancesand music, complete with authentic attire and instrumentation.Fandango w/Tarima SonAll agesSee Description in Music.Availability: Tu & ThBluegrass Music: A Truly American Storyw/ Keith Baumann and The Hard Times Bluegrass BandAll agesAvailability: M—ThEnjoy heartfelt songs and tales of America’s rich history with music focusing onfamily, work, religion, and day-to-day life in an up-tempo show that combines musicalperformance, visual demonstration, audience participation, and spoken word.Celebration Dances of West Africa w/ Soli Performing Arts CompanyAll agesAvailability: M–FSee Description in Dance.Danzas Ceremoniales de Mexico w/ Nahui OllinAll agesAvailability: M/W/FSee Description in Dance.Alice and Me: An Interactive Exploration of Alice in Wonderlandw/ The Filament Theatre EnsemblePreschool–6th Availability: Please inquireStudents take the lead in this show, offering up suggestions that help the actors exploredifferent characters, themes, styles, and literary devices in this fast and furious adaptationof Lewis Carroll’s classic novel.Dr. King, An Educated Man w/ Roots Theatre EnsembleAll agesAvailability: M–ThDr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dreams for equality come alive today in this dramaticperformance which celebrates his life and messages through music, songs, and excerptsfrom his inspiring speeches.Catalog of Programs 09/1012

From the Inside Out w/ Same Planet Different World Dance TheatreAll agesAvailability: M/W/F until 2pmContemporary dance relates to human emotions in this high-energy, fully-costumedinteractive dance show in which students witness body language, facial expressions, and arange of emotions from happy to sad and everything in between.La Bamba: Latin American Journey w/ Nelson SosaAll agesAvailability: M—FSee Description in Music.Fandango w/Tarima SonAll agesAvailability: Tu & ThThis lively, interactive performance explores the rhythms, movement, and melodies ofauthentic Mexican music and dance, and examines the indigenous, African, and Spanishcultures that have influenced these traditional art forms.From Rag to Rap w/ The Ralph Wilder OrchestraAll agesAvailability: M—FStudents will discover the history of American culture through this upbeat chronologicaltour of American popular music, beginning with the ragtime tunes of the early 20thcentury, moving through swing and rock, and concluding with a hip hop/rap performancewith audience participation.Shakespeare: Scenes, Songs, and Sonnets w/ Oak Park Festival Theatre5th–12thAvailability: M–F, Jan–MayYou’ll never look at his work the same way after this show takes fourmisconceptions about Shakespeare (He’s boring! He isn’t funny! You can’tunderstand him! He isn’t romantic!) and disproves them using scenes from“Romeo and Juliet,” “The Comedy of Errors,” and more, showing just howexciting, hilarious, and moving the works of the Bard of Avon can be.www.urbangateways.org/programs/performances13The educational impact of touringperformances is deepened whencombined with our Artist-in-Residenceprogram, immersion workshops,or educator workshops.

THEATRE MUSICDANCELuna Negra Dance TheaterAll agesAvailability: Please inquireJoin these outstanding dancers as they explore the fusion of Latin dance styles, such as theMambo, Cha Cha Cha and Salsa, with contemporary movement and ballet, resulting in aunique perspective on dance and culture.Spain’s Dancing Rhythms w/ Ensemble Espanol Spanish Dance TheaterAll agesAvailability: M–FExperience the songs, music and dances from Spain via innovative Spanish ballets,traditional folkloric suites, and fiery Flamenco dramas from medieval times through 21stcentury, featuring vibrant costumes and castanets. ¡Ole!Glorious Gospel w/ Mike Dangeroux & SoulsationAll agesAvailability: M—FThis soulful, sleek-sounding performance explores urban contemporary gospel music andshares its rich history through grooves by top artists like Yolanda Adams, The BrooklynTabernacle Crew, and more.Guitar Legends w/ Mike Dangeroux & Dark ProphetAll agesAvailability: M—FExplore the dynamic role of the guitarist through rock and blues history, as this showbrings music by legends such as B.B. King, Eddie Van Halen, and Jimi Hendrix to life infront of your eyes.Storybox for Kids w/ Chicago Improv Festival ProductionsAll agesAvailability: M–FJoin in the fun with this imaginative, fully improvised theatre production which draws frommany different theatre styles. The diverse professional actors develop their original storyfrom an audience suggestion and incorporate text, body movement, props, and soundeffects into the work.Storybox’s World Tales w/ Chicago Improv Festival ProductionsAll agesAvailability: M–FA troupe of improvisational actors employs story theatre techniques to present two folktales from the continents of Africa and South America, concluding with an improvisationalstorytelling game. Please inquire for a listing of the folk tales.Catalog of Programs 09/1014

History of Rock n’ Roll w/ Mike Dangeroux & ColoursAll agesAvailability: M—FThis historical concert explores the significance of rock n’ roll on American music andculture, from the early electrified blues of the 1950s all the way to modern rock.La Bamba: Latin American Journey w/ Nelson SosaAll agesAvailability: M—FThis musical tour of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean uses maps,flags, and instruments to teach the audience Latin American song and dance and toexplore how geography, culture, and customs influence the music of each region. Thisprogram can be connected with any celebration, inquire for more details.The Magic of the SpellbinderAll agesAvailability: M–FExperience state-of-the-art magic effects choreographed to lively music. The presentationincludes levitation, live doves, and illusions from around the world.The Puppet Place: Hansel and GretelPreschool–5th Availability: M–FThis show is a lively version of the classic children’s story of a brother and sister whoget lost in the woods and find a beautiful candy house inhabited by a nasty witch. It isaccompanied by music from the opera by Englebert Humperdinck.www.urbangateways.org/programs/performances15

THEATRE MUSICDANCESwingin’ Through HistoryAll agesAvailability: M–FHigh-flying performers take students on a journey through American music and dance,focusing primarily on the 1920s to 1940s, when swing was at the center of popular culture.The Evolution of Ballet w/ Elements Contemporary BalletAll agesAvailability: W & Th until 3 pmAudiences will learn how ballet has evolved from classical “crown and tutu” to thiscompany’s unique contemporary style, and how to distinguish between the stylesand intentions.Motown Alive!All agesAvailability: M—FThis musical performance features the Motown style of soul music, popularized in the 60’sand pioneered by legendary artists like the Jackson 5, Temptations, and Marvin Gaye. It alsoexplores Motown’s impact on American culture and society.Play That Funky Music w/ Mike Dangeroux & The Funky MDsAll agesAvailability: M—FThis show features funk music, the smooth, sugary pop music genre that has been aroundsince the 1960s. Everyone will be on their feet when they hear this music designed fordancing all night.The Puppet Place: Magic OnionPreschool–5th Availability: M–FThis new take on traditional fairy tale conventions is full of hilarious twists, music andsongs, throwing all stereotypes to the wind while creating a truly unique experience.The Puppet Place: Peter RabbitPreschool–5th Availability: M–FBeatrix Potter’s gentle story of the little rabbit who disregards his mother’s advice, plays inMr. McGregor’s garden, and eventually realizes why it is best to listen to his parents comesto life in this hilarious show.Catalog of Programs 09/1016

The Largest African Empire Revealed w/ AyodeleAll agesAvailability: M–FThe music, dance, and stories of West Africa are shared with students through thisenergetic performance of ancient traditions, masquerade, and native instrumentation.The Sounds of Time ft. BAM! (through Chicago Human Rhythm Project)All agesAvailability: M—FStudents witness award-winning choreography as this tap ensemble demonstrates,explains, and engages students in the evolution of American tap dance from Broadway to“Bring in ‘da Noise, Bring in ‘da Funk.”Sassy Brass w/ The Chamber Brass Players QuintetAll agesAvailability: M/Tu/ThThis brass quintet uses exciting and familiar songsto introduce students to classical, jazz and popularmusic over the centuries. Students learn about eachmember of the brass family as they participate ininstrument demonstrations.The Puppet Place: The Wonderful World of PuppetsPreschool–5th Availability: M–FBy exploring the historical and cultural uses of puppets, this entertaining and educationalshow demonstrates the four major puppet groups (hand, shadow, rod, and string ormarionette) by using each one in a story from its culture of origin.www.urbangateways.org/programs/performances17

DANCEVoice of Dance w/ DanceWorks ChicagoAll agesAvailability: Please inquireWith emphasis on finding one’s voice, six professional dancers interpret dances featuringan enticing blend of movement and music. DWC Artistic Director Julie Nakagawa leadsthe audience in exploring the human voice, from a simple breath to complex rhythms ofbeatboxing, exposing multiple possibilities for artistic expression through the body.MUSICSharpe World Music w/ Tom SharpeAll agesAvailability: M—FAn inspiring original presentation that blends a classical background with an ethnic flare.Tom’s passionate performance is a percussive symphony, using traditional and electronicinstruments while melding genres from Middle Eastern, African, orchestral, and rock music.Sisai: Exploring the Andes through MusicAll agesAvailability: M—ThJourney through Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador on a musical and cultural exploration guided bymusicians born and raised in Octavalo, Ecuador. This unique culture is showcased throughsong, legend, and glimpses into Andean life. Presentation in English or Spanish, by request.Catalog of Programs 09/1018

Songs and Rhythms for Young Children w/ Carol WestonPreschool — 4th Availability: Please inquireStudents will be clapping, singing, and playing small percussion instruments as they arelead through both new and familiar songs. The audience will also be introduced to thebanjo, guitar and more.Edgar Gabriel’s String GrooveSMAll agesAvailability: Please inquireThis musical ensemble, which features the violin/electric violin at its core, combines oldworld music with new musical stylings and technology to create a truly 21st century sound.The show expresses how musical genres from around the world and across time have allinfluenced each other.The Largest African Empire Revealed w/ AyodeleAll agesAvailability: M–FSee Description in Dance.The Sounds of Soul w/ Mike Dangeroux & SoulsationAll agesAvailability: M—FSoul music was created in the 1950s and 60’s from merging gospel and blues. Journeythrough the development of this American music style from its beginning to its influenceson today’s popular music.Third Coast Percussion: Drums in the Concert HallAll agesAvailability: Tu & ThThis dynamic percussion quartet introduces an eclectic array of musical styles includingorchestral music, military drumming, ragtime, and world music, and shows how thesegenres have come together in contemporary chamber music for classical percussion.www.urbangateways.org/programs/performances19

Touring Performances by ThemeBelow is a listing of all touring performances by curricular theme and discipline; some perform21 ST Century Skill-BuildingEngages students in mediaand technology, creativity andinnovation, and/or career andlife skillsDANCEFrom the Inside OutLuna Negra Dance TheaterThe Evolution of BalletThe Sounds of Time Featuring BAM!Voice of DanceMUSICAmerican SongbagFrom Rag to RapSharpe World MusicSisai: Exploring the Andes through MusicSongs and Rhythms for Young ChildrenString GrooveSMThird Coast Percussion:Drums in the Concert HallTHEATREAlice and Me: An Interactive Explorationof Alice in WonderlandDr. King, An Educated ManShakespeare: Scenes, Songs, and SonnetsStorybox for KidsStorybox’s World TalesThe Magic of the SpellbinderThe Puppet Place: Hansel and GretelThe Puppet Place: Magic OnionThe Puppet Place: Peter RabbitThe Puppet Place: The Wonderful Worldof PuppetsEARLY CHILDHOODAppropriate for children age4 and underMUSICAmerican SongbagSongs and Rhythms for Young ChildrenTHEATREAfrican Village FolktalesThe Puppet Place: Hansel and GretelThe Puppet Place: Magic OnionThe Puppet Place: Peter RabbitThe Puppet Place: The Wonderful Worldof PuppetsFOREIGN LANGUAGEIncorporates non-EnglishlanguagesDANCECelebration Dances of West AfricaChinese Folk and Classical DanceDanzas Ceremoniales de MexicoFandangoLuna Negra Dance TheaterSpain’s Dancing RhythmsThe Largest African Empire RevealedMUSICBirthplace of RhythmLa Bamba: Latin American JourneySharpe World MusicSisai: Exploring the Andes through MusicTHEATREThe Puppet Place: The Wonderful Worldof PuppetsCatalog of Programs 09/1020

ances are listed more than once.GLOBAL CITIZENSHIPExplores diverse culturesfrom across the US and aroundthe worldDANCECelebration Dances of West AfricaChinese Folk and Classical DanceDanzas Ceremoniales de MexicoFandangoLuna Negra Dance TheaterSpain’s Dancing RhythmsSwingin’ Through HistoryThe Evolution of BalletThe Largest African Empire RevealedThe Sounds of Time Featuring BAM!MUSICAmerican SongbagBirthplace of RhythmBluegrass Music: A Truly American StoryFrom Rag to RapGlorious GospelGuitar LegendsHistory of Rock n’ RollLa Bamba: Latin American JourneyMotown Alive!Play That Funky MusicSharpe World MusicSisai: Exploring the Andes through MusicString GrooveSMThe Sounds of SoulThird Coast Percussion: Drumsin the Concert HallTHEATREAfrican Village FolktalesDr. King, An Educated ManShakespeare: Scenes, Songs, and SonnetsStorybox’s World TalesThe Puppet Place: The Wonderful Worldof PuppetsLITERACYIntroduces and familiarizesstudents with different literarystyles and elementsTHEATREAfrican Village FolktalesAlice and Me: An Interactive Exploration ofAlice in WonderlandShakespeare: Scenes, Songs, and SonnetsThe Puppet Place: Hansel and GretelThe Puppet Place: Magic OnionThe Puppet Place: Peter RabbitIMMERSION WORKSHOPSImmersion Workshops extend anddeepen the experience of a touringshow by taking students through ahands-on exploration of the art andculture they have just seen on stage.Workshops can be one to threedays in length, range in price from$900-$2950, and are completelycustomizable. See page 5 forinformation on how to pay for ourprogramming. Please contact UrbanGateways Performance CoordinatorTarah Ortiz at tortiz@urbangateways.orgto learn more.www.urbangateways.org/programs/workshopswww.urbangateways.org/programs/workshops21

workshopsCatalog of Programs 09/1022

Workshops are especially effective when pairedwith an Artist-in-Residence program, allowing the workof our teaching artists to continue in the school,at home and in the community, longafter the program ends.WorkshopsUrban Gateways offers hands-onworkshops for educators and familiesthat focus on how to successfullyembrace and integrate the arts intothe classroom, the community andthe home.Educators &AdministratorsUrban Gateways is an approvedprovider of professional developmentthrough the Illinois State Board ofEducation. Through these intensiveworkshops, teachers, principals andschool administrators expand theirknowledge of the arts and learn howto build the arts into their teachingstrategies and curriculum.Parent, Family & CommunityUrban Gateways offers workshopsdesigned to cultivate parental andcommunity involvement by providingparticipants with strategies toincorporate the arts into everydaylife. Family and CommunityWorkshops offer an opportunity foradults and children to engage inthe artistic process together. Artslearning experiences of this kindfoster relationship-building, opencommunication, and the meaningfulinteraction between adults andchildren that support creativity,wonder and imagination in both theclassroom and home environments.For more information or to schedule a workshop,please contact Adil Mansoor at 312.922.0440/ext.2752 or amansoor@urbangateways.orgTeachers can receive ContinuingProfessional Development Units (CPDU)for their participation,if workshops are scheduled at least 30 days in advance.www.urbangateways.org/programs/workshops23

MatineesThe 2009-2010 Matinee Series takes students into some of Chicago’smost notable venues to introduce them to the world of professional dance,music and theatre. Urban Gateways partners with exceptional artists andrespected theaters to offer a year-long series of diverse performances that willentertain and educate.Expected Outcome: Matinee Performances broaden student perspectives ofthe performing arts and help them to better understand and explore areassuch as creative thinking, storytelling, self-expression, cultural influence, andartistic process.Performance Length: 60 minutesPrice: $7/ticketUG not responsible for transportation to/from the venue.To purchase tickets for a matinee performance, please contact our Performance Programs CoordinatorTarah Ortiz at 312.922.0440/ext.2750 or tortiz@urbangateways.orgSave money through UG’s Matinee Subscription Series!Buy tickets for 3 or 4 shows at once,and we will discount the ticket price per student.Catalog of Programs 09/10For exact prices and restrictions, please visit www.urbangateways.org/programs/matinees24

River North Chicago presents Street Beat - Dance Through the DecadesFriday, November 6, 2009 at 11:00 AMHarris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 East Randolph Drive, ChicagoFrom the Roaring ‘20s to the Hip-Hoppin’ 90s, 20th century Americanhistory is brought to life through this exciting dance performance thatentertains and educates. Students learn about each decade through dance,costumes and narratives about the historical and social conditions of the timeand how they influenced the evolution of jazz dance.“The whole school was really charged after this terrificperformance. It’s exciting to see the students get sointo a performance that they continued to imitate some of thedance numbers for days.”Eileen Conlon, Conway Elementary School, St. Louis, MO.Ballet Chicago presents The NutcrackerWednesday, December 16, 2009 at 10:00 amAthenaeum Theatre, 2936 N Southport, ChicagoExperience the beauty and excitement of The Nutcracker, as Ballet Chicagoperforms highlights from this traditional holiday favorite. The Nutcracker isthe story of Marie, who dreams that her holiday gift, a Nutcracker doll, comesto life and leads her on a magical journey to the Land of Snow and Kingdomof the Sweets.Mojo & The Bayou GypsiesWednesday, February 17, 2010 at 10:30 amHarris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 East Randolph Drive, ChicagoIn the tradition of just in time for Mardi Gras and all that is New Orleans,this high energy, foot-stomping, hand-clapping performance will have yourstudents dancing in their seats. This all-original Mojo music rocks the housewith unique instruments like the Cajun accordion, Frottoir (rubboard), andCajun Fiddle. With this exciting music and exploration of culture, no one willbe able to sit still.“When Mojo moves in, the place ROCKS!” Chicago TribuneUrban Gateways presents New Works ShowcaseThursday, May 27, 2010 at 10:30 amHarris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 East Randolph Drive, ChicagoThis original show exposes students to some of Chicago’s most cutting edgework in dance, music and theatre today. A collection of Urban Gateways artistswill present three exciting performances and share the creative process theyused to develop each one.www.urbangateways.org/programs/matinees25

Urban Gateways CEP schools include:1 Carson Elementary: Gage Park2 Greeley Elementary: Lakeview3 Hamilton Elementary: Lakeview4 Locke Elementary: Monteclare5 Mays Academy: Englewood6 Owens Community Academy: West Pullman7 Chicago International Charter School: Longwood8 Chicago International Charter School: NorthtownCommunity Schools include:1 Chavez Multicultural Academy: Back of the Yards2 Esmond Elementary School: Morgan Park3 Greeley Elementary School: Lakeview4 New Sullivan Elementary School: South Chicago5 Owens Community Academy: West Pullman6 Pilsen Academy: Pilsen7 Sherman School of Excellence: Englewood8 Stewart Elementary School: Uptown9 Tanner Elementary School: Grand Crossingwww.urbangateways.org/programs/cultural-education-program26

Cultural Education ProgramThe Cultural Education Program (CEP) is a competitive matchinggrant partnership between Urban Gateways and selected schools designedto strengthen the link between a school’s art specialist and classroomteachers. The program’s ultimate goal is to establish a sustainable learningenvironment in which the arts play an integral role. To that end, CEP aimsto give educators the tools to make connections between the fine andperforming arts, social sciences and language arts.Through CEP, students and teachers receive training in one of four specificarts disciplines each year: dance, music, theatre and visual arts. Theintegration of these disciplines into the curriculum contributes to the creation,understanding and appreciation of art, artists, artistic processes and the rolesand foundations of art in cultures and societies.For more information or to request a grant application, please contact Educational Programs ManagerBritton Bertran at 312.922.0440/ext.2762 or bbertran@urbangateways.org.Community SchoolsUrban Gateways is the lead partner in nine CommunitySchools. Also called 21 st century Learning Centers, Community Schoolsfunction as the academic, cultural and civic hubs of their communities. In ourrole as lead partner, Urban Gateways collaborates with school administrationand instructional staff, parent groups, community members, and the studentbody to develop programs and services that address quality education,youth and community development, and family and community engagement.Together we transform the traditional school into a center for lifelong learningby providing programming before and after school, as well as on the weekend;programs include academic enrichment activities, artist-in-residenceprograms, adult continuing education, and health and wellness workshops.www.urbangateways.org/programs/community-schools27

Thank YouUrban Gateways relies on a dedicated Board of Directors for leadership,advice, support and encouragement. Their generous contributions to thegrowth of Urban Gateways help ensure a strong future for the organization.Board Officers:as of Sept 1, 2009Kenneth P. Bergren, PresidentThomas D. Abrahamson, President ElectMichelle Askew, Vice PresidentThomas A. Clewett, Vice PresidentPatrick J. Condon, Vice PresidentSusan S. Pritzker, Vice PresidentEric S. Smith, Vice PresidentLya Dym Rosenblum, SecretaryJane R. Bilger, TreasurerJulie F. Simpson, Executive DirectorBoard Members:Vivian J. Carter*David J. ChungSuzanne Cohan-LangeEllen EngelWilliam H. Farley, Jr.*D. Neil GisslerViolet GoodheartRuthAnn GreenEileen HolzhauerWilliam S. KahnEric T. McKissackKay MabieCyril A. MowattIrene Patner*DaVida RiceDorothy Runner*Paul F. SloanPaula SteinerMohanbir SawhneyRhonda C. ThomasCharles E. Zeitlin* Honorary Directorswww.urbangateways.org/about/board-of-directors28

The work of Urban Gateways would not be possible without the support ofmany foundation, corporate and government funders. We would like to thankthe following organizations and corporations for their support during FiscalYear 2009 (September 1, 2008 - August 31, 2009).Allyn FoundationAlphawood FoundationArie & Ida Crown Memorial FundCircle of Service FoundationCityArtsCommunity Development Block GrantFarney Wurlitzer FoundationIllinois Arts CouncilIrving Harris FoundationJPMorgan ChaseKenneth Douglas FoundationKluth Family FoundationKraft FoodsLeo S. Guthman FoundationLibra FoundationLloyd A. Fry FoundationNational Endowment for the ArtsNew FrontiersNorth American CompanyNorthern TrustOppenheimer FoundationPolk Bros. FoundationSahara EnterprisesShreiber FoundationStuart Family FoundationTargetThe Chicago Community TrustThe John D. & Catherine T.MacArthur FoundationTrillium FoundationWoods Foundationwww.urbangateways.org/about/funders-donors29

Urban Gateways Center for Arts Education205 W. Randolph St., Suite 1700,Chicago, IL 60606312-922-0440www.urbangateways.orgCatalog of Programs 09/1030Chicago, ILPermit No. 3257Non-ProfitOrganizationU.S. PostagePAID