05/29/2026
Join Chicago Dance Crash for an open studio experience as part of our three-week residency with choreographer Annie Franklin, developing new work in collaboration with producer e j e c t.

This open rehearsal invites community members into the creative process, offering a firsthand look at how Franklin and resident composer e j e c t are working with the ensemble. Participants will see the methods Crash is using to foster collaboration between dancers and musicians, exploring how movement and sound can be built simultaneously. 

Schedule:
6:00–7:00 PM | Community Workshop with Annie Franklin

A movement-based workshop led by Franklin, offering participants a chance to engage with her choreographic approach and explore improvisation, physical awareness, and personal movement language.

7:00–8:30 PM | In-Process Showing + Talkback

A showing of material developed during the residency, featuring live collaboration between the dancers and e j e c t. The evening concludes with a talkback, giving audiences insight into the creative process and an opportunity to engage directly with the artists.

DATE & TIME
06/18/26 and 6/29/26 - 6:00 pm-8:30 pm

LOCATION
The Chicago Cultural Center 

This program is made possible by a grant from the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events with funding from the Walder Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. 

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