Press / Reviews
Winter Showcase Review in the Chicago Tribune
December 8th, 2010
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“loud, pounding and incessant, but finely detailed, too” “try, when you go, to stop yourself from jumping up and joining the fun. It won’t be easy.” |
"Breath" in the Chicago Tribune
August 12th, 2010
The Chicago percussive ensemble Be the Groove, in a contest conducted by Internet video, showed off Dan Truog’s irresistible clip ["Breath"] of body moves and lively street percussion, enacted on cold, icy, snow-covered Chicago streets.
Recommendation from Ogden Elementary School
December 12th, 2009
“The whole cast was great, the kids and the teachers really enjoyed the performance. It was one of, if not the best we’ve had! The kids mobbed Stephanie, Nicole, Ryan and Kevin afterward for autographs. You enriched about 630 children’s experiences today and most likely inspired a flock of Be the Groove wannabes.” – Anita, Cultural Assemblies co-chair to the Ogden Avenue Elementary School PTC
Recommendations from Hubbard Woods Elementary School, District 36
October 27th, 2009
“OUTSTANDING AGAIN! They do such a great job of connecting with one another and the children. They do a great job of telling stories through movement. Really, it’s a joy to have them “in the house.”
“EVERYBODY LOVED Be The Groove! Really, they were so outstanding… great connections with the children, and amazing energy around their work. A true delight to have had them at Hubbard Woods. They helped children “see” and “feel” another way to communicate.” (April 29, 2009) – Maureen Cheever, Principal
Recommendation from West Gary Lighthouse Academy
October 26th, 2009
“Thank you so very much for Be the Groove’s recent visit to West Gary Lighthouse Charter School.
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the performance and I loved the message woven throughout it. My fifth graders
are absolutely stoked.” – Dawn Marie Finiss, Music Teacher
Recommendation from Fairview South School, District 72
April 7th, 2009
“I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the Be The Groove assembly today. Not only was it a fantastic performance, but they also had several positive messages to offer to the students. I think it would be great to keep their company’s name in our assembly rotation, as I’m sure that they will continue to create entertaining and educationally valuable performances. Thank you for bringing them in!” – Fairview South School teacher
Review of Embrace the Fire from the Chicago Reader
August 27th, 2008
“Creativity, stage presence, tremendous energy, and bravura chops, too.”
“The 10-member cast of Be the Groove’s Embrace the Fire combine rap, film, hip hop-influenced dance, and all manner of percussion–drumline licks to body slaps–to create a series of tightly choreographed pieces.”
Review of Windy City Rhythms in the Chicago Tribune
May 24th, 2008
“A percussive firestorm”
“Their bodily choreography…is as entertaining as their relentless rhythms.” – Sid Smith, Chicago Tribune
BTG on Chicago's CBS Morning News
May 2nd, 2008
Be the Groove performed on Chicago’s CBS morning news to promote their upcoming performance at Looptopia.
Recommendation from Avoca School, District 37
April 23rd, 2008
“Heart pounding, toe taping and head bobbing was felt and lingered with us all after your STUPENDOUS performance! Your show embraced the kids through amazing techniques, wonderful humor, and incredible talent, resulting in pure entertainment. Your performances exude such energy and bravado, and you had everyone engaged and delighted!! The kids left with smiles on their faces and a bounce in their step.” - Sharon Formico, Marie Murphy School
Recommendation from Dance Center Evanston
January 5th, 2008
“Our students were thoroughly engaged by Be the Groove. Within three hours they had learned a choreographed routine. The young dancers also accompanied themselves on giant cans used as drums. Everyone came out of the workshop with a smile on their face.” – Bea Rashid, Studio Director
