Press / Reviews
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



