FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CHICAGO-BASED RHYTHMIC PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE SHAKES THINGS UP TO HELP BRING VIBRANCY TO THE LOOP
BE THE GROOVE INFUSES LOOPTOPIA WITH ITS TRADEMARK RHYTHM AND ENERGY
CHICAGO, April 22, 2008 – Be the Groove, a Chicago-based rhythmic performance ensemble, brings its unique blend of percussion and dance to the Loop for an exciting outdoor performance. Featuring fierce drumming, intense body percussion, and explosive hip hop dance, Be the Groove will infuse downtown Chicago with its trademark rhythm and energy. At 8pm, as the dusk-to-dawn celebration of Chicago artistry picks up, the group will use everything from trashcans to their own bodies to celebrate rhythm in a free concert at the Federal Plaza (located at Dearborn and Adams).
After performing at venues such as Ravinia, Old Town School of Folk Music, and McCormick Place, Be the Groove is thrilled to bring its show into the heart of Chicago. “Be the Groove is incredibly passionate about performance. The opportunity to share our love of rhythm with the Chicago community at Looptopia is incredibly exciting and we can’t wait to hit the stage,” says Artistic Director and Co-Founder Stephanie Paul.
Other upcoming performances by Be the Groove include:
Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s National Tap Dance Day
May 22 and 24
Vittum Theatre (1012 N Noble St, Chicago, IL)
Navy Pier Outdoor Pavilion
May 26 and June 1
Navy Pier (600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL)
Be the Groove’s 2008 Summer Production: Embrace the Fire
August 21-31
Theatre Building Chicago (1225 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL)
Photos, video clips, and more information are available at www.bethegroove.com
ABOUT BE THE GROOVE:
Be the Groove is a rhythmic performance ensemble that believes rhythm is not just a beat—rhythm is a mode of expression. This Chicago based group fuses a variety of movement, percussion, and rhythmic techniques to create a unique style of its own. Through high-energy performances and a strong commitment to education, Be the Groove seeks to share its love of rhythm with people everywhere.
Formed in 2006 by Artistic Director Stephanie Paul and Executive Director Davora Sides, Be the Groove has quickly established a reputation for entertaining audiences in the Chicago dance and arts community and has performed at such venues as the Ravinia Festival, Old Town School of Folk Music, and Dance Chicago. In addition, Be the Groove has built a significant resume performing in corporate venues including the International Home and Housewares Show at McCormick Place, NeoCon’s World Trade Show at Merchandise Mart and Sara Lee’s National Sales Conference.
ABOUT LOOPTOPIA:
Inspired by “White Night” events in cities like Rome, Paris, and Madrid, Looptopia made its wildly successful debut as the first American event of its kind last year. And Looptopia 2008 is shaping up to be even more spectacular than the first. Come rain or come shine Looptopia will illuminate Chicago’s most historic neighborhood known worldwide as “the Loop”. Showcasing some of the best and most dynamic of Chicago’s artistic and cultural communities, Looptopia‘s 14 hours of programming will conclude on the morning of May 3rd with a Sunrise Celebration in Millennium Park. http://www.looptopia.com/
CONTACT:
Jason Hanggi
M: 847-867-7046
jason.hanggi@bethegroove.com
