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Drop the textbooks, and explore culture
Studio Mangiameli
Fall is here and that usually has many of us thinking it’s time to go back to school. But what about those of us who no longer are in school or need a quick break from the textbooks? Chicago is a great place to enrich, explore and participate in the culture all around the city. This list is only some of what Chicago has to offer, but whether it’s language courses, filmmaking or dancing, these back to school items will leave you nothing but satisfied. Make sure to always check back for classes starting in the spring, as well. Some programs have already started accepting applications!
Compiled by Benita Zepeda
Private Language Courses
Instituto Cervantes
31 W. Ohio St.
Looking to brush up on your Spanish? These courses can be made to specifically fit your own needs. There are several different hours you can choose.
A Taste of Salsa
Latin Street Dancing
1335 W. Lake St. Suite 103
This is a beginner salsa class which covers the basics, how to connect them, and how to lead/follow. You will also learn 3 basic turns and one sixteen turn combination. This class is perfect for those who are looking to get into salsa, or just brush up on what you know. Class schedule
Can You Hear My World?
Pro Arts Studio
1119 W. Cullerton Ave.
From October 3 to December 12
This is for children ages 6 to 11 on Mondays and Tuesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. The purpose of this course is to explore what Chicago is as a home. Of course it’s easy to describe the physical, such as stores, restaurants and people, but what about sound. Students will learn how to use recording equipment and Photoshop to create a soundscape that shows Pilsen through individual ears, eyes and minds. Click here for an application.
Flamenco Technique and Choreography
Flamenco Arts Center
3755 N. Western Ave.
Taught by Karen Stelling
These courses are private and semiprivate instruction for advanced beginners and intermediate technique and choreography. For more information on these courses, call 773-637-0902 or email Karen_stelling@flamencoartscenter.com
Beginner Flamenco and Sevillanas Classes
Studio Mangiameli
4107 W. Belmont
Taught by Chiara Mangiameli
You’re introduced to arm, hand movements, footwork technique, simple marking steps and turns. For more information and a complete fall schedule of all Studio Mangiameli classes visit here
Roots of Samba: Brazilian Drums and Percussion with Heitor Garcia
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln Ave.
October 13
6 to 7:20PM
Renowned Brazilian drummer Heitor Garcia will introduce students to rhythms and patterns of samba, including how the genre has evolved to modern day. There will be a drum set, tamborim, pandeiro, rebolo, cuica, agogo, congas and shakers in the workshop. Students are even encouraged to bring their own instruments used in Brazilian Music. Register here
Latin Folk Connection with Nelson Sosa
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N. Lincoln Ave.
November 17
6 to 7:20 PM
Nelson Sosa will lead a workshop that identifies the rhythms and sounds of Mariachi, Tango, Salsa, Samba, Norteño, Afro-Peruvian and Puerto Rican music. Register here
Ideas en Archilla: Clay Studio
Dvorak Park Basement
Pros Arts Studio
1119 W. Cullerton Ave.
Youth Classes 4 to 6 PM
Community Classes 6 to 8 PM
September 23 to December 9
Students will create clay projects and explore the tradition of Dia de los Muertos and learn about the history of corn. Register here
Developing the Documentary
Chicago Filmmakers
5243 N. Clark St.
November 3 through December 15
6:30 to 9:30 PM
Interested in learning how to create a captivating documentary film? Take this course to discover the techniques and styles best suited for your interest and shape it into an idea that can be funded and completed. This course will teach you how to research, write a treatment and synopsis, target interested funders, write a proposal, make a budget and prepare a shooting schedules. For more information, click here.
Bilingual Bootcamp – Spanish
Multilingual Chicago
2934 N. Milwaukee Ave. Suite C
October 2 from 10 AM to 5 PM
Spend a day in a Spanish bootcamp, which is perfect for brushing up on Spanish before a vacation or perfect if you cannot commit to a weekly class. This 7 hour course covers the basics and helps build the confidence you need to be able to speak. For more information, visit here.
Got something to add to this list? Send information to amor@arteyvidachicago.com
