| | Dear Dance Lover, As we enter into November, a time to reflect on gratitude, all of us at Malashock Dance want you to know that we are grateful for your support. We are committed to continuing to strengthen our community through programs that bring our mission to life. We are passionate about providing innovative outreach programs, creating equitable access to the highest level of artistic concert dance performances, and providing opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to participate in dance classes in a meaningful way. Our 30th Season is so special, and we are proud to demonstrate that our organization is more active than ever before. We hope you will follow us on our journey through our 30th Season, because there are so many ways to share your passion for dance with us and have a positive effect on our community! This Season, please consider attending a FREE performance, a Company production, take a class, get involved as a volunteer, or make a contribution that will help us continue to do great work! We wish you a very happy start to your Holiday Season! With Gratitude, | | | | Molly Puryear, Executive Director | | | John Malashock, Artistic Director | | | | | |  | | |  | NATIONAL IMPACT John Malashock is resetting his choreography for Bizet's The Pearl Fisher's opera at Lyric Opera of Chicago this month! More Information HERE. "Much of the acting was illuminated by the choreography of John Malashock, whose dance sequences ran the gamut from ethereal beauty to threatening, murderous mob scenes." - The Seattle Times | |  | While in Chicago, John will hold a workshop and audition at Danceworks Chicago! Malashock Dance is proud to have an impact on the national dance community and provide opportunities for dancers everywhere! REGISTER HERE. November 10, 2017 Class: 9:30-11AM, $12 Workshop: 11:15AM-1PM, $20 $25 for BOTH! Additional $5 at the door Ruth Page Center for The Arts, Larry Long Studio 1016 N. Dearborn Street Chicago, IL, 60610 | |  | BEHIND THE MOVEMENT “Behind The Movement” is an opportunity for 5 incredible patrons to commission a new work by John Malashock, which will premiere at the 30th Anniversary Concert in March 2018. Sponsors will receive a hosted party for up to 30 friends, during which John Malashock will begin to create the work on his company dancers! Starting gift is at the $10,000 level. | | | | MATCHING GIFT CAMPAIGN An anonymous donor has pledged $30,000 challenge gift, contingent upon our ability to secure a 1:1 match for our 30th Anniversary from NEW donors or current donors who will donate to this special campaign in addition to their regular annual gift. This is an opportunity to double your impact this year! | | | | $1,000 GIFT CAMPAIGN Malashock seeks to inspire 30 individuals to give $1000 above and beyond their regular gift, in order to reach a goal of 30 supporters at the $1000 level. These 30 individuals will receive special recognition for their generosity. | | | | DANCE PARTNERS CAMPAIGN Malashock Dance seeks donors to “partner” with each of our dancers this Season at the $3000 level. Make a deep and lasting connection with a dancer, and directly support the individual artist’s salary, costumes, and wellness program throughout the season. | | | | | | | |  | WIN 4 FREE CLASSES! Earn points by checking in on Facebook and/or Yelp every time you visit Malashock Dance! Earn extra points for writing a review on our Facebook and Yelp, too! Whoever has the most points at the end of November will win the 4 free classes! (This may be applied to adult or child/teen classes). The winner will be announced on our newsletter and Facebook! CHECK-IN = 1PT
WRITE A REVIEW = 5PTS | | | | | |  | GET INVOLVED WITH MALASHOCK DANCE! Malashock Dance is passionate about building community and collaboration. We love to provide opportunities for people to get more involved. If you or someone you know is interested in “giving back” here are some great ways to help! Click on any item below for more details. | | | | | | | | | |  | Featured Malashock Dancers and Guest Artists: Nicholas Strasburg, Justin Viernes, Andrew Holmes, Courtney Meadows, Brittany Taylor, Andrea Rehm, Jennifer Puls, and JP Lawson. Follow us on Instagram for more company photos through the years, or follow our hashtag at #Malashockat30 (clickable on our social media platforms). Photos by Raymond Elstad, Ryan Beck at 1000 Words Photography. | | | | | | | |
