news & events
Read more about the news and events that we have throughout the year.
movement for movement makers x house of the Lorde
Join wear|haus chi, Jess Vann; educator, artist and owner of Creative Spaces Consulting w/Jess Vann and Chicago-based performance artist Jenn Freeman (also known as Po’Chop) at House of the Lorde for an afternoon of movement and conversation.
"I had to examine, in my dreams as well as in my immune-function tests, the devastating effects of overextension. Overextending myself is not stretching myself. I had to accept how difficult it is to monitor the difference. Necessary for me as cutting down on sugar. Crucial. Physically. Psychically.
Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” -Audre Lorde
11 am - 12 pm: Nurture a deeper relationship with yourself in a Burlesque class designed to affirm your unique journey, empower your creativity, and bring you closer to your truest self.
12 pm - 1 pm: Dive deeper into ideas of self-care and how we can move with and for others by studying the writing of Audre Lorde. Participants will collectively read and discuss a portion from Lorde's A Burst of Light in a casual, co-facilitated setting.
winter | intensive
This is your chance to train like a professional dancer!
Join us for a three week dance intensive to learn choreography & create three dance films!
January 24- 25 : choreography by Jess
January 31-February 2 : choreography by Karielle Williams
February 7-9: choreography by Amelia Carpenter (dancefirstthinklater.com)
This experience is intended for every level of dancer — as long as you come with an open mind and willingness to learn.
Each choreographer will set a piece of choreography Friday & Saturday. Sunday will be devoted to blocking & filming each piece!
At the end of the intensive, dancers will receive a copy of every dance film to keep & share!
Fridays: 7PM-8:30PM
Saturdays: 3:00PM-4:30PM
Sundays: 3:00PM-4:30PM
Pricing:
$35/drop in
$225/entire intensive
$190/ Haustler Members (email the haus)
We know our impact extends far beyond the election November 5th- we want to use this opportunity to create space to discuss the issues that are most important to us, hold each other accountbale, and create safe pathways to see real impact.
5:30-6:20 Cardio Dance Class led by Collective Dance Fitness (https://collectivedancefitness.com/) & wear|haus chi (wearhauschi.com)
6:30- 7:30 Community Discussion: to encourage participants to fully activate themselves and understand what they can do to contribute to change led by educator & activist Jess Vann (https://www.jessvanncreates.com/)
Expectations: Participants understand that this will be a safe, brave, courageous and curious space. Space WILL NOT tolerate harmful language that others marginalize communities (racism, homophobia, sexism, antisemitism, transphobia)
Come to Move | Come to Express | Come to Make Chage
dans | downstairs
Start September off strong with this collaborative event bringing two West Town businesses together at Dorothy!
wear|haus is a dance fitness and personal training storefront led by professional dancers who design their classes around choreography while maintaining an approachable, community-oriented class structure.
On September 1st, instructor Katie will lead the class through a 45 minute sequence to get a sweat going, move your body and feel connected to yourself and those around you. After class stick around to sample syrups from Big Sis Bevs Craft Syrups and even order a cocktail special for the night featuring one as crafted by our team.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Class space is limited so everyone has enough room to move. Doors at 6pm and class starts promptly at 7pm. Dorothy will remain open after class until 11pm with late night happy hour from 10-11pm.
the summer intensive 2024
A four week summer intensive + your chance to train like a professional dancer.
Each day starts with 45 minute of bootcamp followed by 75 minutes of choreography.
No dance experience necessary- come to sweat, learn + celebrate.
Chance to perform Sunday August 11 @ Fleet Fields Chicago
the humboldt shuffle
A neighborhood collaboration!
Join us Sunday, June 30 at 1:00 PM.
30 min sweat @ wear|haus chi fitness
hair tutorial @ oko salon
drinks on the patio of @ hi lo
Proceeds benefit friends at the Center on Halsted
s w e a t | l e a r n | c e l e b r a t e
a conversation series |
community & empathy
An opportunity to give back to our community.
Join us Saturday, December 2 at 6:30 PM as we raise funds to benefit local families seeking asylum.
a r t | l i v e p e r f o r m a n c e | c o n v e r s a t i o n
comedy & story-telling by Sharup Karim, art displayed & sold by Liz Callahan, vocal performances by Natalie Duke & Jayme Taylor
donations accepted at the link below now through December 2.
s h a k e | s i p
s h a k e | s i p
f r i d a y s
@ 5 : 3 0 p m
learn choreography in an inclusive + supportive environment. post sweat - tutorial led by local, small business owner of Big Sis Syrups & Beverages
summer | intensive 2023
A chance to learn dance team choreography in a fun, supportive, judgement-free environment.
No dance experience necessary.
Each workshop led by NBA Cheerleader Amelia Carpenter and Professional dancer Jess Duffy.
Opportunity to perform at Fleet Fields Sunday June 18.
conversation | autonomy
a conversation | autonomy
f r i j u l y 8 @ 8 p m
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live music | art | community
An evening of live music, art and community gathered to engage and connect about autonomy and abortion access. Donations made benefited Chicago abortion fund.
beats | flow
2020-present
beats by dj supesbase + yoga with Gemma Brennan.
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an hour long yoga class with live dj hosted by the haus. stay after and connect with our community.
haus | vote
s e p t e m b e r 2 0 2 0 + e v e r y e l e c t i o n
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a letter writing campaign hosted by Indivisible Chicago to help spread election awareness