Rodney Bakerr led early Wax Trax! group Strange Circuits, ran underground label Rockin’ House, and wrote ubiquitous house-music rhythm patterns for Roland.
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DJ Oreo talks about footwork, booking a Chicago party from Australia, and Sunday’s birthday battle with Elz the DJ
West-side native DJ Oreo throws himself a birthday party at East Room on Sunday that doubles as an informal turntable battle with his best friend—and then he hits the road with Lil Yachty.
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The Era move footworking into the spotlight
Footwork crews often end up as sideshows to DJs or rappers—but Chicago dancers the Era hope to change that with their first stage production.
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Music + Movement Showcase rocks the Auditorium
Six dance troupes boogie to live music at the Music + Movement Showcase.
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Tap takes over the world
Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s Juba! concerts feature Japanese tap masters
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Music for Feet
The Chicago dance style footwork already has MTV’s attention. But footwork music may be too weird for mainstream ears.