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Ballet

Laura Wade

Bio

Laura Wade has been Rehearsal Director and/or Company Ballet Teacher for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Visceral Dance Chicago, Giordano Dance Chicago, River North Dance Chicago, Chicago Repertory Ballet, and Inaside Chicago Dance. All of which took her on tours of the US, Germany, Austria, Russia, Scotland, and England. She is currently on faculty at Visceral Dance Center.  She has taught at the Lou Conte Dance Studio, Ruth Page Center, Northwestern University, Roosevelt University, Barat College, Stephens College (MO), University of Wisconsin-Madison, Essex Dance Theatre (England), MoMing Dance and Arts Center and many others.

As a performer, she long danced the Coffee duet and Cantiniere Doll in Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker, at Arie Crown Theatre, under the direction of Larry Long; and performed both ballet and modern works with David Dorfman, Scott Putman, The Moose Project, Ballet Espanol of Louisville, Robin Lakes/Rough Dance, Ballet Chicago, and Ballet Theatre of Chicago. 

Ms Wade was the Artistic Director of AKASHA Dance Company for 9 years. The company commissioned original works from leading artists- Claire Bataille (Hubbard Street), Martin Kravitz (Batsheva), Austin Hartel (Pilobolus), Nora Reynolds (Lubovitch), Ginger Farley (Hubbard Street), Poonie Dodson and many others. Early innovators in dance outreach, the company performed and taught for over 100,000 students throughout the Midwest. 

Growing up in Toledo, OH, she began her training with Velta Cernonok. As a member of the Toledo Ballet, under the direction of Marie Vogt, she danced many featured roles in ballets including Les Patineurs, Old King Cole, and The Nutcracker. 

Her training continued at Indiana University, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Dance Education and performed works by Nicolas Beriosov, Marina Svetlova, Colin Russell, and Anna Paskevska. Other important influences have been Warren Conover, Nana Shineflug, Dan Wagoner, Maya Plisetskaya, Patricia Neary, and Bella Lewitzky.

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Sneak peek #1 of our INCREDIBLE Extensions Dance Company 2023-24 Kick Off Party!!! We laughed… we reflected…. We hugged and bonded… and we DANCED! What a way to start this season…Stronger Together! 😃💖👏🏻💪🏻✨
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Sneak peek #1 of our INCREDIBLE Extensions Dance Company 2023-24 Kick Off Party!!! We laughed… we reflected…. We hugged and bonded… and we DANCED! What a way to start this season…Stronger Together! 😃💖👏🏻💪🏻✨
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Sep 22

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EXDC KICK OFF PARTY 2023-24!!

EXDC KICK OFF PARTY 2023-24!! ...

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Sep 17

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The beginnings.  Humble documentation of how a piece begins in the creative process, and this one is a special one.  Some clips from day 1 of our @jackie_nowicki & @skizziemack collab for the 2023-24 season.  We can’t wait to see what the creative minds and hearts of these two come up with this year!

The beginnings. Humble documentation of how a piece begins in the creative process, and this one is a special one. Some clips from day 1 of our @jackie_nowicki & @skizziemack collab for the 2023-24 season. We can’t wait to see what the creative minds and hearts of these two come up with this year! ...

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Sep 5

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First day of dance classes for the 2023-24 season is TODAY!  We have some fun festivities waiting for our dancers at the studio this week and of course the most fun year of growth with the best people and the BEST team of faculty EVER!  Let’s gooooooooo!!! ✨✨ 📸 @chloealexisham of @ashlinn.demonte

First day of dance classes for the 2023-24 season is TODAY! We have some fun festivities waiting for our dancers at the studio this week and of course the most fun year of growth with the best people and the BEST team of faculty EVER! Let’s gooooooooo!!! ✨✨ 📸 @chloealexisham of @ashlinn.demonte ...

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Sep 4

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There is no better way to kick off our Extensions Dance Company 2023-24 Season then with a photoshoot with @fer_nahndo 🤩🥰📸💖 We had the best weekend capturing not only gorgeous photos of our company dancers (and directors 😉) but also memories that will last a lifetime! We are so excited to share the magic that was made, but for now here is a fun sneak peak behind the scenes 😃
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There is no better way to kick off our Extensions Dance Company 2023-24 Season then with a photoshoot with @fer_nahndo 🤩🥰📸💖 We had the best weekend capturing not only gorgeous photos of our company dancers (and directors 😉) but also memories that will last a lifetime! We are so excited to share the magic that was made, but for now here is a fun sneak peak behind the scenes 😃
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Make up by the wonderful @beecrinbeauty ✨
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Aug 20

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Just a few quick clips and photos from the @revolutiondancewear fashion show last night as part of their ENERGIZE convention!  Our Extensions Dancers learned 3 dances in one week (choreo by @skizziemack) and then shined like stars on stage. ✨✨We are so proud of each of them and grateful for this opportunity for our dancers growth as confident young artists 🙌🏻

Just a few quick clips and photos from the @revolutiondancewear fashion show last night as part of their ENERGIZE convention! Our Extensions Dancers learned 3 dances in one week (choreo by @skizziemack) and then shined like stars on stage. ✨✨We are so proud of each of them and grateful for this opportunity for our dancers growth as confident young artists 🙌🏻 ...

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Aug 14

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Our third and final summer session, “Elevation” starts one week from tomorrow on August 21 and the faculty & class line up are absolute FIRE!  Mini track (ages 6-10), Intermediate track (ages 9-13), Advanced track (ages 12+) and our Hip Hop Tracks are all true 🔥with many of the best teachers and dancers our city has to offer at the helm!  Registration is ongoing, don’t miss this amazing opportunity to@learn from the best. Details and registration at extensionsdance.com 🙌🏻

Our third and final summer session, “Elevation” starts one week from tomorrow on August 21 and the faculty & class line up are absolute FIRE! Mini track (ages 6-10), Intermediate track (ages 9-13), Advanced track (ages 12+) and our Hip Hop Tracks are all true 🔥with many of the best teachers and dancers our city has to offer at the helm! Registration is ongoing, don’t miss this amazing opportunity to@learn from the best. Details and registration at extensionsdance.com 🙌🏻 ...

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Jun 30

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The 2023-2024 dance season is going to be 🔥! A warm welcome to our new faculty members @mattpospeshil for tap, @nikki.mammano for beginning ballroom @stephanie_raciak for advanced jazz and @jackie_nowicki taking over intermediate jazz and stretch/strength on Saturdays!! The Extensions experience and training are unmatched…we can’t wait to keep dancing and growing with our amazing young artists this coming season! Join our community! Registration opens July 15 💕

The 2023-2024 dance season is going to be 🔥! A warm welcome to our new faculty members @mattpospeshil for tap, @nikki.mammano for beginning ballroom @stephanie_raciak for advanced jazz and @jackie_nowicki taking over intermediate jazz and stretch/strength on Saturdays!! The Extensions experience and training are unmatched…we can’t wait to keep dancing and growing with our amazing young artists this coming season! Join our community! Registration opens July 15 💕 ...

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