Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth: Blog https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog en-us (C) Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Sun, 21 Aug 2022 21:49:00 GMT Sun, 21 Aug 2022 21:49:00 GMT https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/img/s/v-12/u886622146-o463613294-50.jpg Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth: Blog https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog 120 120 Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth for Alderwoman 48th Ward https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2022/8/leni-manaa-hoppenworth-for-alderwoman-48th-ward It's official! I am running for 48th ward alderwoman in Chicago!

Please check out my campaign site at lenifor48th.com.

RSPV to join me at my launch party, Tuesday, August 30, 2022 in Andersonville at 6pm.

Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and sign up for my newsletter.

Donate here and sign up to volunteer now to help me get on the ballot and to win in 2023!

Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth. Photo: Julie LynnLeni Manaa-Hoppenworth. Photo: Julie Lynn

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) 48th alderman alderwoman Chicago Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth ward https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2022/8/leni-manaa-hoppenworth-for-alderwoman-48th-ward Sun, 21 Aug 2022 21:37:52 GMT Headshots by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth: Mario LaMothe https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2022/5/headshots-by-leni-manaa-hoppenworth-mario-lamothe Mario is cocoa skin toned with black and grey dreadlocks. He wears a lilac buttoned down short sleeved shirt. He is smiling and looking at the camera. Mario LaMothePhoto: Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Arts Center headshot Kehrien Center for the Arts https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2022/5/headshots-by-leni-manaa-hoppenworth-mario-lamothe Sat, 28 May 2022 05:09:31 GMT 2022 Chicago Dance Summit https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2022/5/2022-chicago-dance-summit

Headshots by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth at FUTURE PRESENT: 2022 Chicago Dance Summit

Saturday, May 14, 2022


 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) ballet dance dancer forum headshots Kehrein maker portrait https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2022/5/2022-chicago-dance-summit Mon, 16 May 2022 23:21:54 GMT Let's Dance! Year of Dance Chicago x Andersonville, April 30, 2022 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2022/5/lets-dance-year-of-dance-chicago-x-andersonville-april-30-2022

Photos: Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth

Go to viewing gallery here.

 

Mayor Lightfoot, DCASE and the Local Dance Community Designate 2022 as The “Year of Chicago Dance”

Citywide, year-long focus on dance will address critical issues facing Chicago’s dancers and the field of dance including funding, space, and capacity building.


Andersonville hosted a day of celebration for the Year of Chicago Dance on Saturday, April 30, 2022 [read Block Club Chicago feature].

 

Trey Elder, of music group Quiet Pterodactyl, served as emcee and the event’s “music mix master guru.”

Sponsors of the event include:

Andersonville Chamber of Commerce

Chicago Dance Supply

Swedish American Museum

Edgewater Historical Society

State Rep. Kelly Cassidy

 

Participating dance groups include:

Helen C. Peirce School

Desueño Dance 

Illinois Center for Kathak 

Chicago Casineros 

Nordic Folk Dancers of Chicago 

Chicago Tap Theatre 

Glenwood Dance Studio 

Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Youth Company 

312 Movement 

The Met Down 

Joel Hall Dancers

 


 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) andersonville celebrate chamber chicago chicago dance supply dance flamenco hip hop hustle jitterbug kathak salsa tango tap https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2022/5/lets-dance-year-of-dance-chicago-x-andersonville-april-30-2022 Mon, 02 May 2022 17:46:01 GMT Photos from the Reader editorial union’s rally on April 21, 2022. https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2022/4/photos-from-the-reader-editorial-union-s-rally-on-april-21-2022 Reader editorial editorial team hold signs: Free the Reader, Save the Reader at a rally on a sunny day.Sun and solidarity

Sun and solidarity

Photos from the Reader editorial union’s rally on April 21, 2022.

by Reader staff April 28, 2022

On April 21, the Reader editorial union rallied with labor allies, nonunion staff, and supporters outside the Lakeview mansion of the newspaper’s co-owner, Leonard C. Goodman, to demand he allow its long-planned transition to a nonprofit to proceed. The demonstration attracted national media attention, and helped break a four-month stalemate between opposing factions on the Reader’s board. 

On Tuesday, April 26, Goodman announced he and three board members allied with him were stepping down.—Jim Daley

https://chicagoreader.com/news-politics/news/sun-and-solidarity/
 

 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) allies Chicago Reader editorial Jim Daley Len Goodman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth nonprofit photos rally union https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2022/4/photos-from-the-reader-editorial-union-s-rally-on-april-21-2022 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 23:17:03 GMT Praize Productions Inc. Red Carpet Movie Premiere of NINE https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2022/4/praize-productions-inc-red-carpet-movie-premiere-of-nine From Praize Productions: 

During a global pandemic, we all have had the opportunity to step back, take time and reevaluate the world as we know it. Praize Productions Inc. has taken that space to reimagine it’s ninth theatrical production into its first motion picture entitled NINE!

Masterfully weaving dance, spoken word and music, NINE brings to life a story of self-discovery, healing, and triumph in a one-of-a-kind experience that only the award-winning PPI can create.

Come experience an evening of Black Excellence, as Praize Productions Inc. brings Hollywood to the South Side of Chicago with its red carpet movie premiere of NINE.

 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) ballet Chicago dance dancer dancers PPI Praise Productions Inc. https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2022/4/praize-productions-inc-red-carpet-movie-premiere-of-nine Sun, 03 Apr 2022 22:46:32 GMT #IAmIrish Exhibition - Irish American Heritage Center https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2022/1/-iamirish-exhibition---irish-american-heritage-center  

Select images were part of the #IAmIrish Portrait Exhibition displayed at the Irish Books Art and Music (iBAM!) Festival 
Saturday 23rd October at the Irish American Heritage Center (4626 N Knox. Ave, Chicago, IL 60630).

#IAmIrish came to Chicago though a partnership between Ireland Network Chicago, Irish Community Services and the IBAM! Festival.

 

Leni-2768-IAmIrishLeni-2768-IAmIrish Leni-2801-IAmIrishLeni-2801-IAmIrish Leni-2701-IAmIrishLeni-2701-IAmIrish

 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) #IAmIrish Chicago diversity Irish Irish American Heritage Center portrait https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2022/1/-iamirish-exhibition---irish-american-heritage-center Mon, 03 Jan 2022 05:29:26 GMT Cook County Jail Freeze In https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2021/12/cook-county-jail-freeze-in

CBS: Group Demands Improved Release Conditions For Cook County Jail Inmates, Including Provided Coats When Cold

Fundraiser link here.

 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) coat fundraiser inhumane jail release SOUL Tom Dart https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2021/12/cook-county-jail-freeze-in Thu, 23 Dec 2021 18:12:29 GMT Welcome home, Saba and Suroash https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2021/12/welcome-home-saba-and-suroash

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) baby Chicago family newborn photos portraits https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2021/12/welcome-home-saba-and-suroash Wed, 08 Dec 2021 23:54:56 GMT Jueves Milonguita - Fully Vax'd w/ DJ Khoi- November 18, 2021 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2021/11/jueves-milonguita-november-18-2021---dj-khoi

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Andersonville Chicago chicagodances dance DJ Khoi Jueves Milonguita Milonga tango https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2021/11/jueves-milonguita-november-18-2021---dj-khoi Sat, 20 Nov 2021 17:41:27 GMT Ballet on Saturday Mornings with Nick at Visceral - Oct. 9, 2021 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2021/11/ballet-on-saturday-mornings-with-nick-at-visceral---oct-9-2021

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) ballerina Ballet Chicago Dance Michael Moricz Nick Pupillo piano studio https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2021/11/ballet-on-saturday-mornings-with-nick-at-visceral---oct-9-2021 Sun, 07 Nov 2021 14:57:19 GMT Center on Halsted Oct. 13, 2021 and Windy City Times https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2021/10/center-on-halsted-oct-13-2021-and-windy-city-times

Activists speak about former Chicago Mayor Harold Washington's LGBTQ legacy
by Max Lubbers

2021-10-14

LGBTQ+ advocates reflected on former Chicago Mayor Harold Washington's legacy at Center on Halsted Oct. 13, discussing his role in the city's Human Rights Ordinance and outreach to the LGBTQ+ community. A display of 1980s Windy City Times covers featuring Washington was available in the lobby.

When Washington won the 1983 mayoral election, he became the first Black mayor in Chicago's history. He was later re-elected in 1987 and died in November of that year, but activists said his impact lasted far beyond his tenure and life.

Channyn Lynne Parker, who served as co-MC with Kim Hunt, said his influence is not only evident in his specific accomplishments for the LGBTQ+ community, but also in his ability to inspire.

"When we think about the legacy of Harold Washington, it is all around us. It is sitting with us today," she said. "I see it in the faces of individuals, right now, who dare to dream."

Many of the activists in the room Wednesday worked directly with Washington to effect change, with two panels of key players. The first panel, moderated by Mona Noriega, featured Peggy Baker, who Washington appointed to be the city's first paid liaison to the lesbian and gay community, and Ann Christophersen, who served on Chicago's first gay and lesbian advisory committee and is co-founder of Women & Children First bookstore. 

Baker said she moved to Chicago right before Washington's first election, but quickly realized how critical it was for him to serve as mayor. 

"My 'We're not in Kansas anymore' moment came when I put on a Washington button and I was walking down State Street by Marshall Field's, and this old white guy spit at me," Baker said. "… I came to feel that supporting Washington's work was about the most important thing that you could be doing in Chicago."

Both Baker and Chrisophersen spoke about the way Washington deeply listened to their concerns and made LGBTQ+ rights a priority. Christophersen said he was particularly interested in hearing personal stories. 

"It plugged right into his civil-rights agenda," she said. "We were certainly ready for him and so happy to have him, and he was ready for us."

Former Chicagoan Tom Donelan spoke briefly from the audience about Ken Glover, a top Washington staffer who took the title as the first Washington liaison to the gay community (in addition to his other duties), to make sure the community was not left out of the mayor's first administration. Community ally Kit Duffy was formally appointed later, as a volunteer gay and lesbian liaison for Washington.

Co-founder of Windy City Times Tracy Baim, who organized the program, offered insight into Washington's commitment to civil rights, speaking earlier in the night about an interview she did with Washington in 1986. 

At the time, he told WCT that he didn't need an election to support gays and their rights, it was just natural. 

However, the second panel of activists, moderated by Mary Morten, emphasized that Washington did not do the work for them. Instead, he encouraged them to fight for their rights. 

That panel of speakers—Laurie Dittman, Rick Garcia and Art Johnston—helped push the passage of the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance along with the late Jon-Henri Damski.

It would take three tries for it to pass, Johnston said. 

When the first version failed, Johnston said they realized Washington could try to sway City Council members—but he wouldn't somehow create a miracle.

"It was a moment of intense education for all of us, when we lost that vote," he said. "And the mayor made clear to us: Don't rely on me to get your rights for you. You must learn to do it for yourselves."

They said that through their work with Washington, they learned important political strategies. 

Garcia spoke about the importance of including nuns in their strategy to go after Catholic aldermen, and Dittman said it was important that she was able to do this work as part of her paid political work with IVI-IPO.

Illinois State Sen. Mike Simmons, who concluded the event, spoke of lessons he takes from Washington's legacy.

Simmons said that as the first openly gay member elected to the Illinois Senate and first senator of color to serve the state's 7th District, Washington's story resonates with him.

"He just had such a marvelous way of connecting with ordinary Chicagoans … but he did it in a way where he built these huge incredible coalitions of people," he said. "He was elected mayor at a time when Chicago was still overtly racist, where people will literally tell you they will not vote for 'the Blacks,' and some of those people lived in the neighborhood I grew up in [Lincoln Square]."

Simmons said that now, as the senator of representing so many different neighborhoods, he's learned to be a coalition-builder, too—and hopes that it will be easier for the generations that come after him. 

 

"We do these things together," he said. "We leave a ripple effect that redefines the political culture, and when I'm done in 10, 20 or 30 years from now, the next generation of people are going to be able to do even more and say more and create more tension."

https://www.windycitytimes.com/m/APParticle.php?AID=71535&i=12&s=News
 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Ann Christophersen Art Johnston Center on Halsted Channyn Lynne Parker Chicago Reader Human Rights Ordinance Kim Hunt Laurie Dittman Mary Morten Mayor Harold Washington Mona Noriega Peggy Baker Rick Garcia Senator Mike Simmons Tom Donelan Tracy Baim Windy City Times https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2021/10/center-on-halsted-oct-13-2021-and-windy-city-times Sat, 30 Oct 2021 05:14:03 GMT 2021 Chicago LGBTQ Hall of Fame https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2021/10/2021-chicago-lgbtq-hall-of-fame The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame, the only city-sanctioned LGBT Hall of Fame in the world, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, was founded to honor people and entities, nominated by the community, who have made significant contributions to the quality of life or well-being of the LGBT community in Chicago. The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame inductees for 2021 were selected from a slate of candidates submitted by Chicago's LGBT community.
See listing and descriptions for 2021 inductees here on Windy City Times.

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Chicago LGBTQ Hall of Fame Kirk Williamson Sidetrack Tracy Baim Windy City Times https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2021/10/2021-chicago-lgbtq-hall-of-fame Fri, 08 Oct 2021 05:13:20 GMT Brunch, Mimosas and Maria Hadden - July 31, 2021 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2021/8/brunch-mimosas-and-maria-hadden

Alderwoman Maria Hadden of the 49th Ward in Chicago held a fundraiser at Honeybear Cafe in Rogers Park on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Below is the thank you note as posted on Facebook:

"I am so grateful to serve a community like the one we have in the 49th Ward and to have the support of so many wonderful people. Thank you to everyone who came out, supported and made this an event to remember.

Thank you to Prudence, George and their team at Honeybear Cafe for a fabulous hosted event and delicious food, to Picnic Wine & Provisions for supplying the bubbly for the mimosas and to Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth for these fantastic photos!

Thank you to members of my Host Committee, Stacy Davis Gates, Erica N. Bland-Durosinmi, Hope Pickett, Sean Tenner, Rebecca BurWei, Joi Imobhio, Rep. Kelly Cassidy, Sen. Mike Simmons, Sen. Heather Steans, Jane Ramsey and Network 49 for making this such a successful event.

A big thanks to the elected officials who joined me yesterday, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, State Rep. Greg Harris, State Rep. and Committeeperson Kelly Cassidy, Committeeperson Sean Tenner, Committeeperson Dean Maragos, Judge Pam Saindon, Judge Diana López, and Judge Rena Marie Van Tine.

And a giant hug to our event team, Jacqueline Anderson, Karri DeSelm, Holly Hahn, Megan Sit, Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth, Anna Mangahas, and of course, Natalia Vera for your ideas, time and talent. ❤️😊 I love Rogers Park, and I wouldn’t be here without all of you."

- Maria Hadden

 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) 49th Ward alderwoman cafe Chicago committeeperson Greg Harris Heather Steans Honeybear Hope Pickett Illinois State Representative Jan Schakowsky Jane Ramsey judge Kelly Cassidy Maria Hadden Mike Simmons Network 49 politician Rogers Park Senator Stacy Davis Gates https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2021/8/brunch-mimosas-and-maria-hadden Tue, 03 Aug 2021 00:34:18 GMT Lawyers for Social Justice - July 28, 2021 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2021/7/lawyers-for-social-justice---july-28-2021

Gallery: July 28, 2021 Lawyers for Justice benefit for the Chicago Reader Institute for Community Journalism, the new nonprofit publisher of the Chicago Reader. Sponsored by City Winery and Haymarket Beer Company. 

 

HOSTS:

Tracy Baim | Jim Bennett & Terry Vanden Hoek | Greg Cameron | Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation | Leonard C Goodman | Venu Gupta | Christie Hefner | Kim L. Hunt | Fritz & Rebecca Kaegi | Jackie & Ann Kaplan-Perkins | Lopp Mathias Law | Michael Leppen | Eileen Rhodes | Jan M. Saks & Emma Ruby-Sachs | Alex Sims

CO-HOSTS

The Bernstein Law Firm, LLC | Judge Tom Chiola (Ret.) | Steven Cohen | David Daskal | Jan Dee & Janet Gutrich | Judge Julian Frazin (Ret.) | Georges & Synowiecki | Brenda Grauer | David Hiller | David Hoffman | Mark Ishaug | Johnson, Jones, Snelling & Gilbert, P.C. | Brian C. Johnson | Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP | Nancy Katz & Paul Hanover | Charles Katzenmeyer | Michael Kreloff | Law Offices of Marvin Husby | Loevy & Loevy | Joseph Loundy | Ed Mogul | Gail H. Morse & Lauren Verdict | David Ernesto Munar | Commissioner Larry R. Rogers, Jr. | Hadley Rue | Brendan Shiller | Coco Soodek | Scott Turow | George A. Zelcs | 

ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORTERS

American Constitution Society - Chicago Lawyer Chapter | Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights

------------

PROGRAM 

Eileen Rhodes, Board President, Reader Institute for Community Journalism

Christie Hefner, Chicago Reader "Century Fund" Advisory Committee

Karen Hawkins, Chicago Reader Co-Publisher, Co-Editor in Chief with 
Sujay Kumar, Chicago Reader Co-Editor in Chief and
Brianna Wellen, Chicago Reader Managing Editor

Mara Dukmasova and Ben Joravsky, Chicago Reader Senior Reporters

Tracy Baim, Chicago Reader President, Co-Publisher with
Jackie Kaplan-Perkins, Board member, Reader Institute for Community Journalism

https://tinyurl.com/ReaderLegal

Contact tbaim@chicagoreader.com

 

 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) American Constitution Society Baim" Ben Joravsky Brianna Wellen Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Chicago Reader Christie Hefner City Winery donate Eileen Rhodes fundraiser Haymarket Beer Company Jackie Kaplan-Perkins Karen Hawkins Maya Dukmasova Reader Institute for Community Journalism Sujay Kumar Tracy https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2021/7/lawyers-for-social-justice---july-28-2021 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 18:17:54 GMT Windy City Tango Festival 2021 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2021/7/windy-city-tango-festival-2021 Chicago welcomed dancers across the continent for the first Argentine tango dance festival since the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown in March 2020. The four day Windy City Tango Festival was hosted by 312 Movement at Dance Center Chicago over the July 4th weekend. 

 

 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Adrian Veredice and Alejandra Hobert Argentine tango Celina​ ​Rotundo​ ​and​ ​Hugo​ ​Patyn​ classes couples dance dancers dancing embrace Jenny Teters Jessica and Somer performance Rod Relucio social dance https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2021/7/windy-city-tango-festival-2021 Sat, 17 Jul 2021 04:09:57 GMT Portrait by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth: Khoi Dang-Vu https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2021/6/portrait-by-leni-manaa-hoppenworth-khoi-dang-vu Khoi Dang-Vu, AttorneyKhoi Dang-Vu, AttorneyPhoto: Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth of Khoi Dang-Vu, Attorney. Khoi is wearing a dark blue blazer over a blue pin-striped shirt with a burgundy striped tie. His arms are crossed over his chest. He is smiling into the camera and standing outside in front of Sulzer Library, Lincoln Square, Chicago.

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) business Chicago Dan-Vu headshot Khoi library Lincoln Square portrait Sulzer Library https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2021/6/portrait-by-leni-manaa-hoppenworth-khoi-dang-vu Sun, 13 Jun 2021 17:18:52 GMT Pride Trees Dance in Andersonville https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2021/6/pride-trees-dance-in-andersonville

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Andersonville ballet beauty Bryan CDS Chicago Dance dancers Hurd" jump Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth photography pride trees https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2021/6/pride-trees-dance-in-andersonville Tue, 08 Jun 2021 01:51:58 GMT Lily from LBP at CDS https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2021/6/lily-from-lbp-at-cds young dancer with long black hair wearing a tie dye long sleeved top and blue romantic tutu jumps in the air on the sidewalk in front of a yellow house. The sky is blue and grass and trees are green.Lily in AndersonvilleLily from LBP in Andersonville

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Andersonville ballet CDS Chicago Dance firebird Lily Supply https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2021/6/lily-from-lbp-at-cds Tue, 01 Jun 2021 07:13:13 GMT Angel Alice in Andersonville https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2021/4/angel-alice-in-andersonville Alice wears a hot pink tutu over a navy camisole and cut of shorts. She wears white Nike sneakers and a scarf around her neck. She is standing in front of a mural with a blue sky and white clouds. There are wings and a halo around her. Alice in AndersonvilleAngel Alice

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Alice Andersonville Hamburger Mary Midsommarfest tutu https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2021/4/angel-alice-in-andersonville Wed, 07 Apr 2021 21:53:47 GMT Andreas - June 24, 2016 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2020/12/andreas---june-24-2016 Brown skinned father looks down at yawning, diapered infant. He holds baby on chest on top a white blanket. In background, there are white and blue streamers. One blue balloon reads "it's a boy"Andreas - It's a BoyFil holds newborn baby Andreas. Photo: Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth

Portraits by Leni

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) baby Chicago family father newborn photographer portrait son https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2020/12/andreas---june-24-2016 Sun, 13 Dec 2020 00:36:47 GMT Andersonville Chalk the Walk June 12, 2020 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2020/8/andersonville-chalk-the-walk-june-12-2020 Leni-0102-BLMLeni-0102-BLM Leni-0104-BLMLeni-0104-BLM Leni-0107-BLMLeni-0107-BLM Leni-0113-BLMLeni-0113-BLM Leni-0122-BLMLeni-0122-BLM Leni-0134-BLMLeni-0134-BLM Leni-0135-BLMLeni-0135-BLM Leni-0146-BLMLeni-0146-BLM Leni-0141-BLMLeni-0141-BLM Leni-0111-BLMLeni-0111-BLM Leni-0129-BLMLeni-0129-BLM

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Andersonville Antiracism Aville Black Chalk Chicago Clark Community Lives Matter Neighborhood North Street the walk https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2020/8/andersonville-chalk-the-walk-june-12-2020 Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:37:42 GMT Antiracism Andersonville Rally July 3, 2020 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2020/7/antiracism-andersonville-rally-july-3-2020 On June 22nd two incidents of hate graffiti were discovered in Andersonville. Our goals for this rally are to condemn the recent racist vandalism in Andersonville, make space for Black and BIPOC Trans voices to be heard in our neighborhood, and elevate the ten demands of Black Lives Matter: Chicago.

The rally kicks off the 4th of July weekend. It is important to remember that celebrations of freedom mean little until we are all truly free. 

ASL Interpreters will be present for the speeches and performaces. 

Andersonville Business & Organization Endorsements Include: 
- Black Cat Kitchen
- Chicago Reader
- Chicago Dance Supply
- Chicago Magic Lounge
- Chicago Therapy Collective
- Helix Cafe
- Hopleaf
- TK Photography
- Windy City Times
- Women & Children First Bookstore

Sign up to support Anti-Racist Andersonville here: https://bit.ly/AntiracistAndersonvilleSignup

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Andersonville Antiracism black community lives matter rally trans https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2020/7/antiracism-andersonville-rally-july-3-2020 Sat, 04 Jul 2020 04:54:25 GMT DO NOT TOUCH Chicago Reader Souvenir Issue March 26, 2020 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2020/3/chicago-reader-souvenir-issue-march-26 Creativity and caring continues even in the days of coronavirus and social distancing.

Check out a few of my favorites from my recent set with Sydney.  And don't worry, we're related. 

I go over the rules daily with the rest of the family: wash hands, keep hands away from face, and most importantly - STAY HOME. 

Also, consider making a donation to Chicago's legacy, free, alternative newsweekly, the Chicago Reader.

Donate to Chicago Reader now and get the March 26, 2020 souvenir limited-edition delivered to your doorstep.

SUPPORT CHICAGO READER: Use this link here.

 

Leni-4070-Sydney-EditLeni-4070-Sydney-Edit Leni-4024-Sydney-EditLeni-4024-Sydney-Edit Leni-4090-Sydney-EditLeni-4090-Sydney-Edit

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) alternative news weekly Chicago Reader dance do not touch hair headstand jump Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth news paper read Sydney https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2020/3/chicago-reader-souvenir-issue-march-26 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 18:29:16 GMT Super Tuesday 2020: Chicago Reader Watch Party at Promontory https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2020/3/super-tuesday-with-chicago-reader-at-promontory Chicago Reader’s Ben Joravsky and Maya Dumaskova  Super Tuesday Watch Party at Promontory with special guest panelists Jeanette B. Taylor, Kofi Ademola and Delmarie Cobb.  Activism tables by Chicago Votes, Student Votes Matter, Planned Parenthood and Human Rights Campaign  

 

Watch livestream here. https://www.facebook.com/chicagoreader/videos/191007638850232/

 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Ben Joravsky Chicago Chicago Reader Delmarie Cobb Jeanette B. Taylor Kofi Ademola Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Leni Photo Maya Dukmasova party politics Promontory Super Tuesday watch https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2020/3/super-tuesday-with-chicago-reader-at-promontory Mon, 09 Mar 2020 05:53:30 GMT Forum Dance Studio, Company 2019-2020 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2019/12/forum-dance-studio-company-2019-2020

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) ballerina ballet beauty Chicago Chicagodances dance dance Photography dancer dancers Forum Dance Company Forum Dance Studio jazz jump Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth youth https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2019/12/forum-dance-studio-company-2019-2020 Wed, 11 Dec 2019 04:48:39 GMT Photo credits: Chicago Reader, Best of Chicago 2019 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2019/11/chicago-dance-supply-in-chicago-reader Best of Chicago 2019, Chicago Reader, media credits

PDF download: https://www.chicagoreader.com/pdf/2019/110719-small.pdf Reader November 7-2019-Best of-p39Reader November 7-2019-Best of-p39 Reader November 7-2019-Best of-p57Reader November 7-2019-Best of-p57

 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Alternative newsweekly Best of Chicago Chicago Chicago Dance Supply Chicago Reader Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth media photos Print https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2019/11/chicago-dance-supply-in-chicago-reader Sat, 16 Nov 2019 18:58:22 GMT Max Silverman 2019 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2019/11/max-silverman-2019

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Andersonville ballet ballet slippers boys in ballet Chicago Dance Supply dancer jazz Max Silverman modern pointe tights https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2019/11/max-silverman-2019 Sat, 16 Nov 2019 18:41:59 GMT Andersonville: Community Activation 10/20/19 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2019/10/andersonville-community-activation-10/20/19 Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood responds to transphobic harassment with a rally in support and protection of trans women and people. 
Women and Children First, Chicago Therapy Collective and Andersonville Chamber of Commerce hosts.  Alderman Andre Vasquez in attendance. 


]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) andersonville art chicago therapy collective peace rally trans women women and children first bookstore https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2019/10/andersonville-community-activation-10/20/19 Mon, 21 Oct 2019 04:56:47 GMT Chicago Reader "Yes We Cann", Cannabis Symposium at Emporium Logan Square https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2019/10/chicago-reader-yes-we-cann-cannabis-symposium-at-emporium-logan-square Chicago Reader Yes We Cann, a cannabis market and symposium.

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) cannabis Chicago Distilling Chicago Reader Cresco Emporium expo Grassroots Logan Square MOCA symposium https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2019/10/chicago-reader-yes-we-cann-cannabis-symposium-at-emporium-logan-square Sun, 20 Oct 2019 04:20:34 GMT Chicago Reader MOBILIZE at Sidetrack. CNN/HRC LGBTQ Forum Watch Party with Ben Joravsky https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2019/10/chicago-reader-mobilize-at-sidetrack-cnn/hrc-lgbtq-forum-watch-party-with-ben-joravsky

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Ben Joravsky candidate Chicago CNN elections HRC LGBTQ Marianne Williamson Mobilize Presidential Reader Sidetrack Tracy Baim https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2019/10/chicago-reader-mobilize-at-sidetrack-cnn/hrc-lgbtq-forum-watch-party-with-ben-joravsky Fri, 11 Oct 2019 17:23:34 GMT Chicago Reader Pooch Party at Urban Pooch https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2019/9/chicago-reader-pooch-party-at-urban-pooch Chicago Reader Inaugural Pooch Party and costume contest at Urban Pooch hosted by comedienne Carly Ballerini with sponsor Half Acre Beer. 
Vendors featured Merchant human food & dog treats, LV designs - dog apparel, Momaquilia CBD dog ice cream, Primal Foods and Chicago GIF.

 

 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Carly Ballerini Chicago Reader costume contest doggies dogs Half Acre Beer Kristen Kaza pets Pooch Party Primal Dog Food Tracy Baim Urban Pooch https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2019/9/chicago-reader-pooch-party-at-urban-pooch Sat, 21 Sep 2019 23:03:26 GMT "Synapse", Noelle Kayser, Chicago Tribune April 9, 2017 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2019/8/visceral-dance-chicago-chicago-tribune-april-9-2017 Visceral TribuneVisceral Tribune

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) ballet Chicago Chicago Tribune dance dances jazz Nick Pupillo Synapse Visceral Dance Chicago https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2019/8/visceral-dance-chicago-chicago-tribune-april-9-2017 Fri, 23 Aug 2019 03:12:15 GMT Videos: Windy City Tango Festival Instructor Performances 2019 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2019/7/windy-city-tango-festival-2019 Windy City Tango Festival 2019 photo gallery: https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/wctf2019all


More info about the Windy City Tango Festival 

https://312movement.com/windy-city-tango-festival/instructors/

 

 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) 312 Movement Argentine Tango dance Dance Center Chicago dancers Jenny Teters performance Rod Relucio tango video Windy City Tango Festival https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2019/7/windy-city-tango-festival-2019 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 23:17:10 GMT Chicago Reader Pride Block Party 2019 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2019/6/chicago-reader-pride-block-party-2019 Chicago Reader Pride Block Party in McKinley Park, June 23, 2019 

Chicago Reader Newsletter

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) art block party Chicago Chicago Reader dance dancer diva family kids Marz Brewing Nue Vodka pride southside https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2019/6/chicago-reader-pride-block-party-2019 Fri, 28 Jun 2019 17:41:27 GMT Joel Hall Dancers and Center Performance Workshop at Center on Halsted 2019 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2019/5/joel-hall-dancers-and-center-performance-workshop-at-center-on-halsted-2019 "Everything must change"

Choreography by William Gill

Leni-0970-Joel HallLeni-0970-Joel Hall View proof gallery Joel Hall Dancers and Center Performance Workshop at Center on Halsted 2019 here. Right click download and free use with photo credit: Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth for Joel Hall Dance Center. Print orders contact Leni at 773-216-2067. 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) ballet beauty Center on Halsted Chicago dance dancers Jazz Joel Hall Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth passion performance photography Where to dance https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2019/5/joel-hall-dancers-and-center-performance-workshop-at-center-on-halsted-2019 Sat, 25 May 2019 17:41:05 GMT Ballet Theater of Illinois Alice's Adventures in Wonderland https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2019/3/ballet-theater-of-illinois-alices-adventures-in-wonderland Congratulations to Ballet Theater of Illinois on their March 2, 2019 performance of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland at Libertyville High School!  Your proofs are ready to view or purchase here:

https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/bti-proofs-alice2019
 

 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Alice's Adventures in Wonderland ballet Ballet Theater of Illinois beauty Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth performance Photos pointe shoes queen of hearts theater white rabbit youth https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2019/3/ballet-theater-of-illinois-alices-adventures-in-wonderland Tue, 05 Mar 2019 16:55:23 GMT Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Photography in DanceTeacher https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2019/1/leni-manaa-hoppenworth-photography-in-danceteacher Read How to Convince your Students That Flashy Tricks Must Be Balanced With Solid Technique https://www.dance-teacher.com/theory-practice-balancing-tricks-solid-technique-2392812405.html

 

Screen Shot 2019-01-31 at 5.52.36 PMScreen Shot 2019-01-31 at 5.52.36 PM


 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) art balance ballet beauty DanceTeacher Magazine exercise Gus Giordano Dance Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Photography photo students Susan Williams technique youth https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2019/1/leni-manaa-hoppenworth-photography-in-danceteacher Thu, 31 Jan 2019 23:57:51 GMT Headshot: Betsy Jovan Watkins https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2018/12/headshot-betsy-jovan-watkins Post Trump we saw a record number of women who stepped up to run for office.  Proud of my friend Betsy who put together a platform on which to run for 23rd Ward Alderman but who recently dropped out because of costs related to petition challenge. "I didn’t think that running for public office would require me to be independently wealthy or have a huge reserve of cash if I’m actually doing it for the public,” Watkins said in Block Club, Chicago's Petition Process Drains New Candidates' Budgets - Forcing Some to Drop Out

Betsy Jovan Watkins Candidate Alderman Ward 23 Headshot Leni Manaa-HoppenworthBetsy Jovan Watkins Betsy Jovan Watkins Candidate Alderman Ward 23 Headshot Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Alderman Betsy Jovan Watkins Block Chicago Club" headshot Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth politics petitions money Ward 23 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2018/12/headshot-betsy-jovan-watkins Fri, 28 Dec 2018 20:16:22 GMT Three-quarter body shots: Tyller Stoetzel 2018 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2018/12/three-quarter-body-shots-tyller-stoetzel-2018

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) audition beauty dancer leni manaa-hoppenworth leotard model photography portrait swimsuit three-quarter body shot tyller stoetzel youth https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2018/12/three-quarter-body-shots-tyller-stoetzel-2018 Sat, 22 Dec 2018 20:34:43 GMT 2019 Chicago Mayoral Forum: Northwest Side https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2018/12/2019-chicago-mayoral-forum-northwest-side Northwest side Chicago Mayoral Forum hosted by 38th Ward Dems with Gery Chico, Amara Enyia, La Shawn Ford, Ja'Mal Green, Lori Lightfoot, Garry McCarthy, Susana Mendoza, Toni Preckwinkle, Paul Vallas, Willie Wilson
 

Watch Livestream here:

https://www.facebook.com/indivisibleillinois/videos/2026780954280299/
 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Amara Enyia Copernicus Center Garry McCarthy Gery Chico Ja'Mal Green La Shawn Ford Lori Lightfoot Northwest side Chicago Mayoral Forum Paul Vallas Rob Martwick Susana Mendoza Toni Preckwinkle Willie Wilson https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2018/12/2019-chicago-mayoral-forum-northwest-side Thu, 13 Dec 2018 21:27:59 GMT Studio Action Shots: Forum Dance 2018 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2018/12/studio-action-shots-forum-dance-2018

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) action ballet beauty Chicago chicagodances dance dancers flexibility Forum Dance Theatre jazz dance jump Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth stretch youth https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2018/12/studio-action-shots-forum-dance-2018 Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:36:02 GMT Eddy Ocampo Skincare for Gents https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2018/10/eddy-ocampo-skincare-for-gents Eddy Ocampo Skincare for GentsEddy Ocampo Skincare for GentsEddy Ocampo Skincare for Gents

Owner Skincare for Gens Eddy Ocampo https://www.skincareforgents.com
 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Chicago Eddy Ocampo headshot Skincare for Gents https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2018/10/eddy-ocampo-skincare-for-gents Thu, 04 Oct 2018 17:14:42 GMT Cerqua Rivera Dance Company Headshots 2018 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2018/5/cerqua-rivera-dance-company-headshots-2018

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) ballet beauty cerqua rivera dance theatre chicago contemporary crdt dance dancers headshots jazz joe cerqua movement music musicians wilfredo rivera https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2018/5/cerqua-rivera-dance-company-headshots-2018 Fri, 04 May 2018 16:50:42 GMT Joel Hall Dancers Youth Company 2018 Headshots https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2018/5/joel-hall-dancers-youth-company-2018-headshots

 

 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) ballet chicago company contemporary dancers headshots jazz jhdyc joel hall leni manaa-hoppenworth photography youth https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2018/5/joel-hall-dancers-youth-company-2018-headshots Fri, 04 May 2018 16:09:37 GMT Jaime Borkan Headshots 2018 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2018/3/jaime-borkan-headshots-2018

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) chicago dance dancer headshots jamie borkan leni manaa-hoppenworth https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2018/3/jaime-borkan-headshots-2018 Tue, 27 Mar 2018 01:15:14 GMT PPI Headshots 2018 by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2018/3/ppi-headshots-2018-by-leni-manaa-hoppenworth PPI Headshots 2018

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) ballet chicago dance dancers headshots leni manaa-hoppenworth ppi reesie davis revival https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2018/3/ppi-headshots-2018-by-leni-manaa-hoppenworth Mon, 19 Mar 2018 17:08:11 GMT Irina Ratner, Artist https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2018/3/irina-ratner-artist Artist:  Irina Ratner

Photos:  Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth

 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) artist ceramics chicago irina ratner sculpture visual https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2018/3/irina-ratner-artist Sun, 04 Mar 2018 01:09:20 GMT Dance Forum 20th Anniversary Performance at College of Lake County 2018 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2018/2/dance-forum-20th-anniversary-performance-at-college-of-lake-county-2018

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) ballet dance dancer forum dance theatre leni manaa-hoppenworth photography performance https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2018/2/dance-forum-20th-anniversary-performance-at-college-of-lake-county-2018 Fri, 02 Feb 2018 23:55:35 GMT Forum Dancers, Action Shots 2017 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2018/1/forum-dancers-action-shots-2017

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) ballet chicago dance photography contemporary dance dancers forum dance leni manaa-hoppenworth libertyville youth https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2018/1/forum-dancers-action-shots-2017 Tue, 09 Jan 2018 20:52:49 GMT Harvest Chicago Contemporary Dance Festival: White Space- a need to be fed https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2017/12/harvest-chicago-contemporary-dance-festival-white-space--a-need-to-be-fed

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) chicago choreography dance dances harvest chicago contemporary dance festival jennifer glaws leni manaa-hoppenworth white space https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2017/12/harvest-chicago-contemporary-dance-festival-white-space--a-need-to-be-fed Fri, 01 Dec 2017 21:27:07 GMT Video Interview: Committeewoman Carol Ronen, 48th Ward, IL9th https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2017/11/video-interview-committeewoman-carol-ronen-48th-ward-il9th Committeewoman Carol Ronen, 48th Ward, IL9Carol Ronen on Virginia elections and the impact of the resistance movement today

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) carol ronen committeewoman elections indivisible il video voting https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2017/11/video-interview-committeewoman-carol-ronen-48th-ward-il9th Sat, 25 Nov 2017 02:07:49 GMT Video Interview: Rep Lou Lang, IL16. Updates on HB40, ERA https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2017/11/video-interview-rep-lou-lang-il16-updates-on-hb40-era Rep Lou Lang, Deputy Minority Whip, IL16Rep Lou Lang on HB40 and ERA in IL

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) era hb40 illinois indivisible politics rep lou lang https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2017/11/video-interview-rep-lou-lang-il16-updates-on-hb40-era Sat, 25 Nov 2017 01:51:18 GMT Headshots: Footprints Tap Ensemble 2017 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2017/11/headshots-footprints-tap-ensemble-2017 Footprints Tap Ensemble's Annual Tap Jam 11/19/17 featured guests Lisa La Touche and Chicago Tap Theatre

Press Release Grayslake Patch

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) dancers footprints tap ensemble forum headshots libertyville shelley hoselton tap https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2017/11/headshots-footprints-tap-ensemble-2017 Sun, 19 Nov 2017 23:16:24 GMT Action Shots- Forum Dance Theatre 2016-17 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2017/5/action-shots--forum-dance-theatre-2016-17

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) action shots dancers dancing forum dance theatre leni manaa-hoppenworth ballet libertyville dance https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2017/5/action-shots--forum-dance-theatre-2016-17 Tue, 02 May 2017 22:47:16 GMT Headshots- Dance Forum 2016-2017 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2017/4/headshots--dance-forum-2016-2017

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Forum Forum 2 Forum Dance Theatre Forum Training Libertyville Shelley Hoselton dancers headshots https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2017/4/headshots--dance-forum-2016-2017 Sun, 30 Apr 2017 01:35:43 GMT Dancer Portraits: Forum Dance Theatre, Action Shots https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/11/dancer-portraits-forum-dance-theatre-action-shots

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Forum Dance Theatre Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Talent Forum action ballerina ballet beauty contemporary dance dancers jazz photography studio youth https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/11/dancer-portraits-forum-dance-theatre-action-shots Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:45:36 GMT Hannah Duncan, Elements Contemporary Ballet https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/10/hannah-duncan-elements-contemporary-ballet Hannah Duncan, Elements Contemporary Ballet at Chicago Dance Supply in AndersonvilleHannah at Chicago Dance SupplyHannah Duncan, Elements Contemporary Ballet at Chicago Dance Supply in Andersonville Hannah Duncan, Elements Contemporary Ballet at Chicago Dance Supply in AndersonvilleHannah at Chicago Dance SupplyHannah Duncan, Elements Contemporary Ballet at Chicago Dance Supply in Andersonville Hannah Duncan, Elements Contemporary Ballet at Chicago Dance Supply in AndersonvilleHannah at Chicago Dance SupplyHannah Duncan, Elements Contemporary Ballet at Chicago Dance Supply in Andersonville

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Andersonville Chicago Chicago Dance Supply Elements Contemporary Ballet Hannah Duncan Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Sansha Warm Ups Wear Moi ballerina ballet dance wear dancer dancing pointe pointe shoes https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/10/hannah-duncan-elements-contemporary-ballet Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:03:28 GMT Chicago Tap Theatre: An Evening with Ben Vereen https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/10/chicago-tap-theatre-an-evening-with-ben-vereen

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Ben Vereen Chicago Chicago Tap Theatre Sunda award benefit ceremony dancers entertainment legend nightlife performance tap https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/10/chicago-tap-theatre-an-evening-with-ben-vereen Tue, 18 Oct 2016 16:12:24 GMT Dancer Portrait: Jayme Deane https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/9/dancer-portrait-jayme-deane Jayme Deane, black and white

Dancer Portrait: Jayme Dean, black and whiteJayme Deane, black and whiteDancer Portrait: Jayme Dean, black and white. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Photography

 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Chicago Jayme black and white contrast dancer portrait https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/9/dancer-portrait-jayme-deane Mon, 19 Sep 2016 22:06:59 GMT Dancer Headshot: Valentina Reneff-Olson https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/9/dancer-headshot-valentina-reneff-olson Valentina Reneff-Olson, Joffrey

Valentina Reneff-Olson, headshot. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth PhotographyValentina Reneff-Olson, headshotValentina Reneff-Olson, headshot. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Photography

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Chicago Joffrey Valentina Reneff-Olson ballerina dancer headshot https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/9/dancer-headshot-valentina-reneff-olson Sun, 18 Sep 2016 22:32:25 GMT Dancer Headshot: Grace Horgan https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/9/dancer-headshot-grace-horgan Grace Horgan, Chicago Academy for the Arts Alumni

Grace Horgan, headshot. Chicago Academy for the Arts Alumni. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth PhotographyGrace Horgan, headshot. Chicago Academy for the Arts Alumni.Grace Horgan, headshot. Chicago Academy for the Arts Alumni. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Photography

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Chicago Academy for the Arts Alumni Grace Horgan Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth photography dancer headshot https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/9/dancer-headshot-grace-horgan Sun, 18 Sep 2016 21:59:25 GMT Dancer Headshot: Ahmad Hill https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/9/dancer-headshot-ahmad-hill Headshot of Dancer Ahmad Hill, ChiArts. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth PhotographyHeadshot of Dancer Ahmad Hill, ChiArtsHeadshot of Dancer Ahmad Hill, ChiArts. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Photography

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Ahmad HIll ChiArts Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Photography chicagodances dancer headshot https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/9/dancer-headshot-ahmad-hill Sun, 18 Sep 2016 18:32:09 GMT Dancer Headshot: Lauren Valentin https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/9/dancer-headshot-lauren-valentin Headshot Lauren Valentin, Miss Nancy's Dancers, Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth PhotographyHeadshot Lauren Valentin, Miss Nancy's Dancers, Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago.Headshot Lauren Valentin, Miss Nancy's Dancers, Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Photography

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Chicago Lauren Valentin Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Photography Miss Nancy's Dancers Old Town School fo Folk Music chicagodances dancer headshot https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/9/dancer-headshot-lauren-valentin Sun, 18 Sep 2016 18:08:10 GMT Dancer Headshot: Erin Siebert https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/9/dancer-headshot-erin-siebert Erin Siebert, Ruth Page, Chicago

Dancer Erin Siebert, Ruth Page, Chicago. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Photography.Erin Siebert, dancer. Dancer Erin Siebert, Ruth Page, Chicago. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Photography.

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Erin Siebert Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Photography Ruth Page dance dancer headshot https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/9/dancer-headshot-erin-siebert Sun, 18 Sep 2016 06:08:41 GMT Dancer portrait: Hannah Brennan https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/9/dancer-portrait-hannah-b Hannah, 11, Dance and Music Academy, Chicago

Hannah B and her pointe shoes. Photo: Leni Manaa-HoppenworthHannah B and her pointe shoesHannah B and her pointe shoes. Photo: Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Dance and Music Academy Hannah B bun dance portrait dancer leotard pointe shoes satin ribbon youth https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/9/dancer-portrait-hannah-b Sun, 18 Sep 2016 05:52:18 GMT Corporate and Actor Headshots https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/8/corporate-and-actor-headshot-by-leni-manaa-hoppenworth Call 773-216-2067 to consult or book your next headshot with Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth.

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Chicago Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Photography Photo Studio actor corporate headshot headshot portrait profile picture theatre https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/8/corporate-and-actor-headshot-by-leni-manaa-hoppenworth Wed, 31 Aug 2016 17:14:45 GMT Headshots by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/7/headshots-by-leni-manaa-hoppenworth Headshots by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth actor corporate dancer environmental headshots light studio theatre https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/7/headshots-by-leni-manaa-hoppenworth Sat, 23 Jul 2016 06:27:40 GMT Andreas Benjamin 9 Days https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/7/andreas-benjamin-9-days Leni-6782-AndreasCortez-44Leni-6782-AndreasCortez-44

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Andreas Benjamin Chicago photography Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth baby baby portraits newborn https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/7/andreas-benjamin-9-days Wed, 06 Jul 2016 03:23:49 GMT Chicago Gay Pride Parade 2016 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/6/chicago-gay-pride-parade-2016 Thank you Balloons by Tommy for adopting the kids and I in the Chicago Gay Pride Parade 2016.  This was our first experience marching and we're so thrilled it was with you!

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) 2016 Balloons by Tommy Chicago Chicago Gay Pride Parade Pulse, Happy, Pride, Love family march https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/6/chicago-gay-pride-parade-2016 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 22:40:04 GMT Ada https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/6/ada Tanguera at Artango Bistro, Chicago.

Leni-7925-Artango. Photo Leni Manaa-HoppenworthAda

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Ada Artango Bistro Chicago dancer lifestyle nightlife tango tanguera urban wine https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/6/ada Tue, 14 Jun 2016 01:55:54 GMT Family time, Belvidere, Illinois https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/5/family-time-belvidere-illinois Shooting my favorite subjects with my new Sony a6000.

Leni-00312-BelvidereLeni-00312-Belvidere Leni-00373-BelvidereLeni-00373-Belvidere Leni-00422-BelvidereLeni-00422-Belvidere Leni-00329-BelvidereLeni-00329-Belvidere Leni-00502-BelvidereLeni-00502-Belvidere Leni-00393-BelvidereLeni-00393-Belvidere Leni-00480-BelvidereLeni-00480-Belvidere

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Belvidere Illinois family garden grass kids play summer sun trees yard https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/5/family-time-belvidere-illinois Wed, 01 Jun 2016 04:48:59 GMT Community Celebrates Honorary Joel Hall Way https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/5/community-celebrates-honorary-joel-hall-way

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) alderman harry osterman edgewater joel hall joel hall way https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/5/community-celebrates-honorary-joel-hall-way Sat, 07 May 2016 14:38:57 GMT MSRDA Festival 2016, Northshore Center for the Performing Arts https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/5/msrda-festival-2016-northshore-center-for-the-performing-arts  

MSRDA Viewing Galleries:

http://www.chicagodancephotography.com/rda2016

Salt Creek Ballet, Beatbox, Eddy OcampoSalt Creek Ballet, Beatbox, Eddy Ocampo

 

 

Related links:

Salt Creek Ballet

MSRDA

Eddy Ocampo

2015 Photo Gallery MSRDA

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Eddy MSRDA MidStates Regional Dance America Northshore Center for the Performing Arts Ocampo" Salt Creek Ballet, Beatbox, photo Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/5/msrda-festival-2016-northshore-center-for-the-performing-arts Wed, 04 May 2016 20:56:43 GMT Visceral Dance Chicago at Harris Theatre, "Last Round" https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/4/visceral-dance-chicago-at-harris-theatre-last-round Nick Pupillo's tango-tinged “The Last Round” is set to the Chicago Philharmonic’s live playing of Osvaldo Golijov’s “Last Round,” a string nonet with all the flair of his wildly varied influences: Argentine tango, klezmer, avant-garde music a la George Crumb. The second movement is a tribute to Astor Piazzolla, who’d just died when Golijov composed it. (Chicago Tribune review: http://goo.gl/7AUvo9) - Visceral Dance Chicago SPRING THREE.  #visceral #tango — at Harris Theater for Music and Dance.

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Chicago Philharmonic Harris Theatre Last Round Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Photography Nick Pupillo Visceral Dance Chicago ballet dance dancers tango https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/4/visceral-dance-chicago-at-harris-theatre-last-round Tue, 12 Apr 2016 05:19:14 GMT Artango Bistro Milonga, Nunca Tuvo Novio https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/2/artango-bistro-milonga-nunca-tuvo-novio Artango 20160205

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Argentine Tango Artango Bistro Laurenz Podesta Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Photography Nunca tuvo novio dance dance floor dancers embrace shoes tango https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/2/artango-bistro-milonga-nunca-tuvo-novio Sat, 27 Feb 2016 21:26:21 GMT Lauren and her tango shoes https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/2/lauren-and-her-tango-shoes Lauren and her Tango Shoes

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Argentine tango Chicago Lauren action shot chicagodances dance dance shoes dancer dancers dancing headshot tango tango shoes https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/2/lauren-and-her-tango-shoes Sun, 14 Feb 2016 20:26:05 GMT Tango: First Milonga Pizpireta 2016 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/1/tango-first-milonga-pizpireta-2016

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Argentine Tango Melanie C. Klaric Milonga Pizpireta dance dancers dancing embrace milonga tango tango embrace https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2016/1/tango-first-milonga-pizpireta-2016 Wed, 06 Jan 2016 02:07:10 GMT Joshua and Aerris https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/12/joshua-and-aerris Joshua and AerrisJoshua and Aerris

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Aerris Joshua Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth celebrate connection contact couple friendship hand hold one year smile together https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/12/joshua-and-aerris Sun, 06 Dec 2015 06:41:12 GMT Reggio "The Hoofer" McLaughlin https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/11/reggio-the-hoofer-mclaughlin watch  Reggio tap here:  http://www.chicagodancesupply.com/2015/11/video-reggio-the-hoofer-mclaughlin-on-dancing-in-chicago/

Reggio "The Hoofer" McLaughlin Reggio "The Hoofer" McLaughlin

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Chicago Reggio McLaughlin The Hoofer chicagodances dance dancer dances tap dancer https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/11/reggio-the-hoofer-mclaughlin Mon, 23 Nov 2015 02:38:34 GMT Chicago Tap Theatre's Tap-aoke Season Kickoff Benefit https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/11/chicago-tap-theatres-season-kickoff-benefit Chicago Tap Theatre's Season Kickoff Benefit at R Public House

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Chicago Tap Theatre Mark Yonally R Public House Tap-aoke benefit season kickoff tap dancers https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/11/chicago-tap-theatres-season-kickoff-benefit Thu, 19 Nov 2015 02:08:41 GMT Zilliewear in black and white https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/11/zilliewear-in-black-and-white Leni-5744-ZilliewearLeni-5744-Zilliewear

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Extensions Dance Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Photography Zilliewear black and white dancer photo shoot silhouette https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/11/zilliewear-in-black-and-white Mon, 16 Nov 2015 15:08:33 GMT Somer and Jessica, Chicago 2015 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/11/somer-and-jessica-chicago-2015 Follow Somer and Jessica on Facebook here.

  Leni-4235-Somer-JessicaLeni-4235-Somer-Jessica Leni-9655-Somer-JessicaLeni-9655-Somer-Jessica

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Argentine tango Chicago Lincoln Park Conservatory Michigan Avenue Somer and Jessica tango ballet chicagodances connection dance dancers partners performance tango https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/11/somer-and-jessica-chicago-2015 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 07:04:00 GMT How to make a dancer bun, by Lily https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/10/how-to-make-a-dancer-bun-by-lily stop motion and video project

How to make a dancer bun by Lily

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) bunhead dance dancer dancing hairstyle how to make a bun https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/10/how-to-make-a-dancer-bun-by-lily Thu, 08 Oct 2015 19:09:12 GMT CDS Class Attire Photo Campaign https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/9/cds-class-attire-photo-campaign Chicago Dance Supply

visit Chicago Da

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) All About Dance ChiArts Chicago Chicago Dance Supply Dance and Music Academy Dancers R Us Extensions Forevermore Intrigue Old Town Performing Arts Limited Ruth Page ballet dance dance studios dancers jazz modern https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/9/cds-class-attire-photo-campaign Wed, 16 Sep 2015 17:56:42 GMT Expecting https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/9/expecting

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) baby baby bump couple expecting mom and dad photos pregnancy pregnancy photos https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/9/expecting Mon, 14 Sep 2015 04:25:02 GMT Sunrise Chicago https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/8/sunrise-chicago Sunrise ChicagoSunrise Chicago

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Adler Planetarium Chicago Lake Michigan lake shore skyline sunrise sunshine https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/8/sunrise-chicago Fri, 21 Aug 2015 19:54:06 GMT Lincoln Park Convervatory, Somer and Jessica Tango https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/8/lincoln-park-convervatory-somer-and-jessica-tango Lincoln Park Conservatory, Somer and Jessica TangoLincoln Park Conservatory, Somer and Jessica Tango

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Argentine Tango Chicago Lincoln Park Conservatory Somer and Jessica Tango chicagodances couple dance dancers dancing tango embrace tango shoes https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/8/lincoln-park-convervatory-somer-and-jessica-tango Wed, 19 Aug 2015 16:01:51 GMT Joel Hall Dancers, Logan Theatre: Anja https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/8/joel-hall-dancers-logan-theatre-anja

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Anja JHDC Jazz Musicians Joel Hall Joel Hall Dancers Live Music Logan Theatre dancers ensemble jazz jazz dance performance spotlight stage https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/8/joel-hall-dancers-logan-theatre-anja Tue, 18 Aug 2015 15:05:05 GMT Chicago River https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/7/chicago-river

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Chicago Chicago River Chicago River Water Trail North Shore Channel River Park nature outdoors https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/7/chicago-river Mon, 27 Jul 2015 05:58:21 GMT LEVELdance presents MASCULUS, Athenaeum Theatre: Coven https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/7/leveldance-presents-masculus-athenaeum-theatre MASCULUS
Co-Artistic Directors:  Eddy Ocampo and Joshua Paul Weckesser
Piece:  Coven
Choreography: Lizzie MacKenzie Pontarelli
Dancers: Braeden Barnes, Brandon DiCriscio, Brian Hare, Stephanie Hilton, Aaron Rogers, Ricky Ruiz, Jeff Wolfe

 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Aaron Rogers Athenaeum Theatre Braeden Barnes Brandon DiCriscio Brian Hare Choreography Coven Dancers Eddy Ocampo and Joshua Paul Weckesser Jeff Wolfe Lizzie MacKenzie Pontarelli MASCULUS Ricky Ruiz Stephanie Hilton https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/7/leveldance-presents-masculus-athenaeum-theatre Sat, 25 Jul 2015 18:04:39 GMT Milonga Pizpireta: July 22, 2015 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/7/milonga-pizpireta-july-22-2015

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Argentine Tango Barba Yianni Chicago Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Milonga Pizpireta chicagodances dance floor dancers social dance tango embrace https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/7/milonga-pizpireta-july-22-2015 Thu, 23 Jul 2015 20:55:17 GMT Kisses https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/7/kiss-tita

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth photo baby children photography dancer kisses smile https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/7/kiss-tita Wed, 22 Jul 2015 02:59:47 GMT Milonga Pizpireta: Jose's Birthday https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/7/milonga-pizpireta-joses-birthday

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Argentine Tango Milonga Pizpireta birthday dance dancers embrace https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/7/milonga-pizpireta-joses-birthday Sat, 18 Jul 2015 14:25:32 GMT Visceral Studio Company Viewing Gallery https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/7/visceral-studio-company-viewing-gallery Visceral Studio Company in rehearsal at Athenaeum Theatre Chicago

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Athenaeum Theatre Chicago Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Photography Nick Pupillo Visceral Dance Studio Company contemporary dance dance dancers performance rehearsal stage https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/7/visceral-studio-company-viewing-gallery Fri, 17 Jul 2015 05:13:09 GMT River North Summer Intensive 2014 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/7/river-north-summer-intensive-2014

view collections from gallery here:  http://www.chicagodancephotography.com/river-north-summer-intensive-2014

Go to River North Dance Chicago here.

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Photography by Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth River North Dance Chicago Ruth Page Center for the Arts Summer Dance Intensive art ballet contemporary dance dance dancer jazz dance modern dance performance art theater https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/7/river-north-summer-intensive-2014 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 16:24:13 GMT Aiden 7 weeks https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/7/aiden-7-weeks Aiden 7 weeksAiden 7 weeks

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Aiden Barba Yianni baby milonga pizpireta https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/7/aiden-7-weeks Fri, 10 Jul 2015 16:25:18 GMT dance floor https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/7/dance-floor dance floor

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Argentine Tango Artango Bistro connection couples dance dance floor dancers embrace" milonga pista ronda social dance https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/7/dance-floor Wed, 08 Jul 2015 14:37:42 GMT Mindful Medicine Worldwide Nepal Earthquake Relief Benefit at Firehouse Chicago https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/7/mindful-medicine-worldwide-nepal-earthquake-relief-benefit-at-firehouse-chicago June 28, 2015 at Firehouse Chicago

Mindful Medicine Worldwide founder:  Grainne McKeown 

Food:  Anne Kostroski and Mike Bancroft, Sauce and Bread Kitchen

Florist:  Anne McKeown

Guitarist:  Rich Logan

Live Auctioneer:  Sae Mickelson

$8,030 raised for home and health clinic rebuilding in Chanauti, Nepal

Live auction items included 7 roofs for 7 new homes, 8 walls and 6 doors for new clinic

Donate here for the Earthquake Relief Fund

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Chanauti Firehouse Chicago Grainne McKeown Health clinic Nepal Mindful Medicine Worldwide Nepal Earthquake benefit acupuncture benefit fundraiser volunteers https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/7/mindful-medicine-worldwide-nepal-earthquake-relief-benefit-at-firehouse-chicago Tue, 07 Jul 2015 16:26:39 GMT MIlonga Pizpireta: Shireen and Matthew's birthday https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/6/milonga-pizpireta-shireen-and-matthews-birthday Milonga Pizpireta

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Argentine tango Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Photography Melanie C. Klaric Milonga Pizpireta birthday birthday dance chicagodances dance floor dance in chicago dancers dances tango tango embrace https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/6/milonga-pizpireta-shireen-and-matthews-birthday Fri, 26 Jun 2015 03:50:39 GMT Milonga Pizpireta: Farewell Naomi https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/6/milonga-pizpireta-farewell-naomi

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Argentine Tango Barba Yianni Chicago Naomi Pizpireta color milonga pink smile tango tanguera https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/6/milonga-pizpireta-farewell-naomi Thu, 11 Jun 2015 17:06:42 GMT Chicago Tap Theatre "The Sideshow" Gala https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/5/chicago-tap-theatre-the-sideshow-gala CTT Gala 2015 Honorees:
Harrison McEldowney – Inspiration Award
Rich Ashworth – Dedication & Service Award

chicagotaptheatre.com

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Chicago Chicago Tap Theatre Harrison McEldowney Loft Mark Yonally Rich Ashworth Sideshow Gala benefit chicagodances dancers gala tap tap dancers https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/5/chicago-tap-theatre-the-sideshow-gala Mon, 01 Jun 2015 04:00:29 GMT Gus Giordano Dance School "That's Entertainment" https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/5/gus-giordano-dance-school-thats-entertainment http://www.chicagodancephotography.com/gus2015

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Amy Giordano Gus Giordano Gus Giordano Dance School North Shore Center for the Performing Arts That's Entertainment ballet chicagodances dance dance company dancers jazz modern musical theatre recital tap tap dance tutu https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/5/gus-giordano-dance-school-thats-entertainment Sat, 30 May 2015 17:37:36 GMT La Glorieta Outdoor Milonga Chicago https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/5/la-glorieta-outdoor-milonga-chicago

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Argentine Tango Lincoln Square dance dancers gazebo summer summer dance sunshine tango tango embrace https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/5/la-glorieta-outdoor-milonga-chicago Tue, 19 May 2015 19:34:11 GMT Aria Alekzander, Odalisques https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/4/aria-alekzander-odalisques Aria Alekzander performs Odalisques at the RDA MidStates 2015Aria Alekzander Aria Alekzander performs Odalisques at the RDA MidStates 2015

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Aria Alekzander Gaynor MidStates Minden North Shore Center for the Performing Arts Odalisques Petipa RDA ballerina ballet dancer performance pointe https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/4/aria-alekzander-odalisques Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:29:37 GMT Regional Dance America MidStates Festival "Learn. Perform. Inspire" https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/4/regional-dance-america-midstates-festival-learn-perform-inspire "Learn. Perform. Inspire"
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie, IL

For inquiries and orders contact Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth
leni@chicagodancephotography.com
773-216-2067 cell

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Dance Festival MSRBA North Shore Center for the Performing Arts RDA Regional Dance America MidStates ballerina ballet chicagodances dance dance performance dancer pointe shoes tutu https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/4/regional-dance-america-midstates-festival-learn-perform-inspire Mon, 20 Apr 2015 15:46:31 GMT Paola Tacchetti, Tango in Chicago https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/4/paola-tacchetti-tango-in-chicago

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Berwyn L Paola Tacchetti chicagodances dancer tango shoes tango teacher https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/4/paola-tacchetti-tango-in-chicago Tue, 14 Apr 2015 05:37:41 GMT Milonga Benefit for Olga at Latvian Center https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/3/milonga-benefit-for-olga-at-latvian-center Benefit Milonga for Olga Koffman.  Donate on gofundme.com  Olga Koffman's Cancer Fight

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Argentine Tango Chicago Latvian Center Olga Koffman benefit chicagodances dancers embrace milonga tango tangueros https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/3/milonga-benefit-for-olga-at-latvian-center Mon, 16 Mar 2015 05:04:11 GMT Headshots: Lizzie MacKenzie Pontarelli https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/2/headshots-lizzie-mackenzie-pontarelli Headshot of Lizzie MacKenzie Pontarelli, Chicago dancer and choreographer, Owner and Artistic Director Extensions Dance Company

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Chicago Dance Photography Director, Extensions Dance Company Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Lizzie MacKenzie Pontarelli chicagodances dancer headshot portrait window light https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/2/headshots-lizzie-mackenzie-pontarelli Mon, 23 Feb 2015 01:31:12 GMT Headshots: Daniela Roig https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/2/headshots-daniela-roig

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Argentine Tango Chicago Daniela Roig Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth chicagodances headshots tango teacher https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/2/headshots-daniela-roig Sun, 08 Feb 2015 20:16:45 GMT 2015 Oliver Kolker Weekend in Chicago, 312 Movement https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/2/2015-oliver-kolker-weekend-in-chicago-312-movement 312 Movement Visiting Teacher in Chicago:  Oliver Kolker

Performance by Oliver Kolker and Jenny Teters on YouTube

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) 312 Movement Argentine tango Latvian Center Oliver Kolker dancer dances embrace milonga tango tango workshops in Chicago https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/2/2015-oliver-kolker-weekend-in-chicago-312-movement Sun, 01 Feb 2015 22:13:40 GMT 312 Movement Milonga Roaring 20's Theme https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/1/312-movement-milonga-roaring-20s-theme 312 Movement Miilonga Roaring 20's Theme

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) 312 Movement Argentine Tango Chicago Dance Rod Jenny Tango chicagodances social dance https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/1/312-movement-milonga-roaring-20s-theme Mon, 26 Jan 2015 03:42:04 GMT tanguera and her shoes #6 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/1/tanguera-and-her-shoes-6 Lee Litas wears Elda de la Rosa Couture Designstanguera and her shoes #6Lee Litas wears Elda de la Rosa Couture Designs

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Elda de la Rosa Designs Lee Litas chicagodances couture dance portrait shoes" tango dancer, dancer, tango shoes tanguera https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2015/1/tanguera-and-her-shoes-6 Sun, 11 Jan 2015 17:43:31 GMT Happy New Year 2015! https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/12/happy-new-year-2015 New Year 2014 Joel Hall Dance Youth CompanyNew Year 2014 JHDYC #chicagodancesJoel Hall Dance Youth Company

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) JHDC JHDYC ballet ballet dancers chicagodances dance jazz dancers jazzerinas youth dance company https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/12/happy-new-year-2015 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 17:56:19 GMT tanguera and her shoes #5 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/12/tanguera-and-her-shoes-5

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Chicago Dancer Elda de la Rosa Designs chicagodances dancer tango tango dancer tango shoes https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/12/tanguera-and-her-shoes-5 Wed, 31 Dec 2014 03:50:35 GMT tanguera and her shoes #4 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/12/tanguera-and-her-shoes-4

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Chicago chicagodances dancer portrait tango tango dancer tango shoes https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/12/tanguera-and-her-shoes-4 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 23:56:12 GMT Pet Portrait: Pasha, tutu and tango shoes https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/12/pasha-and-tango-shoes

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Chicago Dance Supply Pasha holiday pet portrait tango shoes tutu https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/12/pasha-and-tango-shoes Tue, 09 Dec 2014 20:25:56 GMT tanguera and her shoes #3 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/11/tanguera-and-her-shoes-3 Daniela Roig wears Elda de la Rosa Couturetanguera and her shoes #3Daniela Roig

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Daniela Roig Elda de la Rosa Couture beauty chicagodances elegance maestra tango tango dancer tango shoes https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/11/tanguera-and-her-shoes-3 Tue, 25 Nov 2014 16:59:25 GMT tanguera and her shoes #2 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/11/tanguera-and-her-shoes-2 Krista Marie Messam wears Elda de la Rosa Couturetanguera and her shoes #2Krista Marie Messam wears Elda de la Rosa Couture

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Elda de la Rosa Couture beauty couture dancer dress lights music piano tango tango dancer tango shoes tanguera https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/11/tanguera-and-her-shoes-2 Fri, 21 Nov 2014 19:33:17 GMT tanguera and her shoes #1 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/11/tanguera-and-her-shoes-1 tanguera and her shoes #1tanguera and her shoes #1Grainne Mckeown Related links:  Elda de la Rosa Couture

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Elda de la Rosa Couture Grainne Mckeown beauty chaise lounge dance dancer morning shoes tango tango dancer tanguera https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/11/tanguera-and-her-shoes-1 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 22:38:18 GMT Alejandro Larenas and Marisol Morales at 312 Movement Chicago 2014 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/10/alejandro-larenas-and-marisol-morales-at-312-movement-chicago-2014

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) 312 Movement ATI Alejandro and Marisol Argentine tango black and white connection couple dancers partnering performance showcase https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/10/alejandro-larenas-and-marisol-morales-at-312-movement-chicago-2014 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 18:23:41 GMT Dancers at sunrise: Montrose Harbor Beach, Chicago https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/10/dancers-at-sunrise-montrose-harbor-beach-chicago

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Heather Zimny Paula Ward ballet beauty chicagodances dance dancers duo form jazz movement sunrise urban https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/10/dancers-at-sunrise-montrose-harbor-beach-chicago Mon, 20 Oct 2014 15:56:05 GMT Argentine Tango in Chicago: Daniela and Hernan https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/9/daniela-and-hernan Daniela Roig and Hernan Prieto

Leni-2347-2013-Daniela-Hernan-2--webLeni-2347-2013-Daniela-Hernan-2--web

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Argentine tango Chicago chicagodances dance dance couple dancers performers tango shoes https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/9/daniela-and-hernan Sat, 13 Sep 2014 23:01:17 GMT Fletcher Pilates® with Gretchen LaWall, RNDC https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/8/fletcher-pilates-with-gretchen-lawall-rndc Dancer Wellness: Explore, Refine and Challenge Your Movement Potential with Fletcher Pilates® - See more at:http://www.chicagodancesupply.com/2014/08/dancer-wellness-explore-refine-challenge-movment-potential-with-pilates/

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) CDS Fletcher Pilates® Gretchen LaWall Heliios Center for Movement Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth Pilates RNDC Ruth Page balance chicagodances conditioning dancers exercise strength stretch wellness https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/8/fletcher-pilates-with-gretchen-lawall-rndc Wed, 20 Aug 2014 16:47:49 GMT Pasional Third Coast Marathon 2014 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/8/pasional-third-coast-marathon-2014-at-oak-street-beach http://thirdcoasttango.org

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Argentine Chicago Pasional Third Coast Marathon chicagodances dance dancers tango https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/8/pasional-third-coast-marathon-2014-at-oak-street-beach Tue, 12 Aug 2014 16:58:18 GMT Friday Night Tango at ARTango Bistro https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/7/friday-night-tango-at-artango-bistro

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) ARTango Argentine Tango dancers dancing milonga tango https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/7/friday-night-tango-at-artango-bistro Sat, 19 Jul 2014 17:51:54 GMT Dancers Rod Relucio and Jenny Teters; bandoneonist Richard Scofano and trio https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/7/rod-relucio-and-jenny-teters-tango-at-milonga-cumparsita Milonga Cumparsita ''The Chicago tribute to the centenary of Anibal Troilo''. July 11, 2014 at Candela Latin Restaurant Chicago.  Argentine tango dance performances by Rod Relucio and Jenny Teters.  Live music by bandoneonist Richard Scofano and Trio.

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Argentine Tango Candela Restaurant Jenny Teters Milonga Cumparsita Richard Scofano Rod Relucio chicagodances dancers https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/7/rod-relucio-and-jenny-teters-tango-at-milonga-cumparsita Sat, 12 Jul 2014 18:42:17 GMT Elijah https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/7/elijah  

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Elijah headshots kids head shots smile https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/7/elijah Thu, 03 Jul 2014 04:21:47 GMT Dance portrait: Brian Hare and Rebecca McLindon, LEVELdance https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/6/dance-portrait-brian-hare-and-rebecca-mclindon-leveldance

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Brian Hare LEVELdance Rebecca McLindon black and white dance dance photography dance portrait, dancers https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/6/dance-portrait-brian-hare-and-rebecca-mclindon-leveldance Tue, 24 Jun 2014 15:33:43 GMT Raoni Xavier, LEVELdance https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/6/raoni-xavier-leveldance

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) LEVELdance Raoni Xavier black and white chicagodances contemporary dancer dance Photography dancer https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/6/raoni-xavier-leveldance Wed, 18 Jun 2014 17:40:30 GMT Elda De La Rosa Couture, Age of Opulence, Montgomery Club https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/5/elda-de-la-rosa-couture-age-of-opulence-montgomery-club

The "Elda de la Rosa Presents The Age of Opulence" event will benefit the Edgewater Development Corporation (EDC). This local non-profit (501c3) is a community-based organization with the mission to better and to improve the business development of the entire Edgewater community of Chicago. In addition to the Elda de la Rosa creations, guest designer Ricorso also presented his line of fashions.

Among the event's Host Committee are the following Chicago media names:
- Dawn Hasbrouck, WFLD-TV news anchor
- Candace Jordan, Chicago Tribune society columnist/blogger
- Amy Tara Koch, Style expert, WLS-TV's "Windy City Live" contributor, Huffington Post columnist
- Susanna Negovan, Editor/Publisher of The Chicago Sun-Times' Splash and WFLD-TV contributor
- Diana Palomar, longtime Vice President of Community Affairs for WLS-TV

Guest fashion models for the night:
- Diana Palomar, longtime Vice President of Community Affairs for WLS-TV
- Sylvia Perez, former news anchor with WLS-TV
- Ericka Pino, WGBO-TV/Univision Chicago Chief Meteorologist

WMAQ-TV's morning news anchor Zoraida Sambolin served as the evening's emcee.

source: Chicago Radio and Media

 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Age of Opulence Amy Tara Koch Candace Jordan Dawn Hasbrouck Diana Palomar Elda de la Rosa Ericka Maria Villari Montgomery Club Pino" Susanna Negovan Sylvia Perez Zoraida Sambolin couture evening wear fashion fashion show wedding dresses https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/5/elda-de-la-rosa-couture-age-of-opulence-montgomery-club Sat, 31 May 2014 18:05:06 GMT Nomi Dance "Spring Maneuvers" at Athenaeum, Chicago 2014 https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/5/nomi-dance-spring-maneuvers-at-athenaeum-chicago-2014

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Athenaeum Chicago Kariotis Laura Nomi Dance Spring Maneuvers chicagodances dance performance https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/5/nomi-dance-spring-maneuvers-at-athenaeum-chicago-2014 Mon, 26 May 2014 14:45:22 GMT Steve's Birthday https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/5/steves-birthday

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Peckish Pig Steve birthday family friends tango https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/5/steves-birthday Thu, 22 May 2014 13:35:58 GMT setting the bow, Nomi Dance at Athenaeum https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/5/setting-the-bow-nomi-dance-at-athenaeum

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Athenaeum Laura Kariotis Nomi Dance dance dancers performance stage https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/5/setting-the-bow-nomi-dance-at-athenaeum Sun, 18 May 2014 06:05:08 GMT Nomi Rehearsal, Visceral Dance Center https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/5/nomi-rehearsal-visceral-dance-center Nomi Dance Company in rehearsal for "Spring Maneuvers" at Visceral Dance Center, Chicago.

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Nomi Nomi Dance Visceral Dance Center chicagodances dance performance dance rehearsal dance studio dancer rehearsal https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/5/nomi-rehearsal-visceral-dance-center Sat, 10 May 2014 23:38:06 GMT Kadon, 5 years old https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/5/kadon-5-years-old

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) 5 Kadon birthday celebrate cousins family kids party https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/5/kadon-5-years-old Thu, 08 May 2014 16:15:18 GMT Cole Vernon, LEVELdance https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/5/cole-vernon-leveldance LEVELdance, Cole VernonLEVELdance, Cole Vernon

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Cole Vernon LEVELdance beauty chicagodances dance in Chicago dancer feet jump pointe https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/5/cole-vernon-leveldance Mon, 05 May 2014 00:18:13 GMT Natalie Tursi, LEVELdance Chicago https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/4/natalie-tursi-leveldance-chicago Natalie Tursi, LEVELdance Chicago in black and whiteNatalie Tursi, LEVELdance Chicago in black and white

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Chicago LEVELdance Natalie Tursi black and white chicagodances dance dancer https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/4/natalie-tursi-leveldance-chicago Tue, 29 Apr 2014 13:27:28 GMT kites and kids https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/4/kites-and-kids

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Chicago family kids kites park playground https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/4/kites-and-kids Thu, 24 Apr 2014 16:04:22 GMT 2014 Chicago Mini Tango Festival, Por que razón, Juan D'Arienzo https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/4/2014-chicago-mini-tango-festival-por-que-raz-n-juan-darienzo Group dance with instructors Maximiliano Cristiani and Jesica Arfenoni - 2013 World Tango Champions (Buenos Aires) Marcela Duran (Buenos Aires/Kentucky), Alicia Pons and Luis Rojas (Buenos Aires), Oscar Casas and Ana Miguel (Buenos Aires), Christopher Nassopoulos (San Francisco), and Mariana Fresno

2014 Chicago Mini Tango Festival2014 Chicago Mini Tango Festival with instructors Maximiliano Cristiani and Jesica Arfenoni - 2013 World Tango Champions (Buenos Aires) Marcela Duran (Buenos Aires/Kentucky), Alicia Pons and Luis Rojas (Buenos Aires), Oscar Casas and Ana Miguel (Buenos Aires), Christopher Nassopoulos (San Francisco), and Mariana Fresno

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) 2013 World Tango Champions Alicia Pons and Luis Rojas Argentine Tango Chicago Mini Tango Fest Christopher Nassopoulos Juan D'Arienzo Marcela Duran Mariana Fresno Maximiliano Cristiani and Jesica Arfenoni Oscar Casas and Ana Miguel Por que razon dance performance hilton O'hare https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/4/2014-chicago-mini-tango-festival-por-que-raz-n-juan-darienzo Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:53:04 GMT Joel Hall Dancers Youth Company https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/4/joel-hall-dancers-youth-company Joel Hall Dance Youth Company, Joel Hall Dancers and Center, ChicagoJoel Hall Dance Youth Company, Joel Hall Dancers and Center, Chicago

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Chicago JHDC Joel Hall Joel Hall Dancers Youth Company jazz jazz dance shadow dancers https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/4/joel-hall-dancers-youth-company Thu, 10 Apr 2014 03:15:40 GMT Ruthie 16 weeks https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/4/ruthie-16-weeks Ruthie 16 weeks

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) baby bump beautiful mom-to-be pregnancy https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/4/ruthie-16-weeks Wed, 02 Apr 2014 20:54:54 GMT Claire's pointe shoe fitting https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/3/claires-pointe-shoe-fitting pointe fitting 5pointe fitting 5Claire uses gel toe spacers to prevent deviation of her big toe joint, which can lead to bunions. Claire wore her spacers during her fitting to ensure that her new shoes could accommodate this extra accessory. Click HERE to view the entire gallery and to read about Claire's entire pointe shoe fitting at Chicago Dance Supply.

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Capezio Chicago Dance Supply Claire Bauman Russian Pointe ballerina ballet dancer dances pointe shoe fitter pointe shoe fitting pointe shoes https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/3/claires-pointe-shoe-fitting Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:08:51 GMT testing the lights https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/3/testing Co-director Joshua Paul Weckesser of LEVELdance sets lights on dancer Brandon DiCriscio.

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Brandon DiCriscio Gus Giordano Joshua Paul Weckesser LEVELdance chicagodances dance dance photography https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/3/testing Mon, 24 Mar 2014 20:37:43 GMT Ode to Andersonville's Water Tower https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/3/ode-to-andersonvilles-water-tower

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Andersonville CDS Chicago Dance Michelle McCrea Supply arabesque ballet crane dance dancer rooftop water tower https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/3/ode-to-andersonvilles-water-tower Fri, 21 Mar 2014 13:15:57 GMT the men https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/3/the-men

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) JHDC Joel Hall Dancers and Center dancers men dancing men jumping https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/3/the-men Thu, 20 Mar 2014 19:09:26 GMT Rebecca https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/3/rebecca

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Brian Hare Eddy Ocampo LEVELdance Rebecca McLindon dance dance photo dancer https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/3/rebecca Wed, 19 Mar 2014 19:43:41 GMT Roses at Los Besos Milonga https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/3/roses-at-los-besos-milonga

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Argentine Tango Forever Young Los Besos Milonga dancers embrace flowers roses tango https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/3/roses-at-los-besos-milonga Mon, 10 Mar 2014 03:03:07 GMT Black ballet slipper series https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/3/black-ballet-slipper-series

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) CDS CDS Crew Michelle McCrea ballerina ballet ballet shoes black and white black ballet slippers dancer pointe sissone tutu https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/3/black-ballet-slipper-series Sat, 08 Mar 2014 22:55:10 GMT Dance is the hidden language of the soul of the body https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/3/dance-is-the-hidden-language-of-the-soul-of-the-body Michelle McCrea at CDSMichelle McCrea at CDSMichelle McCrea at CDS Michelle McCrea at CDSMichelle McCrea at CDSMichelle McCrea at CDS

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) CDS Chicago Dance Supply Martha Graham Michelle McCrea dance dance quote dancer pointe pointe shoes shadow shadow dance https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/3/dance-is-the-hidden-language-of-the-soul-of-the-body Fri, 07 Mar 2014 15:56:11 GMT Michelle and Nicole https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/2/michelle-nicole

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Michelle McCrea dance pants dancer glitter heel platform shoes salsa pants satin shoes https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/2/michelle-nicole Fri, 28 Feb 2014 20:33:02 GMT 2014 Winter Tango Festival Champaign-Urbana https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/2/2014-winter-tango-festival-champaign-urbana

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Argentine tango Champaign-Ubana tango Daniela Roig and Hernan Prieto Winter Tango Fest couples dance dancers dancing embrace milonga tango performances tango workshops https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/2/2014-winter-tango-festival-champaign-urbana Mon, 24 Feb 2014 23:31:41 GMT 2014 CDS at Chicago International Salsa Congress https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/2/2014-chicago-international-salsa-congress Photo contributions by the CDS Crew at the Chicago International Salsa Congress 2014, Hyatt Regency O'Hare.

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Chicago Dance Supply Chicago International Salsa Congress Hyatt Regency O'Hare dance dancer salsa salsa dance festival https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/2/2014-chicago-international-salsa-congress Sun, 16 Feb 2014 23:53:07 GMT Black and White Salsa: Michelle and Scott https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/2/black-and-white-salsa-michelle-and-scott

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) CDS Shoes Michelle McCrea Scott Barker dance ek clothing salsa salsa dress salsa pants salsa shoes https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/2/black-and-white-salsa-michelle-and-scott Mon, 10 Feb 2014 21:36:38 GMT Michelle wears Capezio https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/2/michelle-wears-capezio Michelle McCrea wears CapezioMichelle McCrea wears Capezio

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Capezio Capezio pointe shoes Chicago Dance Supply Michelle McCrea Tiffany pointe shoes ballerina ballerinas ballet contemporary dance dance dancer dancers leotards pointe shoes https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/2/michelle-wears-capezio Mon, 10 Feb 2014 20:44:09 GMT CBC dancers get their first pair of pointe shoes https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/1/pointe-shoe-fitting-chicago-ballet-center-at-chicago-dance-supply After months of hard work, Chicago Ballet Center's pre-pointe class graduated and received their first pair of pointe shoes.  Congratulations, dancers!

 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Chicago Ballet Center Chicago Dance Supply Paul Abrahamson ballerina ballerinas ballet dance dancer dancers pointe shoe fititngs pointe shoes https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/1/pointe-shoe-fitting-chicago-ballet-center-at-chicago-dance-supply Tue, 28 Jan 2014 06:28:28 GMT Thursday Night Ballet with Betsy Herskind at JHDC https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/1/thursday-night-ballet-with-betsy-herskind-at-jhdc

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Betsy Herskind JHDC arabesque ballerina ballet ballet class dancer https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/1/thursday-night-ballet-with-betsy-herskind-at-jhdc Fri, 24 Jan 2014 05:01:35 GMT Louis and Jennifer's Surprise Party https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/1/louis-and-jennifers-surprise-celebration Marriage couldn't have happened to a sweeter couple.  

 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Big City Swing Louis and Jennifer congratulations milonga party surprise swing tango wedding https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/1/louis-and-jennifers-surprise-celebration Fri, 17 Jan 2014 16:20:29 GMT Janna Barta at Chicago Dance Supply https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/1/janna-barta-at-chicago-dance-supply

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Anna Kern Capezio Fishnets Chicago Dance Supply Janna Barta Salsa wear ballroom dance dress dance shoes tights https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/1/janna-barta-at-chicago-dance-supply Tue, 07 Jan 2014 07:48:13 GMT Tia https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/1/tia Twin Cities Ballet Tia Calvert played Clara in the 2013 production of the Nutcracker.

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Bloomington Nutcracker Ballet Tia Calvert Twin Cities Ballet Twin Cities School of Dance ballerina dancer performer https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2014/1/tia Sun, 05 Jan 2014 07:34:58 GMT Playing with light: available indoor window light versus outdoors with flash https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/12/playing-with-window-light-versus-flash-with-cto-outdoors Jessica Green shot with natural light versus flash with CTO. Jessica GreenJessica Green shot with natural light versus flash with CTO. Jessica Green shot with natural light versus flash with CTO. Jessica GreenJessica Green shot with natural light versus flash with CTO. Jessica Green shot with natural light versus flash with CTO. Jessica GreenJessica Green shot with natural light versus flash with CTO. Jessica Green shot with natural light versus flash with CTO. Jessica GreenJessica Green shot with natural light versus flash with CTO. Jessica Green shot with natural light versus flash with CTO. Jessica GreenJessica Green shot with natural light versus flash with CTO.  Jessica Green of LivinGreen, NYC.  

View the slideshow of our shoot here.

 

 

 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) 24-70mm 300mm CTO Canon 6D Green Jessica flash photography headshot natural light https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/12/playing-with-window-light-versus-flash-with-cto-outdoors Sun, 29 Dec 2013 17:51:37 GMT Sean and Laura https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/12/congratulations-sean-and-laura So happy for my friends, Sean and Laura.  Congratulations and much love to you both!

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Sean and Laura cake dancers reception tango wedding https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/12/congratulations-sean-and-laura Mon, 23 Dec 2013 07:08:34 GMT Miss Nancy's Dancers at Old Town School of Music, Chicago https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/12/miss-nancys-dancers-at-old-town-school-of-music-chicago Galleries for Sunday Dec. 15th's recitals (Miss Nancy's Dancers) will be posted by Dec. 20, 2013.  Parents, message me to get your client ID at leni@chicagodancephotography.com

 

Miss Nancy's Dancers at Old TownMiss Nancy's Dancers at Old Town

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Lincoln Square Nancy Teinowitz Old Town School of Music ballerina ballet dancer recital rehearsal stage tights tutu https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/12/miss-nancys-dancers-at-old-town-school-of-music-chicago Tue, 17 Dec 2013 05:57:06 GMT 2013 Midwest Tango Festival, St. Louis, MO https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/12/2013-midwest-tango-festival-st-louis-mo

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Argentine Tango Cortango Louis MTF Midwest Tango Fest Midwest Tango Festival Pub Sheraton St. dancers tango https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/12/2013-midwest-tango-festival-st-louis-mo Mon, 09 Dec 2013 05:56:43 GMT Michelle in green and yellow https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/12/michelle-in-green-and-yellow

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Mccrea Michelle attitude ballerina ballet dance dancer leotard tutu https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/12/michelle-in-green-and-yellow Mon, 09 Dec 2013 05:55:42 GMT Holiday Spirit: Waltz of the Flower https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/11/holiday-spirit-waltz-of-the-flower For some dancers, music is everything.  Take Rowan, for instance.  Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet seemed to be all the inspiration needed to transport her to the Land of Sweets.

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Nutcracker Ballet Rowan Waltz of the Flowers ballerina ballet slippers dance dancer holiday music pose tutu https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/11/holiday-spirit-waltz-of-the-flower Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:21:29 GMT 2013-11-17 Milonga Rubia https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/11/2013-11-17-milonga-rubia Milonga Rubia's Benefit for Typhoon Haiyan at Chicago Dance.  

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Argentine Tango Chicago Dance DJ Khoi Milonga Rubia Phoebe Grant birthday dance Alberto Vals dancers embrace pista stiletto tango https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/11/2013-11-17-milonga-rubia Sun, 17 Nov 2013 19:13:21 GMT 2013-11-13 Milonga Pizpireta https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/11/2013-11-13-milonga-pizpireta  

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Argentine Tango Barba Yianni Chicago Lincoln Square Melanie C. Klaric Milonga Milonga Pizpireta embrace social dance stiletto tango dancers https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/11/2013-11-13-milonga-pizpireta Thu, 14 Nov 2013 17:47:00 GMT Forest Nymph https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/11/forest-nymph It threatened to rain.  My fear was that all of the lovely fall leaves would drop overnight.  Luckily, the storm held off and we were able to shoot for 30 minutes in this brilliant courtyard.  It was a perfect Autumn shoot for our forest nymph, Michelle, dressed in the custom designed tutu by Amy Chen.  See if you can spot my assistant, Joshua, taking a shot with the 6D. 

 

Files in 3000 series shot with Canon 5D Markll, 70-200mm 2.8/f IS no flash.  Special thanks to Louis Parks for loaning me this beautiful lens.  Files in 5000 series shot with Canon 6D, 24-70mm 2.8/f L with off camera flash.

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Amy Chen Andersonville Michelle McCrea autumn leaves ballerina ballet courtyard dancer nymph pointe shoes tutu https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/11/forest-nymph Sat, 09 Nov 2013 17:22:35 GMT 2012 Midwest Tango Fest Album https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/11/2012-midwest-tango-fest-album Midwest Tango Fest 2012

 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Argentine Tango Midwest Tango fest St. Louis dance festival tango dancers https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/11/2012-midwest-tango-fest-album Thu, 07 Nov 2013 20:41:44 GMT Karen and Clara: Red Shoes meets Nutcracker https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/10/karen-meets-clara-the-red-shoes-meets-the-nutcracker In Hans Christian Anderson's "The Red Shoes", Karen, a poor peasant girl is doomed to dance forever until she learns her lesson about obedience and selflessness.  In E.T.A. Hoffman's "The Nutcracker", Maria (we know her as Clara) breaks the curse of the Nutcracker with her love and devotion.

In this photo shoot, "Karen and Clara",  we wish we had a Mouse King for Clara.  Who needs swords when you have stomper boots?  Happy Halloween, dancers.

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Barta CDS Halloween Janna McCrea Michelle Nutcracker Ballet Red Shoes Ballet ballerinas dance dancers fairytale pointe shoes tutu https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/10/karen-meets-clara-the-red-shoes-meets-the-nutcracker Thu, 31 Oct 2013 14:34:45 GMT Chacarera: First Wedding Dance https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/10/chacarera-first-wedding-dance In the lively Argentine folk dance, the Chacarera, a couple starts in a group, but dances solely for each other.  Arms are spread high and the chest held proud throughout the dance.  It is a posture of one giving their heart freely to another.  Perhaps equally as important as the choreography, eye contact and a flirtatious intent adds to the flavor of this dance.  The rhythm and movement is mischievous and brings the dancers ever so close to one another, only to separate again and again.  The last phrase brings the two together to finally embrace as one.

How wonderful for Krista and Addis to choose the Chacarera for their first wedding dance.

Chacarera Wedding Dance-Krista and Addis

 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Krista and Addis The Mitten Building chacarera first dance folk dance wedding dance https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/10/chacarera-first-wedding-dance Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:59:49 GMT Sneak Peek: Visceral Dance Chicago studio reception and showing https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/10/sneak-peek-visceral-dance-chicago-studio-reception-and-showing 2013-10-17 Visceral Dance Chicago treated an intimate group of supporters to a sneak peek performance of works by Sidra Bell (NY) and Artistic Director, Nick Pupillo.  Follow this amazing company at their Inaugural Benefit at the Harris Theatre November 21, 2013.

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Dance in Chicago Nick Pupillo Sidra Bell Visceral Dance Center Visceral Dance Chicago choreography dance dancers duet reception world premier https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/10/sneak-peek-visceral-dance-chicago-studio-reception-and-showing Sun, 20 Oct 2013 18:32:30 GMT at Visceral Dance Chicago: Cheryl Mann and Eddy Ocampo https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/10/at-visceral-dance-chicago-cheryl-mann-and-eddy-ocampo Three more reasons why I consider myself lucky to be a part of the dance community in Chicago:  1.)  photographer, Cheryl Mann; 2.) choreographer, Eddy Ocampo; and 3.)  Visceral Dance Chicago which makes its world premier this season 2013-2014.  Check out more pics from  Visceral Dance Chicago sneak peek event.

Here's one of Cheryl and Eddy that makes me quite happy to view.  (Thanks for your good humored patience Cheryl and Eddy!)

LENI-3283-2013-Visceral-EditLENI-3283-2013-Visceral-Edit

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Cheryl Mann Chicago Eddy Ocampo Visceral Dance Center Visceral Dance Chicago choreographer dance community photographer https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/10/at-visceral-dance-chicago-cheryl-mann-and-eddy-ocampo Sat, 19 Oct 2013 02:05:32 GMT DanceWest Ballet's 2013 "Clara", Megan Troke https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/10/dancewest-ballets-2013-clara-megan-troke Megan Troke came to CDS for a pointe shoe fitting and stayed for an impromptu photo shoot in my new studio next door.   My small studio is roughly 11'x12' so I stepped out of the room and used a Canon 6D with my EF 24-70mm 2.8L.  We loved the effect of the shadow behind Megan . Changing it to black and white upped the drama.

Thank you Megan for stopping by.  (And special thanks to her very patient brother who stood by for the fitting and photo shoot without complaint!)  MERDE to Megan as Clara in DanceWest Ballet's 2013 Nutcracker!

Check out our Facebook Be CLARA!  photo shoot event at CDS

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Clara DanceWest Ballet Megan Troke Nutcracker ballerina dancer pointe shoes https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/10/dancewest-ballets-2013-clara-megan-troke Mon, 14 Oct 2013 23:40:35 GMT August Rose in white https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/10/august-rose-in-white There's not much I need to say about this sweet dancer, August Rose.  Her photos say enough.  Here she is practicing poses for our upcoming Clara photo shoot at CDS. Innocence and joy enveloped in white.

 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) August Rose Fill Clara Nutcracker ballerina ballet white https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/10/august-rose-in-white Sat, 12 Oct 2013 02:13:01 GMT ARTango's menu: a big plus for social dancers in Chicago https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/10/artango-dance-chicago There are many forms of dance.  The form of social dance includes, among others, ballroom, salsa, swing and my current favorite, Argentine tango. Located on Chicago's north side, ARTango specializes in Argentine tango as a social dance.  Check out some ARTango dance pics on my CDS FB page here.  

This year, ARTango rolled out a healthy and hearty lunch menu that's attracted immediate attention of the locals in the neighborhood.  Watch for future posts of their plans to offer a dinner menu before their free milonga (tango dance event) on Fridays.  BYOB and plan on kicking your weekend off with dinner and free social dancing on Friday's at ARTango Center Chicago.

 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Argentine tango Artango classes dancers dinner lunch social social dance tango https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/10/artango-dance-chicago Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:25:34 GMT Proof that dancing while your pregnant produces healthy babies: Dina and Owen https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/10/dancing-through-your-pregnancy When Dina was in her last month of pregnancy, I posted a pic of her on my CDS Facebook page.  It got many hits, a ton of "likes" and several comments including some hostile barbs about her thin body.   You can see the post here: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151757706569388&set=a.451204484387.234570.19125449387&type=3&theater

Dina had a healthy baby boy, Owen.  He's living proof that smart dancers enjoy boundless possibilities when they take care of their bodies.  

This week when they visited the shop, I found a lovely tutu that matched his onesie.  Here are some of the pre and post Owen pics.  Hope you enjoy them.

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Dina Maticuic Owen Studio M baby ballerina ballet pregnancy https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/10/dancing-through-your-pregnancy Tue, 08 Oct 2013 15:55:19 GMT Choreographer Caleb Teicher at Chicago Tap Theatre https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/10/choreographer-caleb-teicher-at-chicago-tap-theatre Every year, my daughter and I see Chicago Tap Theatre's holiday performance, "Tidings of Tap".  The live music and amazing tap dancing puts us in a holiday mood and is one of my favorite mommy-daughter dates.

This week, I was invited to sit in on the first rehearsal with acclaimed guest choreographer, Caleb Teicher from NY.  One thing I love to watch in action is the creative process from an efficient and organized mind.  Add that to a team of receptive, technical  performers and you get a brilliant piece of work in progress.

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Caleb Teicher Chicago Tap Theatre JHDC Jennifer Pfaff Yonally Mark Yonally Matt Pospeshil Rich Ashworth Tidings of Tap dance rehearsal tap https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/10/choreographer-caleb-teicher-at-chicago-tap-theatre Sun, 06 Oct 2013 16:27:53 GMT Tiaras and Tutus: Anna https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/10/tiaras-and-tutus-anna I am thinking of video taping my photo shoots.  The most amazing thing happens to dancers when they hear music.  It doesn't matter how big the space is either.  They will expand to meet the space.  Children are most fascinating.  If your ever stuck on your choreography, I recommend spending time in a room with a child who loves music and dance.

Here is my dear friend, Anna.  I gave her a tutu and a tiara and played her favorite tune.  She could not be stopped.  "I never had my very own stage before. This is my luckiest day ever!"

Leni-2480-2013-nutcrackerdance-EditLeni-2480-2013-nutcrackerdance-Edit

 

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Anna Leni Nutcracker ballerina dance dancer performance tiara tutu https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/10/tiaras-and-tutus-anna Fri, 04 Oct 2013 15:02:28 GMT Michelle McCrea: Leotard Ad for CDS https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/10/michelle-mccrea-leotard-ad-for-cds At Chicago Dance Supply, we find there are many excuses to have photo shoots.  Here's Michelle from our latest shoot.  If I could make a silver sculpture of her, I would use this shape.  We decided if she ever wanted to have a logo for her brand, Michelle McCrea, she should use this shape as her logo.

Leni-2123-2013-leotards-versionLeni-2123-2013-leotards-version

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) Leni Michelle McCrea chicagodancephotography dancer leotard swoop https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/10/michelle-mccrea-leotard-ad-for-cds Thu, 03 Oct 2013 22:00:58 GMT Happy birthday album: 312 Milonga https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/9/happy-birthday-album-312-milonga Recently, I celebrated my birthday (21 yet again...).  I'm still feeling freshly washed from all the birthday greetings, and grateful for good friends and family.  I celebrated at the end of the week dancing Argentine tango at the 312 Milonga held at Arabesque Dance Studio.  Once again I was torn between shooting the scene and dancing a tanda.  Happily, I managed a few shots during the night including Krista and Mike's birthday dance and the performance of visiting instructors, Damien Thompson and Mariana Ancarola.

]]> photos@lenihoppenworth.com (Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth) 312 Ancarola Arabesque Argentine Damian Dance Jenny Mariana Milonga Relucio Rod Teters Thompson birthday dance performance social tango welcome https://www.lenihoppenworth.com/blog/2013/9/happy-birthday-album-312-milonga Mon, 30 Sep 2013 05:48:29 GMT