We’re thrilled to announce that Out of the Shadows, Shadow Puppetz’s annual popping festival, has been selected to receive partial funding by the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE).

We are excited to announce that Tatiana “Tanya” Armendariz, Co-Founder of Shadow Puppetz and Founder of Flow First Waving Collective, has been honored with the DanceChance Award by Chicago DanceMakers Forum. This award provided Tanya with a unique opportunity to choreograph and perform an original work that showcased waving, a style she has been championing throughout her career.

We believe that great dancing comes from exploration, and that exploration can only happen in a space that values trust, respect, and transparency.