Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is a dance company that tours nationally and internationally. They graced the stage at the Baton Rouge River Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday.

Many students from SU and LSU attended this event including SU’s Look Dancers, LSU’s Legacy Dancers, and dance minors. Some students described the performance as something they could learn and do.

The show was not the hottest thing I’ve seen, but it is HOT and important to go see theatre and know what’s out there. Because if you don’t know what’s out there how can you do something better.

For example, many dance groups perform Michael Jackson themed routines. You don’t have to be a dancer to know that Michael Jackson routines have been done over a hundred times by many. So, it’s important to see theatre and know what’s out there so you won’t repeat something that has been done before.

There was a dance workshop that took place Monday at a dancing school called the Dancer’s Workshop located off of Bluebonnet. The workshop was taught by Hubbard Street dancer Tobin Del Cuore.

Students learned different combinations and a dance to Mariah Carey’s song titled “Mine Again”. One of Baton Rouge’s greatest black choreographers Avery was in attendance. I attended the class also. The class was easier than I expected from a big time touring company.

Baton Rouge isn’t a known place to see dance companies perform, so it was wonderful to see people taking advantage of this opportunity. The Baton Rouge River Center has more shows to come in the future. So, go see theatre, It’s Hot!

If you know of something that is going to be Hot In B.R. feel free to email me.