Deeply Rooted Dance Theater (DRDT) is the professional dance ensemble of Deeply Rooted Productions. DRDT performances embody the rich traditions of African-American dance theater and music. Performing the work of nationally renowned choreographers, DRDT presents innovative and inspiring expressions of contemporary life. This critically acclaimed ensemble offers work that entertains and ignites emotional responses from diverse audiences.




 
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Professional Training 2009 Placement Auditions


Winter Term Auditions

January 17, 2008
6:00 PM (Registration 5 PM)
218 S. Wabash Ave. - 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60604

Reserve Space: Call 312/913-9773 or training@deeplyrootedproductions.org



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Winter 2007
"We know that Deeply Rooted Dance Theater was successful in their campaign to impress, amuse, enlighten and awe the audience. They left their images scorched in every audience member's mind (the ...
Nerik Elliott, 
Attitude: The Dancers' Magazine

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October 28, 2006
“The 11-year old Chicago contemporary and African-based dance troupe delivers and elegant, provocative series of works by Deeply Rooted's co-artistic directors Kevin Iega Jeff and Gary Abbott. Th...
Lucia Mauro - Dance Critic, 
Chicago Tribune

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October 28, 2006
"This Chicago-based company moves in a way that goes way beyond sheer artistry . . . they clearly are propelled by matters both social and spiritual. So when they dance they bring added intensity...
Hedy Weiss - Dance Critic, 
Chicago Sun-Times

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November 13, 2006
“Greeted by the audience with an affectionate exuberance that swelled to roars of laughter and approval with the closing number, 'Heaven.' … ['Ferrotype'] was performed with Deeply Rooted’s signat...
Jennifer Dunning, 
New York Times

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