Hundreds of ballet dancers competing for scholarships in River Forest
“[Ballet] teaches you discipline, it teaches you motivation, all of these things at such a young age. Whether you go on to be a dancer or a lawyer – you're ready to do either,” choreographer and judge Maria Konrad said.
Youth America Grand Prix Ballet Competition coming to Chicago area this weekend
This weekend in River Forest and Chicago hundreds of young ballet dancers are competing for scholarships as part of the Youth America Grand Prix. One judge joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the talent in the Chicago area.
Five Chicago-area athletes hospitalized after workout apparently meant to punish curfew-breakers
Concordia University Chicago in River Forest also temporarily removed coach Steve Kollar.
Hundreds of dancers compete for ballet scholarships in Chicago area
The “Youth America Grand Prix” was held at the Dominican University Performing Arts Center in River Forest, and at the Joffrey Ballet Tower in Chicago's Loop.
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Oak Park and River Forest High School to resume after-school activities
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Oak Park and River Forest High School to resume sports, other activities amid rising COVID cases
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Concordia University Chicago lays off 51, closes 15 programs
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Driver in River Forest crash that killed 4, including relative, charged with reckless homicide
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4 killed in River Forest crash
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