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Miranda with Suzanne Appel, Hubbard Street’s director of external affairs. Photo by Todd Rosenberg -
HSD160926_621-Miranda with HSDC Executive Director Jason D. Palmquist, left, and Artistic Director Glenn Edgerton. Photo by Todd Rosenberg -
HSD160926_621-Miranda with HSDC Executive Director Jason D. Palmquist, left, and Artistic Director Glenn Edgerton. Photo by Todd Rosenberg
On Sept. 26, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago welcomed Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator and original star of Hamilton: An American Musical, to the Hubbard Street Dance Center, 1147 W. Jackson Blvd.
More than 160 invited guests included students and families participating in Hubbard Street’s Youth Dance Programs; members of Hubbard Street’s Junior Ensemble, Hubbard Street 2 and the artists of its main company; staff members and special guests; individual and foundation supporters of its Education Programs; and Season 38 Spotlight Ball attendees who made donations at the organization’s annual gala.
Some of the topics Miranda discussed included his personal history with and experiences in dance (which began with “Puerto Rican Dance Training 101,” he said); community engagement during the Chicago run of Hamilton; and his creative process.