Collection: Chicago Footwork with MurdaMommy

Sat, May 29 from 2:00-3:00PM CDT

Class will learn history and language of Chicago footwork while learning how to construct a proper round by learning fundamentals to build up to a 16 count combo. During the course of the hour the class will learn up to 3 combo sets.

MurdaMommy is a dancer, musician, actor, and innovator in the film, fashion, and gaming industries. As a lesbian artist and a teen who experienced homelessness, she brings her life experiences into her practice and teaches the dance form Chicago Footwork to people who live on the South and West sides of Chicago. In 2019, she was recognized by SWAN Day Chicago, celebrating black women in dance. MurdaMommy has performed across the U.S. In Chicago, she mentors and connects with all generations through performance and workshops, including programs within Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center and Stateville Correctional Center.  

As a musician, her style complements her choreographic and movement approach. She is currently working on her first official E.P. She recently created the short film " I Am Queen," based on the women of Chicago footwork culture. She is also collaborating on Juke Town, an online multiplayer game where characters can practice footwork, socialize, and complete missions. For more information visit www.murdamommy.com