Project Bound Dance

Hey Chicago artists, come play this summer with @projectbounddance ! #the1hourproject connects dancers, choreographers, and artists working with video, and invites them to spend one hour making a short film this summer. The short experimental films created as part of this paid collaboration will be presented as part of @shortstackfilmfest this fall. Applications to participate are DUE MONDAY APRIL 27TH 👀👀👀 You can apply to participate via the links in @projectbounddance or @shortstackfilmfest ’s bio, or by visiting Bound’s website. Come play! ⏱️

Calling all Chicago Artists! Now accepting applications for The One Hour Project 2026, hosted by @projectbounddance ! What is it? The One Hour Project (#the1hourproject) is a multi-media exercise in collaboration and concision that invites Chicago dancers, directors, video artists, and editors to spend 60 minutes developing a 60 second dance film while highlighting a unique Chicago space. Short films created as part of this summer project will be presented as part of @shortstackfilmfest at @facetschicago this October 📽️🎞️🥞 APPLY BY MONDAY APRIL 27TH. Learn more and apply through the link in our bio 🎥📹🤳🏽⏱️✨ #callforartists #the1hourproject #dancefilm #danceforcamera dancevideo

Smoking Meat was an absolute DREAM 🌟 Making this work was a labor of love and we are incredibly thankful to every single one of you who came out to share space with us at Steppenwolf this past weekend An extra special shout out to the entire @steppenwolfthtr // @stclookout team for this incredibly special experience Most of all we could not have done this without our spectacularly talented team of artists: @aliznerol @thesamuraisarah @em_bodytalk @ktrickayy @aderangrooves @bridgetswilliams @jmh0320 Now we take some time to rest our weary bones and reflect We could be in this together // Moving forward // or staying Here // With you // For us 📸 @aderanphoto

One more chance to see SMOKING MEAT! 3PM @steppenwolfthtr // @stclookout Don't have your ticket yet? Visit steppenwolf.org ✨✨ See you out on the floor for one last round Photos // @aderanphoto Lighting // @bridgetswilliams Costumes // @jmh0320 Performance // @aliznerol @ktrickayy @thesamuraisarah @em_bodytalk Directed by @aderangrooves and @em_bodytalk

Two more chances to see SMOKING MEAT You won't want to miss this riotous performance at @steppenwolfthtr // @stclookout Grab your tickets at Steppenwolf.org Photos // @aderanphoto Lighting // @bridgetswilliams Costumes // @jmh0320 Performed by @aliznerol @ktrickayy @thesamuraisarah @em_bodytalk

Choose your player tonight at the premiere of SMOKING MEAT at Steppenwolf Theatre ✨ FEBRUARY 20-22 Tickets still available at /lookout Featuring performance by @thesamuraisarah @ktrickayy @aliznerol @em_bodytalk Lighting by @bridgetswilliams Costumes by @jmh0320 Photography by @aderanphoto

See you TOMORROW for the premiere of SMOKING MEAT FEB 20-22, 2026 Part of @stclookout at @steppenwolfthtr Tickets available are available now at projectbound.dance or steppenwolf.org/lookout (Find the link to tickets in our bio) Performed by @ktrickayy @thesamuraisarah @aliznerol and @em_bodytalk Lighting by @bridgetswilliams Costumes by @jmh0320 Photograph by @aderanphoto

Will we see you at @steppenwolfthtr this weekend? Join us for Smoking Meat Feb 20-22 www.projectbound.dance /lookout

Last day in the studio getting ready for ✨ SMOKING MEAT ✨ Tickets are still available but going quickly! February 20-22 @stclookout @steppenwolfthtr www projectbound.dance /lookout

SMOKING MEAT ⚔️ by Project Bound Dance February 20 + 21 @ 7:30pm February 22 @ 3:30pm 🪨 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW 🪨 @stclookout Interweaving partnering and choreography inspired by epic fantasy worldbuilding, Smoking Meat fantasizes about larger than life bodily additions, reflects upon the commodification of bodies and attention, and questions what we give up of ourselves in the pursuit of both physical and social safety. Smoking Meat was created in collaboration by Ashley Deran and Emily Loar, and is performed by Kathryn Hetrick, Emily Loar, Ali Lorenz and Sarah Morimoto. Costumes by Jeff Hancock Sound Design by Ashley Deran Original Text by Emily Loar Prop Construction by Rachel Hartmann Project Bound Dance acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council. #chicagodance #chicagoart #chicago

A challenge on the horizon, something unctuous and simmering, hardened exteriors meet tender insides. Sarah Morimoto in SMOKING MEAT 🔥 By Project Bound Dance // @steppenwolfthtr 1700 Theatre // Presented by @stclookout LOOKOUT Series FEBRUARY 20-22, 2026 Chicago, IL Tickets available now at /lookout Smoking Meat was created in collaboration by Ashley Deran and Emily Loar, Performed by @projectbounddance : Kathryn Hetrick, Emily Loar, Ali Lorenz and Sarah Morimoto. Costumes / Jeff Hancock Sound Design / Ashley Deran Original Text / Emily Loar Prop Construction / Rachel Hartmann Video / Karen Schmitz Lighting Design / Bridget Williams Reel Edit / Ali Lorenz Also made with support from the Illinois Arts Council @illinoisartscouncil #chicagodance #chicago #lookout

Project Bound Dance presents Smoking Meat - a modern dance work that is slightly vulgar and deliciously formidable. Part of @steppenwolfthtr ’s // @stclookout LOOKOUT Series FEBRUARY 20-22, 2026 Chicago, IL Tickets available now at /lookout A challenge on the horizon, something unctuous and simmering, hardened exteriors meet tender insides. Using both man-made and natural occurrences of armor as a metaphor, Smoking Meat is a hero’s journey into energetic extremes, social hierarchies, and the construction of supersized alter egos. Interweaving partnering and choreography inspired by epic fantasy worldbuilding, Smoking Meat fantasizes about larger than life bodily additions, reflects upon the commodification of bodies and attention, and questions what we give up of ourselves in the pursuit of both physical and social safety. Smoking Meat was created in collaboration by Ashley Deran and Emily Loar, and is performed by @projectbounddance : Kathryn Hetrick, Emily Loar, Ali Lorenz and Sarah Morimoto.  Costumes by Jeff Hancock, Sound Design by Ashley Deran, Original Text by Emily Loar, and Prop Construction by Rachel Hartmann. With support from the Illinois Arts Council @illinoisartscouncil