Creative Netwerk at the Chicago House Music Festival
This August, Creative Netwerk was honored to join BraveSoul Movement and Jus.Be House Collective to present the Chicago House Dance Summit in collaboration with the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), as part of the Chicago House Music Festival and Conference.
A Summer of Radical Joy
This summer, watching our work unfold across four cities at once, the word that kept surfacing was simpler than all of that: joy.
By Dorian Cohen, National Program Manager
Moonwalking Home: How One Summer Dance Class Connected Students, Families, and Generations
By Paris Davison, Santa Barbara Program Manager
Every style we introduce carries a story. Every movement has roots. Every artist who has influenced dance today helped shape the creative landscape our students are stepping into.
Becoming Performers at Uncommon Collegiate Charter
By Roukijah Rooks (NutellaK), New York City Program Manager
Creative Netwerk's NYC branch partnered with Uncommon Collegiate Charter (UCC) scholars for the 2025–26 school year, leading a Black vernacular history and dance foundations residency facilitated by teaching artists Melanie Aguirre and Roukijah Rooks (NutellaK)
Growing Together: A Mid-Year Update from Los Angeles
By Allie Laliberte, Los Angeles Program Manager
As we move through 2026, the Creative Netwerk Los Angeles Chapter continues to expand opportunities for young people through arts education, mentorship, and community partnerships. We remain committed to empowering young people and strengthening the communities we serve.
The Moments That Matter: Three Santa Barbara Families Share Their Creative Netwerk Stories
By Paris Davison, Santa Barbara Program Manager
While every showcase, class, and rehearsal is meaningful, some of the most powerful reminders of our impact come directly from the families we serve.
Potash Hill Residency
New York City’s Program Manager, Daniel “Chrybaby” Holloway, was invited to attend the Potash Hill residency. Potash Hill is located in Southern Vermont - the expansive southern property is scattered with rehearsal studios, recording studios, libraries, and nature - it makes the perfect setting for artists to come hone their craft.
Talking Moves with Mike D
Chicago-based dance educator Michael Davis shares how Black social dance serves as a language, a healing practice, and a tool for collective empowerment. His experience-based sessions create space for joy, connection, and cultural memory—inviting participants of all ages to move, feel, and heal together.
The Heart Behind the Work - Meet Dorian
We wanted to give our community a chance to get to know Dorian, not just as our new National Program Manager, but as the educator, professional dancer, and leader she’s become through every chapter of her journey.