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Isaiah Day (Dance '20) on ABC 7
January 30, 2018
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Isaiah Day (Dance '20) on ABC 7
Tim Butler
January 30, 2018
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Isaiah Day (Dance '20) on ABC 7

Tim Butler
January 30, 2018
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"What I feel when I dance is indescribable." Check out Academy sophomore dancer Isaiah Day on ABC 7 Chicago! See the full video here. Isaiah was also featured in Southside Weekly.

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A session in the new Justin Tranter Recording Studio with @nbcchicago ! Lila on vocals, Declan on drums, Matthew on bass, and Adam on piano. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
A session in the new Justin Tranter Recording Studio with @nbcchicago ! Lila on vocals, Declan on drums, Matthew on bass, and Adam on piano. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Justin Tranter talking about his career and The Academy on @chicagotonight and @windycitylive ! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Justin Tranter talking about his career and The Academy on @chicagotonight and @windycitylive ! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Academy legends! Justin Tranter and Pat Rusk at the ribbon cutting for the new Justin Tranter Recording Studio! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Academy legends! Justin Tranter and Pat Rusk at the ribbon cutting for the new Justin Tranter Recording Studio! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Large paintings going into the new Justin Tranter Recording Studio. By Maxine Zhou (Visual Arts '19). #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Large paintings going into the new Justin Tranter Recording Studio. By Maxine Zhou (Visual Arts '19). #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
The 2018 AIDS Benefit Team! Declan, Adam, Lillie, and Grania. Tickets are almost sold out! Make sure to get them ahead of time. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
The 2018 AIDS Benefit Team! Declan, Adam, Lillie, and Grania. Tickets are almost sold out! Make sure to get them ahead of time. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Transfer and International students! The Chicago Academy for the Arts is accepting applications for second semester enrollment in January 8, 2019, as well as transfer applications for students entering into the 10th and 11th grades in the fall of 2019. The application deadline for these students is October 26. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Transfer and International students! The Chicago Academy for the Arts is accepting applications for second semester enrollment in January 8, 2019, as well as transfer applications for students entering into the 10th and 11th grades in the fall of 2019. The application deadline for these students is October 26. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Please join us next Friday, September 28 at 5 p.m. for the opening reception of the Visual Arts Department Figure Drawing Exhibition! Poster by Maxine Zhou (Class of '19). #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #figuredrawing
Please join us next Friday, September 28 at 5 p.m. for the opening reception of the Visual Arts Department Figure Drawing Exhibition! Poster by Maxine Zhou (Class of '19). #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #figuredrawing
From the first week of our Saturday Program! Enrollment is still open for late registrations! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
From the first week of our Saturday Program! Enrollment is still open for late registrations! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
The Academy jazz combo playing at the Harris Theater's open house! Matthew, Declan, and Adam. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
The Academy jazz combo playing at the Harris Theater's open house! Matthew, Declan, and Adam. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Help Academy students raise $10,000 for AIDS research and support! Each year, Academy students produce and perform in a benefit show to support HIV/AIDS research. The 22nd Annual AIDS Benefit will take place September 21st and 22nd here at The Academy. Students from each department will present new work, under the direction and curation of student leadership. All proceeds after costs go to the @aidsfoundationchicago . Our goal is to raise $10,000! Visit our website for tickets. Poster by Maxine Zhou (Visual Arts '18). #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #aidsbenefit
Help Academy students raise $10,000 for AIDS research and support! Each year, Academy students produce and perform in a benefit show to support HIV/AIDS research. The 22nd Annual AIDS Benefit will take place September 21st and 22nd here at The Academy. Students from each department will present new work, under the direction and curation of student leadership. All proceeds after costs go to the @aidsfoundationchicago . Our goal is to raise $10,000! Visit our website for tickets. Poster by Maxine Zhou (Visual Arts '18). #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #aidsbenefit
From last year's Showcase! Save the Date for this year's All-School Showcase at @athenaeumchicago - Saturday, February 9th! Tickets available soon. Photo by @thomasmohrphotography #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
From last year's Showcase! Save the Date for this year's All-School Showcase at @athenaeumchicago - Saturday, February 9th! Tickets available soon. Photo by @thomasmohrphotography #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Part 2. @thomasmohrphotography #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Part 2. @thomasmohrphotography #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
A few photos from last spring's "All Shook Up"! Thank you to @thomasmohrphotography #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
A few photos from last spring's "All Shook Up"! Thank you to @thomasmohrphotography #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
The Academy Fall Saturdays Program begins in less than 2 weeks! Click the link in the bio to register for 10-week arts intensives. For students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
The Academy Fall Saturdays Program begins in less than 2 weeks! Click the link in the bio to register for 10-week arts intensives. For students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
More from the first day of school and Teacher Parade! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
More from the first day of school and Teacher Parade! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
First day of school Teacher Parade! Never gets old. Welcome back! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Learning names! See everyone tomorrow morning! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Learning names! See everyone tomorrow morning! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Part 2. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAAGrads #CAArts
Part 2. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAAGrads #CAArts
Photos from the 2018 Alumni Party! Thank you, alums! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAAGrads #CAArts
Photos from the 2018 Alumni Party! Thank you, alums! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAAGrads #CAArts
The Chicago Academy for the Arts application is now open! We invite you to submit your application for the 2019-2020 school year. Visit our website to begin. You will need to create a profile to begin the process. This will make it easy to save your application and continue later. To learn more about The Academy, please consult our Admissions Calendar for visiting dates, including Academic Nights and Department Open Houses. You can also register for our Fall Saturdays at The Academy program. Please note that the application is only open to students entering the 8th, 9th, or 10th grades in the fall of 2018. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
The Chicago Academy for the Arts application is now open! We invite you to submit your application for the 2019-2020 school year. Visit our website to begin. You will need to create a profile to begin the process. This will make it easy to save your application and continue later. To learn more about The Academy, please consult our Admissions Calendar for visiting dates, including Academic Nights and Department Open Houses. You can also register for our Fall Saturdays at The Academy program. Please note that the application is only open to students entering the 8th, 9th, or 10th grades in the fall of 2018. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
A session in the new Justin Tranter Recording Studio with @nbcchicago ! Lila on vocals, Declan on drums, Matthew on bass, and Adam on piano. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts Justin Tranter talking about his career and The Academy on @chicagotonight and @windycitylive ! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts Academy legends! Justin Tranter and Pat Rusk at the ribbon cutting for the new Justin Tranter Recording Studio! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts Large paintings going into the new Justin Tranter Recording Studio. By Maxine Zhou (Visual Arts '19). #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts The 2018 AIDS Benefit Team! Declan, Adam, Lillie, and Grania. Tickets are almost sold out! Make sure to get them ahead of time. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts Transfer and International students! The Chicago Academy for the Arts is accepting applications for second semester enrollment in January 8, 2019, as well as transfer applications for students entering into the 10th and 11th grades in the fall of 2019. The application deadline for these students is October 26. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts Please join us next Friday, September 28 at 5 p.m. for the opening reception of the Visual Arts Department Figure Drawing Exhibition! Poster by Maxine Zhou (Class of '19). #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #figuredrawing From the first week of our Saturday Program! Enrollment is still open for late registrations! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts The Academy jazz combo playing at the Harris Theater's open house! Matthew, Declan, and Adam. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts Help Academy students raise $10,000 for AIDS research and support! Each year, Academy students produce and perform in a benefit show to support HIV/AIDS research. The 22nd Annual AIDS Benefit will take place September 21st and 22nd here at The Academy. Students from each department will present new work, under the direction and curation of student leadership. All proceeds after costs go to the @aidsfoundationchicago . Our goal is to raise $10,000! Visit our website for tickets. Poster by Maxine Zhou (Visual Arts '18). #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #aidsbenefit From last year's Showcase! Save the Date for this year's All-School Showcase at @athenaeumchicago - Saturday, February 9th! Tickets available soon. Photo by @thomasmohrphotography #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts Part 2. @thomasmohrphotography #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts A few photos from last spring's "All Shook Up"! Thank you to @thomasmohrphotography #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts The Academy Fall Saturdays Program begins in less than 2 weeks! Click the link in the bio to register for 10-week arts intensives. For students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts More from the first day of school and Teacher Parade! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
First day of school Teacher Parade! Never gets old. Welcome back! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Learning names! See everyone tomorrow morning! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts Part 2. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAAGrads #CAArts Photos from the 2018 Alumni Party! Thank you, alums! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAAGrads #CAArts The Chicago Academy for the Arts application is now open! We invite you to submit your application for the 2019-2020 school year. Visit our website to begin. You will need to create a profile to begin the process. This will make it easy to save your application and continue later. To learn more about The Academy, please consult our Admissions Calendar for visiting dates, including Academic Nights and Department Open Houses. You can also register for our Fall Saturdays at The Academy program. Please note that the application is only open to students entering the 8th, 9th, or 10th grades in the fall of 2018. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts