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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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Directing Showcase Pt. 2! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Directing Showcase Pt. 2! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Check out some pictures from the Theatre Department Directing Showcase! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Check out some pictures from the Theatre Department Directing Showcase! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Visual Arts Artist Talk Pt. 2! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Visual Arts Artist Talk Pt. 2! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
A few pictures from the Visual Arts Department Artist Talk in conjunction with their Fall Exhibition! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
A few pictures from the Visual Arts Department Artist Talk in conjunction with their Fall Exhibition! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Dissection time in Anatomy class! #SmartArtistsSmartArt
Dissection time in Anatomy class! #SmartArtistsSmartArt
"Placing art at the center of Leo’s high school education has been a gift beyond measure. It has given him focus and allowed him to branch out; given him confidence but challenged him at every turn; and granted him both an emerging identity (as an artist) and a community (primarily but not exclusively of other artists). Wherever Leo goes from here, we know that he will be drawing for many years to come on both the relationships and the sense of self he has forged at The Academy." From Teresa Ritterhoff, mother of Leo (Musical Theatre '19), about their Academy journey. More on our website! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #musicaltheatre Performance photos by @thomasmohrphotography
"Placing art at the center of Leo’s high school education has been a gift beyond measure. It has given him focus and allowed him to branch out; given him confidence but challenged him at every turn; and granted him both an emerging identity (as an artist) and a community (primarily but not exclusively of other artists). Wherever Leo goes from here, we know that he will be drawing for many years to come on both the relationships and the sense of self he has forged at The Academy." From Teresa Ritterhoff, mother of Leo (Musical Theatre '19), about their Academy journey. More on our website! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #musicaltheatre Performance photos by @thomasmohrphotography
The 2019 Senior-Choreographed Dance Concert is Saturday, January 19 at @athenaeumchicago ! Performances will take place at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Photo by @thomasmohrphotography #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #dance
The 2019 Senior-Choreographed Dance Concert is Saturday, January 19 at @athenaeumchicago ! Performances will take place at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Photo by @thomasmohrphotography #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #dance
Registration is open for our Spring Saturday Program! This year's program will run on Saturdays, March 2 - May 4, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. For students currently in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Photos by @thomasmohrphotography #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Registration is open for our Spring Saturday Program! This year's program will run on Saturdays, March 2 - May 4, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. For students currently in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Photos by @thomasmohrphotography #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Check out Matthew, Jaeden, Declan, and Adam from this weekend’s @luriechildrens Children’s Ball! They performed at the event and were joined on trumpet by Dr. Stewart Berger, Executive Director of the Cardiac Care Unit at the hospital for a few pieces. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Check out Matthew, Jaeden, Declan, and Adam from this weekend’s @luriechildrens Children’s Ball! They performed at the event and were joined on trumpet by Dr. Stewart Berger, Executive Director of the Cardiac Care Unit at the hospital for a few pieces. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
"At the end of year one we maintained our agreement with Colin and asked him if he wanted to continue at The Academy, to which he responded: 'Are you joking? There is no other place for me. The Academy is where I belong.'" Read below from Laura Heino, mother of Colin (Dance '19), about their Academy journey. -- Colin had just gotten settled in his new suburban high school when he was presented with the opportunity to attend The Academy. His Dad and I were sold after one conversation with Randy Duncan and one visit to the school. But Colin wasn't as excited as we were. Attending The Academy would mean leaving his current high school and dance company, where his passion and love for dance had blossomed to knowing that dancing professionally was what he wanted in his future. We all agreed to give The Academy a try for one year. That was nearly three years ago. The Academy has provided Colin with an absolutely amazing high school experience. The faculty in the Dance Department has contributed to Colin's growth as a dancer in so many ways - each has provided him with instruction, guidance, and affirmation that has allowed him to stretch beyond what he thought he could do as an artist. The academic faculty is comprised of remarkable individuals who embrace the experience of teaching young artists to be great thinkers, too. The students are equally as remarkable, each not only supporting their friends but also pushing them to work hard and follow their dreams. As parents, we truly think The Academy is a magical place where young artists grow as individuals in immeasurable ways. At the end of year one we maintained our agreement with Colin and asked him if he wanted to continue at The Academy, to which he responded: "Are you joking? There is no other place for me. The Academy is where I belong." #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #dance
"At the end of year one we maintained our agreement with Colin and asked him if he wanted to continue at The Academy, to which he responded: 'Are you joking? There is no other place for me. The Academy is where I belong.'" Read below from Laura Heino, mother of Colin (Dance '19), about their Academy journey. -- Colin had just gotten settled in his new suburban high school when he was presented with the opportunity to attend The Academy. His Dad and I were sold after one conversation with Randy Duncan and one visit to the school. But Colin wasn't as excited as we were. Attending The Academy would mean leaving his current high school and dance company, where his passion and love for dance had blossomed to knowing that dancing professionally was what he wanted in his future. We all agreed to give The Academy a try for one year. That was nearly three years ago. The Academy has provided Colin with an absolutely amazing high school experience. The faculty in the Dance Department has contributed to Colin's growth as a dancer in so many ways - each has provided him with instruction, guidance, and affirmation that has allowed him to stretch beyond what he thought he could do as an artist. The academic faculty is comprised of remarkable individuals who embrace the experience of teaching young artists to be great thinkers, too. The students are equally as remarkable, each not only supporting their friends but also pushing them to work hard and follow their dreams. As parents, we truly think The Academy is a magical place where young artists grow as individuals in immeasurable ways. At the end of year one we maintained our agreement with Colin and asked him if he wanted to continue at The Academy, to which he responded: "Are you joking? There is no other place for me. The Academy is where I belong." #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #dance
A few photos of Media Arts Department writers from their Fall Show last week! Thank you to Michele Graham, mother of Mia (Theatre '22) for taking the photos. More work from the filmmakers to come! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
A few photos of Media Arts Department writers from their Fall Show last week! Thank you to Michele Graham, mother of Mia (Theatre '22) for taking the photos. More work from the filmmakers to come! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
The Fall 2018 Academy Saturday Program is a wrap! It was a joy to have these kids as part of the Academy community these past ten weeks. They worked extremely hard and their dedication and passion were evident in the inspiring sketching, painting, dancing, singing, filming, writing, and acting we saw this past Saturday. Our faculty is so happy to have had the distinct pleasure of working with these students. We hope they feel proud of what they accomplished working with their peers within the Academy curriculum. We hope to see you again soon! Registration for the Spring Saturday Program will be up in early December. You can register for the 2019 Summer Program on our website now! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
The Fall 2018 Academy Saturday Program is a wrap! It was a joy to have these kids as part of the Academy community these past ten weeks. They worked extremely hard and their dedication and passion were evident in the inspiring sketching, painting, dancing, singing, filming, writing, and acting we saw this past Saturday. Our faculty is so happy to have had the distinct pleasure of working with these students. We hope they feel proud of what they accomplished working with their peers within the Academy curriculum. We hope to see you again soon! Registration for the Spring Saturday Program will be up in early December. You can register for the 2019 Summer Program on our website now! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Check out a clip from the Dance Department's rehearsal of Randy Duncan's "Stand By Me"! Catch this and more at Showcase on February 9 where The Academy will be honoring Randy with the Faculty Legacy Award! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #dance
The holiday is upon us! Randy Duncan cutting the turkey. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
The holiday is upon us! Randy Duncan cutting the turkey. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
More from the stage of @jazz_showcase ! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #jazzinstitute #jazzshowcase #jazz
More from the stage of @jazz_showcase ! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #jazzinstitute #jazzshowcase #jazz
Some of the Music Department visited @jazz_showcase last night for a jam session hosted by the @jazzinstitute ! Make sure to catch the Music Department at their Fall Jazz concert on Tuesday! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #jazzinstitute #jazzshowcase #jazz
Some of the Music Department visited @jazz_showcase last night for a jam session hosted by the @jazzinstitute ! Make sure to catch the Music Department at their Fall Jazz concert on Tuesday! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #jazzinstitute #jazzshowcase #jazz
Part 2. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Part 2. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
A few pieces from the 2018 Visual Arts Fall Exhibition! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
A few pieces from the 2018 Visual Arts Fall Exhibition! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
The Wolves! The Theatre Department Fall Shows begin today! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts @caatheatre
The Wolves! The Theatre Department Fall Shows begin today! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts @caatheatre
Legendary jazz pianist/composer Reginald Robinson with the Music Department! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #reginaldrobinson
Legendary jazz pianist/composer Reginald Robinson with the Music Department! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #reginaldrobinson
Directing Showcase Pt. 2! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts Check out some pictures from the Theatre Department Directing Showcase! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts Visual Arts Artist Talk Pt. 2! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts A few pictures from the Visual Arts Department Artist Talk in conjunction with their Fall Exhibition! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts Dissection time in Anatomy class! #SmartArtistsSmartArt "Placing art at the center of Leo’s high school education has been a gift beyond measure. It has given him focus and allowed him to branch out; given him confidence but challenged him at every turn; and granted him both an emerging identity (as an artist) and a community (primarily but not exclusively of other artists). Wherever Leo goes from here, we know that he will be drawing for many years to come on both the relationships and the sense of self he has forged at The Academy." From Teresa Ritterhoff, mother of Leo (Musical Theatre '19), about their Academy journey. More on our website! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #musicaltheatre Performance photos by @thomasmohrphotography The 2019 Senior-Choreographed Dance Concert is Saturday, January 19 at @athenaeumchicago ! Performances will take place at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Photo by @thomasmohrphotography #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #dance Registration is open for our Spring Saturday Program! This year's program will run on Saturdays, March 2 - May 4, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. For students currently in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Photos by @thomasmohrphotography #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts Check out Matthew, Jaeden, Declan, and Adam from this weekend’s @luriechildrens Children’s Ball! They performed at the event and were joined on trumpet by Dr. Stewart Berger, Executive Director of the Cardiac Care Unit at the hospital for a few pieces. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts "At the end of year one we maintained our agreement with Colin and asked him if he wanted to continue at The Academy, to which he responded: 'Are you joking? There is no other place for me. The Academy is where I belong.'" Read below from Laura Heino, mother of Colin (Dance '19), about their Academy journey. -- Colin had just gotten settled in his new suburban high school when he was presented with the opportunity to attend The Academy. His Dad and I were sold after one conversation with Randy Duncan and one visit to the school. But Colin wasn't as excited as we were. Attending The Academy would mean leaving his current high school and dance company, where his passion and love for dance had blossomed to knowing that dancing professionally was what he wanted in his future. We all agreed to give The Academy a try for one year. That was nearly three years ago. The Academy has provided Colin with an absolutely amazing high school experience. The faculty in the Dance Department has contributed to Colin's growth as a dancer in so many ways - each has provided him with instruction, guidance, and affirmation that has allowed him to stretch beyond what he thought he could do as an artist. The academic faculty is comprised of remarkable individuals who embrace the experience of teaching young artists to be great thinkers, too. The students are equally as remarkable, each not only supporting their friends but also pushing them to work hard and follow their dreams. As parents, we truly think The Academy is a magical place where young artists grow as individuals in immeasurable ways. At the end of year one we maintained our agreement with Colin and asked him if he wanted to continue at The Academy, to which he responded: "Are you joking? There is no other place for me. The Academy is where I belong." #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #dance A few photos of Media Arts Department writers from their Fall Show last week! Thank you to Michele Graham, mother of Mia (Theatre '22) for taking the photos. More work from the filmmakers to come! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts The Fall 2018 Academy Saturday Program is a wrap! It was a joy to have these kids as part of the Academy community these past ten weeks. They worked extremely hard and their dedication and passion were evident in the inspiring sketching, painting, dancing, singing, filming, writing, and acting we saw this past Saturday. Our faculty is so happy to have had the distinct pleasure of working with these students. We hope they feel proud of what they accomplished working with their peers within the Academy curriculum. We hope to see you again soon! Registration for the Spring Saturday Program will be up in early December. You can register for the 2019 Summer Program on our website now! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts
Check out a clip from the Dance Department's rehearsal of Randy Duncan's "Stand By Me"! Catch this and more at Showcase on February 9 where The Academy will be honoring Randy with the Faculty Legacy Award! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #dance
The holiday is upon us! Randy Duncan cutting the turkey. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts More from the stage of @jazz_showcase ! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #jazzinstitute #jazzshowcase #jazz Some of the Music Department visited @jazz_showcase last night for a jam session hosted by the @jazzinstitute ! Make sure to catch the Music Department at their Fall Jazz concert on Tuesday! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #jazzinstitute #jazzshowcase #jazz Part 2. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts A few pieces from the 2018 Visual Arts Fall Exhibition! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts The Wolves! The Theatre Department Fall Shows begin today! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts @caatheatre Legendary jazz pianist/composer Reginald Robinson with the Music Department! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #reginaldrobinson