A Dance Legend: Inside Hubbard Street Dance with Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell

Step inside the world of contemporary dance leadership in Chicago with Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell, artistic director of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. In this inspiring episode of Notes from Chicago, Linda-Denise shares her journey from her professional debut in 1989 to performing on global stages with Alvin Ailey Dance and how those experiences shaped her leadership style today.

Drawing on lessons from legendary mentor Judith Jamison, Linda-Denise discusses resilience, authenticity, and the evolving role of storytelling through movement. She also offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it truly means to lead a world-class dance company; balancing artistic direction, organizational strategy, and community impact.

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