“[One] of Chicago’s most Captivating Performers”
— The Chicago Tribune
Kara Brody is a Bessie nominated, Korean-American movement artist based in Chicago. Her work is an embodied social connection using dance as a site of queer belonging and collaborative inquiry. Approaching movement with a deep sense of tenderness and humility, she imbues a range of nuance with an explosive form of power. Her practice spans genres exploring contemporary, commercial, and experimental dance forms. Select credits include contributions to the works of Faye Driscoll, Lucky Plush Productions, Melinda Jean Myers, Alex Grelle, and has performed with The Fly Honey Show, The Paramount Theater, and [producingbody]. She teaches frequently throughout the Midwest and is a Lecturer at University of Chicago. Brody interacts with Chicago’s diverse arts ecosystem as a freelance performing artist, educator, space-maker, and devoted collaborator.
Recent Credits
faye driscoll - lucky plush productions - melinda jean myers - helen lee - the fly honey show - Grelley Duval Show V - Lady Di - dehd - khecari - Cats at the paramount theater -
faye driscoll - lucky plush productions - melinda jean myers - helen lee - the fly honey show - Grelley Duval Show V - Lady Di - dehd - khecari - Cats at the paramount theater -
Performance in Collaboration
South Chicago Dance Theatre - Hedwig Dance Company - DanceWorks Chicago - The Joffrey Academy - University of Chicago - The Weidner Center - Visceral Dance Center - The Rooted Space - South Chicago Dance Company - The Cambrians Intensive - COMMON Conservatory - Northern Illinois University - Rutgers University - The Dance Center of Columbia College - The Kennedy Center - The Dance Place -
South Chicago Dance Theatre - Hedwig Dance Company - DanceWorks Chicago - The Joffrey Academy - University of Chicago - The Weidner Center - Visceral Dance Center - The Rooted Space - South Chicago Dance Company - The Cambrians Intensive - COMMON Conservatory - Northern Illinois University - Rutgers University - The Dance Center of Columbia College - The Kennedy Center - The Dance Place -
Teaching
The Process Podcast Guest - Associate Choreographer for Cats @ Paramount Theater - LOOKOUT Series Curator for Steppenwolf 1700 Theater - Synapse New Works Panel - DCASE Studio Residency Panel - Lucky Plush Company Manager -
The Process Podcast Guest - Associate Choreographer for Cats @ Paramount Theater - LOOKOUT Series Curator for Steppenwolf 1700 Theater - Synapse New Works Panel - DCASE Studio Residency Panel - Lucky Plush Company Manager -
Creative + Adminstrative
