Brian Hare

Originally from the Detroit area, Brian graduated with honors from Columbia College Chicago with a degree in Arts Entertainment Media Management and Dance. As a performer Brian spent four seasons as a company member with Chicago Dance Crash and five seasons with Thodos Dance Chicago. He has been a part of original processes by Melissa Thodos, Anne Reinking, Ron De Jesus, Brian Enos, Harrison McEldowney, Jeremy Plummer, KT Nelson, Elijah Gibson, Eddy Ocampo, Lizzie Mackenzie, Jessica Deahr and many others. As well as being an original cast member of rare Bob Fosse archival work. He was administrator, costumer and dancer for LEVELDANCE under the direction of Eddy Ocampo. As a choreographer he has presented work in Dance Chicago, Dance in the Parks, set multiple works on Chicago Dance Crash and had work in the rep of Thodos Dance Chicago. He teaches students of all ages and disciplines at several Chicago dance studios. He is Co-Artistic Director of youth ensemble Denise Sabala Dance Company in Lake Zurich, IL. He is a master teacher and adjudicator for competitions and conventions including Chicago Dance Connection. Brian has had the privilege to work with College and University dance programs including MaryGrove College and Madonna University, having multiple works selected for the ACDA Gala. In addition to his past company and teaching credits Brian is an aerialist and Associate Director with the interdisciplinary company C5:Createwithnolimits under the direction of Jeremy Plummer. With C5 he has performed at events with Jennifer Hudson, Lady Gaga and former President George W. Bush.