Laurie Goux

Laurie Goux is a Chicagoan artistic director, presenter, choreographer, instructor, and professor. In 1968, she met KATHERINE DUNHAM [also on this site] who became a dance mentor who influenced her greatly. Along with Sadira Muhammad, they co-direct Spirit Wing Dance Ensemble that perform modern, African dance, and Haitian folklore dance. The company performs with live music by local and international musicians, vocalist, and recording artists.

From the See Chicago Dance site:

Laurie has been performing and choreographing throughout Chicago since 1981. In 1995 she formed Spirit Wing Dance Ensemble under the guidance of her mentors Tommy Gomez and Jimmy Payne Sr. Laurie was a dance administrator for Boulevard Arts Center for 5 years. She has presented Arts-In-Education programs for Chicago Public Schools since 1988. Ms. Goux was Assistant Director of Body Language Dance Company under Tommy Gomez and Englewood Children's Dance Company under Jimmy Payne Sr. She was artistic director and co-presenter of "Keep the Legacy Alive: Tribute to Katherine Dunham" and Katherine Dunham Awards 1996-1998.

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