DANCE DOWNS IN THE PARK is a performance series hosted by Shkunna Stewart and The Era Footwork Crew. Each event brings youth dancers to center stage for dance and pom-pom performances, alongside legendary Chicago house DJs, local celebrities and esteemed musician guests. The following youth dance groups are featured at each dance down: Bringing Out Talent, Third Dimension, Royalty, Silent Threat, Minor Threat, Royal Flush, Insanity, Geek Squad and Empire.