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Richard Smith is the Artistic Director of Inaside Chicago Dance since 2009. Richard's approach to teaching and directing is focused on alignment, manipulation of the body, strength, coordination and origination of movement. He believes that the only truth in dance is constantly working to master technique and the understanding of fundamentals of movement. In jazz dance, it is through this process the dancer begins to tap into the emotional connection of dance. Only then can the dancer generate performing from a vulnerable place of truth, making the dancers' connection to the audience real and pure. It is this philosophy that keeps his fire burning for teaching and helping dancers, teachers and choreographers reach their highest artistic level... Smith was on faculty at The Gus Giordano Dance Center for six years and the Joel Hall Dancers and Center for 3 years. He has been affiliated with internationally touring Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago and River North Chicago Dance Company. He..