Out of the Shadows Vol. IV continues as an annual tradition offering a multi-day popping event centered on community, education, and cultural connection.

Shadow Puppetz members and students launch Gridlock, a new Chicago-based locking initiative, and begins hosting free monthly sessions to support the region’s growing funk styles community.

Shadow Puppetz hosts Devil’s in the Details, the Midwest’s first dedicated robot and animation event.

Shadow Puppetz collaborates with Jade “Soul” Zuberi to host The Art of Soul: DEPTH Intensive, a multi-day intensive dedicated to exploring emotional, musical, and personal connection to dance.

The second edition of Sleigh da Funk returns, continuing Shadow Puppetz’s commitment to supporting new and developing popping dancers.

Shadow Puppetz is announced as a finalist for the U.S. Regional Arts Organizations’ Walking Together: Investing in Folklife Communities of Color Award.