Prototype begins hosting weekly animation sessions, expanding the crew’s educational offerings.

Out of the Shadows Vol. I brings together dancers from across North America, establishing the event as the largest popping event in the Midwest.

Shadow Puppetz begins vending and performing at Lord of the Lands street dance festival in Cleveland, forming a lasting partnership with 10K Movement.

Flow First introduces Chicago’s first waving battle, expanding the city’s funk styles ecosystem.

Shadow Puppetz Sessions adopt a new format, consisting of a one hour class followed by a one hour session, offering regular, structured learning for the community.

Out of the Shadows Vol. II grows in impact and reach, putting Chicago back on the map as a major destination for the popping community.

Shadow Puppetz hosts its first popping intensive, deepening its commitment to affordable, high-level training.

Shadow Puppetz hosts its first animation intensive, expanding its educational offerings and deepening access to robot and animation education in Chicago.

Tanya receives Chicago DanceMakers Forum’s DanceChance award, choreographing and performing her first original piece with her waving collective Flow First.

Out of the Shadows Vol. III returns, continuing Shadow Puppetz’s annual commitment to providing a dedicated platform for popping in Chicago.

Shadow Puppetz receives its first grant from Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, an important milestone in building sustainable programming.

Shadow Puppetz celebrates its five-year anniversary.

Shadow Puppetz hosts its first edition of Sleigh da Funk, a novice popping battle designed to support emerging dancers and grow the local popping community.