In our ongoing series, This Is What Chicago Sounds Like, we feature the voices and people who contribute to our city’s rich cultural diversity. This month we celebrate women in Chicago who are doing incredible work in the city they love. In this episode, we hear from Tanji Harper, the Artistic Director of The Happiness Club, the Director of the HiDef Dance Ensemble, and the Founder and Executive Director of Blue Rhythm Chicago. Tanji tells her story about growing up on Chicago's South Side, her love and fascination with Lake Michigan, and her personal evolution from a dance instructor to a youth mentor invested in improving communities and creating a positive change in Chicago.

For more info about Tanji and her work, visit: http://www.thehappinessclub.com and https://www.facebook.com/hidefdancers