Joffrey Ballet to Open 70th Season with US Premiere of Liam Scarlett's CARMEN
The Joffrey Ballet will open its 70th anniversary season with the U.
Chicago Dance News Coverage — Page 2
The latest news on performances of Dance in Chicago.
Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre Reveals 2025–2026 Season Featuring Inaugural Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival
Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre (CRDT) has announced its 2025–2026 season, a dynamic slate of programming that reflects the company’s mission to explore identity through movement and music.
Joffrey Ballet and Lyric Opera of Chicago Extend Residency Agreement Through 2034
Lyric Opera of Chicago and The Joffrey Ballet have announced a seven-year extension of their partnership, officially securing the Joffrey’s residency at the historic Lyric Opera House through June 30, 2034.
Sarah Siddons Society To Award Twelve $500 Professional Development Grants To Emerging Chicago Theatre Artists
The Sarah Siddons Society is now accepting applications for its 2025 Professional Development Grants, offering twelve $500 awards to emerging Chicago-area theatre artists.
Mandala Arts to Present Free Dance In Chicago, Creates Mural In Naperville
Mandala South Asian Performing Arts will continue its 10th anniversary season with free performances in Chicago in July and the creation of a community mural in Naperville in July and August.
Red Clay Dance Company Season 17 to Include World Premiere at MCA and Return of LA FEMME FESTIVAL
Red Clay Dance Company has announced programming for its 17th season, featuring a world premiere at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and the return of its celebrated La Femme Dance Festival at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance.
ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND Closes The Joffrey Ballet 69th Season
The Joffrey Ballet concludes its 69th season with two-time Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon's enchanting and family-friendly Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
The Auditorium To Present Chicago's Own Hiplet Ballerinas in DIPPED IN VERSATILITY
The Auditorium to present Chicago's own Hiplet Ballerinas in the company's first solo performance at the venue.
South Chicago Dance Theatre To Perform At The Auditorium In May
The Auditorium will welcome back the eclectic energy of hometown favorite South Chicago Dance Theatre (SCDT) with IN/WITHIN, a mixed repertory program in one performance only Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 PM.
Red Clay Dance Company April Concert Centers Perseverance And Legacy
The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago has announced 16 by Red Clay Dance Company for three performances only, April 17-19, 2025, featuring Founding Artistic Director and CEO Vershawn Sanders-Ward.
Parsons Dance Makes First Chicago Appearance In 30 Years This April
The Auditorium will present a special evening with Parsons Dance, the New York-based contemporary American dance company founded in 1985, and internationally renowned for its athletic ensemble work, boundary-pushing artistry and life-affirming joy.
Chicago Human Rhythm Project Receives Major Award from City of Chicago to Expand Mayfair Arts Center
Thanks to an $792K award from the Chicago Department of Planning and Development, bolstered by more than $350K in private funds, Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP) will make critical improvements and expand its community cultural center, the Mayfair Arts Center (MAC), to support arts education prog
The Joffrey Ballet Reveals 2025-26 Season at Lyric Opera House
The Joffrey’s 2025-2026 season at Lyric Opera House has been revealed, featuring U.
See Chicago Dance Shares Announces New Website Launch, Return Of CHICAGO DANCE MONTH And More
See Chicago Dance has announced its calendar of events and happenings in 2025 including its new podcast series, Hear Chicago Dance, new board of directors members, the return of Chicago Dance Month in June and its 2025 Community Celebration this fall.
Joffrey Ballet Presents Two World Premieres In GOLDEN HOUR Mixed Rep Program
This winter, The Joffrey Ballet will present Golden Hour, a radiant mixed repertoire program featuring world premieres by Yuri Possokhov and Dani Rowe, the return of Cathy Marston, and an audience favorite by Nicolas Blanc.
Cirque Du Soleil Returns To Moline For First Time In Over 10 Years With CRYSTAL
Cirque du Soleil plots its return to Moline with CRYSTAL – a one-of-a-kind production that brings the circus arts to the ice and has toured to over 135 cities in countries around the globe.
Erin Kilmurray & Kara Brody to Present World Premiere of Duet KNOCKOUT at Steppenwolf 1700 Theater
This winter, Chicago-based dance artists Erin Kilmurray and Kara Brody will present the World Premiere of their ever-morphing, cinematic duet, Knockout as part of Steppenwolf's LookOut Spring 2025 Series.
Complexions Contemporary Ballet to Return to The Auditorium With U2 Tribute
The Auditorium will present the return of New York-based Complexions Contemporary Ballet in February.
THE NUTCRACKER is Coming to Raue Center For The Arts This Holiday Season
Raue Center For The Arts will welcome Engage Dance Theatre for a co-production as they present “The Nutcracker”.
Trinity Irish Dance Company to Perform at Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art
Trinity Irish Dance Company will celebrate its 35th anniversary with performances at Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art in May 2025, featuring the world premiere of 'The Sash' and more events nationwide.
Chicago Human Rhythm Project To Present HOLIDAY RHYTHMS
CHICAGO HUMAN RHYTHM PROJECT has announced a holiday show featuring a blend of tap dance and live jazz.
RUTH PAGE'S THE NUTCRACKER Returns To The Ruth Page Center for the Arts This Christmas
The Ruth Page Center for the Arts will present its annual live production of “Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker” featuring original choreography by Ruth Page.
Chicago Tap Allstars' WINTER WONDERLAND Returns This December
Chicago Tap Allstars, a collective of Tap dance artists and organizations brought together by M.
Joel Hall Dancers & Center Reveals New Leadership
Joel Hall Dancers & Center has named William Gill as Artistic Director and Joseph Pindelski as Executive Director of the iconic Chicago dance company founded by Joel Hall in 1974.
Chicago Human Rhythm Project Announces 2024-25 Season Exploring Tap and Percussive Dance
The Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP) has announced its upcoming 2024-25 season, a dramatic exploration of tap and percussive dance through an blistering array of events and initiatives including Holiday Rhythms, We All Got Rhythm, Rhythm World's 35th anniversary, Stomping Grounds and economic dev
Review: ATONEMENT Astounds at The Joffrey Ballet
What did our critic think of ATONEMENT at The Joffrey Ballet? Read the review.
Giordano Dance Chicago Premieres RED & BLACK At The Harris Theater
Giordano Dance Chicago (GDC), America's original jazz dance company enters their 62nd season SOARING! with an exhilarating program at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, at 7:30 p.
Joffrey Ballet Receives $5M Gift From Grainger Foundation To Endow & Rename Joffrey Academy Of Dance
The Joffrey Ballet has received a historic $5 million gift from Lake Forest-based Grainger Foundation to support the next generation of ballet and endow and rename the Joffrey Academy of Dance, the Official School of The Joffrey Ballet; announced today by The Joffrey Ballet Board of Directors.
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater to Open 29th Season at The Auditorium in November
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater will open its 29th season with a one-night-only performance at The Auditorium in Chicago, featuring a mix of premieres and classic repertory pieces.
Winifred Haun & Dancers Premieres ABSENT MOON In October
Winifred Haun & Dancers have announced the premiere of ABSENT MOON, set for October.
Step Afrika! to Present Chicago Premiere of THE MIGRATION Next Month
Step Afrika! announced the Chicago premiere of their work 'Migration' for a one-night-only performance on October 19.
Joffrey Ballet Opens 2024-25 Season With US Premiere Of Cathy Marston's ATONEMENT
Joffrey Ballet has announced its 2024-25 season, featuring the US premiere of Cathy Marston's ATONEMENT.
THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER Kicks Off Nationwide Tour with a Fresh Spin on a Holiday Classic
“The Hip Hop Nutcracker” has announced its 2024 tour to more than 25 U.
Joffrey Ballet to Present North American Premiere Of Cathy Marston's ATONEMENT
The Joffrey Ballet will present the North American premiere of Cathy Marston's ATONEMENT.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Welcomes Six New Dancers for 2024/25 Season
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will welcome the addition of six new dancers for the 2024/25 season, including three official company members, two seasonal guest artists, and one swing.
Chicago Dance Health Fund Announces DANCE FOR LIFE 2024 Program
Dance for Life returns to the Auditorium Theatre on August 10, featuring ten works by Chicago dance companies and artists.
See Chicago Dance Announces Its 2024 Gala Community Celebration Date And Honorees
See Chicago Dance has announced its 2024 Gala Community Celebration, highlighting honorees and event details.