Black Arts Month Programs Announced October 9-23 Across Chicago
Celebrate Black Arts Month with a series of free public events across Chicago from October 9-23.
Chicago Dance News Coverage — Page 4
The latest news on performances of Dance in Chicago.
Kate Prince's MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Set to the Music of Sting to Embark on North American Tour in 2024
Sadler’s Wells' production of Message In A Bottle, the acclaimed dance theatre show by Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Kate Prince, set to the music of 17-time Grammy Award-winning icon Sting, will embark on a major 10-stop North American tour in 2024.
Winifred Haun & Dancers Presents 25th MOONSTONE SEASON GALA in October
Winifred Haun & Dancers will present a special, intimate Gala celebrating it's 25th Moonstone Season on October 13 at the 21c Museum Hotel in Chicago.
Hyde Park School Of Dance Kicks Off A YEAR OF PERFORMANCES In Honor Of 30th Anniversary
As part of HPSD's 'A Year of Performances' to launch their 30th anniversary year, running from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, productions of 'The Nutcracker' and 'Alice in Wonderland,' as well as the annual Spring Concert showcase.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago's Alexandria Best Receives 2023 Princess Grace Award
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago company member Alexandria Best has been recognized with a 2023 Princess Grace Award.
The Joffrey Ballet Appoints Suzanne Lopez as New Academy Director
Discover the Joffrey Ballet's new Academy Director and their vision for the prestigious dance training program.
Reimagining Of Merce Cunningham Premieres in October
Zephyr Dance, an experimental dance company that pushes the art form's boundaries, presents an unprecedented collaborative choreography project that combines Suite for Five by seminal 20th century American choreographer Merce Cunningham and new choreography that springs from that work created by a d
Arpino Chicago Centennial Celebration To Presents Seven Ballet Companies From Across U.S. This September
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Gerald Arpino, one of the 20th century's most influential artists, The Gerald Arpino Foundation presents the Arpino Chicago Centennial Celebration as the culminating event of a multiyear salute to this extraordinary choreographer and co-founder/dire
Joffrey Academy Of Dance Launches National Call For ALAANA Artists For 14th Annual Winning Works Choreographic Competition
The Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, is seeking ALAANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Arab and Native American) artists to submit applications for the Joffrey Academy's Fourteenth Annual Winning Works Choreographic Competition.
Chicago Human Rhythm Project Presents 33rd Annual RHYTHM WORLD
Chicago Human Rhythm Project's 33nd Annual International Festival of American Tap presents performances, education programs and CHRP's annual Gala 'Jubalee' at five venues around Chicago featuring generations of celebrated artists from around the globe directed by CHRP Artistic Director, Jumaane Ta
Chicago's Newest Dance Company NIKO8 to Present SWARM- A New Ballet Set To Nordic Metal Rock Fusion
Niko8, a new Chicago-based performance collective led by cutting edge director/choreographer Sean Roschman, will present its inaugural work SWARM.
See Chicago Dance Announces 2023 Community Celebration Honoring Homer Hans Bryant And Ginger Farley
See Chicago Dance, the dance industry's nonprofit service organization currently hosting the 11th Chicago Dance Month with more than 60 events around Chicago celebrating the myriad talents that make Chicago's dance scene so strong, has announced its 2023 Community Celebration & Awards Presentation
Lyric Opera Of Chicago Announces Dance Auditions For CHAMPION
Lyric Opera of Chicago will hold auditions for solo dancers with exceptional ability in character work, African, modern, jazz, ballet, and social genres for the six-time Grammy Award-winning composer Terence Blanchard's Champion directed by James Robinson and choreographed by Camille A.
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater to Perform Throughout Chicago This Summer
The artistry and technique of Deeply Rooted Dance Theater is on stages across the Chicago area throughout the summer.
Red Clay Dance Presents REST. RISE. MOVE. NOURISH. HEAL.
Red Clay Dance Company will close out its 14th Season with the world premiere of its newest work, 'Rest.
Deeply Rooted Hosts Dance Education Spring Showcase At Logan Center For The Arts This May
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, one of Chicago's premier professional dance companies for more than 25 years, hosts its Annual Dance Education Spring Showcase, this year honoring the legacy of Co-Founders Kevin Iega Jeff and Gary Abbott.
Winifred Haun & Dancers Presents THE LIGHT IN SPRING At Unity Temple
Winifred Haun & Dancers returns to Unity Temple on May 5 & 6 to present The Light in Spring: Dance & Music at Unity Temple.
Joffrey Ballet Mounts Chicago Premiere Of John Neumeier's THE LITTLE MERMAID
The Joffrey Ballet closes its 67th season with the long-awaited Chicago premiere of John Neumeier's beautifully haunting interpretation of The Little Mermaid.
Zephyr Dance And Collaborators To Stage Cunningham-Inspired Premiere S45 in October
Zephyr Dance has announced an unprecedented collaborative choreography project that combines Suite for Five by seminal 20th century American choreographer Merce Cunningham and new choreography that springs from that work created by a diverse group of choreographers.
Joffrey Ballet to Presents Chicago Premiere of John Neumeier's THE LITTLE MERMAID
The Joffrey Ballet will close its 67th season with the long-awaited Chicago premiere of John Neumeier's hauntingly beautiful interpretation of The Little Mermaid.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Returns For Six Performances Only March 8-12 At Auditorium Theatre
The Auditorium Theatre (50 E.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Names Internationally-Celebrated Choreographer Aszure Barton As Resident Artist
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) Artistic Director Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell and Executive Director David McDermott have announced that award-winning, critically-acclaimed choreographer Aszure Barton will serve as the company's Resident Artist for the next three years, embarking upon a process-
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Announces SPRING SERIES: ELEMENTS
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) will present the second programs of its 45th anniversary season: Elements, featuring several World and Company Premieres and acclaimed revivals.
Visceral Dance Chicago Announces Winter Engagement
Visceral Dance has announced its winter engagement featuring performances at Visceral's Ann Barzel Theater.
All-Male Ballet Company Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo Return To The Auditorium Theatre
The Auditorium Theatre (Chicago's landmark stage at 50 E Ida B.
Step Dance Sensation STEP AFRIKA! to Make Step Auditorium Theatre Debut in January
Step right up as the Auditorium Theatre presents Step Afrika! in its Auditorium Theatre debut for a one-night-only performance, Saturday January 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM.
SYREN Modern Dance Announce 20-City Tour For 20th Anniversary
SYREN Modern Dance, New York City based company co-founded by Lynn Peterson and Kate Sutter, will share a split bill with kamrDANCE on December 2, 2022 at 6:30pm & 8:30pm at Arts on Site, Studio 3R, 12 St.
SYREN Modern Dance to Present Collaborative Piece TICKTOCK at Stony Brook University's Staller Center
SYREN Modern Dance, New York City based company co-founded by Lynn Peterson and Kate Sutter, will present a performance of Ticktock on November 30, 2022 at 7:30pm at Stony Brook University's Staller Center.
Chicago Tap Theatre Announces 20th Anniversary Season Featuring National Performances & More
Chicago Tap Theatre has announced its 20th Anniversary Season including two productions of new and classic works, its 20th Anniversary Gala, national performances, a celebration of National Tap Dance Day and more.
Joffrey Ballet Celebrates The Return Of Christopher Wheeldon's Chicago-set THE NUTCRACKER
The Joffrey Ballet's critically-acclaimed reimagined classic, The Nutcracker by Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, returns to the Lyric Opera House, 20 North Upper Wacker Drive, in 25 performances, December 3 – 27, 2022.
Engage Dance Theatre to Present THE NUTCRACKER at Raue Center for the Arts
Raue Center for the Arts will welcome Engage Dance Theatre for a co-production of “The Nutcracker” on December 17 & 18, 2022.
Photos: See Chicago Dance Honors Chicago's Dance Community At Community Celebration
See Chicago Dance, the dance industry's nonprofit service organization, held its annual Awards Presentation & Community Celebration, Tuesday, Oct.
Chicago Children's Theatre To Throw A Walkie Talkie Dancey Party At Unity Park's Pumpkinfest
Pop in your earbuds and lace up your kicks, because Chicago Children's Theatre is teaming with the Unity Park Advisory Council to throw a Walkie Talkie Dancey Party as part of Unity Park Pumpkinfest.
Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project & 150 Media Stream Present COLOR IN MOTION An Activation and Installation
The Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project at The University of Chicago's Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts and 150 Media Stream present Color in Motion, a dance film featuring Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, on view through November 16, 2022 at 150 N Riverside Plaza, a commerci
Joffrey Ballet Celebrates Return Of THE NUTCRACKER, December 3-27
This holiday season, The Joffrey Ballet celebrates the return of Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon's magical production of The Nutcracker.
The Mark Morris Dance Group 2022-2023 Tour Season To Feature THE LOOK OF LOVE and More
The Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) will resume national touring for its 2022-2023 season, with ten confirmed nationwide stops from October 2021 to June 2022.
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble Continues Its 20th Anniversary Celebration With The Return Of THIS IS NOT A PIPE
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble will launch the company's 2022 - 2023 season and the continuation of their two-year 20th Anniversary with the live remount of its 2006 production “This is Not a Pipe,” choreographed and directed by Executive Artistic Director Ellyzabeth Adler, with the company.
Mandala to Present DIWALI: THE STORY OF RAM in October
In celebration of the Indian holiday festival of Diwali, Mandala South Asian Performing Arts, which connects audiences and students with the vibrancy, flavors, and colors of the performing arts traditions of South Asia, will present a family-friendly performance program combining dance, music, and