The latest news on performances of Dance in Chicago.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Announces 2021/22 44th Season Spring Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 25, 2022
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has announced its 2021/22 44th season Spring Series: RE/CONNECT. The dance company will premiere two programs that will take place at the Museum of Contemporary Art (220 E. Chicago Ave) March 2-13....
The Auditorium Theatre Presents Ballet Folklórico De México De Amalia Hernández
by A.A. Cristi - January 13, 2022
The Auditorium Theatre presents Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández, celebrating their 70th anniversary....
Joffrey Reschedules DON QUIXOTE Due to Covid Surge
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 12, 2022
The Joffrey Ballet announced today the postponement of Yuri Possokhov’s Don Quixote due to the latest surge of COVID-19 cases in Chicago. The original performances slated to run February 16-27, 2022 have been rescheduled to June 2–12, 2022 at the historic Lyric Opera House in downtown C...
Winifred Haun & Dancers Presents THE LIGHT RETURNS at Unity Temple
by A.A. Cristi - January 11, 2022
Winifred Haun & Dancers returns to Unity Temple for two live performances on February 26. The event, “The Light Returns: Dance & Music at Unity Temple” will feature Renee Baker's Chicago Modern Orchestra Project playing live, and Banks Performance Project. ...
The Auditorium Theatre Presents Trinity Irish Dance Company, February 5
by A.A. Cristi - January 03, 2022
The Auditorium Theatre presents Trinity Irish Dance Company for a one-night-only performance on the theatre's historic stage on February 5. Called “impossibly complex” by The New York Times and “sophisticated and commanding” by the Los Angeles Times, this company of diverse and elite perform...
Joffrey Cancels Remaining Performances of THE NUTCRACKER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 23, 2021
The Joffrey Ballet announced today the cancellation of the remainder of its performances of The Nutcracker, Wednesday, December 23 through Sunday, December 26, due to breakthrough cases of COVID-19 within the company ranks. ...
Final Week to Experience Joffrey's THE NUTCRACKER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 21, 2021
After cancelling three performances due to a breakthrough case of COVID-19 within the company ranks, The Joffrey Ballet resumed performances on Sunday, December 19. Artists to wear protective face coverings for the final nine performances, which will resume this week as originally scheduled....
Joffrey Announces Return of DON QUIXOTE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 03, 2021
The Joffrey Ballet will kick off 2022 with the remount of Yuri Possokhov’s fresh interpretation of Don Quixote, the classic story written by Miguel De Cervantes, presented during the Joffrey’s first-ever season at the historic Lyric Opera House in downtown Chicago at 20 North Upper Wacker Dr...
Joffrey Ballet Announces Winners of Winning Works Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 02, 2021
The Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, announced the recipients of the twelfth annual Winning Works Choreographic Competition: Audrey Ipapo Baran, Joffrey Company Artist Edson Barbosa, Taylor Carrasco, and Derick McKoy. ...
Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre Announces 2022 Dancer Audition Submission Deadline
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 29, 2021
Chicago's own Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre is seeking seasoned professional, mid-career and early career dancers for the 2022 season. Company and Performing Apprentice positions available. Competitive weekly salary commensurate on experience....
The Joffrey Ballet Announces Return Of THE NUTCRACKER
by A.A. Cristi - November 08, 2021
The Joffrey Ballet's critically-acclaimed reimagined classic, The Nutcracker, by Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, is certain to be a highlight of the Joffrey's first-ever season at the historic Lyric Opera House, 20 North Upper Wacker Drive, in 26 performances, December 4 – 2...
HOLIDAY DANCE CAROL Brings Dance To Your Door Step
by A.A. Cristi - November 08, 2021
As a Chicago community, we come together to celebrate even if there's six feet of snow. While there are caroling groups that travel around - these usually involve only singing and not dance....
Joffrey Academy of Dance Names Christopher Marney New Head of Studio Company and Trainee Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 27, 2021
Raymond Rodriguez has announced Christopher Marney as the new Head of Studio Company and Trainees at the Academy. Marney begins his new role on November 3, 2021, just eight weeks after the Joffrey Academy of Dance opened its new “Joffrey for All” studio space and training facilities at 1920 So...
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Returns to the Stage This November to Present Fall Series: RE/TURN
by A.A. Cristi - October 21, 2021
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will present Fall Series: RE/TURN to herald its return to the stage at the Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph. ...
Hyde Park School of Dance to Present THE NUTCRACKER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 20, 2021
Hyde Park School of Dance will bring together fans of ballet, modern, and hip hop with the return of live performance in its annual presentation of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. Performances are December 10–12 at Mandel Hall on the University of Chicago campus, 1131 E. 57th Street, Chicago....
The American Tap Dance Foundation Sunday Tap Jams Will Return October 17
by A.A. Cristi - October 13, 2021
The second American Tap Dance Foundation TAP JAM will take place on Sunday, October 17, 2:30-4pm at The American Tap Dance Center, 154 Christopher Street #2B, Between Washington & Greenwich Streets. ...
The Ruth Page Center Presents A Re-imagining Of Ruth Page's Iconic Solo Performance EXPANDING UNIVERSE
by A.A. Cristi - October 05, 2021
The Ruth Page Center for the Arts presents its Fall 2021 Showcase: The “Expanding Universe” Project, as a part of its 50th Anniversary season....
Dance Chicago Brings World Premieres To Athenaeum Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - October 05, 2021
Visceral Dance Chicago - a contemporary company committed to the progression of diverse artists, programs and community collaborations - announces its Fall Engagement 2021 program. ...
Black Girls Dance Premieres Holiday Dansical MARY
by A.A. Cristi - October 04, 2021
Black Girls Dance, which empowers young women of color to pursue professional dance, presents the world premiere of Mary, a holiday “dansical” choreographed, written, and directed by Founder Erin Barnett....
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble Returns To The Stage
by A.A. Cristi - October 01, 2021
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble has announced its return to the stage and kick of its two-year 20th Anniversary retrospective season with a live remount of its September 2003 production of “The Yellow Wallpaper,” choreographed and Directed by Executive Artistic Director Ellyzabeth Adler with the c...
Joffrey's THE NUTCRACKER Returns For The Holidays
by A.A. Cristi - September 23, 2021
The Joffrey Ballet's reimagined holiday classic, The Nutcracker, by Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, returns to Chicago during the Joffrey's first-ever season at the historic Lyric Opera House in downtown Chicago at 20 North Upper Wacker Drive, in 28 performances, December 4 �...
Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre Announces 2021 Fall Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - September 22, 2021
Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre has announced a season of performance that will engage audiences in magnetic human stories at once new & deeply familiar. ...
Joffrey Welcomes Four New Dancers From South Korea, Spain and the U.S.
by A.A. Cristi - September 15, 2021
The Joffrey Ballet's Ashley Wheater MBE, The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director and Greg Cameron, President and CEO are pleased to announce the addition of four dancers to the Joffrey roster for the 2021-22 season: Brian Bennett (Lanham, Maryland), Blake Kessler (Jacksonville, Florida), Yuchan Kim (Se...
The Auditorium Theatre Presents Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, October 23
by A.A. Cristi - September 13, 2021
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater returns to the Auditorium Theatre for its full-length performance in 22 years on Saturday, October 23, 2021 @ 7:30PM with Roots & Wings. Celebrating its 25th anniversary season, the company's 'dancers are striking, with superb technique and an emotional heat ideally...
Chicago Dancers United's Dance for Life Welcomes 4,000 to Millennium Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 02, 2021
Chicago Dancers United, which supports the health and wellness of Chicago’s professional dance community, celebrated the 30th anniversary of its primary annual fundraiser, Dance for Life, with a return to live performance August 26 on the Jay Pritzker Pavilion stage in Millennium Park....
Joffrey Ballet's HOME: A CELEBRATION Opens Inaugural Season At Lyric Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - August 18, 2021
The Joffrey Ballet opens its inaugural season at the Lyric Opera House and marks its return to live performances with Home: a Celebration....
Chicago Human Rhythm Project Celebrates 30 Years of RHYTHM WORLD
by A.A. Cristi - August 02, 2021
Chicago Human Rhythm Projecthas announced its 2nd and 3rd week's line-up of Rhythm World 30th Anniversary performances at the Jazz Showcase, the DuSable Museum of The Chicago Human Rhythm Project's 30TH ANNIVERSARY festival of American tap - RHYTHM WORLD - presents their 2nd and 3rd week performan...
Winifred Haun & Dancers Announces 2021-22 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 27, 2021
Winifred Haun & Dancers will return to in person theater events and live programming for the upcoming 2021|22 Season. The Company will be presented at the Pritzker Pavilion, Ruth Page Center for the Arts, Unity Temple, and others....
Joffrey Ballet Announces Brian Smith in New Role of Chief Advancement Officer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 27, 2021
The Board of Directors of The Joffrey Ballet has announced the promotion of its former Chief Marketing Officer Brian Smith to the newly created role of Chief Advancement Officer, effective immediately....
30th Anniversary of RHYTHM WORLD Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 26, 2021
The Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s (CHRP) 30TH ANNIVERSARY festival of American tap - RHYTHM WORLD - will present performances at the Jazz Showcase, Navy Pier’s Polk Bros Lake Stage, Black Legislators Auditorium at the DuSable Museum of African American History, and the Edlis Neeson Theater at...
See Chicago Dance Announces Two Programs Expanding Opportunities for Dance Writers
by A.A. Cristi - July 20, 2021
See Chicago Dance, the dance industry's leading nonprofit service organization, and its Executive Director Julia Mayer, announce two programs to expand opportunities for dance writers. ...
A 'Deeply Rooted Evening For Chicago's Healing' to Feature Joyous GOSHEN PREVIEW
by A.A. Cristi - July 20, 2021
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater's professional company returns to live, in-person performance with 'A Deeply Rooted Evening for Chicago's Healing: GOSHEN (preview)' August 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph Street. The performance continues Deeply Rooted's 2...
AileyCamp Launches Hybrid Program To Connect & Inspire Youth In Nine Cities Nationwide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 13, 2021
Founded by Alvin Ailey and Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey in 1989, this innovative full-scholarship day camp for middle school students uses dance as a vehicle for developing self-esteem, self-discipline, creative expression, and critical-thinking skills....
Dance For Life 2021 Presents 10 Companies, World Premiere Finale
by A.A. Cristi - July 08, 2021
Chicago Dancers United, which supports the health and wellness of Chicago's professional dance community, announces an expanded lineup and program for the 30th anniversary of its annual fundraiser, Dance for Life, which takes place in person on Thursday, August 26 at 6 p.m. (new start time) at the J...
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater Summer Dance Intensive Performances Return In Person
by A.A. Cristi - July 01, 2021
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater's Summer Dance Intensive, which takes place in a hybrid format combining in-person and virtual instruction this year, culminates with in-person performances of new works Friday and Saturday, July 16 and 17 at 7 p.m. at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, 301 E. North Water Street, ...
Photos: Chicago Dance's SCAVENGER HUNT Returns As Part of Chicago Dance Month
by A.A. Cristi - June 29, 2021
See Chicago Dance, the dance industry's nonprofit service organization, popular annual offering, Chicago Dance Month continues with its interactive Scavenger Hunt....
Casting and Ticket Information Announced for ABT ACROSS AMERICA
by A.A. Cristi - June 28, 2021
The Auditorium Theatre announces ticket information and casting for ABT Across America, a FREE American Ballet Theatre performance at Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park....
Auditorium Theatre Announces Partnership With Dance Data Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 25, 2021
Dance Data Project, in partnership with the Auditorium Theatre, announced the upcoming release of Global Conversations: Behind the Stage, the fifth round in a series of virtual interviews. Round 5 will highlight those professionals who work behind the scenes and out of sight, creating artistic mag...
M.A.D.D. Rhythms Announces June Events For Chicago Dance Month, Juneteenth And More
by A.A. Cristi - June 07, 2021
M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Chicago’s premier tap collective, continues its 20th Anniversary with appearances and performances throughout the Midwest with See Chicago Dance’s Chicago Dance Month, a COVID-19 vaccination event in Appleton, Wisconsin, Juneteenth Celebrations and its monthly “2nd Friday...
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater's 25th Anniversary Season Continues With Performances and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 07, 2021
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater is celebrating 25 years of uniting modern, classical, American, and African-American traditions in dance and storytelling through its three primary initiatives: performance, dance education, and cultural outreach. Continuing in June and concluding in October 2021,...