30th Anniversary of RHYTHM WORLD Announced
RHYTHM WORLD is the oldest and largest festival of American tap dance in the world.
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 the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago.
RHYTHM WORLD is the oldest and largest festival of American tap dance in the world. Produced every summer, Rhythm World presents time-bending performances with leading foot-drummers and immersive education programs. Recognized internationally as the "mother ship" of American tap, Rhythm World has led the development of a global culture of more than 70 festivals in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Australia and South America.
Ticket prices range from FREE (Navy Pier Only) to $30 - $85 dollars, offering general admission as well as VIP seating at the Jazz Showcase and the MCA. The MCA VIP ticket option includes a post-performance reception on stage with artists, passed hors d'oeuvres, and libations.
Performance Schedule:
All performances feature the Eric Hochberg Trio with Vijay Tellis-Nayak and Tim Mulvenna
3 Nights @ Jazz Showcase - 7 PM - $30 - $60
806 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago
7/27/21 8/3/21 8/10/21
Jumaane Taylor Naomi Funaki Christina Carminucci
Robyn Watson Caleb Teicher Ian Berg
Jason Janas Kaleena Miller Sarah Savelli
Karissa Royster Ivery Wheeler Maurice Chestnut
JUBA! JUBA! JUBA! 3 Nights around Chicago
7/28/21
Lake Stage, Polk Bros Park Navy Pier - 7 PM - FREE
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago
Jumaane Taylor, Robyn Watson, Jason Janas, Karissa Royster
plus special guests....
8/7/21
JUBA! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance: DuSable Museum - 7 PM - $30
740 E 56th Pl, Chicago
Naomi Funaki, Kaleena Miller, Caleb Teicher, Ivery Wheeler
plus performances by Youth Tap Ensemble Conference and the American Tap Conservatory
8/14/21
JUBA! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance: MCA - 7 PM - $30 - $85
220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago
JUBA! Award Recipient Ted Louis Levy
Christina Carminucci, Ian Berg, Maurice Chestnut, Sarah Savelli
plus performances from the Choreographic Residency
Tickets $30 - $85
For more information about Rhythm World 30 programs and artists: https://chicagotap.org/rhythm-world/
To purchase tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/160030311971
Videos
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch Catalyst Ranch (7/09-7/26) |
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The Last Word The Last Word (5/28-8/28) |
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An Evening with Kevin Smith The Hemmens Cultural Center (9/18-9/18) |
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Do Something Pretty Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (5/07-6/14) |
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Labor Notes Afterparty w/Kim Kelly, Hamilton Nolan, comedy by Adam Burke and jams w/Tromblau and Friends In These Times (6/14-6/15) |
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Zac Brown Band Allstate Arena (11/21-11/21) |
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St. Nicholas City Lit Theater Company (6/26-7/26) |
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HITCH*COCKTAILS SUMMER OF SUSPENSE The Annoyance Theater (7/03-7/31) |
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The Notebook James M. Nederlander Theatre (8/06-8/16) |
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