Dance for Life 35th Anniversary at The Auditorium
Dates: 8/22/2026
📍 Theatre: The Auditorium
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Dance for Life 35th Anniversary is a one-night-only fundraiser benefiting the Chicago Dance Health Fund and AIDS Foundation Chicago, featuring performances by Ballet 5:8, Chicago Dance Crash, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, Giordano Dance Chicago, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, The Joffrey Ballet, Robyn Mineko Williams and Artists, Trinity Irish Dance Company, and Visceral Dance Chicago. Also on the program is Red, Black & White by Jeremy Plummer and Harrison McEldowney, a returning work featuring dancers from throughout the Chicago community. Choreographer Randy Duncan is creating a world premiere finale with Chicago-area dancers from the participating companies, continuing a tradition spanning most of the event's 35-year history, and will be honored for his contributions at the event. Throughout its history, Dance for Life has raised more than $8 million and presented more than 50 Chicago-based professional dance companies.
Cast and Creative Team for Dance for Life 35th Anniversary at The Auditorium
Cast
Fernando Duarte
Ensemble
Mya Bryant
Ensemble
Nyemah Stuart
Ensemble
Alberto Velazquez
Ensemble
Creative Team
Randy Duncan
Choreographer
News About Dance for Life 35th Anniversary at The Auditorium
DANCE FOR LIFE 35TH ANNIVERSARY Celebration Set for The Auditorium in Chicago
June 25, 2026 Chicago Dance Health Fund will present Dance for Life's 35th Anniversary at The Auditorium, featuring 12 works from companies including Hubbard Street, Giordano, and Deeply Rooted Dance Theater.
DANCE FOR LIFE 35th Anniversary: 10 Chicago Companies & World Premiere Announced
May 13, 2026 Chicago Dance Health Fund announced the lineup for DANCE FOR LIFE's 35th anniversary at The Auditorium, featuring 10 Chicago companies, a community work revival, and a world premiere finale by choreographer Randy Duncan.About the Theatre
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What shows are coming up next at The Auditorium?
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater 30th Anniversary Season (5/30/26-5/30/26)
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater: 30th Anniversary Season (5/30/26-5/30/26)
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater 30th Anniversary Season Finale (5/30/26-5/30/26)
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater: 30th Anniversary Season (5/30/26-5/30/26)
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater 30th Anniversary Season Finale (5/30/26-5/30/26)
What shows have played recently at The Auditorium?
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater 30th Anniversary Season (05/30/26-05/30/26)
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater: 30th Anniversary Season (05/30/26-05/30/26)
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater 30th Anniversary Season Finale (05/30/26-05/30/26)
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater: 30th Anniversary Season (05/30/26-05/30/26)
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater 30th Anniversary Season Finale (05/30/26-05/30/26)
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