South Chicago Dance Theatre at The Center for Performing Arts

Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts, 1 University Parkway, is proud to begin its 30th season with South Chicago Dance Theatre, Saturday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m.

Kick-off The Center’s 30th Anniversary Season with the electrifying artistry of South Chicago Dance Theatre (SCDT), one of Chicago’s most dynamic dance companies. In this milestone performance, SCDT presents a powerful retrospective celebrating the best of its repertory from the past nine years—featuring critically acclaimed works that blend classical and contemporary dance with global influences. Under the visionary leadership of Founder and Executive Artistic Director Kia S. Smith, a Chicago-native, SCDT has grown into an international force, performing across Europe, Asia, and South America while commissioning new works from renowned choreographers and collaborating across genres—from opera and television to art museums and public schools. With its signature commitment to Choreographic Diplomacy™, the company creates work that bridges cultures, histories, and communities. Described by The Berkshire Eagle as “a company to watch in 2025 and beyond” and praised by WBEZ as featuring a “breakout artist,” SCDT brings this legacy performance to Governors State University as the perfect launch to a landmark season.

Tickets are $20 - $74 and are available and may be purchased by calling 708.235.2222 or visiting CenterTickets.net. Patrons may also make purchases at the box office. Box office hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Thursdays: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and two hours prior to all performances. For more information on Governors State University’s 30th season visit www.GovSt.edu.