Chicago Dance History Project Appoints New Executive Director
by Stephi Wild - October 10, 2023
Chicago Dance History Project, which preserves histories of the Chicago dance community, has announced its new executive director, Michael McStraw, who recently stepped down from the executive leadership of Giordano Dance Chicago after 13 years. Learn more about McStraw here!...
Production Residencies Support Two Chicago Dancemakers
by Stephi Wild - August 17, 2023
With the support of Walder Foundation, Chicago Dancemakers Forum announces the continuation of its City-Wide Production Residency Project, which was piloted in 2020-2021 and matches local dance-making artists with performance venues for a period of experimentation and creative development in a techn...
ReinventAbility to Host DISFEST 2023 This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - July 02, 2023
ReinventAbility, the organization that engages and entertains while contributing to a more universally accessible future, announces the inaugural DisFest, a free celebration of accomplished artists and performers with disabilities, Saturday, July 22, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Chicago Cultural Ce...
M.A.D.D. Rhythms Makes Its Auditorium Debut This April, Plus Upcoming Events Announced!
by Stephi Wild - April 06, 2023
M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Chicago's premier tap collective, continues its 22nd year with the Company's debut at the historic Auditorium Theatre, April 22, the return of National Tap Day Weekend, May 20 and 21, monthly tap jams, community events, classes and more....