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The League of Chicago Theatres to Celebrate Black History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026

The League of Chicago Theatres will shine a spotlight on Black History Month in conjunction with Chicago Theatre Week and Chicago Theatre Week Continued.

Deeply Rooted Dance Theater Unveils 30th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2025

Chicago's premiere Black dance company, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, is kicking off its 30th anniversary season with performances November 7-8 at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts on the University of Chicago campus. Learn more!

Deeply Rooted Launches Capital Campaign for New Dance Center
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2023

Deeply Rooted Productions, the umbrella organization for Deeply Rooted's Dance Education programs and Special Projects and operating in conjunction with Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, is officially launching a $15.6 million capital campaign to build the Deeply Rooted Center for Black Dance and Creative Communities (Deeply Rooted Dance Center).

Deeply Rooted Reveals New Leadership
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2023

Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, and its parent organization, Deeply Rooted Productions, have commenced 2023 with significant developments in its evolution, as the organization continues to grow as one of Chicago's premier dance institutions.

Photo Coverage: Dance from the Heart
by Linda Lenzi - Dec 11, 2007

Dancers Responding with Action (DRA) presented a special sold-out event 'Dance from the Heart,' on Monday December 10 to benefit Broadway Cares / Equity Figths AIDS.