Synapse Arts and the 2026 New Works artists Aurora Tabar, Christine Shallenberg, and Qū Jié 曲洁 invite you to our culminating performances! The annual New Works program provides rehearsal space, mentorship, career building, and stipends to support underrepresented dance artists as they try new things. All events take place at Berger Park Cultural Center, 6205 N. Sheridan Rd in Chicago.

This ticket page is for THURSDAY, JUNE 25 at 7:00 pm, the “preview” night for both projects.

It is important to note that the performances are different each day:

Thursday 06/25 – “preview” night for both projects

Friday 06/26 – Qū Jié 曲洁 ONLY

Saturday 06/27 – Christine Shallenberg/Aurora Tabar ONLY

Sunday 06/28 – both projects, *ASL provided