STOMPING GROUNDS is a free two-month citywide celebration of authentic, rhythmic dance companies from a variety of world cultures, including American tap, Spanish, Mexican, African, Chinese, and Irish dance. The series culminates with the grand finale at the Studebaker Theater on Friday, June 2.

The series completes its third year with the grand finale on Friday, June 2 at the Studebaker Theater. This event will feature ALL five dance companies (see list below) and like all STOMPING GROUNDS events, is completely free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required.

The featured Chicago companies are:

–Chicago Human Rhythm Project

–Ensemble Espanol Spanish Dance Theatre 
–Mexican Folkloric Dance Company
–Muntu Dance Theatre
–Trinity Irish Dance Company

NOTE: Ticket holders are allowed priority entry up to 20 minutes before showtime, otherwise seats will be given to those on the waitlist.

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Locations and Lineups for STOMPING GROUNDS events:


Monday, April 3 – 6:00pm

Chicago Cultural Center (Kick-Off)
featuring all five Chicago companies

Saturday, April 8 – 7:30pm

National Museum of Mexican Art
featuring the Mexican Folkloric Dance Company and more

Saturday, April 15 – 7:30pm

DuSable Museum of African-American History
featuring Muntu Dance Theatre and more

Saturday, April 29 – 7:30pm

Irish American Heritage Center
featuring the Trinity Irish Dance Company and more

Tuesday, May 2 – 7:00pm

Studebaker Theater
featuring SPECIAL GUESTS: GuGu Drum Group – Shanghai
(tickets will be available for purchase soon)

Saturday, May 13 – 7:30pm

Beverly Arts Center
featuring Muntu Dance Theatre and more

Saturday, May 24 – TBD

Garfield Park Conservatory
featuring Ensemble Espanol Spanish Dance Theater and more

Friday, June 2 – 7:30pm

Studebaker Theater (Grand Finale)
featuring all five Chicago companies