Love is all-consuming for the beautiful but married Anna, who finds herself caught in a life-changing affair with the dashing Count Vronsky. Set in the late 19th century of Imperial Russia, Possokhov’s immersive adaptation—winner of the 2019 “Oscars of Dance” Benois de la Danse International Prize for Best Choreography—returns to the Joffrey for the first time since its successful world premiere in 2019.
Yum! Just as Joffrey dancer Fernando Duarté’s delectable Mother Nutcracker blithely cracks walnuts atop her house, Joffrey Ballet’s 2022 edition of its production cracks open hallowed traditions of the best-known, longest-lived and most universally-performed ballet, dating back to its premiere in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1892.
Join See Chicago Dance virtually for the next installment of Screendance Club on December 14th at 5 PM CST. Screendance Club is a radically casual virtual watch party and discussion of short dance films. Unlike a typical talk-back, Screendance Club aims to set the atmosphere for an open conversation and exploration; with artists, filmmakers, and viewers on an equal footing. Screendance Club is a FREE event open to all ages.
In Plato’s “Republic,” the ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates, considered dance to be integral to the development of a virtuous man. “Rhythm and harmony," said Socrates, "permeate the innermost element of the soul, affect it more powerfully than anything else, and bring it grace…”
The writings of ancient Greece are still inspiring people to dance. “Pandora’s Box,” a new work by Ardent Dance Co. that ran from Nov. 18-20 at the Vittum Theater is choreographed by Artistic Director Justine Kelly and based on the story of Pandora, the first mortal woman of Greek mythology.
Nia Witherspoon’s Priestess of Twerk
Dec. 9th – 10th, 2022
Priestess of Twerk is a new work-in-development from National Theater Project Award-winning theater-maker, vocalist, and composer Nia Witherspoon. A Black feminist temple of pleasure, Priestess of Twerk is inspired by the “bad bitches” of hip hop, the reproductive justice movement, and sacred sex workers that graced ancient Egyptian temples.
A good work of art often challenges an audience to consider its subject from different vantage points—figuratively, of course. But a work by Ginger Krebs takes this literally, with mesmerizing results.
“All We Can See from Here” is created, directed, and performed by Krebs and presented at the Steppenwolf Theater—other dancers include Kennedy Alexandria, Lauren Kunath and Andy Slavin. The performance ran from Nov. 10 – 12 as part of Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series.
Take Up Space is back! Join us in celebrating the phenomenally talented female choreographers and artistic directors of Chicago. Take Up Space 2022 will feature performances by Moonwater Dancer Project, Peckish Rhodes Performing Arts Society, Hot Crowd, Trifecta Dance Collective, and Jackie Nowicki. The evening will consist of engaging performances, drinks, and rubbing shoulders with artists and art lovers alike- all taking place at the fun and intimate Trigger Chicago.
RE|dance group self produces its first season post pandemic in the White Box at Links Hall in Chicago, IL. They return to the stage with 4 new works.
See Chicago Dance (SCD) hosts quarterly convenings to foster dialogue among artistic directors, independent artists, administrators, and funders. As many companies lack funds to seek outside assistance, SCD provides invaluable peer networking opportunities. All SCD convenings are free and open to all members and non-members.
Organic healing and growth serve as the foundation for a new work, “Things Hidden and Left Unsaid,” by Joanna Read and Same Planet Performance Project.
Dance what you can’t say; Joanna Read and Same Planet explore the things that we don’t say in “Things Hidden and Left Unsaid” at Dovetail.