In an innovative celebration of dance, Dovetail Studios and Same Planet Performance Project (SPPP) launched the "3320 Series," a two-weekend showcase of the depth and diversity of Chicago's dance scene. The November 1st lineup featured performances by seasoned artists Bob Eisen and Terrance Marling with a premiere work by SPPP. Set in the intimate black box theater at The Garage, the evening provided an immersive experience, allowing the audience to connect deeply with the artistry just three feet away.

Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre presented “Soul Remedy,” choreographed by Monique Haley, as part of their “Inside/Out” series at Dovetail Studios on Oct. 19. “Inside/Out” tends to be more informal, without lighting designs, costumes, multimedia or no defined beginning, middle and end. There are explanations either before or after each work, allowing a deeper understanding behind the thought process/message that the choreographer or artistic director is striving for. The evening also marks the debut of Cerqua Rivera’s second company, CRDT II.

With Halloween upon us, the season of the witch is alive and well in the newest work by Nejla Yatkin, “The Other Witch,” at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts on November 9th, at 7 pm. Yatkin invited SeeChicagoDance to a run-through of the work at Links Hall, alongside her dramaturge Susan Manning, videographer Enki Andrews and assistant Chloe Bigelow.

Oct. 4-6, M.A.D.D. Rhythms hosted the annual Chicago Tap Summit, a weekend dedicated to celebrating and promoting the art of tap dance. The summit highlighted the rich history of tap and encouraged innovation and creativity by bringing together dancers, educators and tap dance enthusiasts from around the world. The festival presented a split bill on Saturday evening at the Harold Washington Cultural Center, the first act featured a showcase of faculty members while the second act debuted the work of M.A.D.D. Rhythms company member Andrew Carr’s “To Love You ALL WAYS.”

In Director Robert Lepage and choreographer Guillaume Côté’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the prince of Denmark never utters a word. Their innovative exploration of the play is a collaborative integration of movement, multiple dance genres, music, visual design and theater. The U.S. premiere will take place at Chicago’s Harris Theater Nov. 23-24, 2024.