“It’s a joyous celebration of dancers!” says Chicago Dancers United board member, Lynne Belsky, about the organization’s annual performance gala, “Dance For Life.”
Belsky, an MD and former dancer with the Joffrey Ballet, is co-founder and ballet teacher at CBG institute for Dance and Health, and owner of Living Well Medical Associates, LLC.
Chicago Performs returns to the MCA with new works by local artists Jonas Becker and Irene Hsiao. This annual festival of live arts celebrates the wealth of innovative work being made by Chicagoans today by inviting three to four local artists to share new works of performance.
There aren’t many companies like Chicago Dance Crash. They’re fusion of contemporary and street dance styles combined with acrobatics has been wowing audiences since the company’s conception in 2002 by founders, Marissa Moritz, Charlie Cutler and Mark Hackman. Since then, CDC has received rave reviews for their story shows with pop culture references to “The Wizard of Oz,” “Tron,” “Batman” and “Pinocchio” to name a few—each with elaborate special effects.
Veteran choreographer Sean Roschman brings his wealth of experience working in both concert and commercial productions in New York City to the Chicago stage with “Swarm,” presented by his company, Niko8, at the Ruth Page Center on July 21.
Creepy, tender, scary, political, supernatural…
Muntu Dance Theatre brings Dance Africa back to the City of Chicago. Come and experience African dance, music and folklore at its best with this Family event. Dance Africa Chicago 2023's Matinee features Muntu Dance Theatre, Afriky Lolo, MADD Rhythms, Najwa Dance Corps and Sun Rays Studio
We are thrilled to invite you to See Chicago Dance’s 2023 Awards Presentation & Community Celebration. On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, we will gather with 250 dance friends and artists to celebrate our dynamic community and honor two people who have made a sustained, outsized impact on all of us!
Who hasn’t spent time dwelling in the limbo that is “between jobs?” The endless string of politely worded rejection letters one gets while on the job- hunt is the premise behind Mariah Eastman’s “Inclined to Decline,” presented by Darvin Dances at the Rooted Space on July 14.
Artists of all disciplines spend time in that grey area between amateur and professional. Climbing from one plateau to the next can be confusing and stressful—unless you have a guide to lead you. Luckily, there are dancers and organizations set up to help others take that leap from studio kid to full-fledged pro.
Now in their fifth season, Moonwater Dance Project debuted “Moonwater V” on June 30 at the Ruth Page Center, featuring past repertoire and world premieres by Braeden Barnes, Shannon Alvis, Robyn Mineko Williams, company Executive Director, Celine Spinka O’Brien and Founder and Artistic Director, Mackenzie King.
Past performances have combined creative movement, fantastic imagery from the imagination, high levels of technical prowess and strict rhythmic acuity. Last year’s Moonwater IV set a high bar, but would the company be able to top their previous performance?
Deeply Rooted presents the future of dance when our remarkable Summer Dance Intensive students perform classic works from Deeply Rooted Dance Theater’s repertory and more!
Summer Dance Intensive participants experience a rigorous curriculum fostering learning and personal growth, with a curriculum that includes classes based in Horton, Graham, ballet, and contemporary movement.