Junior is an orphan, a romantic, a homosexual. Junior is also a compulsive texter, one of the central themes of L.A.-based choreographer David Roussève’s Stardust, a dance-theater piece described as a “coming-of-age story for the Twitter age.” The final performance takes place tonight at the Dance Center of Columbia College.
Thodos Dance Chicago presents a rich tapestry of dance, from historical past to cutting edge present, with a vibrant Chicago impulse at our "Chicago Inspired" performance.
Thodos Dance Chicago presents a rich tapestry of dance, from historical past to cutting edge present, with a vibrant Chicago impulse at our "Chicago Inspired" performance.
Giordano Dance Chicago’s dazzling performance drew whoops and cheers from a packed house in its first ever full-length engagement at the Auditorium Theatre Saturday night as part of the Auditorium’s “Made In Chicago” series.
THE SELDOMS + TAIWAN
Monday, February 23 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm in Preston Bradley Hall
Chicago Artist: Carrie Hanson, The Seldoms
International Artist: Chih Hsien Lin, WCdance
Scholar: Qiuyu Wang, Northwestern University
Moderator: Yolanda Cesta Cursach, MCA Chicago
February is nationally designated as Black History Month throughout the United States, but in Chicago, you don’t have to wait for February to experience the strength and vitality of African American culture on our dance stages. SeeChicagoDance spoke with several artistic directors of dance companies that are making a difference through their commitment to the expression of African American identity through dance in the diaspora.
The third installation of artist collaborations. Local artist/sculptor, Erik L. Peterson builds an exploded, moving stage to challenge the dancers in Tip Tap Tow. Originally created as an urban site specific piece for the opening of The Moments Between at A&D Gallery, artistic director Kendra Jorstad and Peterson bring the piece inside for a more intimate experience. Jorstad and David Lee Csicsko combine to share the modern version of King Henry VIII and his six
wives. Watch as Csicsko transforms the space into a living painting.
Cocodaco Dance Project (Community of Contemporary Dance Companies) is inspired by the decade that Artistic Director Ronn Stewart founded and ran his first professional company, Moving People Dance Santa Fe. Square 1 Round 2 is the first step for the new company made up of three tiers- Professional, Mezzo and Youth Ensemble. See this diverse group of dancers share the stage in five dynamic contemporary works, driven by Stewart’s highly physical, imagery based movement.
Photo by Matt Glavin
Performance art is meant to provoke, to elicit a reaction, to inundate the viewer and make him uncomfortable. Few are more skilled at doing just that than Erica Mott, and her latest project is no exception.