Songs of the Wanderers
"A work of wild eroticism, contemplative mystery and ecstatic beauty.” — Chicago Sun-Times
"Visually stunning and exquisitely performed; the audience jumped up to offer a cheering ovation." — The New York Times
Winning Works: Choreographers of Color Awards 2014
Three world premieres from the most talented and emerging choreographers in America today. The winners of the Choreographers of Color Awards 2014 Justin Allen, Stefanie Batten Bland and Norbert De La Cruz III showcase their work on the international members of the Joffrey Academy Trainee Program. These diverse and accomplished choreographers bring the highest caliber of artistry to the Chicago stage with original and dynamic choreography. The program will also include a restaging of Le Roi S’Amuse by Joffrey Academy Artistic Director Alexei Kremnev.
Thodos Dance Chicago Winter Concert
Thodos Dance Chicago presents “A Light in the Dark” & Two Chicago Premieres including a Thodos/Studio Gang Architects Collaboration
Raphael Xavier
Raphael Xavier performs The Unofficial Guide to Audience Watching Performance, an evening-length autobiographical dance continuing Xavier’s 30 years of experience in hip-hop genre — most specifically, breaking — directed by Ralph Lemon. Performances are February 27-March 1 at The Dance Center. For information and tickets, call 312-369-8330 or visit colum.edu/dancecenter.
Savion Glover's STePZ
Feb 5, 2014 | By Lynn Colburn ShapiroBy Lynn Colburn Shapiro
Thodos Dance Chicago Winter Concert
Thodos Dance Chicago presents “A Light in the Dark” & Two Chicago Premieres including a Thodos/Studio Gang Architects Collaboration
Compagnie Käfig
"One of the most innovative troupes on the experimental dance scene.”— The New York Times
"Compagnie Käfig… a.k.a.: the cure for pretty much anything that ails you.” — The Boston Globe
Kyle Abraham: The Radio Show
"It’s smart and self-aware, and luscious too: the complete package."—New York Times
February Newsletter
Jan 29, 2014 | By Vicki CrainWhile we’re dealing with the snow and freezing temps of the Polar Vortex part deux, the Chicago dance scene is heating up with its own storm…a performance vortex, if you will, with over 40 performances from companies big and small, local and international, classic and avant garde and everything in between.
Chicago Moving Company
Celebrating its 46th year, the Chicago Moving Company is one of Chicago's most celebrated contemporary dance organizations, "bold, commanding . . . the energy is awesome" (The New York Times).