Samita Sinha, Tremor

Tremor is artist and composer Samita Sinha’s latest performance work. In the piece, Sinha explores what she describes as “the practice of attuning oneself to the raw material of vibration and its emergence in space, as well as unfolding the possibilities that arise from encounters between this sonic material and other individuals.” Tremor is born from Sinha’s practice of decomposing, distilling, and transforming Indian vocal traditions through the body, employing sound as a vessel that harnesses and liberates energy through oneself.

Resonance | Anna Martine Whitehead, FORCE! an opera in three acts

This is an opera, but what is an opera? If opera is defined simply as “big work,” what could be blacker? FORCE! features a live band that blends gospel, folk, pop, and jazz, with experimental dance, song, and the spoken word. As the work unfolds, characters reveal layered interiors creating a strange sisterhood with the power to disintegrate walls that blooms in the shadows of the prison industrial complex. As the artists manifest the free worlds of which they dream on stage, their voices resound with collective power.

Blue hues and moves: A vibrant journey through ‘Studies in Blue’ by The Joffrey Ballet

Feb 20, 2024 | By Isabel Campisteguy

 

The Lyric Opera House lit up with excitement last Thursday, February 15th, as the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago premiered “Studies in Blue,” a collection of three energetic works that test the limits of classical ballet and reflect the shared human experiences of loss, love, friendship and sense of place.

Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre celebrates 25 Years by focusing on the immigrant experience

Feb 19, 2024 | By Tristan Bruns

 

Running and maintaining a professional dance company is no easy feat. Many come and many go. That’s why we celebrate those companies who, through quality of work, dedication and business savvy, have managed to stay in operation against economic hardships, global Pandemics and shifting politics— companies like Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre.

We Are Collective’s “and the sequoia stood tall” inspires reconnection with nature

Feb 13, 2024 | By Sidney Valdez

 

Survival, magic, and deep roots intertwined on stage with We Are Collective’s performance of “and the sequoia stood tall." The evening of works, which moved audiences this past Thursday and Friday, February 8-9, consisted of three choreographed works including a premier of “and the sequoia stood tall” and one improvisation-based piece.

The Rock Concert Experience: Complexions Contemporary Ballet's “Star Dust: From Bach To Bowie"

Feb 12, 2024 | By Tristan Bruns

 

Complexions Contemporary Ballet returns to Chicago for the first time in 18 years with “Stardust: From Bach to Bowie” at the Auditorium Theater on February 3.

The first half features five works of repertoire by Founding Co-artistic Director and Principal Choreographer, Dwight Rhoden, and Assistant Choreographer and Co-Founder, Desmond Richardson. The performance features recorded soundtracks from or inspired by the Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras of Western music, with lighting design by Michael Korsch and Costume design by Christine Darch and DRSquared.

2024 Chicago Dance Month Kickoff

See Chicago Dance, the dance industry's nonprofit service organization, is proud to announce that its popular annual offering, Chicago Dance Month, returns this June. Now in its 12th year, Chicago Dance Month provides more than 19 performance opportunities for artists and companies to celebrate the myriad talents that make Chicago’s dance scene so strong.

Dance For Camera Returns in 2024 with More Resources for Aspiring Dance Filmmakers

Feb 5, 2024 | By Tristan Bruns

 

Dancemakers must wear many hats. Choreographer, performer, producer, director, marketer, floor builder (tap dancers know what I’m talking about!) Add filmmaker to the list.

See Chicago Dance doesn’t just help Chicagoans see dance, but helps dancers be seen. Now in its third year, the SCD Dance for Camera (D4C) program returns with the goal of providing the basic tools of filmmaking for aspiring dancers to learn the ins and outs of producing dance on film.