Three is a Magic Number: The Dance Journey of "3x3: 2023" Delivers Triple the Enjoyment

Nov 20, 2023 | By Isabel Campisteguy
 
 
The fall premiere of The Seldoms' "3x3: 2023" mesmerized the audience at the Visceral Dance Center’s Ann Barzel Theater, November 4-5. The event premiered three awe-inspiring performances created by choreographers Deandra Alaba, Damon D. Green and guest artist Tina Diaz. Guided by the artistic vision of Carrie Hanson, each performance became a catalyst for introspection on identity and one’s connection to the surrounding space.
 

#GivingTuesday -Support Chicago Dance

 

This year, for the first time, See Chicago Dance is participating in #GivingTuesday, "a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.” As a service organization, we amplify, convene, produce, facilitate, and advocate for our dancing communities. See Chicago Dance needs your support to reach our goal of $25,000 by the end of the year.

Old Town School Unites Chicago Dance Scene at "Community"

Nov 16, 2023 | By Gery Moore

 

Old Town School event “Community” celebrates that and so much more. When we hear the word community, ideas of togetherness and being with like-minded people surface to mind. Feelings of acceptance and belonging come into play and ultimately you found your “tribe” or “people.”

Those who attended Old Town School’s “Community, A Choreographer's Festival” were exposed to a display of the colorful and diverse dance scene in Chicago. I saw the support of both fellow dancers and dance lovers coming together, and being moved by meaningful, funny, and insightful pieces.

The Nutcracker

Witness the magical 1893 Chicago World’s Fair with young Marie and her Nutcracker Prince in two-time Tony Award® winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s holiday masterpiece. It’s a celebratory Christmas Eve, and thanks to a surprise visit from the enchanting Great Impresario, Marie embarks on a spellbinding adventure into a realm of spectacle and wonder. Experience our holiday magic in this must-see tradition boldly reimagined for a new generation.

Screendance Club: Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project

Join See Chicago Dance at the 21c Museum Hotel Chicago on Wednesday, December 6th for the next installment of Screendance Club, the radically casual watch-party and discussion of short dance films. Different from a typical talk-back, Screendance Club aims to create an environment of open conversation and exploration--with artists, filmmakers, and viewers on an equal footing. 

Esther Pauline Farley Premieres "Bodies of Water" at Greenhouse Theatre Center

Oct 31, 2023 | By Rachel Olson

 

Emerging choreographer Esther Pauline Farley presents "Bodies of Water", seventeen pieces that introduce different characters brought to life by a collective of artists from the Chicago area that premiered on October 20 - 21 at the Greenhouse Theater Center.

Before the dancing begins, the allegory of water is already on the nose: soap bubbles adorn the curtain and cottony clouds hang from above, all lit in hues of blue. Ocean waves play in place of music, and a projection mimics the ebb and flow of a water’s edge.

Hedwig Dances presents “no ideas but in things” featuring works by Rigoberto Saura, Noelle Kayser and Jenna Pollack.

Oct 26, 2023 | By Tristan Bruns

 

On November 3-4, contemporary dance company Hedwig Dances will present “no ideas but in things,” featuring three world premieres. SeeChicagoDance was invited to view a preview performance of “K@O2” by Rigoberto Saura, “Pat & Dianna” (working title) by Noelle Kayser and an untitled work by Jenna Pollack. As the show’s title suggests, each artist was prescribed a single objective: to merge dance with a tangible visual environment.