Chicago Dance Month is back with brand new programming: NeighborhoodMOVES!
NeighborhoodMOVES was born from the need for artists and audiences to engage in the meaningful exchange that happens beyond the boundaries of the stage.
Through thoughtfully curated panel discussions, interactive workshops, dance film screenings, and more, NeighborhoodMOVES provides a platform for dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and connection between dance artists and the audiences who experience their work.
There are three opportunities to experience NeighborhoodMOVES. Please note that each date offers a different lineup of artists and activities.
Attend all sessions or only those that pique your interest.
Pre-registration is appreciated but not required.
NeighborhoodMOVES
June 8, 2026 | 6–9 PM
THE DANCE NETWORK: COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS & COLLABORATIONS
📍 Collaboraction Theatre at Kimball Arts Center | 1757 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL
- 6–7 PM | Panel Discussion: Self-Producing & Building Collaborative Relationships
- 7–8 PM | Community Networking (Focus: Building Collaborative Connections)
- 8–9 PM | Improvisation Workshop with Cristal Sabbagh
June 16, 2026 | 6–9 PM
DANCE EXCHANGE: GLOBAL & LOCAL COMMUNITY IN MOTION
📍 Instituto Cervantes | 31 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL
- 6–7 PM | Panel Discussion
- 7–8 PM | Screendance Club: Dance Film Screening
- 8– 9 PM | Small Group Showcase
June 26, 2026 | 6–9 PM
CROSSCURRENTS: WHERE DANCE STYLES, IDEAS, AND ARTISTS MEET
📍 Logan Center for the Arts | 915 E 60th St, Chicago, IL
- 6–7 PM | Panel Discussion
- 7–8 PM | Bodies In Rhythm Workshop with Tre Daniels
Wrap Party & Celebration
Friday, June 26, 2026
8:00–9:00 PM
Logan Center for the Arts
915 E 60th St
Celebrate the conclusion of Chicago Dance Month with a blowout Wrap Party & Celebration! All are welcome! Come, sweat it out, and leave all on the dance floor! Vibes and beats provided by Tre Daniels a.k.a DJ Salem!
The 2026 Chicago Dance Month Brochure has landed! Take a look inside!
PARTNERSHIP:
Chicago Dance Month is presented in partnership with Navy Pier, Collaboraction Theatre at Kimball Arts Center, Instituto Cervantes, and the Reva & David Logan Center for the Arts.
SUPPORT:
Chicago Dance Month is supported in part by general operations grants from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, the Illinois Arts Council, the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, the Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, and a technology grant from The Service Club of Chicago.
Photo Credit: Cristal Sabbagh by William Frederking
