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Performing a book: NIC Kay launch of 'Cotton Dreams' started with a bouquet of cotton, and became about textiles, labor and the history of slavery

Jordan Kunkel | Feb 10, 2020

Mixed-rep from the here and now defines Joffrey’s 'The Times Are Racing'

Lynn Colburn Shapiro | Feb 10, 2020

Punxsutawney Phil says spring is on its way—so does our dance calendar

Lauren Warnecke | Feb 3, 2020

The Cambrians dance to each other’s different drummer in 'Chicago Dances 2020'

Lynn Colburn Shapiro | Feb 3, 2020

Concept Dances debut filled with freshness, collaboration and surprising 'chair-ography'

Emma Elsmo | Feb 1, 2020

Faith, catharsis and repetitive motion—Bartosik’s 'I Hunger for You' an exercise in stamina for all of us

Lauren Warnecke | Feb 1, 2020

Dystopian, Brothers Grimm-inspired ‘Water Will’ a contrarian take on free will that everyone should see

Lauren Warnecke | Jan 31, 2020

In Chicago debut, Kimberly Bartosik/daela turns hunger for connection into a visceral performance experience

Jordan Kunkel | Jan 27, 2020

'Stories of Chicago' less overt than advertised as three very different companies and a poet present works about race

Emma Elsmo | Jan 25, 2020

No choice but to watch Anthony Sims “Embody the Black Experience Through Performance," creating space for reflection

Jordan Kunkel | Jan 9, 2020

Dance rings in 2020 with experimentation, provocation and a lot of works-in-progress

Lauren Warnecke | Jan 7, 2020

LookOut at Steppenwolf shakes up the space with movement at 1700 Theatre

Lynn Colburn Shapiro | Jan 6, 2020

Ground breaking footwork crew The Era brings 'In the Wurkz' to Links Hall

Lauren Warnecke | Dec 18, 2019

See Chicago Dance's Top 10 Performances of 2019

Lauren Warnecke | Dec 15, 2019

Mordine & Co. Imprint on 50 Years of Chicago Dance

Lynn Colburn Shapiro | Dec 13, 2019

It’s time to get emotional about climate change with The Seldoms' 'Exit Disclaimer'

Jordan Kunkel | Dec 13, 2019

A new masterpiece in 'Echo Mine'—an ode to a Chicago dance icon and the life of a dancer

Emma Elsmo | Dec 8, 2019

December isn’t just about 'The Nutcracker'—but it's also about 'The Nutcracker'

Lauren Warnecke | Dec 4, 2019

Joffrey Ballet’s 'Nutcracker' a magical gift that keeps on giving

Lynn Colburn Shapiro | Dec 1, 2019

Bangarra Dance Theatre's Chicago debut: Exciting dance, stunning theatrics and an important cultural lesson

Jordan Kunkel | Nov 23, 2019