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Miriam-Rose LeDuc and Mickey Erickson in "Immortal Beloved" by Mariana Oliveira. Costume design by Nathan Rohrer; lighting design by Sarah Lackner; photo by Todd Rosenberg.

‘The Rite of Spring & Other Works’ a refreshing, outdoor take on the traditional

D'onminique Boyd-Riley | Jul 29, 2021

Margi Cole. Photo by Katie Graves

Margi Cole departs for a new (sweet) home in Alabama

Lauren Warnecke | Jul 26, 2021

House of DOV gave their inaugural Chicago performance outside Adler Planetarium. Photo by Michelle Reid.

At Adler, new production company House of DOV makes a dramatic entrance onto the scene

Emma Elsmo | Jul 26, 2021

Stephanie Clemens (center) surrounded by academy staff and students in 2019. Photo by Steve Ewert

Oak Park's Stephanie Clemens, Academy of Movement and Music founder, retires to the sun-soaked West

Maureen Janson | Jul 21, 2021

From left, Kirsten Uttich, Jennifer Yonally and Heather Latakas perform in "Tap Secret!" Photo by Philamonjaro

CTT taps the ‘90s for their latest story show—Booyah!

Lauren Warnecke | Jul 13, 2021

A scene from "La Follia Variations." Photo: Todd Rosenberg Photography.

Pure joy on stage and in the audience at 'ABT Across America'

Emma Elsmo | Jul 9, 2021

Sara Anderson (left) performs in "Tap Secret" with Chicago Tap Theatre, photo by Philamonjaro. Jumaane Taylor (right) is the director of this year's Rhythm World. Photo by William Friederking

In Chicago, summer is for lovers—tap dance lovers, that is

Tristan Bruns | Jul 7, 2021

From left, Melvin Lawovi, Duncan McIlwaine and Hannah Marshall in "Indestructible Light." Photo: Todd Rosenberg Photography

ABT hits the road, like the old days, with a one-day stop in Chicago

Vicki Crain | Jul 6, 2021

A scene from Hubbard Street Dance’s “Greener Grass,” directed and choreographed by HS alum Jie-Hung Connie Shiau.

Concluding a virtual year, Hubbard Street continues to stretch with 'Greener Grass'

D'onminique Boyd-Riley | Jul 6, 2021

Dance for Life will take place on Aug. 26 in Millennium Park. Photo credit Todd Rosenberg.

Featured Organization: Chicago Dancers United’s ‘Dance for Life’ returns live and in-person to support Chicago dancers

Chicago Dancers United | Jun 30, 2021

CDE founder & executive director Ellyzabeth Adler (pictured) struggled with isolation and postpartum depression after having a child during COVID-19. Her company's upcoming season is guided by a desire for community and connectivity. Photo courtesy of CDE

Featured Organization: Chicago Danztheatre brings back ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’ to kick off season 20

Tom Camacho | Jun 25, 2021

Nino de los Reyes in “Farruca” (World Premiere) choreographed by de los Reyes. Photo by Joel Maisonet

Treats aplenty in Ensemble Espanol’s ‘Zafiro Flamenco’ at North Shore Center

Lauren Warnecke | Jun 24, 2021

From left, dancers Alexandria Best, Michele Dooley, Michael Garcia and Simone Stevens are the newest Hubbard Street company members. Photos courtesy of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

Featured Organization: Hubbard Street welcomes four new dancers

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago | Jun 22, 2021

A scene from "Electric Current," one of the new pieces that is part of Aerial Dance Chicago's concert, "Searchlight." The event runs Friday and Saturday in Old Irving Park and online. Photo courtesy of ADC.

Aerial Dance's deep ties to public health brought them back to the studio quickly and safely. Now, they're ready to perform again.

Vicki Crain | Jun 22, 2021

"The Map of Now" runs June 25-26 online. Map design by Brenda Wu

High tech shortens the commute between four key dance venues in Lucky Plush's 'The Map of Now'

Emma Elsmo | Jun 22, 2021

"The Map of Now" runs June 25-26 online. Map design by Brenda Wu

Featured Event: Virtual festival 'The Map of Now' connects Chicago’s theatre scene

Lucky Plush Productions | Jun 19, 2021

Mariah Eastman (pictured) presents Cafe Cortado, a new dance inspired by two local coffee shops. Photo by Hanako Joan Photography

Featured Event: Café Cortado combines coffee and dance with a boost for local shops

Mariah Eastman | Jun 15, 2021

Nino de los Reyes in rehearsal with company members from Ensemble Espanol. Photo courtesy of Ensemble Espanol.

Ensemble Español’s ‘Zafiro Flamenco’ celebrates the joy of dancing together again

Lynn Colburn Shapiro | Jun 15, 2021

The Joel Hall Dancers return to live performance with a special Juneteenth performance at the Logan Center. Photo courtesy of Joel Hall Dancers & Center.

Featured Event: Legacy in motion for Joel Hall Dancers' Juneteenth return to live performances

Jillian Tatersall | Jun 11, 2021

Audrey Hartnett, pictured, offers thoughts on reevaluating priorities as dance emerges from the pandemic. Photo credit Ben Lurie

Our Readers Write: Shifting away from commodification in a post-COVID dance industry

Audrey Hartnett | Jun 10, 2021

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