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Theatre artist Thaddeus Phillips (pictured) presents his solo show "Zoo Motel" live from his home in Colombia. This immersive, digital performance is presented by Links Hall to Chicago audiences through Jan. 24. Publicity image courtesy Thaddeus Phillips

See Chicago Dance sees theatre: 'Zoo Motel' a fanciful flight to realms mystical and magical

Lynn Colburn Shapiro | Jan 17, 2021

A mob of Trump supporters pushing against police forces on Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol. Photo by Blink O'fanaye on Flickr, via Creative Commons.

Rage and riot at the Capitol: What can dance do for America in 2021?

Lauren Warnecke | Jan 11, 2021

Composer and playwright Derek McPhatter, pictured, presents new songs from "Water Riot in Beta: A Cyberpunk Rock Opera," part of an Afrosurrealist musical inspired by sociopolitical implications of water scarcity in the Midwest. Photo by Jaclyn Simpson

Artists share their pandemic era works-in-progress at the MCA's 'Dreamscape'

Felicia Holman | Jan 10, 2021

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performing in Jamar Roberts' "Ode," part of the company's March presentation at the Auditorium Theatre. Photo by Paul Kolnik

Best dance of 2020: What we gained in a year filled with loss

See Chicago Dance | Dec 28, 2020

From left, Mark Yonally, Kirsten Uttich, Kurt Schweitz and Jennifer Yonally in Chicago Tap Theatre's "Tidings of Tap." Photo by David Harmantas

'Tidings of Tap' rescues light and joy from a pandemic season of darkness

Lynn Colburn Shapiro | Dec 18, 2020

Para.Mar dancer Ching Ching Wong (foreground) in the new company's inaugural performance in Avondale. Photo by Michelle Reid.

Fearlessly Inspired, 2020: Stephanie Martinez

Lauren Warnecke | Dec 17, 2020

The Co-Mission residency at Links Hall is moving ahead in 2021, with new works created by Cherrie Yu, Vanessa Valliere, Kierah King, Elliot Reza Emadian, Taimy Ramos Velazquez and Hannah Santistevan, pictured below

Fearlessly Inspired, 2020: Links Hall

Emma Elsmo | Dec 16, 2020

Mark Yonally (right) and members of Chicago Tap Theatre performing at the waves wall dance series this summer at Navy Pier. Photo by Philamonjaro.

Fearlessly Inspired, 2020: Mark Yonally and Chicago Tap Theatre

Lynn Colburn Shapiro | Dec 16, 2020

A screenshot from "Visions," an online, truncated version of Ruth Page Civic Ballet's annual "Nutcracker"

Ruth Page's 'Nutcracker' goes online, with a homey vibe

Tristan Bruns | Dec 13, 2020

The cast (mortal and otherwise) of "Nasty, Brutish & Short," a digital version of the serial puppet cabaret produced by Rough House and Links Hall

Defying Hobbes, 'Nasty, Brutish & Short' is an uplifting cure for winter, quarantine blues—with puppets!

Jordan Kunkel | Dec 9, 2020

Le Ballet Petit was founded in 1954 by ballerina Kitty La Pointe, who started her dance school teaching ballet in her basement. La Pointe's successor, Ida Velez, celebrates 42 years in the business as the school goes digital for its annual "Nutcracker"

After 42 years, Ida Velez is still the heart and soul of Le Ballet Petit

Vicki Crain | Dec 8, 2020

A scene from Anthony Sims' installation, "Spectated Specter," at Roots & Culture Contemporary Arts Center through Jan. 10 (courtesy Sims)

Now showing in Noble Square, Anthony Sims' "Spectated Specter" is a layered, multi-sensory experience

Felicia Holman | Dec 7, 2020

Hubbard Street dancers David Schultz and Jacqueline Burnett in "The Sky was Different" by Jonathan Fredrickson. Still Image by Tobin Del Cuore.

The 'going is the goal' in Hubbard Street alum Fredrickson's new dance film—and there's some homework required

Lynn Colburn Shapiro | Dec 4, 2020

Loyola dancer Naomi Alvarado in a screen shot from "Mic Check 1.2," a film by dance and biology major Masha Bandouil. The film premieres as part of the University's fall virtual dance concert.

Loyola's 'Spectral Heartbeats' aims for human connection in a virtual dance space

Vicki Crain | Nov 19, 2020

A screen shot from "Collage," part three of a five-part digital release called "Litany" by multi-media performance artist and burlesque phenom Jenn "Po'Chop" Freeman.

Five minutes of pure joy: 'Collage' is the latest of Po'Chop's magical 'Litany' films

Felicia Holman | Nov 14, 2020

Irene Hsiao, above, performs in her solo piece "Transformation" as part of the 2020 Bridge Dance Festival curated by Rika Lin

Bridge Dance Fest: Hypnotic, cross-cultural livestream brings performers from Chicago and Japan together at Links Hall

Emma Elsmo | Nov 14, 2020

South Chicago Dance Theatre dancer Kim Davis, pictured, will perform as part of the South Chicago Dance Festival. Photo credit Thomas Mohr Photography.

With virtual South Chicago Dance Festival, Kia Smith is dancing cultural diplomacy

Lynn Colburn Shapiro | Nov 12, 2020

Chicago Dance Crash performing at Navy Pier, one of few public performances after the pandemic brought dance to a halt. The company created a documentary film about how COVID-19 changed everything.

With the usual charisma and a little less fandangle, documentary 'The Last First' is Chicago Dance Crash's solution to pandemic performance

Tristan Bruns | Nov 12, 2020

A screen shot of Jenn "Po'Chop" Freeman in "Collage." The dance film is the third in a series of five called "Litany," accompanied by a digital blogzine called "The Brown Pages."

Po'Chop's 'The Brown Pages' and 'Litany' say her name, resurrect her spirit

D'onminique Boyd-Riley | Nov 10, 2020

A screen shot from "The Other Witch," a dance film by Nejla Yatkin (above) screened across three weekends as part of the Dance Center's fall season.

Far from Oz, Nejla Yatkin's 'Other Witch' an enigmatic seductress that transcends time

Lynn Colburn Shapiro | Nov 10, 2020

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