CHICAGO DANCE NEWS COVERAGE

M.A.D.D. Rhythms announced the return of the Chicago Tap Summit this October, featuring the world premiere of 'To Love You All Ways' by Andrew Carr on October 5 at 7:30 p.m., along with additional events....

“The Hip Hop Nutcracker” has announced its 2024 tour to more than 25 U.S. cities this fall including stops in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. ...

The Joffrey Ballet will present the North American premiere of Cathy Marston's ATONEMENT. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets. ...

Anne L. Kaplan, Joffrey Board Chair, and Shari Massey, Acting President and CEO, have announced the appointment of Ofelia Casillas to the Joffrey Board of Directors for the 2024–2027 term. ...

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will welcome the addition of six new dancers for the 2024/25 season, including three official company members, two seasonal guest artists, and one swing. Learn more about the new company members!...

Dance for Life returns to the Auditorium Theatre on August 10, featuring ten works by Chicago dance companies and artists. The event supports the Chicago Dance Health Fund....

See Chicago Dance has announced its 2024 Gala Community Celebration, highlighting honorees and event details. ...

Experience a vibrant celebration of dance in Chicago with See Chicago Dance's 12th Chicago Dance Month, featuring performances like the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council’s Ballet Folklorico. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...

The Joffrey Ballet has announced the programming for the Joffrey for All free performance, which will feature a mixed repertory program in Millennium Park by Joffrey Company Artists and students from the Joffrey Academy of Dance Community Engagement programs....

Celebrate the art of movement this June with See Chicago Dance's CHICAGO DANCE MONTH. Experience a variety of dance styles and performances across the city....

Dance/USA has announced Joanna Furnans, Jorge Pérez, and Vershawn Sanders-Ward as the 2025 National Conference Host Committee Co-Chairs....

Auditorium Theatre has unveiled its 24-25 season. Learn about the productions and see how to purchase tickets. ...

Join the Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble on May 1 for their captivating performance of PANTHER IN THE SKY. ...

Experience the captivating performance of PERSISTENT SPRING, a collaborative dance presentation by Chicago Movement Collective and Winifred Haun & Dancers....

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will present its Spring Series: OF JOY, featuring a unique blend of athleticism and fluidity. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...

 M.A.D.D. Rhythms has revealed events, classes, appearances and more scheduled for 2024. See full programming and learn more about the company!...

Join the Ruth Page Center for the Arts for their production, CENTER STAGE AT RUTH PAGE, on March 22 and 23. ...

The Joffrey Ballet has revealed its 2024–2025 Season at Lyric Opera House. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets....

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will returns to its Chicago home – the landmark Auditorium Theatre at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive – for its 55th engagement, with six dynamic performances, April 17-21, 2024. Tickets, starting at $40, are now on sale at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater | Auditor...

CIRCA Pintig announces its 33rd Season: KAPWA, Next Generation, featuring original works, community collaborations, and staged readings. Highlights include the world premiere of Panther in the Sky and the Midwest premiere of Sama Sama: Solidarity in the Fields....

Fresh off a month-long tour of Japan, Trinity Irish Dance Company is set to tour the US! See if the company is coming to a city near you and learn how to purchase tickets....

The Joffrey Ballet concludes its 2023-24 season with the return of Alexander Ekman's acclaimed Midsummer Night's Dream. Far from a Shakespearean tale, Ekman's Midsummer Night's Dream is a mind-bending trip to a surreal realm of unearthly delights....

Winifred Haun & Dancers presents FIRST DRAFT 2024 at Links Hall, expanding their project to give opportunities to more Chicago dance artists....

Get a first look at Chicago Shakespeare's production of ILLINOISE, which begins performances January 28th through February 18th, 2024....

Continuing its 15th Season, Red Clay Dance Company has announced the return of its La Femme Dance Festival, March 14-16, 2024, featuring a special opening reception and dance masterclass with legendary three-time Emmy-nominated hip-hop and pop music choreographer Fatima Robinson....

The Auditorium Theatre presents Chicago's own internationally-renowned Trinity Irish Dance Company (TIDC). ...

In an all-new video, Associate Choreographer Christopher Jackson discusses the gumbo of dance found in Terence Blanchard's CHAMPION. ...

Swan Lake comes to UIS Performing Arts Center as part of World Ballet Series on March 22, 2024! Experience the beloved ballet with hand-painted sets, exquisite costumes, and Tchaikovsky's unforgettable music. Tickets on sale now....

Swan Lake comes to 71 cities across the U.S. as part of World Ballet Series....

Chicago Dancers United has changed its name to Chicago Dance Health Fund, reflecting its ongoing mission....

The Adler Planetarium presents an Action Lines production: Cosmic Rhythms, in association with the Joffrey Ballet. Experience a mesmerizing journey through the universe with dance, animation, and commentary from Adler astronomers. Running from February 14 to April 17, 2024....

The Auditorium Theatre presents the return of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater from April 17-21, ...

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has revealed program selections for Winter Series: Of Hope, featuring world premieres and audience favorites. ...

The Joffrey Ballet presents 'Studies in Blue' with original works by Liam Scarlett, Andrew McNicol, and a world premiere by Stina Quagebeur from February 15-25, 2024....

Chicago Dancemakers Forum announces the 2024 Lab Artists. Get the details on the upcoming artists and their work....