Friday, October 28, 2022
In a way, the evening is about cultural exchange, as dancers from 14 African nations perform a German choreographer's dance about a Russian pagan ritual.
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:25PM[SHARE]Monday, October 17, 2022
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Friday, September 30, 2022
If you're a Hubbard Street fan you'll notice more new faces than familiar ones " just five of the 15 dancers on the roster have more than a season under their belt.
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:10PM[SHARE]Thursday, September 8, 2022
Kyiv City Ballet from Ukraine is coming to the Auditorium this fall, the Joffrey plans some stunning revivals and Giordano celebrates a big 60 years in Chicago.
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The Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project will present a free night of dance with standout companies including Muntu Dance Theatre, Red Clay and Deeply Rooted.
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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Chicago Dancers United's Dance for Life is back at the Auditorium Theatre, raising money to help Chicago's dance community stay healthy.
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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Friday, June 3, 2022
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Friday, May 13, 2022
Kia Smith's South Chicago Dance Theatre celebrates its fifth anniversary with five world premieres at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance.
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:15AM[SHARE]Thursday, April 28, 2022
Both dating to the Great Depression, "Serenade" is still a curious overture for "Of Mice and Men," British choreographer Cathy Marston's story ballet based on the John Steinbeck novella.
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:00PM[SHARE]Throughout the piece, the dancers wrestle with this unwieldy, unforgiving object, their bodies enclosed by a tangle of wires and barbs.
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 10:40AM[SHARE]Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Troup Bingo's mantra is to leave the worries of the war outside the circus tent, focusing first on what is often a very dangerous job.
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:00AM[SHARE]Tuesday, April 5, 2022
The dancer and choreographer who, even more than Robert Joffrey, was responsible for the role the Joffrey Ballet has in Chicago today will be the subject of a multi-year national celebration.
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"EXit4″ was so loved in the seasons following its premiere that it was nearly performed to death. But time and a new context reaffirm how good this piece really is.
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The Joffrey Ballet has an ambitious season in store, returning to normal operations " and then some " for the 2022-23 season at the Lyric Opera House.
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Artistic director Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell said her vision is focused on "reconnecting with Hubbard Street's audiences."
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Chicago is like a phoenix rising from the ashes " then taking us to church with 'Mass' and 'Revelations'
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Akram Khan's new ballet features Jeffrey Cirio as the central character Creature. It is unclear if Creature is a man, a monster or some hybrid of the two.
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:35PM[SHARE]Thursday, February 3, 2022
The Trinity Irish Dance Company officially formed in 1990. "This is still five years before 'Riverdance,'" associate artistic director Chelsea Hoy said, crediting founder Mark Howard with pi…
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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Bronzeville's Lisa Beasley is riding the wave. Her raspy-voiced, disheveled impression as "Lory Litefoot" caught the eyes of Chicago last week and within hours Laugh Factory was on board for…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:25PM[SHARE]Wednesday, January 5, 2022
From visits from Alvin Ailey and the English National Ballet, to the homegrown talents of Hubbard Street, the Joffrey and Chicago Tap Theatre, don't miss these upcoming performances.
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:45AM[SHARE]Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Sunday, December 5, 2021
Maybe it's the post-lockdown malaise lifting, but Joffrey's "Nutcracker" sparkles like never before: The colors seem brighter, the sets more immersive, the orchestrations richer, the story e…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:15PM[SHARE]Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Jermaine Maurice Spivey makes his Hubbard Street and Chicago debut with a world premiere, alongside "Jardà Tancat" by Spanish choreographer Nacho Duato, and the Hubbard Street premiere of…
SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:00PM[SHARE]Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Happy holidays! Live shows and events are back this year, and if you've missed celebrating " be it Scrooge or caroling at the Bean " we have a holiday list.
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