This feels like an inflection point for Chicago dance. Some of the city’s most venerable institutions are celebrating milestones, with the Joffrey Ballet marking its 70th anniversary — and 30 years in ...

CHICAGO – Chicago Tap Theatre (CTT) is proud to present their newest original story Time Steps, written and narrated by Marc Kelly Smith and choreographed by CTT Artistic Director Mark Yonally, with ...

The first part of the year used to be slow for dance in Chicago. Not so, recently. And in 2026, the chilly months are teeming with rare appearances and fresh collaborations capable of inspiring a trip ...

Thrilling performances are not confined to the city’s most-prominent venues; there are also more casual chances to catch a smattering of Chicago dance companies. Chicago Live, which takes place for ...

The 2025-26 dance season around Chicago is full of notable milestones and anniversaries. There are several premieres and revivals among the Windy City’s famed dance companies that specialize in ballet ...

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South Chicago Dance Theatre will present its ninth annual home season performance, An Evening with South Chicago Dance Theatre, featuring three electric world premieres by award-winning choreographers ...

Dancers from Detroit, Chicago and Philadelphia demonstrate the fundamentals of their styles, revealing deep historical roots. Dancers from Detroit, Chicago and Philadelphia demonstrate the ...

After 12 Years of dedication and transformative leadership, Trinity Irish Dance Company founder Mark Howard stepped onto the ...

In 1922, while on tour with Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn, Martha Graham arrived in Chicago. In the Art Institute, she was arrested by the sight of an abstract painting. “I nearly fainted because at ...

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