December is obviously the time when dance companies dust off the old chestnut that, according to a 2017 Dance/USA survey, accounts for around 48 percent of their annual revenues. If you’re interested in The Nutcracker, we’ve got a round-up here. But there’s also more afoot in Chicago dance this month than the beloved Tchaikovsky ballet […]
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In the wake of controversy, Chicago Human Rhythm Project adds new leadership
Emmanuel Neal joins CHRP as interim managing director, but the founder’s comments on Black Lives Matter spark outrage.
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The Stomping Grounds festival finale caps off two months of percussive dancing for peace
Rhythm connects the Chicago international dance community on a spiritual level.
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The Chicago Dancing Festival is fully booked, but there are still free shows to see
Tickets for the free performances have been snapped up, but shows at Navy Pier and Pritzker Pavilion don’t require advance reservations.
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Reader’s Agenda Sat 8/24: Free dance at Pritzker, Schoolhouse Rock Live!, and a Trapped in the Closet marathon
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Saturday, August 24
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There’s a lot of Chicago in this year’s Chicago Dancing Festival
Chicago dance is looking great in this year’s Chicago Dancing Festival.
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Tapmeisters unite at CHRP’s jubilant “JUBA!”
Tapmeisters unite at CHRP’s jubilant “JUBA!”
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Music + Movement = new, local choreography at Auditorium Theatre
Roosevelt University’s Auditorium Theatre has commissioned eleven new dance works by local companies for a Music + Motion festival this spring.
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ScrapArtsMusic plumbs the musical potential of plumbing
ScrapArtsMusic plumbs the musical potential of plumbing
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One to watch this fall: Starinah “Star” Dixon has performance in her blood
One to watch this fall: tap dancer Starinah “Star” Dixon
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Tap takes over the world
Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s Juba! concerts feature Japanese tap masters
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Audible Odyssey’s journey begins
Seven tap choreographers showcased in Audible Odyssey’s “Sound + Resound”
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The American Rhythm Center? You know—it’s in the emerging dance corridor
The Chicago Human Rhythm Project announces the American Rhythm Center
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This week’s food and drink events
Pizza-making, beer art, cheese, and more cheese highlight this week’s events.
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The latest Reader performing arts reviews
The rundown on Reader performing arts reviews.