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Home » contemporary dance

Tag: contemporary dance

Posted inArts & Culture

The Harvest Chicago Contemporary Dance Festival takes the pulse of the performing arts

by Irene Hsiao September 20, 2018August 18, 2021

“The strife and challenges in the world are being reflected on stage.”

Posted inBlogs

Catalyst Movmnt showcases the experiences of black womyn through dances of their own making

by Irene Hsiao January 4, 2018August 18, 2021

Three recent Columbia College grads bring a program of socially engaged works to Links Hall.

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Shen Wei Dance Arts makes an otherworldly Chicago debut

by Oliver Sava September 22, 2017August 18, 2021

The Chinese-born American choreographer and visual artist brings two works, Rite of Spring and Folding to the Auditorium Theatre.

Posted inBlogs

The Cambrians bring the mashup to the dance world

by Matt de la Peña February 15, 2017August 18, 2021

In Empress Archer, the troupe combine various pieces into one work.

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Dancer-choreographer Ayako Kato tackles the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant disaster

by Matt de la Peña November 11, 2015August 18, 2021

Japanese native Ayako Kato peforms Blue Fish II, an exploration of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant disaster, as part of the contemporary series SpinOff.

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Dance provocateur Camille A. Brown explores stereotypes and identity in Black Girl: Linguistic Play

by Britt Julious November 6, 2015August 18, 2021

Camille A. Brown & Dancers explore stereotypes and the self-identities of women of color in Black Girl: Linguistic Play.

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Throwing down in Gotham City

by Laura Molzahn June 13, 2012August 19, 2021

Chicago Dance Crash presents an evening-length piece, Gotham City

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