Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago Archives - Chicago Reader

Three headshots. On the left is Myrna García, a Latinx woman, in red-and-orange patterned top. In the middle is Nick Thornton, a white male in a gray patterned top, lying on the floor and propped on his right elbow. On the right is Andrew Biliter, a white man in a dark sweater, who is looking to his right.

Mudlark expands its community outreach

by Kerry Reid July 29, 2022July 29, 2022

The last time I checked in with Evanston’s youth-oriented Mudlark Theater in April 2020, they were in the midst of pivoting to online workshops and creating digital shows. The company has returned to live classes and performances since then. And now, with the help of two grants, they’re poised to further expand their focus on […]

Participants in the "Dance in Chicago 2021" Zoom townhall on January 7, 2021 (clockwise from top left): Aaliyah Christina, Christy Bolingbroke, Kellee Edusei, Jenn Freeman aka Po'Chop (still from Litany),JL Simonson, and Jyl Fehrenkamp

Examining the white spaces in Chicago dance

by Irene Hsiao January 12, 2021August 18, 2021

A community townhall reaffirms the need for communication and representation.

When the lively arts go virtual

by Irene Hsiao and Kerry Reid April 23, 2020August 18, 2021

Two Reader critics talk about digital dance and theater—and other COVID-19 challenges.

Five best bets for fall dance 2016

by Matt de la Peña September 2, 2016August 18, 2021

The Seldoms and the Joffrey Ballet are among this fall’s best bets for dance.