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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The Trey McIntyre Project brings Edward Gorey to life
The Boise-based choreographer takes the piss out of traditional dance with The Vinegar Works, based on Gorey’s cautionary tales.
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Saturday: Terell Stafford plays Billy Strayhorn
Trumpeter Terell Stafford and his quintet highlight a weekend celebrating the music of Bill Strayhorn
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In the Blood: Two Generations of New Music
Ramon Zupko wanted Mischa to be just about anything but a composer like him. Guess what?