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Victoria Jaiani and Alberto Velazquez in “Carmen” by the Joffrey Ballet at the Lyric Opera House. (Cheryl Mann)

Review: Joffrey Ballet’s ‘Carmen’ will stir your soul and break your heart

September 19, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.

If we needed any reminder that the Joffrey has established itself as one of the best ballet companies in the country, look no further than this danced interpretation of Georges...

Red Clay Dance Company's "Written on the Flesh." The company is participating in Chicago Performs at the Museum of Contemporary Art this month. (Michelle Reid)

In Chicago Performs at the MCA, choreographers explore memory, grief and what gets left behind

September 15, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Red Clay Dance, Robyn Mineko Williams and Helen Lee each premiere works in the four-day festival.

The Joffrey Ballet opens its season with "Carmen" at the Lyric Opera House. (Carolyn McCabe)

Dance for fall 2025: With our top 10, a toast to those who carry on

September 4, 2025 at 4:31 p.m.

The landscape is ripe for something new to take hold. It will, but a glance at the fall calendar reveals many veteran artists and companies asserting, “We’re not done yet.”

Dance for Life Remains a Family Affair

July 2, 2026 at 11:31 a.m.

The performance's longtime choreographer had to step back (for now) for health reasons, but he had a trusted friend step in.

Victoria Jaiani and Amanda Assucena in "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland" by the Joffrey Ballet. (Cheryl Mann)

Review: ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ is Joffrey Ballet’s wacky and wonderful season closer

June 7, 2025 at 11:36 a.m.

Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon's creation is now at the Lyric Opera House, with a few scary moments amid the spectacle.

BOOM CRACK! Dance Company presents "Bruta" at The Edge Theater. (Michelle Reid)

Review: BOOM CRACK! Dance’s ‘Bruta’ finds the potent potential of hip hop

May 30, 2025 at 11:22 a.m.

This company's full-length productions are few and far between. “Bruta” feels special, but Edge Theater is perhaps a too-small venue for what it is trying to do and say.

Sterling Harris (center) leads a rehearsal of "Chicago Tap Theatre at 20: Tempo, Rhythm and Time" on Feb. 6, 2023, at the Visceral Dance Center in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Dance for summer 2025: Our top 10 includes ‘Superbloom’ at Botanic Gardens, tap and a super Joffrey premiere

May 29, 2025 at 2:33 p.m.

There's also Cerqua Rivera, a weekend for emerging choreographers and the annual Dance for Life gala. Most of our selections are indoors, though you can find dance in the open...

Dancers Bianca Melidor, Shota Miyoshi, and Cyrie Topete in "Beauty Chasers" by Matthew Rushing, part of Hubbard Street Dance’s Spring Series at the Harris Theater. (Michelle Reid)

Review: Hubbard Street Dance closes season with hopeful optimism — and Fosse

May 17, 2025 at 10:48 a.m.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s season finale coinciding with Beyoncé’s Chicago dates is perhaps just a happy accident.

Founding Artistic director Mark Howard, left, and associate artistic director Chelsea Hoy speak to members of Trinity Irish Dance Company as they rehearse at Katten Landau Studios on April 13, 2025, for their upcoming show at the Museum of Contemporary Art. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

After 35 years, Trinity Irish Dance Company is still trying to be not what you expect

May 12, 2025 at 3:16 p.m.

The Chicago dance company continues to break glass ceilings with debuts at MCA Chicago and Jacob’s Pillow this summer in Massachusetts.

Shirley Mordine watches dancers of her Mordine & Company rehearse for a 50th season performance on April 24, 2019, at Indian Boundary Cultural Center in Chicago. (Erin Hooley/baiduhai)

Modern dance pioneer and Dance Center founder Shirley Mordine dies at 89

May 2, 2025 at 2:56 p.m.

Along with creating the dance program at Columbia College and her own namesake company, she influenced the work and lives of countless Chicago dancers.

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