Chicago Dance Health Fund, which provides financial relief for preventative health care and critical medical needs for Chicago dance industry professionals, announces the companies participating in Dance for Life 2025. The nonprofit organization’s 34th annual fundraiser takes place Saturday, August 16 at 6 p.m. at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago, followed by an After Party Gala at Venue SIX10, 610 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
The complete lineup of artists—the largest since 1993—includes returning companies Chicago Tap All-Stars, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, Giordano Dance Chicago, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, The Joffrey Ballet, Movement Revolution Dance Crew, South Chicago Dance Theatre, Trinity Irish Dance Company, and Visceral Dance Chicago. Making its Dance for Life debut is Aerial Dance Chicago. Following his well-received Dance for Life choreographic debut in 2024, Jonathan Alsberry returns to create the finale, which features dancers from throughout the Chicago area.
Chicago Dance Health Fund will announce the works the companies are performing in June.
“Dance for Life is one of the most highly anticipated events in Chicago every year,” said Chicago Dance Health Fund Board President Pierre Désy. “The performances on stage are like nothing else you can see, but what’s even more important is the reason these amazing artists come together—to support and celebrate our mission to ensure Chicago has a healthy and thriving dance community. The proceeds Chicago Dance Health Fund raises at Dance for Life—and throughout the year—help bring this vision to life.”
Dance for Life 2025 Co-Chairs are Jamin and Ekua McGinnis.
Dance for Life, a one-night-only celebration benefiting the Chicago Dance Health Fund and AIDS Foundation Chicago, unites professional dance companies and artists from across Chicago to showcase the city’s rich diversity of dance styles and traditions. This vibrant event brings together performers who generously donate their time and talent to support their peers. Over its history, Dance for Life has raised over $8 million and featured more than 50 Chicago-based dance companies. Audiences enjoy an unforgettable evening of varied genres, showcasing companies of different sizes and legacies, alongside a range of choreographers, artists, and designers.
Tickets to Dance for Life are $500 for the performance and After Party Gala and $45–125 for the performance only. They go on sale June 3 at 312.341.2300, auditoriumtheatre.org, and The Auditorium Box Office. Group tickets (10 or more) are available by calling 312.341.2300.
Special presale tickets are available May 13–June 3. $125 tickets are on sale for $75 with code DFLPRESALE.
The mission of the Chicago Dance Health Fund is to foster the health and wellness of more than 150,000 Chicago dance professionals by providing financial support for preventative health care and critical medical needs. Anyone working in or retired from a professional capacity within Chicago’s dance community—dancers, technical staff, administrators, choreographers, instructors, accompanists, and more—is eligible. To learn more, visit cdhf.org.
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