Dance Informa Magazine
All posts tagged "Chicago"
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63EventsFrom Sugar Plums to Street Style: Hyde Park School of Dance’s ‘The Nutcracker’ Returns
Hyde Park School of Dance (HPSD), now in its 32nd year of training, performance, and community, welcomes families and dance enthusiasts to...
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98EventsBlack Girls Dance Presents the Return of ‘Mary, A Holiday Dansical’
Black Girls Dance®, which centers Black and Brown girls in joyful community, presents its fifth annual production of Mary, A Holiday Dansical, choreographed, written, and...
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206EventsMandala Makers Festival Showcases South Asian Artists
Mandala South Asian Performing Arts continues celebrating 10 years of connecting audiences with the vibrancy, flavors, and colors of the performing arts...
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82Feature ArticlesBallet 5:8 Announces Monumental Move to Full-Time Dancer Contracts
Ballet 5:8, a professional ballet company known for innovative storytelling and a commitment to equity in the arts, is proud to announce...
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144Feature ArticlesArpino Dance Festival Celebrates Seven Iconic Works
The Gerald Arpino Foundation, a national organization based in Chicago, announces its production of the Arpino Dance Festival, presented by The Joyce Theater....
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31EventsDeeply Rooted Dance Theater Brings Artistry and Innovation to Chicago This Summer
This summer, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater offers Chicago audiences a vibrant showcase of talent, creativity, and community through a series of performances...
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267EventsThe Seldoms’ ‘Superbloom’ Comes to Chicago Botanic Garden
The Seldoms, which presents multidisciplinary performances exploring complex issues, collaborates with the Chicago Botanic Garden to present the Chicago North Shore premiere of Superbloom, an evening-length...
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389Feature ArticlesHedwig Dances’ 40th Anniversary Gala & Performance
Hedwig Dances, the Chicago-based contemporary dance company, presents its 40th Anniversary Gala + Performance on Friday, June 20th at Chicago’s Museum of...
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341News2025 Dance for Life Lineup
Chicago Dance Health Fund, which provides financial relief for preventative health care and critical medical needs for Chicago dance industry professionals, announces...
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382Feature ArticlesArtists Unite Collective Presents Events Empowering Young Performing Artists
Artists Unite Collective (AUC) is thrilled to share its mission to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for young performers seeking to...
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473Feature ArticlesLife with Ann Reinking: Stories by Deb McWaters, Part 9
Dance Informa continues its series on stories about Ann Reinking, written by colleague and friend Debra McWaters. Chapter 12: The Tony Awards...
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600Feature ArticlesShaping the artist: Broadway Theatre Project is back for 2024
Broadway Theatre Project (BTP) is an institution in American musical theater education. The summer training program, which was started by Broadway legend...
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2.8KFeature ArticlesLife with Ann Reinking: Stories by Deb McWaters, Part 8
Dance Informa continues its series on stories about Ann Reinking, written by colleague and friend Debra McWaters. Chapter 11: Stories of the...
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1.3KFeature ArticlesThe resurgence of cabaret: With ‘The Smoke Show’ director Jen Oleksiuk
The first cabaret in the modern sense is often credited to Le Chat Noir in Montmartre, Paris, in 1881. It brought together...
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689ReviewsDance as community, as expression and so much more: OnStage Dance Company’s Season 24 Performance
Boston University Dance Theater, Boston, MA.Accessed virtually. “Great artists find a way to be themselves within their art,” once affirmed the iconic...
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834InterviewsJoy and legacy: An inside look at Bob Fosse’s ‘DANCIN’’ on Broadway
Dance Informa had the pleasure of learning all about Bob Fosse’s Broadway show, DANCIN’, through electrifying conversations with Tony Award-winning Director Wayne...
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2.0KInterviewsKim Hale proves there’s no age limit or timeline for professional dance career
The pandemic caused many professional dancers to reflect on their careers, what they’ve accomplished and what’s next. For Kim Hale, the pandemic...
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964Feature ArticlesLife with Ann Reinking: Stories by Deb McWaters, Part 6
Dance Informa continues its series on stories about Ann Reinking, written by colleague and friend Debra McWaters. Chapter 8: Kick-off One night, Annie and...
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3.0KFeature ArticlesLife with Ann Reinking: Stories by Deb McWaters, Part 4
Dance Informa continues its series on stories about Ann Reinking, written by colleague and friend Debra McWaters. Chapter 6: The Valentine’s Baby There...
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2.9KInterviewsPaul Becker: Making moves, making stories
Paul Becker is making moves. Literally. And those moves tell some great stories. While he came up as a dancer in film...
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5.4KFeature ArticlesDebbie Allen’s ‘Hot Chocolate Nutcracker’ hits its 10th anniversary
With the encroaching cold weather comes a seasonal staple for dancers: The Nutcracker. But while some of us are relearning the same old...
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3.5KReviewsTaking risks in the Broadway revival of ‘Oklahoma!’
Circle in the Square, New York, NY. April 6, 2019. Amidst Broadway’s jukebox shows, Disney productions and movies-turned-musicals, another trend of late...
