The Return of Ballet
After a year away, the Joffrey is back — online — with Bolero.
Contributors: Lauren Warnecke
Stephanie Martinez Shakes Up the Joffrey
The South Loop–based choreographer’s Bliss! examines Stravinsky through the prism of hip-hop.
Three Questions for Robyn Mineko Williams
Photo: Chloe Hamilton The choreographer and former Hubbard Street Dance Chicago performer had originally intended Echo Mine, which has its one-night premiere on December 7 at the Harris Theater, as a solo work for Claire Bataille, a founding member of the company. But Williams had to rethink the piece after Bataille was diagnosed with cancer. … Read more
Brian Brooks Saved One More Dance for Chicago
Harris Theater’s first-ever choreographer-in-residence prepares to wrap up his tenure.
Sara Maslanka Takes on Sexual Violence Through Dance
The Chicago Danztheatre artistic director premieres I Bet You Think This Dance Is About You May 3 to 18 at Andersonville’s Ebenezer Lutheran Church.
50 Things to Do in Chicago in February
Cher, Chicago Winter Ale Fest, doomy cold wave, and more ways to stay busy this month
51 Things to Do in Chicago in January
Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival, Ling Ma, a Cubs Convention, and more ways to stay busy this month
53 Things to Do in Chicago in December
Thom Yorke, Cendrillon, Danc(e)volve, and more picks selected by our culture critics
The Boxed-In Players
Hedwig Dances pushes boundaries by working within them.