The Dance COLEctive Returns With REboot
The Dance COLEctive (TDC), led by Founder/Artistic Director Margi Cole, returns to the stage with "REboot," a concert program featuring three world premieres by Chicago choreographers and the company's first performance series since its 2017 shift in mission, structure and artistic focus. Performances are September 14-16 at 7 p.m. at Dovetail Studios, 2853 W. Montrose, Chicago.
Chicago Dancemakers Forum Announces A Free Celebration Of Contemporary Dance
Chicago Dancemakers Forum celebrates its 15th Anniversary year with Elevate Chicago Dance 2018, a full-day of performances, installations, workshops and discussions by 45 Chicago dancemakers on Sunday, October 21 at the Chicago Cultural Center, in partnership with the City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE).
The Dance COLEctive Returns With REboot
The Dance COLEctive (TDC), led by Founder/Artistic Director Margi Cole, returns to the stage with "REboot," a concert program featuring three world premieres by Chicago choreographers and the company's first performance series since its 2017 shift in mission, structure and artistic focus. Performances are September 14-16 at 7 p.m. at Dovetail Studios, 2853 W. Montrose, Chicago.
Dance Center Hires Ellen Chenoweth As Permanent DPS Director
The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago announces the appointment of Ellen Chenoweth as the permanent Director of its Dance Presenting Series (DPS) and a new faculty member of the Department of Dance, effective July 1, 2018. Chenoweth has been serving as Interim Director of the DPS since September 11, 2017.
Dance Fest Explores Process V. Product, 3/29- 4/7
To conclude the 2017-18 season of its Dance Presenting Series, the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago conducts a two-week festival focusing on ways in which concert dance presentation can be a document of process rather than dance as a consumable product: Process v. Product. The festival takes place March 29-April 7 at the Dance Center, 1306 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago.
Bonnie Brooks Announces Departure from Dance Center
Bonnie Brooks, Presenting Series Director and Lead Curator for the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago and Columbia College Chicago Dance Department Associate Professor, has announced her departure, effective May 31, 2017.
Full Line-Up Announced for 4th Annual PIVOT ARTS FESTIVAL
Pivot Arts is pleased to announce the full line-up for the 4th annual PIVOT ARTS FESTIVAL, featuring dozens of innovative performances and multi-disciplinary works throughout Chicago's Uptown and Edgewater neighborhoods from June 2 - June 12, 2016. Tickets, ranging from free to $25, are currently available at www.pivotarts.org/festival.
Strawdog Stages Paula Vogel's THE LONG CHRISTMAS HOME, Now thru 12/12
Strawdog Theatre Company and Artistic Director Hank Boland are proud to announce the second main stage production in its 2015 - 2016 season, Paula Vogel's The Long Christmas Ride Home,tonight, October 30 - December 12, directed by Josh Sobel, at Strawdog Theatre Company, 3829 N. Broadway St. Preview performance tickets are $15 with performances Thursday, Nov. 5, Today, Oct. 30 and Nov. 6, Saturday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 1 and Nov. 8 at 4 p.m.
Strawdog to Stage Paula Vogel's THE LONG CHRISTMAS HOME, 10/30-12/12
Strawdog Theatre Company and Artistic Director Hank Boland are proud to announce the second main stage production in its 2015 - 2016 season, Paula Vogel's The Long Christmas Ride Home, October 30 - December 12, directed by Josh Sobel, at Strawdog Theatre Company, 3829 N. Broadway St. Preview performance tickets are $15 with performances Thursday, Nov. 5, Friday, Oct. 30 and Nov. 6, Saturday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 1 and Nov. 8 at 4 p.m.
CDF Reveals 2015 Lab Artist Awards
The Chicago Dancemakers Forum (CDF) is delighted to announce today the four recipients of its 2015 CDF Lab Artist Awards. Each Chicago-based artist will receive $15,000 as well as 12 months of mentorship and peer support. Choreographers Baraka de Soleil, Jamal "Litebulb" Oliver, Benjamin Holiday Wardell, and Sara Zalek were selected by an esteemed panel comprised of local and national dance leaders, artists, scholars and arts administrators, following a rigorous, two-round application process. Each grantee was identified as being within a key moment in their artistic development, demonstrated a clear vision, a solid body of work, a compelling line of inquiry, and a firmly grounded work ethic.
Dance COLEctive and Peter Carpenter Premiere Set for This Weekend
Two award-winning Chicago choreographers—Margi Cole, founder and director of The Dance COLEctive (TDC), and Peter Carpenter of Peter Carpenter Performance Project—collaborate for Rituals of Abundance for Lean Times #14: Curious Reinventions, an evening-length premiere this weekend, May 1 and 2 at the Storefront Theater, 66 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, presented in association with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE).
Dance COLEctive and Peter Carpenter Premiere Set for 5/1-2
Two award-winning Chicago choreographers—Margi Cole, founder and director of The Dance COLEctive (TDC), and Peter Carpenter of Peter Carpenter Performance Project—collaborate for Rituals of Abundance for Lean Times #14: Curious Reinventions, an evening-length premiere May 1 and 2 at the Storefront Theater, 66 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, presented in association with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE).
Dance COLEctive to Offer Two Premieres & Revival this Fall
The Dance COLEctive (TDC), under the direction of award-winning choreographer, performer and teacher Margi Cole, and Links Hall present 'Holding Ground,' a concert program with two premieres and a revival. Performances are October 31, November 1 and 2 at 7 p.m. at Links Hall at Constellation, 3111 N. Western Ave., Chicago.