Star Dixon

LADIES IN THE SHOE: TAP DANCE CELEBRATION Calls for Submissions

submissions are now open for artists to participate in the sixth annual Ladies in the Shoe: Tap Dance Celebration, a live tap dance performance at 92NY's Buttenwieser Hall. Learn how to apply!

Trinity Irish Dance Company Returns To Auditorium Theatre March 3 With Two Cutting-Edge World Premieres

The Auditorium Theatre presents Chicago's own internationally-renowned Trinity Irish Dance Company (TIDC). 

M.A.D.D. Rhythms Makes Its Auditorium Debut This April, Plus Upcoming Events Announced!

M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Chicago's premier tap collective, continues its 22nd year with the Company's debut at the historic Auditorium Theatre, April 22, the return of National Tap Day Weekend, May 20 and 21, monthly tap jams, community events, classes and more.

The Auditorium Theatre Presents Rhythms of Resistance: Dorrance Dance, Trinity Irish Dance Company, and M.A.D.D. Rhythms

The most cutting-edge companies of their respective genres, New York-based tap dance company Dorrance Dance, and two of Chicago's finest; Trinity Irish Dance Company (TIDC) and tap dance company M.A.D.D. Rhythms will join forces for a thunderous one night only performance on Saturday, April 22 at 7:30 PM at Chicago's historic landmark Auditorium Theatre.

M.A.D.D. Rhythms Announces September Events Including The Return Of The Chicago Tap Summit

M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Chicago's premier tap collective, continues to celebrate Chicago's Year of Chicago Dance and its 21st Season with the return of the Chicago Tap Summit, September 30 – October 1, appearances, performances, classes, the continuation of its 2022 fundraiser and new episodes on its podcast network.

World Premiere of AMERICA(NA) TO ME to Open Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival 2022

The world premiere Pillow-exclusive engagement, America(na) to Me, will kick off Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022 in the opening week of the Festival – as the first week-long performance in the newly renovated Ted Shawn Theatre – from June 22-26.

M.A.D.D. Rhythms Celebrates The Year Of Chicago Dance With May - September Events and Company Updates

 M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Chicago’s premier tap collective, begins the new year with the announcement of new company members, monthly Community Tap Jams, classes, a fundraiser, the launch of a podcast network and more.

M.A.D.D. Rhythms and Chicago Tap Theatre to Hold Weekend of Classes and Performances

M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Chicago’s premier Tap collective, and Chicago Tap Theatre,Chicago’s vibrant dance company preserving and celebrating Tap, as Chicago Tap All-Stars, a production collaboration to bring unity and connection across the entire Tap community, present events, a performance and a V.I.P. screening of “Bojangles” celebrating National Tap Dance Day and the Year of Chicago Dance, May 21 - 25. Tickets for events vary from free to $120 for a multi-event participation. Information, registration and tickets may be found at https://bit.ly/chicagotapallstars.

M.A.D.D. Rhythms Announces New Company Members, The Launch Of New Podcasts, Classes, Events and More For 2022

M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Chicago's premier tap collective, begins the new year with the announcement of new company members, monthly Community Tap Jams, classes, a fundraiser, the launch of a podcast network and more.

M.A.D.D. Rhythms Concludes its 20th Anniversary Season With December Updates

M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Chicago's premier tap collective, recently held its Chicago Tap Summit in October and concludes its 20th Anniversary with the December 2nd Friday Tap Jams, the announcement of 2022 Tap Academy classes, the launch of its year-end campaign and updates on company members.

M.A.D.D. Rhythms Annual Celebration Of Tap, The Chicago Tap Summit, Returns

The 2021 festivities, designed to celebrate the tap dance community, feature a hybrid format of classes, panels, performances, world premieres and more with M.A.D.D. Rhythms faculty, Chicago tap pioneers and dance boundary breakers among many others.

M.A.D.D. Rhythms Announces June Events For Chicago Dance Month, Juneteenth And More

M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Chicago’s premier tap collective, continues its 20th Anniversary with appearances and performances throughout the Midwest with See Chicago Dance’s Chicago Dance Month, a COVID-19 vaccination event in Appleton, Wisconsin, Juneteenth Celebrations and its monthly “2nd Fridays Tap Jams” on Friday, June 11.

Celebrate National Tap Dance Day With M.A.D.D. Rhythms And Chicago Tap Theatre

M.A.D.D. Rhythms will continue its 20th Anniversary celebration in May with a day of special events in partnership with Chicago Tap Theatre to celebrate National Tap Dance Day 2021 including intermediate and advanced classes, a Tap and Jazz history lecture, and a performance featuring many of Chicago's all-star tap performers.

M.A.D.D. Rhythms Celebrates National Tap Dance Day and More This May

M.A.D.D. Rhythms will continue its 20th Anniversary celebration in May with a special event ““Chicago Tap All Stars - Bridging The Gap One Step At A Time” celebrating National Tap Dance Day with Chicago Tap Theatre, the conclusion of the Vans “Foot the Bill” program and more.

Chicago Dance's Ninth Annual Chicago Dance Month Returns This June

See Chicago Dance, the dance industry's nonprofit service organization, is proud to announce that this June will see the return of its popular annual offering, Chicago Dance Month. Now on its ninth iteration, Chicago Dance Month honors the artists and companies that are eager to get back in front of audiences. Chicago Dance Month is excited to highlight a full slate of live and virtual performances, classes and more from Chicago's dance community.

Chicago's M.A.D.D. Rhythms Offers Exclusive Sneaker and T-Shirt Collab as Part of Vans 'Foot The Bill'

M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Chicago's premier tap collective, has been selected by Vans as part of Vans' “Foot the Bill” program that supports small business partners throughout the country.

M.A.D.D. Rhythms Releases Video For Women's History Month

M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Chicago's premier tap collective, has announced new video content created by principal dancers Star Dixon, Donnetta Jackson and KJ Sheldon celebrating and commemorating Black History and Women's History months.

VIDEO: M.A.D.D. Rhythms Presents Rhythm Symphony by Starinah 'Star' Dixon

M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Chicago’s premier tap collective, is releasing new video content created by principal dancers Star Dixon, Donnetta Jackson and KJ Sheldon celebrating and commemorating Black History and Women’s History months.

M.A.D.D. Rhythms Principal Dancers Create Videos Celebrating And Commemorating Black History And Women's History Months

M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Chicago's premier tap collective, is proud to announce new video content created by principal dancers Star Dixon, Donnetta Jackson and KJ Sheldon celebrating and commemorating Black History and Women's History months.

M.A.D.D. Rhythms Principal Dancers Create New Videos Commemorating Black History and Women's History Months

M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Chicago’s premier tap collective, has announced new video content created by principal dancers Star Dixon, Donnetta Jackson and KJ Sheldon celebrating and commemorating Black History and Women’s History months. The videos will premiere in February and March on M.A.D.D. Rhythms’ YouTube channel.