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M.A.D.D. Rhythms Reveals 2024 Events, Appearances, Performances & Company Updates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2024

 M.A.D.D. Rhythms has revealed events, classes, appearances and more scheduled for 2024. See full programming and learn more about the company!

Hyde Park School Of Dance Kicks Off A YEAR OF PERFORMANCES In Honor Of 30th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2023

As part of HPSD's 'A Year of Performances' to launch their 30th anniversary year, running from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, productions of 'The Nutcracker' and 'Alice in Wonderland,' as well as the annual Spring Concert showcase.

M.A.D.D. Rhythms Makes Its Auditorium Debut This April, Plus Upcoming Events Announced!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023

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.

Review Roundup: JAGGED LITTLE PILL on Tour; Read All of the Reviews!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2022

The National Tour of Jagged Little Pill is now underway! The tour opened in Las Vegas on September 6. Read all of the reviews for Jagged Little Pill on tour.

M.A.D.D. Rhythms Announces September Events Including The Return Of The Chicago Tap Summit
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2022

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.

M.A.D.D. Rhythms Celebrates The Year Of Chicago Dance With May - September Events and Company Updates
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 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 Announces New Company Members, The Launch Of New Podcasts, Classes, Events and More For 2022
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 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
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2021

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.

Music Institute of Chicago to Present DUKE IT OUT!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2021

The Music Institute of Chicago brings back a holiday tradition with “Duke It Out!,” featuring the classical (Tchaikovsky) and jazz (Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn) versions of The Nutcracker in a music and dance performance Saturday, December 11 at 2 p.m. at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. 

See Chicago Dance Announces Two Programs Expanding Opportunities for Dance Writers
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2021

See Chicago Dance, the dance industry's leading nonprofit service organization, and its Executive Director Julia Mayer, announce two programs to expand opportunities for dance writers. 

Celebrate National Tap Dance Day With M.A.D.D. Rhythms And Chicago Tap Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2021

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2021

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.

M.A.D.D. Rhythms Releases Video For Women's History Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2021

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.

M.A.D.D. Rhythms Principal Dancers Create Videos Celebrating And Commemorating Black History And Women's History Months
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2021

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2021

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.

Seven Chicago-Based Tap Artists Receive Annual Unrestricted Grant Offering Support Due to COVID-19
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2021

The Martha Struthers Farley and Donald C. Farley, Jr. Family Foundation partners with the Making A Difference Dancing Rhythms Organization, the non-profit arm of M.A.D.D. Rhythms, to announce the recipients of the 2020 Individual Tap Artist Grant, a monetary grant for Chicago-based artists who exhibit exceptional skill and dedication to the art of tap dance, or as M.A.D.D. Rhythms Director Bril Barrett explained, “The Individual Tap Artist Grant is money for Chicago-based tap dancers to help them to continue to be tap dancers.”

M.A.D.D. Rhythms Shares Video for Martin Luther King Jr Day and Announces 20th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2021

M.A.D.D. Rhythms has announced its 20th Anniversary Season. In 2021, M.A.D.D. Rhythms continues to make a difference dancing rhythms with its yearlong celebration featuring video premieres, special events coinciding with a new documentary and M.A.D.D Rhythms publishing debut, social media happenings, classes and the Chicago Tap Summit.

See Chicago Dance Announces Inaugural Critical Dance Writing Fellows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2020

In response to the need for more dance critics, new voices and emergent forms of dance writing, See Chicago Dance (SCD), the Chicago dance industry's nonprofit service organization, announces the inaugural cohort of Critical Dance Writing Fellows.

VIDEO: Jessie Mueller, Andre De Shields, and More Sing 'Sweet Home Chicago'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2020

An all-star line-up of Chicago natives and stars who got their start in the Windy City have come together for a new music video, performing the Blues anthem a?oeSweet Home Chicago.a?? 

Photo Flash: SOPHISTICATED LADIES Opens at Porchlight Music Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2020

Porchlight Music Theatre's 25th Anniversary Mainstage season continues with Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies, January 24 a?" March 6, 2020 at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St. Featuring music by Duke Ellington, concept by Donald McKayle, direction and choreography by Brenda Didier and Florence Walker Harris, and music direction by Jermaine Hill.