BALLET 5:8 is a female - and minority-led ballet company resident at Harris Theatre in Millenium Park. Under the leadership of co-founder, Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Julianna Rubio Slager the company is ‘dedicated to engaging communities in conversations of life and faith through innovative storytelling and breathtaking dance’. Last…
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- Jonathan Bostelman
- Ellington Nichols
- Rachel Walker
- Alessia Braggiato
- Katrina Clarke
- Ford Tackett
- Christian English
- Ezio Bosso
- Valerie Linsner
- Sarah Clarke
- Libby Dennen
- Melanie Rodriguez
- Lezlie Gray
- Sophia Snider
- Natalie Chinn
- Kayla Kowach
- Jenni Richards
- Maggie DeGroote
- John Szwast
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Friday, 19 April 2024 10:20
Alvin Ailey in Transition: A Poignant Performance at the Auditorium Theatre
Written by Wesley David
This year's Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 65th-anniversary engagement at Chicago's historic Auditorium Theatre held particular importance as it marked the company's first season after Artistic Director Robert Battle's departure. Battle was only the third person to lead the company in its 65-year history, following Alvin Ailey and Judith Jamison.…
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- Matthew Rushing
- Dancing Spirit
- Kyle Abraham
- Ronald K Brown
- Hannah Alissa Richardson
- Coral Dolphi
- Jacquelin Harris
- Solomon Dumas
- Christopher Taylor
- Christopher R Wilson
- Michael Jackson Jr
- Xavier Mack
- Kendrick Lamar
- Shirley Brown
- Caroline T Dartey
- Samantha Figgins
- James Gilmer
- Ashley Kaylynn Green
- Renaldo Maurice
- Ashley Mayeux
- Corrin Rachelle Mitchell
- Chalvar Monteiro
- Miranda Quinn
- Deidre Rogan
- Robert Battle
- Auditorium Theatre
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- Chicago
I’ve seen quite a lot of wonderful, entertaining dance productions in Chicago lately - creations that include music and modern dance set to the compositions of great artists like David Bowie, Sting and also beautifully staged to outstanding selections by lesser-known musicians that undoubtedly deserve more recognition. This past weekend…
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Monday, 04 March 2024 14:55
‘Meditations on Being’ an uplifting, healing experience
Written by Kimberly Katz
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble (CDE) in collaboration with Duncan Dance Chicago has put together a production that undoubtedly will tap into one’s inner most feelings by way of a stunning presentation of interpretive dance, storytelling and art exhibition. Meditations on Being, performed at Danztheatre’s home in the Auditorium at Ebenezer Lutheran…
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- Duncan Dance Chicago
- Ellyzabeth Adler
- Timothy David Rey
- Courtney Reid Harris
- Auditorium at Ebenezer Lutheran Church
- Wannapa P Eubanks
- Jennifer Sprowl
- Lila Rubin
- Isadora Duncan
- Siwei Xu
- Daria Jin
- Eileen Tull
- Gabriel Mercado
- Victor Moris
- Kerry Valentine Taylor
- Jen Benjamin
- Peyton Hooks
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- Chicago
Monday, 04 March 2024 13:24
The Joffrey Ballet announces 2024-25 season, opening with U.S. premiere of 'Atonement'
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Ashley Wheater MBE, The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director of The Joffrey Ballet, today announces the Joffrey's 2024–2025 Season at Lyric Opera House, featuring an adaptation from Ian McEwan's 2001 novel-turned-Academy Award®-winning film; the magical return of a holiday classic; two world premieres in an illuminating winter series; and a plunge…
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Saturday, 17 February 2024 14:25
Joffrey Ballet never disappoints; STUDIES IN BLUE transcends!
Sarz Maxwell
I’ve loved the Joffrey Ballet for almost its entire lifetime (it was begotten just two years after I was). My first memories of seeing the Joffrey Ballet in performance date back to … the Eighties? Seventies? Any road, I’m not a joanie-come-lately fan of the Joffrey Ballet. The Joffrey never…
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Tuesday, 13 February 2024 12:01
Magical! Dances from the Heart at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
Written by Kimberly Katz
I thoroughly adored Dance Chicago’s Dances from the Heart curated by Artistic Director John Schmitz, the highlight of the show, which featured Canadian guest artist Azalea Kaviani and Jordan Faye, was the premiere of “Of the Sun” from the program; Fish of the Sun. Fish of the Sun tells the…
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Tuesday, 13 February 2024 23:35
Review: Ballet 5:8's 'Butterfly' at Logan Center for the Arts
Sarz Maxwell
The ballet BUTTERFLY: HOPE IN THE TEREZIN GHETTO was inspired by the diary of Holocaust surviver Helga Weiss. The concept, choreography, and Lighting Design of BUTTERFLY are the work of Julianna Rubio Slager, Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer at BALLET 5-8. Two shorter ballets formed the first portion of the program:…
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- Butterfly: Hope in the Terezin Ghetto
- Wind
- Counterpart
- Helga Weiss
- Julianna Rubio Slager
- Steve Rooks
- Miranda Rubio Opsal
- Lorianne Robertson
- Kayla Kowach
- Libby Dennen
- Natalie Chinn
- Jenni Richards
- Katrina Clarke
- Ford Tackett
- Christian English
- Samuel Opsal
- Jonathan Bostelman
- Ballet Chicago
- Logan Center for the Arts
Monday, 12 February 2024 17:52
Joffrey Academy's Winning Works returns to the MCA, features five world premieres
Written by Buzz Center Stage
The Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, presents four world premieres for the 14th annual Winning Works Choreographic Competition. Following the Joffrey's national call for ALAANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, and Native American) artists to submit applications for the competition, this year's winners include— Jainil Mehta, Martha Nichols,…
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Thursday, 04 January 2024 14:38
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Kicks Off 2024 With Three World Premieres
Written by Buzz Center Stage
Today, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) announced program selections for Winter Series: Of Hope, the second installment of Season 46, Abundance. The engagement will include the world premieres of three unique works, alongside an encore of audience favorites, Love Infinite by Randy Duncan; and Dear Frankie by Rennie Harris. The Winter Series will be presented at the Museum of Contemporary…
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Monday, 04 December 2023 23:43
Ruth Page's The Nutcracker is an Enchanting Delight!
Written by Kimberly Katz
With so many wonderful dance options to enjoy the classic Holiday ballet The Nutcracker, it is refreshing to find one of such high quality with easy access and parking for families of all sizes and seniors at Northeastern Illinois University Salme Harju Steinberg Fine Arts Center. Ruth Page Civic Ballet, no longer a…
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Sunday, 03 December 2023 13:52
Review: Joffrey Ballet's 'The Nutcracker' at Lyric Opera House
Written by John Accrocco
What would the holidays be without “The Nutcracker”? No matter where you are in the world, chances are you don’t have to go far to catch a production of the yearly tradition. Joffrey Ballet pays homage to Chicago with their unique version staged by Christopher Wheeldon. This striking version remains…
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Tuesday, 21 November 2023 12:59
Dance Lovers Will Be Delighted by Identity Performing Arts Sensual Premiere of 'Enliven'!
Written by Kimberly Katz
It was such a pleasure to see a Chicago not for profit dance company, Identity Performing Arts, now in its seventh season, meet such high levels of ballet and modern dance! With several choreographed pieces by Founder and Artistic Director Ginny Ching-Yin Lo under her belt, the premiere of Enliven…
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