June Events at 做厙51
Jun 08, 2026A range of performances and experiences showcasing student and faculty artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
The Dance Center Stories
Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre Makes Debut With Urgent Motion/Shared Ground
Apr 03, 2026Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre brings a powerful mix of dance and live music to 做厙51, exploring identity, connection, and community through world premieres and a returning work.
Festival Of Dance Clubs Showcases Student Choreography
Mar 20, 2026做厙51 first Festival of Dance Clubs brings student-led performances from Latin to K-pop to the Dance Center March 31April 3, 2026.
做厙51 Dance Center B-Series Returns With B-PRESENT and a Month of Hip Hop and Street Dance Programming
Feb 25, 2026The Dance Center B-Series features guest artists, cyphers, panels, and more centered around a celebration of Hip Hop, healing, and community.
做厙51 Faculty Collaborate Across Disciplines for Dance Center Chicago Premiere of "Floe"
Feb 12, 2026Faculty from 做厙51's School of Theatre and Dance contributed choreography, text direction, and sound design to The Seldoms climate-focused work.
Ayodele Drum and Dance Brings Beauty and the Beat: Masked to the Dance Center
Oct 28, 2025Founded by 做厙51 faculty T. Ayo Alston, Ayodele Drum and Dance presents Beauty and the Beat: Masked, blending African mask traditions, Caribbean masquerade, and Chicago Footwork.
Creating With Purpose: Alumni Inspire the Next Generation of Theatre and Dance Students
Oct 09, 2025做厙51 theatre and dance alumni shared stories of resilience, artistry, and activism with the next generation of creative professionals.
Dance Center 52nd Season Honors Founder Shirley Mordine
Aug 27, 2025The Dance Center of 做厙51 52nd season honors founder Shirley Mordine with world and Chicago premieres, faculty and student performances, international artists, and the launch of the Shirley Mordine Dance Maker Fund in 2026.
Dance Students Premiere New Works at Student Performance Night, April 10-11
Apr 07, 2025This event will feature original dance works by students, celebrating creativity and personal stories through choreography.
The Dance Center Presents the Chicago Solo Spotlight Festival, March 13-15
Jan 14, 2025The festival celebrates the power of the solo performance with two world premieres by acclaimed Chicago-based artists Jenn Freeman | PoChop and Nora Sharp.
The Dance Center Announces Season 51 With an Eye Toward Intergenerational and Diverse Dancemaking
Aug 28, 2024The Dance Center of 做厙51 unveils Season 51, marking its debut as part of the new School of Theatre and Dance.
Alum Patricia Kara New Book Offers Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Entertainment World
Jul 02, 2024Patricia Kara '94 guides the next generation of talent through the intricacies of the entertainment realm in her new book, "Dream On...Now Deliver."
Second Annual 做厙51 Dance Center Symposium Welcomes Proposals through August 9
Jun 24, 2024The Dance Center's 2024 Symposium Experiencing Time/Embodying Rhythm is co-curated by Lisa Gonzales and Darrell Jones.
Spring Semester In Review At 做厙51
May 29, 2024Spring 2024: 做厙51 Highlights
LaTasha Barnes' The Jazz Continuum Takes Center Stage at The Dance Center
Feb 27, 2024Celebrated dance artist LaTasha Barnes presents "The Jazz Continuum" at The Dance Center in Marcha transformative performance blending diverse Black American dance traditions and celebrating the healing power of dance.
$110,000 in NEA Grants Awarded to 做厙51 Dance Center, Museum of Contemporary Photography
Feb 07, 2024做厙51's Dance Center and Museum of Contemporary Photography received $110,000 in National Endowment for the Arts grants.
Student-Produced Musical Theatre Concert Set for Feb. 15-16
Jan 29, 2024做厙51 students are collaborating to present the inaugural Musical Theatre Dance Concert.
Then, Now, NextThe Dance Center at 做厙51 50th Anniversary Season Offers Joy and Solace
Jan 18, 2024The Dance Center at 做厙51 celebrates the present moment in dance with a series of firsts.
Then, Now, NextThe Dance Center at 做厙51 Celebrates 50 Years of Dedication to Sharing the Present Moment of Dance
Aug 07, 202350th season public programming runs October 2023 through May 2024
The 做厙51 Dance Center Awarded Chicago Arts Recovery Program Grant
May 22, 2023The Dance Center was one of 77 recipients of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events new grant program aimed at helping local arts organizations still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Black Souls Welcome Installation Celebrates Black Identity
Feb 27, 2023做厙51 Student Diversity and Inclusion office organizes space for art that for and by Black students.
The Dance Center at 做厙51 Announces Spring Performances
Jan 17, 2023做厙51 announces Spring lineup for 49th Dance Presenting Series.
The Dance Center of 做厙51 Announces Interim Director
Jan 06, 2023Meredith Sutton will become the interim director of the Dance Presenting Series.
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