In his latest work for Giordano Dance Chicago, choreographer Peter Chu explores the past and present to find what it means to be "in the groove". Here's what he told us about creating "Groove, in formed":
Natya Dance Theatre Artistic Director Hema Rajagopalan has brought together a collection of high caliber artists whose disciplines range from dance to puppetry to jazz and Indian music for the world premiere of "INAI--The Connection". Here's what she told us about "INAI":
Project Bound Dance Co-Artistic Director Ashley Deran collarborated with fellow Co-Artistic Director Emily Loar to create the company's latest evening-length work, "Notified." Here's what she told us about the creative process:
Choreographer Shannon Alvis had the opportunity to explore her heritage and embark on a collaborative creative process with the artists at Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre. Here's what she told us about creating her latest work, "A Place Between Earth and Sky":
Choreographer and dancer Rigoberto Saura started making dance in his youth and has spent his time since then honing his craft. Here's what Rigoberto told us about how his experiences in Chicago, Ecuador, Cuba and most recently Los Angeles have shaped his choreographic approach and career:
Joanna Furnans unconventional and empowering approach to creating her latest solo work, "Doing Fine," put every ounce of creative power into her own hands. Here's what Joanna told us about the creative process behind this work:
Ensemble Español will perform "Mar del Fuego" at Dance for Life 2019, and DancerMusic's Crystal Gurrola asked Executive and Associate Artistic Director Jorge Pérez about the piece, its dedication to Dame Libby Komaiko, and the future of this great company. Here's what he told us.
The Morrison-Shearer Foundation is preserving and publicizing the legendary collaboration between modern dance legend Sybil Shearer and photographer Helen Balfour Morrison. DancerMusic spoke to Executive Interim Director Corinne Pierog to learn more about Morrison's photography. Here's what she told us:
Dance in the Parks celebrates its 11th season of presenting high caliber concert dance in parks across Chicago. Here's what DIP Founding Director Katie McCann told us:
BraveSoul Movement Co-Founder Kelsa Robinson and Chicago Fringe Opera Artistic Director George Cederquist give an in depth look at "The Rosina Project," which premieres as part of the 2019 Pivot Arts Festival. Here's what they told us: