Articles filed under Dance
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Lyric Opera, Joffrey Ballet announce upcoming seasons; return to live indoor performancesMay 19, 2021 1:00 am - The Lyric Opera of Chicago and The Joffrey Ballet plan to resume live stage performances this fall. Both companies jointly announced their 2021-22 seasons Wednesday, af...
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$1.5 million grant supports construction of studio named for, inspired by famed Northbrook dancerMar 31, 2021 1:00 am - Construction paused recently to celebrate work on the new Studio House of Dance and Music, home to what will be the new Sybil Shearer Studio on the Ragdale campus in Lak...
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Twyla Tharp, nearing 80, isn't slowing down. Next question?Mar 26, 2021 6:00 am - The new PBS documentary on dancer-choreographer Twyla Tharp is called "Twyla Moves." In retrospect, that sounds a bit weak. It really should be called "Twyla Moves And W...
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Best Bets: Joffrey Academy's 'Winning Works' go onlineMar 24, 2021 6:00 am - Diversity in dance The Joffrey Academy of Dance showcases the work of diverse choreographers in two virtual programs of “Winning Works.” See new dances by choreographers...
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Best Bets: Lyric Opera premieres virtual concertMar 17, 2021 6:00 am - Global opera The Lyric Opera of Chicago shines a spotlight on its Ryan Opera Center ensemble members with “Magical Music Around the World.” The virtual concert gala begi...
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Best Bets: 'Rhythm of the Dance' streams onlineMar 09, 2021 5:00 am - Celtic spectacular Celebrate Celtic culture at home with a stream of "Rhythm of the Dance" as performed by the National Dance Company of Ireland. The show streams Saturd...
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Best Bets: Joffrey Ballet premieres online 'Boléro'Feb 23, 2021 5:00 am - Ravel revelry The Joffrey Ballet is back with "Boléro," a new online take on Maurice Ravel's famous concert piece by choreographer Yoshihisa Arai. The performance featur...
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McAninch to stream National Dance Company of Ireland showFeb 17, 2021 12:00 am - College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn will offer an online stream of the National Dance Company of Ireland's revue "Rhythm of the Dance" from March 13 t...
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Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg Library offer virtual winter eventsFeb 16, 2021 10:00 pm - With Northwest suburban residents trapped at home by the pandemic, snow and cold, the village of Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg Township District Library are offering op...
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DuPage Foundation awards $300,000 to arts organizationsFeb 05, 2021 12:00 am - Two dozen local nonprofit arts organizations shared $300,000 in federal COVID-19 recovery funds, the DuPage Foundation announced this week. Through its Arts DuPage initi...