Preview: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago: 2007 Fall Series

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Hubbard Street Dance Chicago opens its thirtieth-anniversary season with its 2007 Fall Series that features two distinct programs designed to showcase a “who’s who” among leading contemporary choreographers. This week’s opening program includes the thirtieth-anniversary revival of “Baker’s Dozen” by Twyla Tharp, Nacho Duato’s “Cor Perdut, ” Susan Marshall’s “Kiss, ” Daniel Ezralow’s “SF/LB” and Artistic Director Jim Vincent’s “Palladio.” Wednesday’s program, which also repeats next weekend, features the world premiere of “B-Sides (12” Mix)” by Hubbard dancer Brian Enos, Ohad Naharin’s “Passomezzo,” Nacho Duato’s “Rassemblement” and Jirí Kylián’s “Sechs Tänze.” Special dance parties, family events and dinners are also scheduled throughout the festival. (Dennis Polkow)

At the Harris Theater for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, (312)334-7777. This production is now closed.

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