Shen Wei Dance Arts in “Folding”/ Photo: Shu Lai
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Shen Wei Dance Arts
(Auditorium Theatre)
The MacArthur “Genius” Award-winning choreographer and designer, famed for choreographing the Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony, brings two gorgeously surreal visions to the Auditorium stage.
September 23 & 24
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Orphée et Eurydice
(Lyric Opera)
This first-ever collaboration between the Lyric Opera and the Joffrey Ballet features the full company performing choreography from the acclaimed John Neumeier, in Gluck’s rendition of the classic tragedy.
September 23-October 15
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Chicago Human Rhythm Project
(Dance Center of Columbia College)
Rhythmic dances ranging from conceptual pieces by CHRP’s new artist-in-residence Dani Borak to Michelle Dorrance’s thrilling blend of blues and tap round out an eclectic bill.
September 21-23
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Blackbird’s Ventriloquy
(Links Hall)
Molly Shanahan/Mad Shak continues her investigation of movement norms and the exchange between audience and performer in this fresh iteration of her ongoing “Blackbird” project.
September 22-30
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Visceral Dance
(North Shore Center for the Performing Arts)
Visceral’s fifth season features new works by artistic director Nick Pupillo and Princess Grace Choreography Fellowship recipient Danielle Agami.
September 16
