River North Dance Chicago in “Eva”/Photo: Cheryl Mann

Dance for Life 2020: United as One

The Dancers’ Fund, established by Chicago Dancers United to provide financial assistance for dancers with critical medical expenses, has played a crucial role in the health of Chicago’s dance community for almost three decades. With employment in the arts at a near standstill—forget about health insurance—this support is all the more crucial. The annual Dance For Life concert, traditionally held at the Auditorium Theatre with performances by Chicago’s top companies, raises the bulk of the proceeds for The Dancers’ Fund and, like many mission-critical galas, moved online  with a donate-what-you-can price. The 2020 program is comprised of footage from past DFL concerts, including gems from sorely missed companies who closed shop long before the pandemic including Luna Negra Dance Theater, River North Dance Chicago, Joseph Holmes Chicago Dance Theatre and Thodos Dance Chicago. Visit chicagodancersunited.org August 10-15 to catch the program and keep Chicago’s dancers healthy.