1 Creature (Harris Theater) Three years after their triumphant performance of Akram Khan’s stunner “Giselle,” English National Ballet returns to Chicago with another darkly haunting ballet by Khan, inspired by literary masterworks “Frankenstein” and “Woyzeck.” February 24-26
2 Trinity Irish Dance Company (Auditorium Theatre) Chicago’s ambassadors of Irish step dance blend tradition and contemporary, multicultural influences in a thunderous greatest hits program, one night only at the Auditorium. February 5
3 Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández (Auditorium Theatre) The internationally celebrated company visits Chicago during its seventieth-anniversary season, with dances inspired by ancient Aztec traditions to modern-day Mexico, with live music from the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico ensemble. February 12-13
4 The Light Returns (Unity Temple) Winifred Haun & Dancers, the Banks Performance Project and the Chicago Modern Orchestra Project return to Oak Park with their dance series designed for Unity Temple. February 26
5 For the Love of Tap (Athenaeum Theater) Chicago Tap Theatre returns to live performance with a revival of favorite repertory, including Brenda Bufalino’s polyrhythmic “Flying Turtles” inspired by the movement of swimming turtles. February 19
