Winifred Haun & Dancers in “Persistent Spring”

1
Of Joy
(Harris Theater)
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s spring program lives up to its title with the return of Maria Torres’ bright-hued celebration of Latine culture, Kyle Abraham’s mic-down solo flex “Show Pony,” and a new duet from resident artist Aszure Barton.
May 17-19

2
Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre
(Ruth Page Center for the Arts)
The company specializing in storytelling through dance and original live jazz celebrates its twenty-fifth with premieres inspired by the Humboldt Park neighborhood from Katlin Bourgeois, Michelle Manzanales and Shannon Alvis, along with the timely return of artistic director Wilfredo Rivera’s reflection on the immigrant experience, “American Catracho.”
May 17-19

3
Modern Motions
(Ruth Page Center for the Arts)
Chicago Repertory Ballet presents premieres from Brian Enos, choreographic duo Michelle Meltzer and Braeden Barnes, and artistic director Wade Schaaf, as well as a remount of Shannon Alvis’ “Trees.”
May 10-12

4
Right Here
(Links Hall)
Lucky Plush Productions unveils a new dance theater work, created by ensemble member Melinda Jean Meyers, about the deep ambivalence of being alive in an age of climate crisis.
May 3-5

5
Persistent Spring
(Ruth Page Center for the Arts)
Winifred Haun & Dancers and the Chicago Movement Collective co-present a new annual showcase of short dances by Chicago choreographers (including one from, yes, Shannon Alvis), performed by early-career dancers in their respective education programs.
May 24-25