Hedwig Dances in “Meta|mor|phos—A Triadic Fiction”/Photo: Vin Reed

1
Twyla Tharp Dance: Diamond Jubilee
(Harris Theater)
The legendary choreographer’s eponymous company stops in Chicago as part of her sixtieth-anniversary tour, with live accompaniment by Chicago’s Third Coast Percussion.
April 10-12

2
Hedwig + The Bauhaus
(Ruth Page Center)
As part of their fortieth-anniversary season, Hedwig Dances restages works inspired by the German modernist movement, including their marvelous response to Oskar Schlemmer’s 1922 “Triadic Ballet,” entitled “Meta|mor|phos.”
April 25-27

3
Parsons Dance
(Auditorium Theatre)
The celebrated New York-based company comes to Chicago with mixed repertory by some of the biggest names in contemporary dance, including founder David Parsons.
April 12

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(Dance Center of Columbia College)
Red Clay Dance Company’s return to the Dance Center includes a restaging of “Written on the Flesh” by artistic director Vershawn Sanders-Ward and a world premiere by the great Bebe Miller.
April 17-19

5
Soaring: Life, Light and Legacy
(Harris Theater)
Giordano Dance Chicago marks Nan Giordano’s fortieth year at the helm of the company with her works and pieces by Ray Leeper, Christopher Huggins and resident choreographer Al Blackstone.
April 4-5