Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, one of ten companies performing in Dance For Life/Photo: Ken Carl

1
Summerdance
(Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park and neighborhood parks citywide)
A highlight of DCASE summer outdoor programming, the free series draws throngs from across the Chicago area for beginner lessons followed by live music in a wide range of dance styles, from cumbia to country two-step. 
Through September 7

2
Unbound: Shattered Frames, Endless Visions
(Harris Theater)
The second cohort of the Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project share the stage in a sampling of the richness of the Black dance continuum in our city. Performing companies include the Chicago Multicultural Dance Company and Hiplet Ballerinas, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, The Era Footwork Collective, Forward Momentum Chicago, Joel Hall Dancers & Center, M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Move Me Soul, Muntu Dance Theatre, NAJWA Dance Corps, Praize Productions, Inc.
August 23

3
Dance for Life
(Auditorium Theatre)
The annual benefit performance for the Chicago Dance Health Fund is a showcase of the city’s brightest dance stars. This year’s lineup: Aerial Dance Chicago, Chicago Tap Allstars, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, Giordano Dance Chicago, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Joffrey Ballet, Movement Revolution Dance Crew, South Chicago Dance Theatre, Trinity Irish Dance Company and Visceral Dance Chicago.
August 16 

4
Guardians of the Earth and Sky
(Various parks)
Rained out in July and rescheduled for August, Irene Hsiao and collaborators lead interactive, walking performances through some of the city’s most beautiful parks, celebrating the seasons with dance, live music and storytelling.
August 9, 17 and 23

5
Sacred Art
(Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble)
Hip-hop and street dance ensemble Movement Revolution Dance Crew presents new and repertory pieces in their annual fundraiser show.
August 8 & 9