Giordano Dance Chicago in Al Blackstone’s “Sana”/Photo: Anderson Photography

1
Chicago Tap Summit
(Harold Washington Cultural Center)
M.A.D.D. Rhythms’ annual weekend of workshops, discussions and performances features a new piece by young company member Caleb Lawrence Jackson entitled “Wonder,” which frames tap dance as “visual music.”
October 3-5

2
Visceral Dance Chicago
(MCA)
The contemporary company’s fall engagement features works by founder and artistic director Nick Pupillo, Marguerite Donlon and a premiere by Micaela Taylor.
October 3-5

3
Ayodele Drum & Dance
(Dance Center of Columbia College)
The all-female company specializing in West African styles makes their evening-length debut with seasonally apropos masquerade dances and a piece that draws connections between a dance from Ivory Coast and Chicago footwork.
October 31-November 1

4
Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival
(Ruth Page Center for the Arts)
Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre launches this first-of-its-kind festival for one night, honoring Latine dance artists working across experimental, interdisciplinary and storytelling forms.
October 11

5
Ignite the Soul
(North Shore Center for the Performing Arts)
Jazz institution Giordano Dance Chicago’s fall concert includes “Gershwin in B” by resident choreographer Al Blackstone, Brock Clawson’s “Give & Take” and a new work by company member Simon Schuh.
October 18 & 19