Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s “Broken Wings”/Photo: Ballet Arizona

1
Matters of the Heart
(Harris Theater)
In a rare Harris Theater appearance, the Joffrey Ballet presents new works by two extraordinary women choreographers: a Chicago-set love story by Chanel DaSilva and a tribute to Frida Kahlo by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa.
November 6-9

2
Hubbard Street Dance Fall Series
(Steppenwolf Theatre Company)
A mixed-rep program in the intimate Steppenwolf Downstairs Theater features pieces by resident artist Aszure Barton, the return of “Impasse” by Johan Inger, one from the archives by Ohad Naharin and a bravura Bob Fosse solo.
November 14-23

3
3320 Dance Series
(Dovetail Studios)
The sophomore year of Joanna Read and Same Planet Performance Project’s mini-festival features a diverse lineup spanning contemporary, experimental, footwork, modern and more. Featuring Damon Green, Jackie Stewart, Joseph Ravens, Zephyr Dance, Ishti Collective and The Era Footwork Collective.
November 7-15

4
The Capulets
(Ruth Page Center for the Arts)
Chicago Repertory Ballet’s new evening-length piece uses “Romeo and Juliet” as a springboard to explore power struggles and romantic intrigue in the Capulet household. 
November 7-16

5
Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater
(Auditorium Theatre)
The acclaimed company celebrates its fiftieth season with a program of flamenco, bolero, folklore, contemporary and classical Spanish dance.
November 15