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by Eileen B. Fisher | July 21, 2026

Annie Franklin Weaves Fluidity and Attack with Chicago Dance Crash in “Six Ways to Fall” In Franklin's new piece, little chapters explore various ways people experience vulnerability, relating to physical, emotional, social, relational and existential challenges, and to identity.

Dancers in colorful traditional Mexican attire perform on stage, with women in blue dresses and men in orange shirts and black pants; vibrant backdrop and festive atmosphere.

by Sharon Hoyer | June 23, 2026

Dance Top 5: July/August 2026

Three dancers in yellow and white outfits perform on a dark stage, dramatically lit from above. The central dancer strikes an expressive pose with arms extended, while the others pose behind and beside her.

by Sharon Hoyer | May 19, 2026

The Next Generation of Dance Artists Bloom in “Persistent Spring” “These Gen Z artists have a lot to say. And they’re really funny."

A shirtless person with curly hair and purple pants balances on one hand, legs bent and one foot touching the opposite hand, against a plain white background.

by Sharon Hoyer | April 28, 2026

Dance Top 5: May 2026

Two dancers perform on stage; one in a flowing red dress extends gracefully forward, while the other stands behind, arms wide, both holding a red scarf. The lighting creates a dramatic and artistic atmosphere.

by Sharon Hoyer | March 31, 2026

Dance Top 5: April 2026

by Sharon Hoyer | November 4, 2025

Parental Indiscretion: Chicago Repertory Ballet Takes Shakespeare Out of Time in “The Capulets” Wade Schaaf's spinoff of "Romeo and Juliet" follows Lord and Lady Capulet, carrying on clandestine affairs of their own.

by Sharon Hoyer | October 28, 2025

Dance Top 5: November 2025

by Sharon Hoyer | September 24, 2025

Dance Top 5: October 2025 October offers a sweet haul of dance options.

by Sharon Hoyer | May 27, 2025

Dance Top 5: June 2025

by Sharon Hoyer | April 29, 2025

Dance Top 5: May 2025

by Charlie Kolodziej | April 22, 2025

History Rhymes: A Preview of Hedwig + The Bauhaus at the Ruth Page Center

by Sharon Hoyer | March 25, 2025

Dance Top 5: April 2025

by Sharon Hoyer | August 28, 2024

Dance Top 5: September 2024

by Sharon Hoyer | July 10, 2024

Unknowable Space: Ginger Farley Explores Liminality and More in Mixed Bill “Cycles”

by Sharon Hoyer | June 26, 2024

Dance Top 5: July 2024

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