DanceChance

Ruth Page Center for the Arts
1016 N. Dearborn St.

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DanceChance has returned to its original home at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts…WOO!

DanceWorks Chicago’s DanceChance is a one-hour event designed to offer opportunities for choreographers to show their work informally, create a forum for dialogue among artists, and build audience for dance. Inspired by the concept of open-mic night, DanceChance is held once a month and features 3 choreographers chosen by chance, each of whom has a 15-minute time slot to share their work. The hour includes a moderated meet-the-artist session providing an opportunity for choreographers to discuss their work and process as well as time for the audience to ask questions. At the end of each DanceChance, the next trio of participants is chosen from names submitted by choreographers in attendance.

DanceWorks Chicago encourages creativity and a sense of adventure on the part of artists and audience with a goal of bringing communities together to learn more about each other.

Participate with confiDANCE:

  • Proof of vaccination and the wearing of a mask is required from each participant. Thank you for being part of creating a safe space!
  • Follow DWC on Eventbrite!

From a DanceChance choreographer: “It feels more human when the line between those on the outside and those on the inside is blurred, as opposed to a harsh divide between the spectators and the participants. In this case, the audience is as much of a participant as the performers, and that creates an engaging environment where both parties can take something away from the experience.”

Please join us in our efforts to support local artists and audiences!

NOTE: Following the December 2022 event, DanceChance will go into hibernation after lifting up Chicago artists, supporting new creation, and encouraging an adventurous audience since 2008! So, come out and celebrate creativity, win holiday performance tickets generously donated by our friends at Ensemble Espanol and the Joffrey Ballet, sip refreshing beverages donated by AHA, and nosh on snacks provided by Chicago Dancemakers Forum!

Attire: creative, festive!

Choreographer: Isabella Limosnero

Guest moderator: Drew Lewis loves dancing, making dances, and talking about dance and is excited to do all three this DanceChance!

Entrance: $3-$10        Experience: Priceless!

Link for registration and payment is HERE!

This program is partially supported by grants from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and the Illinois Arts Council Agency.