Hubbard Street dancers Dominick Brown, Cyrie Topete and Aaron Choate in “Sweet Gwen Suite” by Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon/Photo: Michelle Reid
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Trinity Irish Dance Company
(MCA)
The world’s only company pushing the boundaries of Irish dance kicks off a momentous thirty-fifth season at the MCA, featuring a new collaboration with Para.Mar founder and artistic director Stephanie Martinez.
May 16-18
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Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
(Harris Theater)
Hubbard Street closes their season with a world premiere by Alvin Ailey artistic director Matthew Rushing, a company premiere by resident artist Aszure Barton, and the reprise of sexy, stylish Bob Fosse/Gwen Verdon tribute “Sweet Gwen Suite.”
May 16-18
3
South Chicago Dance Theatre
(The Auditorium)
The South Side-based contemporary company’s one-night program features dances by founder Kia S. Smith, Guggenheim-winner Kate Weare, and beloved former AD of River North Dance Company Frank Chaves, who will be honored at the performance.
May 3
4
Sightline
(Ruth Page Center for the Arts)
The Seldoms team up with Scottish artist Fraser Taylor in a design-forward performance about perception and what’s concealed from view.
May 1-4
5
Hiplet Ballerinas
(The Auditorium)
Homer Hans Bryant’s electric pointe and hip-hop fusion company commands the Auditorium stage in their first evening-length show at the landmark venue.
May 17
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