In Process with CDF Lab Artist Ginger Krebs

The Chicago Dancemakers ForumĀ (CDF) Lab Artist grant is a coveted prize for any choreographer, yielding some of Chicago’s best works. Since its inception in 2003,…

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The Chicago Dancing Festival closes in grandiose style

Hours before the grand finale to the Chicago Dancing Festival in Millennium Park, a storm rolled through so big it nearly washed away the Pritzker…

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Duets on the menu for Friday’s CDF

The Chicago Dancing FestivalĀ opened last night and I’m still buzzing from the excitement. Walking past a line of hopeful dance patrons in a standby line…

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Kyle Abraham’s ‘Counterpoint’ set to premiere at Chicago Dancing Festival

It’s been a fruitful summer for dance in Chicago – and I’m not just talking about PRODUCE. Tonight, Dance for Life will see two world…

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Opposites Attract in Paige Caldarella’s ‘Off Center’

CHICAGO — Can different genres of dance co-exist in a performance space? The question isn’t new, but each attempt at an answer produces widely different…

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