Choreographer Alejandro Cerrudo thrives in darkness. On a creative level, he starts each new project in the dark, abandoning what he discovered with his previous work to move down a fresh path. “When ...

At a press conference Tuesday, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago announced that it’ll open its 35th season this fall with a new work inspired by Marc Chagall’s America Windows, the Art Institute’s ...

When Alejandro Cerrudo leads rehearsals at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s West Loop studios, there’s an almost primal language between the choreographer and his dancers. Cerrudo offers few spoken ...

Smuin’s beloved annual tradition, The Christmas Ballet, returns during the holiday season to spread cheer with its signature mixed repertoire of classical ballet and contemporary dance set to yuletide ...

The Harris Theater for Music and Dance has released its 2022-23 lineup of shows, with 28 performances including the HTP Mainstage, the Mix at Six series, the Chamber Music series and the Family series ...

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Returning favorites and big new shows and events are on tap this season for local arts and culture organizations. Meanwhile, several major groups find themselves at a crossroads now. We have it all ...

“Memory Glow,” a contemporary ballet making its world premiere at Pacific Northwest Ballet Friday night, takes place in a ring of low-placed lanterns, creating the effect of a night-lit pool. Its 10 ...

“Director’s Choice” is where Peter Boal flies. Each season since his arrival in 2005, Pacific Northwest Ballet’s artistic director has included one grab bag of repertory works (often contemporary, but ...