Ranko Ogura Dance: Land of Kamuy – Soil & Soul

The dance piece, Soil and Soul is part of the performance Land of Kamuy which is based on the myth of the Ainu tribe, the indigenous people of Hokkaido, Japan. […]

ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco: CIGARRA & Guerreiras Nessa Arte

Witness Capoeira’s spellbinding ritual unfold as Mestra Cigarra shares her pathbreaking ascent through the art’s male-dominated ranks, and the stories of those who’ve inherited her legacy, through dance, film, and […]

Melissa Lewis Wong: 花和霧 flowers and fog

Melissa Lewis Wong, a queer, Chinese American, dance and drag artist, is proud to announce the world premiere of 花和霧 flowers and fog, a portrait of the artist and their […]

MpowerDance: CO-EXISTENCE

We celebrate CO-EXISTENCE, on planet earth with all life. There will be a share spot, interactive dance, labyrinth, song, music and film. Join us for this free, family friendly event!

Adapting Instead of Excluding: a Conversation with Nadia Adame, AXIS Dance Company Artistic Director

At age 14, I had a car accident which left me with a spinal cord injury. The doctor said, “You can’t do this anymore. You can’t dance anymore. You have to find another career.”

A Movement of the Spirit

I had been sitting with a question. What is a play?

Weaving Wisdom in the Andes: Documentary explores the relationship between an ancient craft and brain health

Weaving is a full-bodied experience. It is a community choreography that capitalizes on strong bonds between generations and connections with nature.

From One to Many: Dance is the Bridge

Brenda Butler and Christopher “Mad Dog” Thomas first met in 2020 through For You’s A Bridge, A Gift, a project that paired artists and elders with ties to Chicago’s Southside neighborhood and offered them creative prompts for their exchange.

Podcasts & Dance Writings

Podcasts African American Mbira Project: Conversations in the Diaspora Are You For Sale podcast Association of Performing Arts Professionals: ARTS. WORK. LIFE. podcast Dancers’ Group: 10 in 10 Series Dancers’ Group: […]

Emergency Resources

Funding Resources Visit the Grants & Artistic Support Calendar for additional funding opportunities Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants Provides one-time grants of up to $5,000 for recent unexpected medical, dental, and […]