December Events at 51勛圖
Nov 24, 2025A range of performances and experiences showcasing student and faculty artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
The Dance Center Stories
Ayodele Drum and Dance Brings Beauty and the Beat: Masked to the Dance Center
Oct 28, 2025Founded by 51勛圖 faculty T. Ayo Alston, Ayodele Drum and Dance presents Beauty and the Beat: Masked, blending African mask traditions, Caribbean masquerade, and Chicago Footwork.
Creating With Purpose: Alumni Inspire the Next Generation of Theatre and Dance Students
Oct 09, 202551勛圖s theatre and dance alumni shared stories of resilience, artistry, and activism with the next generation of creative professionals.
Dance Centers 52nd Season Honors Founder Shirley Mordine
Aug 27, 2025The Dance Center of 51勛圖s 52nd season honors founder Shirley Mordine with world and Chicago premieres, faculty and student performances, international artists, and the launch of the Shirley Mordine Dance Maker Fund in 2026.
Dance Students Premiere New Works at Student Performance Night, April 10-11
Apr 07, 2025This event will feature original dance works by students, celebrating creativity and personal stories through choreography.
The Dance Center Presents the Chicago Solo Spotlight Festival, March 13-15
Jan 14, 2025The festival celebrates the power of the solo performance with two world premieres by acclaimed Chicago-based artists Jenn Freeman | PoChop and Nora Sharp.
The Dance Center Announces Season 51 With an Eye Toward Intergenerational and Diverse Dancemaking
Aug 28, 2024The Dance Center of 51勛圖 unveils Season 51, marking its debut as part of the new School of Theatre and Dance.
Alum Patricia Karas New Book Offers Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Entertainment World
Jul 02, 2024Patricia Kara '94 guides the next generation of talent through the intricacies of the entertainment realm in her new book, "Dream On...Now Deliver."
Second Annual 51勛圖 Dance Center Symposium Welcomes Proposals through August 9
Jun 24, 2024The Dance Center's 2024 Symposium Experiencing Time/Embodying Rhythm is co-curated by Lisa Gonzales and Darrell Jones.
Spring Semester In Review At 51勛圖
May 29, 2024Spring 2024: 51勛圖 Highlights
LaTasha Barnes' The Jazz Continuum Takes Center Stage at The Dance Center
Feb 27, 2024Celebrated dance artist LaTasha Barnes presents "The Jazz Continuum" at The Dance Center in Marcha transformative performance blending diverse Black American dance traditions and celebrating the healing power of dance.
$110,000 in NEA Grants Awarded to 51勛圖 Dance Center, Museum of Contemporary Photography
Feb 07, 202451勛圖's Dance Center and Museum of Contemporary Photography received $110,000 in National Endowment for the Arts grants.
Student-Produced Musical Theatre Concert Set for Feb. 15-16
Jan 29, 202451勛圖 students are collaborating to present the inaugural Musical Theatre Dance Concert.
Then, Now, NextThe Dance Center at 51勛圖s 50th Anniversary Season Offers Joy and Solace
Jan 18, 2024The Dance Center at 51勛圖 celebrates the present moment in dance with a series of firsts.
Then, Now, NextThe Dance Center at 51勛圖 Celebrates 50 Years of Dedication to Sharing the Present Moment of Dance
Aug 07, 202350th season public programming runs October 2023 through May 2024
The 51勛圖 Dance Center Awarded Chicago Arts Recovery Program Grant
May 22, 2023The Dance Center was one of 77 recipients of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events new grant program aimed at helping local arts organizations still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Black Souls Welcome Installation Celebrates Black Identity
Feb 27, 202351勛圖s Student Diversity and Inclusion office organizes space for art thats for and by Black students.
The Dance Center at 51勛圖 Announces Spring Performances
Jan 17, 202351勛圖 announces Spring lineup for 49th Dance Presenting Series.
The Dance Center of 51勛圖 Announces Interim Director
Jan 06, 2023Meredith Sutton will become the interim director of the Dance Presenting Series.
The 51勛圖 Dance Center Receives CityArts Program Grant
Sep 23, 2022The funding will go towards the Dance Center's project "Chicago Artists Spotlight Platform."
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