DANCE CHICAGO 2008
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES

Opening Weekend
This high-octane, pedal-to-the-floor weekend features new works by Chicago’s best choreographers and ensembles. See ballet, tap, hip-hop, Irish, jazz and contemporary works all weaved in to one exhilarating night of dance with live music. Special guests this year include the Houston Met Dance Company and LehrerDance New York.

Friday, November 7 at 8:00 pm see program
Saturday, November 8 at 8:00 pm see program
Sunday, November 9 at 3:00 pm see program
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Dance For Kids, Too!
This isn’t just for the kids, but the entire family! Dances are quick, clever, fun and provide styles for all to enjoy. If your children and grandchildren are interested  in dance, this is a must see. See a Dance Chicago tradition, The ROPE WARRIOR. He does moves with jump ropes you never thought possible.

Saturday, November 8 at 2:00 pm see program
Saturday, November 15 at 2:00 pm see program
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Dance Slam
It’s an interactive dance competition with a non-stop beat! Each work is five minutes or less and the audience votes for the winners! Every night features different performances from young up-and-coming dancers from all around Chicago!

Wednesday, November 12 at 7:30 pm (Dance Slam A) see program
Wednesday, November 19 at 7:30 pm (Dance Slam B) see program
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Extended View: Tap/Jazz
For years, award-winning Chicago choreographers have been creating dances audiences love.  Now they put it together for one magical night and one magical extended view. Works are curated by the artists. This year’s theme is on jazz and tap dance.

Friday, November 14 at 8:00 pm see program
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New Moves
See Chicago’s newest, hottest choreographers and the city’s best dancers. Together, they create new and different dances each night!!

Thursday, November 13 at 7:30 pm see program
Thursday, November 20 at 7:30 pm see program
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Dance Romance NEW IN 2008!
Love is in the air for the inaugural Dance Romance performance. Showcasing the best partner acts from around Chicago, this new program features modern, salsa, contemporary jazz, and ballroom dance. A great date night or special occasion event.

Sunday, November 16 at 3:00 pm see program
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Jazz Cabaret NEW IN 2008!
Debuting for the first time, the Jazz Cabaret program features contemporary jazz, tap, hip-hop, modern and other cabaret-style dances.

Saturday, November 15 at 8:00 pm see program
Sunday, November 23 at 3:00 pm see program
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Fringe Carnival NEW IN 2008! 
Chicago’s finest cutting-edge performers will have their chance to shine during Dance Chicago’s Fringe Carnival. Improvisational dancers and one-of-a-kind companies will push the boundaries of dance and performance to the edge in this unique event.

Friday, November 21 at 8:00 pm see program
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Chicago Streets NEW IN 2008! 
Showcasing talent from around the city, Chicago Streets explores urban dancing. Audience will see the best in footworking, stepping, bhangra, gihda, hip-hop, tap and breakdancing during the performances’ debut.

Saturday, November 22 at 8:00 pm see program
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Holiday Kids Show
One of the most popular holiday dance programs in Chicago! Created for all ages, audiences will see excerpts from the Nutcracker, magical stories and seasonal delights. And yes, The ROPE WARRIOR is part of this program, as well!

Saturday, November 22 at 2:00 pm see program
Saturday, November 29 at 2:00 pm see program
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Choreographers’ Showcase  NEW IN 2008! 
The best choreography from the 2008 Dance Chicago festival will be intertwined together in a one-night grand event! A jury will award the best choreographer of the evening a $1,000 prize!

Friday, November 28 at 8:00 pm see program
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Grand Finale!
We show you spectacular dances from companies not seen before in the festival. In addition, we bring back the best works of the finest companies in the Grand Finale This showcase features the best of ballet, tap, jazz, Irish, hip-hop and contemporary. Featuring live music and non-stop action, this is the season’s grand sendoff!

Saturday, November 29 at 8:00 pm see program
Sunday, November 30 at 3:00 pm see program
Sunday, November 30 at 7:00 pm see program
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