8 dance performances to see in Chicago this autumn
Chicago's fall dance season features a variety of performances from both touring companies and local dancers. Notable venues include the Harris and Auditorium Theaters.
The Joffrey’s Liliom, which closes Sunday, kicks off a fall season of dance in Chicago that’s busier than a tap solo, what with many out-of-town companies touring through the Harris or Auditorium Theaters and the homegrown dancers all fielding intriguing new-to-Chicago material. If you have to whittle the offerings down to a manageable few, here are a few suggestions. Green Room Newsletter You’re subscribed!Please check your inbox for your confirmation. Stay ahead of what’s hitting Chicago…
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