Kids (Ages 7-12)  2p.m. - 3p.m. Pre-professional (Ages 13-17) 3:30p.m. - 5p.m at CMDC Hiplet™ was created by Artistic Director Homer Hans Bryant & evolved from the "Rap Ballet" of […]

Join First Company Member Moo Vang in a fantastic fusion of Joel Hall Jazz and Belly Dance.

Chicago’s Soul: The Words and Music of Gwendolyn Brooks and Curtis Mayfield weaves together the words and music of two of Chicago’s greatest treasures: Pulitzer Prize winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks […]

Kemetic/Egyptian Dance with Khalidah Kali Experience The Thrill and Beauty of Isolated Hip and Torso Movements From Upper and Lower Egypt While Dancing to Authentic Egyptian Music! Teens & Adults […]

Our annual Film Festival and Summit brings together industry professionals, providing an immersive experience for audiences. From thought-provoking panels to film showcases, we aim to celebrate the power of storytelling […]

Dates: Aug 15th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd, & 24th Perceptions Theatre’s BIPOC Play Festival was created in 2021 to offer local playwrights of color a platform to share their stories. […]

West African Dance with Andrea Vinson Teens & Adults 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

West African Dance Masterclass with Sekou Conde from Muntu Dance Theatre. The event will be held on August 17th from 10 am - 12 pm.

African Roots of Flamenco Explore Flaminco's African Roots Through Rhythm, Movement, Palmas, Body Percussion, and Drumming. Teens & Adults 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Six original characters - seven if you count code switching - explore the journey of an impressionable young woman who tried again and again…and again to make her dreams of […]

The Joel Hall Dancers, with Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project, present the World Premiere of Maiya Redding’s Chicago Luvin’ on August 23.