We’re celebrating the Year of Chicago Dance with FREE performances and community workshops on the Riverwalk! Movers, makers, musicians (and perhaps a flash mob or two!) showcase the city’s dynamic dance scene. All are invited to take their turn on the “dance floor” at pre-show classes for all ages and abilities.

More information HERE.

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE)
today announced the full performance and activity line-up for this year’s SummerDance
Celebration, Saturday, Sept. 17 from noon to 8 p.m. throughout Millennium Park, 201 E.
Randolph Street.
SummerDance Celebration is a daylong festival of live dance performances representing the
variety of dance styles and cultures found throughout Chicago. In addition to performances,
dancers of all ages and skill levels are invited to take part in introductory dance lessons by
professional instructors followed by live music and dancing. This year’s SummerDance
Celebration will occur on National Dance Day.
This year’s SummerDance Celebration will feature a Teen Village, hosted by SocialWorks,
whose mission aims to empower youth through the arts, education and civic engagement.
Open to all youth ages 14-21, Teen Village will be open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the Park’s
South Promenade and will feature music and dancing, food, games, footwork instruction by
Open the Circle, a performance by Goon Squad, and SocialWorks’ 60th OpenMike.
Artists are subject to change. Full details and updates are available online at
ChicagoSummerDance.org and MillenniumPark.org.

This event is free admission

More information HERE.

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Shubukai has presented and taught Fujima style Japanese classical dance for the past 45 years. This Spring we resumed live performances and educational outreach programs including Revitalizing Tradition XV at  Northern Illinois University’s  World Music Festival and the inaugural Hanami Festival at the Garden of the Phoenix. This summer, we are collaborating with the Chicago Park District and the Japanese Culture Center providing classes for the community to participate in the Chicago Bon Fest, as well as participating in Chicago’s “Year of Dance” and also dancing at Navy Pier’s “Wave Wall Moves” Series. The highlight of our performances every year is the annual recital of Shubukai. Now in its 46th consecutive year, we are excited to return to live performance at the Ruth Page Arts Center this September. 

The participating artists for the Elevate Chicago Dance 2022 festival were just announced. Yoshinojo Fujima (aka RikaLin) will be a part of this cross-town celebration of dance made in Chicago!

Make sure you have the festival (October 13-16) on your calendars.

“Kurokami E{m}Urge #ChooseYourReality” by Yoshinojo Fujima aka Rika Lin (virtual reality experience through an Oculus headset) will happen at 10:00a, 10:30a, 12:00p, 12:30p G.A.R. Rotunda on October 13th.

This event is free admission

More information HERE.

Details TBA

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