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WHEN:
August 19, 2023
Saturday - 6 pm
WHERE:
Chicago Dancers United / Auditorium Theatre
50 E. Ida B. Wells Dr.
Chicago
A spokesperson describes the event as follows:
"... Dance for Life raises money for The Dancers’ Fund, which provides Chicago dance industry professionals with financial support for preventative health care and critical medical needs. The event showcases the city’s unique variety of dance traditions and styles by bringing together professional dance companies and dancers from throughout Chicago, who unite to support their peers by generously donating their time, energy, and artistry. Throughout its history, Dance for Life has presented nearly 45 Chicago-based professional dance companies representing a variety of genres, sizes, and histories and numerous choreographers, artists, and designers. An additional beneficiary of Dance for Life is AIDS Foundation Chicago..."
The complete lineup of artists:
BOOM CRACK! Dance Company, Chicago Tap Allstars, Giordano Dance Chicago with Giordano II and members of South Chicago Dance Theatre, Hiplet Ballerinas, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, The Joffrey Ballet, freelance performers Joseph Massarelli and Riho Sakamoto, Moonwater Dance Project, Muntu Dance Theatre, and, for the finale, choreographer Randy Duncan.
Photographers:
Todd Rosenberg, Danica Paulos, Cheryl Mann, Altin Kaftira, Ren Picco Freeman, Marc Monaghan, Michael Mabbo, David Harmantas, Anderson Photography, Roshawn Lyles, Danica Paulos, Cheryl Mann, Altin Kaftira, Ren Picco Freeman, Marc Monaghan
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Photos: Todd Rosenberg