Hello Dancing Dolphins,

As most of you know, Ms. Gordon assigns a dance critique every year. This means that you have to watch a dance show and write a lengthy paper about the elements they used in their pieces. Isabel Makris ‘22 says “This is my first time doing a dance critique and it is stressful.” The dance show has to be created by a professional dance company, not your 3 year old sister hopping around the kitchen in a tutu. Ana Gore ‘20 says “It’s difficult to find dance shows on time for my dance critique.” So I have compiled a list of dance shows coming up in the Chicago area performed by professionals that are at a reasonable price just for you! There is a short description for each dance so read them and see which one peaks your interest. Each title has a link that takes you to a page where you can buy the tickets for that specific dance piece. I have also included a link where you can find more dance performances by professional companies like these.

Yin He Dance: Vice and Virtue

About: A world dominated by perception and the male gaze.

Dates: Sept. 28-30

Times: 7:00pm

Location: Links Hall on Western Avenue

Prices: $15-45

Ishti Presents: Prakriti: A History of the Present

About: How humans have become unwilling to listen to beliefs and ideas that disagree from their own.

Dates/Times: Sept. 28 at 7:30 pm, Sept. 29 at 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm

Location: Indian Boundary Park

Price: $20

One off, off one, again

About: Modern and contemporary dance works that have been recently created by Links dancers.

Dates: Oct. 3rd

Time: 7:30 pm

Location: Links Hall on Western Avenue

Prices: $10-40

Thomas Hayes ‘19 says “even though I’m not in the dance program, it’s nice to know that there are things to do in Chicago on a rainy day.” I hope this helps out the people who need to find dance shows in the Chicago area for their dance critiques.

To view more dance performances click the following link: local dance