Dance Chicago presents

Dances from the Heart

January 24, 2026
8:00 PM

About the Show

Dances From the Heart showcases the hottest romantic and transformational works from DANCE CHICAGO’s best performers, featuring an amazing array of dance styles including flamenco, ballet, jazz, musical theatre, tap, urban fusion, Irish, Classical Indian, hip-hop, and more. The night is the most entertainingly beautiful way to celebrate the post-holiday lull and see Chicago’s finest dance creators in action. Presented by Dance Chicago (Emergence Dance Theatre). Curated by John Schmitz and featuring:

Beyond Words Dance Company / Kate Jablonski
Christine Rich Dance Theatre
Elevation Studio Company
Footprints Tap Ensemble
Forum Dance Theatre
Gus Giordano (GG) Company
Gus Legacy Company
Hip Hop ConnXion
Hot Crowd
On Broadway Dancers
Ramya Ravi (Kalakriti School of Dance)
Sophia de Leon Sanchez (Flamenco)
Tre Dumas (Chicago tap icon)
Trinity Irish Dance Ensemble
Visceral Studio Company
Wheatland Dance Theater
Aleah Zucchi

….and other surprises

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Event Details

Doors Open: 7:30pm
Show Begins: 8:00pm
Running Time: ~120 minutes
Intermission: Yes
Ages: All ages
Performance Space: Historic Main Stage
Address: 2936 N Southport Ave
Parking: Free parking behind the building on Oakdale, and South of the building on Southport
Late Arrival Policy: You are subject to lose your assigned seat if you arrive more than 15 minutes after the start of the event

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Dante 360

Midway upon the journey of our life, I found myself within a forest dark, for the straightforward pathway had been lost.” 

And so we all begin—in darkness.

Join Dante on his most famous journey through the depths of hell, levels upon levels of purgatory, finally discovering the light and glory of paradise. You will find terror in the wild beasts he meets along the way; and only moments later great hope at the strong woman, Beatrice, who leads him always upwards.

This contemporary staged performances of one of the most epic stories of the western world is an immersive, multi-dimensional production that leads you into Dantes universe. Returning to the stage for the 4th year, this year’s production.

Its heaven. It’s hell. But above all, it’s worth the trip.

November 8–10, 2024