Center for Performing Arts

Dance into Our Legacy Season with South Chicago Dance Theatre!

“A company to watch in 2025 and beyond” - The Berkshire Eagle

Kick off The Center's 30th Anniversary season with the electrifying artistry of South Chicago Dance Theatre (SCDT), led by visionary Chicago-native and WBEZ “breakout artist” Kia S. Smith.

For one night only, experience a powerful retrospective of works that blend classical and contemporary dance with global influences—featuring “Soul Power” (Monique Haley), “On a Lark” (Stephanie Martinez), “Under the Skin” (Tsai Hsi Hung), and “IN/WITHIN” (Kia S. Smith).

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Place your order by September 1, 2025, and send your non-refundable deposit by September 30, 2025, to save $1 per ticket plus TWO free tickets for every 20 purchased!
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Celebrate Dance at The Center!

Save 15% on our 2025-26 Dance Series
We've curated a dynamic array of dance performances for our anniversary! Join us for a milestone season of monumental movement featuring the electrifying artistry of South Chicago Dance Theatre, captivating ballet productions by Ballet 5:8 and Ruth Page, and innovative jazz and tap performances by GovState TAPS and Chicago Tap Theatre.
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Ballet 5:8 presents La Llorona

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2 PM
This powerful performance reframes the legend of "La Llorona" through a deeply human lens—illuminating the often-overlooked struggles of postpartum depression and maternal mental health.
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Ruth Page's The Nutcracker

Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 1 & 5 pm and Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 3 pm
Returning to The Center after sold-out performances in 2024, this beloved holiday family classic is the only production that recreates the original version’s full-length staging.
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GovState TAPS presents: All That Jazz

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2 & 7:30 PM
Celebrate the rhythms of American dance in this lively performance featuring jazz classics and fresh new works. The show highlights choreography by students, faculty, and alumni in a joyful tribute to jazz past and present.
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Unleash the Beats by Chicago Tap Theatre

Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 7:30 pm
Chicago Tap Theatre takes tap dance to the next level of creativity and innovation. The show features live music and original choreography, along with the works of Buster Brown, Eddie Brown, Bill Evens and classic tap pieces such as the BS Chorus and the Shim Sham.
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