Dance for Life's 35th Anniversary
Gala Dinner: Venue SIX10 | 5:00pm
610 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago
Performance: The Auditorium | 7:30pm
50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago
After Party: Venue SIX10 | After DFL
610 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago
Dance for Life is a one-of-a-kind annual performance and benefit event that has showcased over 50 Chicago-based dance companies, as well as numerous choreographers, artists, and designers, throughout the past 35 years. The celebratory performance fuels The Fund and those who participate graciously donate their time, energy, and artistry.
In 2026, we return to The Auditorium to carry forth the founding principles of Dance for Life, compassion and service, while honoring the vibrancy of Chicago’s dance community. The 35th Anniversary performance will be held on Saturday, August 22 at 7:30 p.m. and will be followed by the After Party at Venue SIX10.
For this special anniversary performance, the lineup includes prominent Chicago dance companies and celebrated Chicago choreographers: Ballet 5:8, Chicago Dance Crash, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, Giordano Dance Chicago, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, The Joffrey Ballet, Robyn Mineko Williams and Artists, Trinity Irish Dance Company, and Visceral Dance Chicago. Also on the program is Red, Black & White by Jeremy Plummer and Harrison McEldowney, a returning work featuring dancers from throughout the Chicago community.
Choreographer Randy Duncan is creating a world premiere finale with Chicago-area dancers from the participating companies and beyond, as he has for most of the past 35 years. Chicago Dance Health Fund is honoring Duncan for his contributions at this event.
We cannot wait to join in community for this beautiful night of celebration!
Photo by Todd Rosenberg, featuring, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater.
