AUGUST 29-30, 2025

Dance City Festival (DCF) is an annual community building event that celebrates dance in its various forms and disciplines. Now in its thirteenth year, and first year in Chicago, DCF Chicago includes performances, master classes, and networking opportunities all held in the vibrant city of Chicago at the festival’s central venue, Ruth Page Center. Our mission is to educate diverse audiences about the impact of dance, provide opportunities for artists to share their work, and create an artistic network linking Chicago, the greater US, and the world!

LOCATION

Ruth Page Center For the Arts

1016 N. Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29

Choreographers Showcase I | 7:00 PM

Providing a platform for choreographers to present their work, these showcases allow artists to share what they have been working on. These performances represent the exceptional work of local, national, and international dancers.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30

Master Classes | 3:00 - 6:00 PM

DCF presents an exciting series of Master Classes, taught by accomplished local, national, and international practitioners in diverse styles of dance. For all dancers ages 13 and up, Master Classes provide unique opportunities to learn from the best in the industry from across the globe.

3:00-4:00 PM Somatic-informed Contemporary Technique w/ Elizabeth Shea

4:00-5:00 PM Jazz w/ Ashley L. Tate

5:00-6:00 PM Partnering w/ Maggie Liang & Yinqi Wang

Choreographers Showcase II | 7:00 PM

Providing a platform for choreographers to present their work, these showcases allow artists to share what they have been working on. These performances represent the exceptional work of local, national, and international dancers.