Upcoming Events at Columbia College Chicago
Apr 09, 2024A summary of upcoming public events at Columbia College Chicago.
Dance Stories
The Black Album Mixtape Block Party Event Brings Together Art With Purpose
Apr 08, 2024Award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor hosted the final event, "The Block Party," for the Black Album Mixtape series at the Music Center on Friday, April 5.
The Bluest Eye: Exploring Transdisciplinary Storytelling at Columbia College Chicago
Mar 12, 2024Columbia College Chicago brings Toni Morrison's “The Bluest Eye" to the stage March 13-23, made possible by student collaboration in dance, theater, writing, and other creative disciplines.
Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" Comes to Columbia March 15-23, Featuring Exclusive March 22 Blackout Performance
Mar 04, 2024Columbia's Theatre department will stage a powerful adaptation of Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye," exploring racism's impact on an 11-year-old girl in 1940s Ohio.
LaTasha Barnes' The Jazz Continuum Takes Center Stage at The Dance Center
Feb 27, 2024Celebrated dance artist LaTasha Barnes presents "The Jazz Continuum" at The Dance Center in March—a transformative performance blending diverse Black American dance traditions and celebrating the healing power of dance.
$110,000 in NEA Grants Awarded to Columbia College Chicago Dance Center, Museum of Contemporary Photography
Feb 07, 2024Columbia College Chicago's Dance Center and Museum of Contemporary Photography received $110,000 in National Endowment for the Arts grants.
Student-Produced Musical Theatre Concert Set for Feb. 15-16
Jan 29, 2024Columbia students are collaborating to present the inaugural Musical Theatre Dance Concert.
Then, Now, Next—The Dance Center at Columbia College Chicago’s 50th Anniversary Season Offers Joy and Solace
Jan 18, 2024The Dance Center at Columbia College Chicago celebrates the present moment in dance with a series of firsts.
Student Work Takes Center Stage at Unleashed 2023
Dec 11, 2023Unleashed 2023 took place at Columbia College Chicago on November 30, showcasing extraordinary student talent and raising more than $700,000 in scholarships. Departing from the traditional fundraiser format, the Student Center transformed into a multi-floor immersive arts showcase, exploring the theme of "Connecting" across various creative disciplines.
Columbia Raises $700K+ for Student Scholarships
Dec 03, 2023Columbia College Chicago honors the Efroymson Family Fund with the 2023 Philanthropic Icon Award for the family’s contributions to help create opportunities for students to pursue their passion in the arts
Integrating Hip Hop Into the Student Experience
Oct 06, 2023As hip hop turns 50, we look at Columbia’s connections to the cultural phenomena that has impacted music, dance, fashion, art, film, and so much more.
Stand Up, Speak Out with Actress and Playwright Regina Taylor
Oct 05, 2023Columbia College Chicago, in partnership with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor, launched a community-based project series called Black Album Mixtape.
Then, Now, Next—The Dance Center at Columbia College Chicago Celebrates 50 Years of Dedication to Sharing the Present Moment of Dance
Aug 07, 202350th season public programming runs October 2023 through May 2024
The Columbia Dance Center Awarded Chicago Arts Recovery Program Grant
May 22, 2023The Dance Center was one of 77 recipients of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events’ new grant program aimed at helping local arts organizations still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dance Senior Tristen Sanborn on Tap, Teaching, and Taking on Life After Columbia
May 01, 2023How navigating opportunities in Dance had led to happiness.
Professor Susan Imus on the Therapeutic Impact of the Arts
Apr 17, 2023Columbia College Chicago Professor Susan Imus shares how the healing power of art and performance led to a fulfilling career with a global impact.
Dance and Cultural Studies Alum Brianna Heath '17 on the Importance of Listening to Your Genuine Self
Mar 20, 2023Creating the space she needed to thrive led Columbia College Chicago Alum Brianna Heath on the adventure of a lifetime.
Black Souls Welcome Installation Celebrates Black Identity
Feb 27, 2023Columbia College Chicago’s Student Diversity and Inclusion office organizes space for art that’s for and by Black students.
Dancer Vi McMahon on Art, Activism, and Thriving (Not Surviving)
Feb 20, 2023How creating art in space has the potential to transform our world.
The Dance Center at Columbia College Chicago Announces Spring Performances
Jan 17, 2023Columbia announces Spring lineup for 49th Dance Presenting Series.
The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago Announces Interim Director
Jan 06, 2023Meredith Sutton will become the interim director of the Dance Presenting Series.
Columbia Holds Sixth Annual Hip-Hop Festival
Dec 19, 2022The Fresh Connect festival at Columbia College Chicago celebrated the school and city’s rich hip-hop history for the sixth year
Dance Over Everything
Sep 26, 2022Columbia student tells us why she chose Dance over a pre-med education and how it’s paying off.
The Columbia Dance Center Receives CityArts Program Grant
Sep 23, 2022The funding will go towards the Dance Center's project "Chicago Artists Spotlight Platform."
A Pull Towards Dance Plus a Well-Rounded Curriculum Equals Success
Mar 21, 2022Dance student Joy Holder expresses gratitude and passion while reflecting on her academic career at Columbia.
Columbia College Chicago Announces Spring 2022’s B-Series Dance Festival
Mar 14, 2022Columbia’s underground dance festival to take place March 18-19.
Columbia Faculty Bring Their Dance Movement and Skills to a Chicago Hip-Hopera
Nov 01, 2021Columbia Dance faculty tell us about their work in “The Rosina Project”
The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago to Present World Premiere Dance Performance
Sep 01, 2021Kyle Abraham’s newest work to be performed at the Dance Center
The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago to Welcome Live Audiences This Fall
Aug 12, 2021Fall 2021 Season to Open to Live Audiences
Alum Patricia Kara’s New Book Offers Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Entertainment World
Apr 19, 2024Patricia Kara '94 guides the next generation of talent through the intricacies of the entertainment realm in her new book, "Dream On...Now Deliver."
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