Upcoming Events at Columbia College Chicago
May 05, 2025A range of performances and experiences showcasing student and faculty artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
The Dance Center Stories
Dance Students Premiere New Works at Student Performance Night, April 10-11
Apr 07, 2025This event will feature original dance works by students, celebrating creativity and personal stories through choreography.
The Dance Center Presents the Chicago Solo Spotlight Festival, March 13-15
Jan 14, 2025The festival celebrates the power of the solo performance with two world premieres by acclaimed Chicago-based artists Jenn Freeman | Po’Chop and Nora Sharp.
The Dance Center Announces Season 51 With an Eye Toward Intergenerational and Diverse Dancemaking
Aug 28, 2024The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago unveils Season 51, marking its debut as part of the new School of Theatre and Dance.
Alum Patricia Kara’s New Book Offers Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Entertainment World
Jul 02, 2024Patricia Kara '94 guides the next generation of talent through the intricacies of the entertainment realm in her new book, "Dream On...Now Deliver."
Second Annual Columbia College Chicago Dance Center Symposium Welcomes Proposals through August 9
Jun 24, 2024The Dance Center's 2024 Symposium “Experiencing Time/Embodying Rhythm” is co-curated by Lisa Gonzales and Darrell Jones.
Spring Semester In Review At Columbia
May 29, 2024Spring 2024: Columbia College Chicago Highlights
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Columbia Dance Center Receives CityArts Program Grant
Sep 23, 2022The funding will go towards the Dance Center's project "Chicago Artists Spotlight Platform."
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