Summer at CRB!

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This Summer CRB spent three days at the Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts teaching a masterclass, and holding a lecture/demonstration style performance. Among the works performed were segments from "The Four Seasons", "Illuminations" and ballet variations by Artistic Director Wade Schaaf. Working with this group of young artists was a great inspiration!


CRB'S Summer Intensive is just ONE MONTH AWAY!A perfect offering for the young artist (13 and up). Once a year, CRB offers an opportunity for young advanced dancers to work with the artists of the company. This year, the intensive will be in the hea…

CRB'S Summer Intensive is just ONE MONTH AWAY!

A perfect offering for the young artist (13 and up). Once a year, CRB offers an opportunity for young advanced dancers to work with the artists of the company. This year, the intensive will be in the heart of downtown Chicago at 218 S. Wabash. Dancers will have the opportunity to work on their technique and artistry with the company members at CRB. JOIN US!

Save the date!CRB'S fall gala ENVISION is September 15th. Save the date for a fun evening of dance, drink and FUN all in support of Chicago's contemporary ballet company. Make sure to put September 15 on your calendar. Don't miss the CRB event of th…

Save the date!

CRB'S fall gala ENVISION is September 15th. Save the date for a fun evening of dance, drink and FUN all in support of Chicago's contemporary ballet company. Make sure to put September 15 on your calendar. Don't miss the CRB event of the fall!

Phew! What a Spring!!

Spring was filled with beautiful performances at Chicago Repertory Ballet.

This April we premiered Modern Motions at the Atheneum Theater. The production opened with a headline grabbing review: "Ambitious Chicago Repertory Ballet shows who they want to be."

In May we brought a few of these beautiful works to Evanston's Studio5 performing Arts Center. Enjoy some photos from these performances below. Don't forget you can follow our Instagram @Chicagorepertoryballet to see the latest photos and videos from CRB! 

Trees, MelodyMs. Jacqueline Stewart with the company in Shannon Alvis' gorgeous work "Tress, Melody".Photo: Thopher Alexander

Trees, Melody

Ms. Jacqueline Stewart with the company in Shannon Alvis' gorgeous work "Tress, Melody".

Photo: Thopher Alexander

Grand Pianola MusicMs. Miriam-Rose LeDuc in Artistic Director Wade Schaaf's "Grand Pianola Music: On the Dominant Divide". Photo: Topher Alexander

Grand Pianola Music

Ms. Miriam-Rose LeDuc in Artistic Director Wade Schaaf's "Grand Pianola Music: On the Dominant Divide". 

Photo: Topher Alexander


SUMMER IS COMING: 

CRB'S Summer Intensive is coming August 6 - 10 and will be packed with some of the most exciting classes and opportunities to study with the amazing artists of Chicago Repertory Ballet. Study in the heart of downtown Chicago in this fun and invigorating intensive. Don't wait, send your audition today!

 
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2018 Season

Grand Pianola Music: On The Dominant Divide

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Choreography: Wade Schaaf

Lighting Design: Sarah Lackner

Costume Design: Nathan Rohrer

World Premiere: April 6th 2018, The Athenaeum Theatre (Chicago IL)

A contemporary ballet work to the composition of the same name, this work is a thrilling dance to encounter full of classical line and contemporary movement style.

2018 Season

Trees, Melody

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Choreography: Shannon Alvis

Lighting Design: Sarah Lackner

Costume Design: Wade Schaaf

World Premiere: April 6th 2018, The Athenaeum Theatre (Chicago, IL)

Trees, Melody is a beautiful and intense contemporary dance work for 7 dancers. With movements like trees mingling together in the wind Trees, Melody is a perfect marriage to its luscious contemporary score.

2018 Season

All The Things You Are

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Choreography: Tenley Dickey

Lighting Design: Sarah Lackner

Costume Design: Tenley Dickey

World Premiere: April 6th 2018, The Athenaeum Theatre (Chicago IL)

All The Things You Are is a heartwarming contemporary dance incorporating music from the 40’s and 50’s. Culminating in a heartfelt final section for 9 dancers.

2018 Season

Closing

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Choreography: Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye

Lighting Design: Dustin l. Derry

Costume Design: Nathan Rohrer

World Premiere: April 6th 2018, The Athenaeum Theatre (Chicago IL)

Closing is a luscious contemporary ballet with a silky movement vocabulary accentuating partnerships and partnered music to a contemporary score.

2017 Season

Illuminations nos. 1-3

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Choreography: Wade Schaaf

Lighting Design: Sarah Lackner

Costume Design: Wade Schaaf

World Premiere: October 28th, The Athenaeum Theater (Chicago IL)

A dance in three parts, Illuminations no. 1- 3 explores three vignettes: illuminating the body and its movements, illuminating the body in time, illuminating the body in relationship.