Listen as Sono Osato tells the heartbreaking story of why she had to leave Ballet Russe de Monte-Carlo during World War II. vimeo.com/552005030 - #cdhp #chicago #dance #dancehistory #chicagodance #archives #interview #oralhistory #yearofchicagodance

“While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads” Our #fromthearchives series this month highlights everyone’s favorite Winter show- The Nutcracker! Featured here is Betsy Herskind dancing the role of the Rose in Waltz of the Flowers from the Ruth Page Center Nutcracker!

Sid Smith details the financial importance of The Nutcracker for ballet companies, specifically in Chicago. - #cdhp #chicago #dance #dancehistory #chicagodance #archives #interview #oralhistory #yearofchicagodance

Today we celebrate Robert Joffrey! Founder of The Joffrey Ballet, along with Gerald Arpino, Robert has greatly contributed to the ballet community worldwide. Thank you, and happy birthday! The Joffrey Ballet - #cdhp #chicago #dance #archives #yearofchicagodance #happybirthday

“While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads” Our #fromthearchives series this month highlights everyone’s favorite Winter show- The Nutcracker! This party scene makes us want to celebrate! - #cdhp #chicago #dance #dancehistory #chicagodance #archives #yearofchicagodance

Make sure you watch til the end! Charlie Vernon wonders here what the dance of the Sugarplum Fairy actually means. vimeo.com/395964204 - #cdhp #chicago #dance #dancehistory #chicagodance #archives #interview #oralhistory #yearofchicagodance

New year, new video clips! Wynne Delacoma, a former arts writer, shared with us how she navigated a tricky situation when reviewing a performance of Swan Lake. vimeo.com/716918476 - #cdhp #chicago #dance #dancehistory #chicagodance #interview #oralhistory

Our birthday of the week is Shirey Mordine! Dancer, educator, choreographer, and director- she does it all! Thank you for all your contributions to the Chicago dance community. Visit our Saturday Spotlight Highlight on our Instagram to learn more about Shirley! Mordine & Company#cdhp

New year, new video clips! Can you believe that Paul Sanasardo and Pina Bausch used to rehearse at midnight? Listen to learn more about their intense rehearsal process and early career together. vimeo.com/685984519 - #cdhp #chicago #dance #archives #dancehistory #oralhistory

CDHP is sending a happy birthday to Muriel Foster! An original Dyerette, Director of the Sammy Dyer School, and performing artist- Muriel is a legend! How awesome is this signed photo of the Dyerette’s? - #cdhp #chicago #dance #dancehistory #archives #history #happybirthday

Today we celebrate Maria Tallchief! In addition to being the first American to perform in Moscow’s Bolshoi Theater, Maria has an extensive history in Chicago. She was the director of the Lyric Opera for most of the 1970s & debuted the Chicago City Ballet in 1981. Happy birthday!

New year, new video clips! A small mistake by Gus Giordano led to an improvised death scene by Mort Kessler in West Side Story. Listen to hear more! - #cdhp #chicago #dance #dancehistory #chicagodance #archives #interview #oralhistory

CDHP wants to wish Peggy Sutton a happy birthday! She’s a dancer, choreographer, director, administrator, and advocate. Happy birthday Peggy! MayfairAcademy - #cdhp #chicago #dance #dancehistory #chicagodance #archives #interview #oralhistory #happybirthday

New year, new CDHP! We are shifting our content primarily to Instagram. Follow us at ChicagoDanceHistory as we continue to share archival footage, photos, and memories! - #cdhp #chicago #dance #dancehistory #chicagodance #archives #interview #oralhistory

We spy #AyodeleQueen Omo in the Logan Center 10th Anniversary video. As a inaugural Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project member and long time Community Cultural Arts Partner, we value our relationship with the Logan Center and look forward to many more years of partnership.

@MADDRHYTHMS July 9th is going to even better! See @MADDRHYTHMS soon.

Pride was dope, Hyde Park Summer Fest, DuSable Juneteenth, Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash… all dope summer time Chi activities… Hundreds of thousands of folks having a good time… In peace. Best Big City for a reason 🫡💪🏾💯

“This story was smart, important, socially aware, and really, really funny” - Annick Get your tickets for this do-not-miss World Premiere today! Pictured: Cast of LUCY AND CHARLIE'S HONEYMOON. Photo by Liz Lauren.jpg #LookingglassTheatre #lchoneymoon

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