Visceral Dance Chicago

09/04/2026

2026/27 NEW ARTIST | Welcoming T’aja Williams T originally from Sacramento, California and Bermuda

T’aja Williams was raised in Sacramento, California, and Bermuda. She is an alumn of the Grier School and George Mason University with a BFA in Dance. T’aja also received an Outstanding Service To The Field Award from the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Miss Williams has had the privilege of working with Susan Shields, Shaun Boyle D’Arcy, Christopher dAmboise, Lawrence Jackson, Kate Weare, Mike Tyus, Luca Francesco Renzi, Joshua Manculich, Nicole von Arx, and Darrel Grande Moultrie. She has gained experience through the Paul Taylor Summer Intensive, Alonzo King Lines Summer Program, American Dance Festival, the International Association of Blacks in Dance, Whim W’Him Summer Dance Intensive, and Doug Varone’s Winter Workshop.

T’aja has premiered five choreographed works throughout her undergraduate education, titled Reconciliation I, Oh My Gosh!, Salt and Light, This Isn’t Your Story To Tell, and Amidst.

09/02/2026

2026/27 NEW ARTIST | Welcoming Tyler Chang originally from New York City.

Tyler Chang, a multidisciplinary Chinese-American artist, was born and raised in New York City. They began their dance education at LaGuardia High School, additionally training at Broadway Dance Center, Ballet Hispánico, and MOVE|NYC|. 

Tyler earned their Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Southern California (USC) Glorya Kaufman School of Dance on an artistic-excellence scholarship with a concentration in performance and a minor in Business Finance. Throughout their time at USC Kaufman, they performed original works by Kyle Abraham, Darrell Grand Moultrie, Saleemah E. Knight, Bret Easterling, Tyce Diorio, and Jennifer Lott as well as restaged works by Christopher Wheeldon, Jiří Kylián, Hope Boykin, and Shahar Binyamini.

Professionally, Tyler has performed in In Search of an Exit, an evening length work by Thomas Ford and Steven Atwater, and in DiscoFoot by Tom Caley and Petter Jacobsson.
 
In addition to their collegiate studies, Tyler studied at The School at Jacob’s Pillows contemporary program, Springboard Danse Pittsburgh, Orsolina 28, and the Ballets Jazz Montréal summer intensive, where they performed works by Wayne McGregor, Sharon Eyal, Laja Field, Juliano Nunes, Florian Lochner/Alice Klock (FLOCK), and Andonis Foniadakis. They additionally were a 2025 Arnhold summer fellow studying dance education and leadership. 

Tyler is thrilled to begin their first season with Visceral Dance Chicago where they look forward to continued growth and exploration as a dance artist and maker.

09/01/2026

2026/27 NEW ARTIST | Welcoming Mandy Fang mandy fang originally from San Francisco, CA

Bay Area native, Mandy Fang, is an Asian American dancer and choreographer who has been in process with Dwight Rhoden, Jodie Gates, and Peter Chu. She has performed “Steps in the Street” alongside the Martha Graham Dance Company and premiered Dwight Rhoden’s “Random Acts” at the Joyce Theater next to the Complexions Contemporary Ballet company. She was recently recognized as a 2026 Laguna Dance Emerging Artist, and has attended training programs with Lines Ballet, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Orsolina28, Ballet BC, Laguna Dance, b12 and Springboard Danse. Mandy earned her BFA in Dance Performance and BA in Public Relations/Advertising as well as an Asian American Studies minor at Chapman University. While at Chapman, she has published interdisciplinary research combining dance and anthropology, earned over $6,000 in research grants. Mandy’s research has taken her abroad to Canada, Italy, Germany and the Netherlands. Mandy is eager to pursue performance, creation, and continued growth with Visceral.

Photos Michelle 🖤

08/29/2026

One week ago on the landmark The Auditorium with Dance For Life for Chicago Dance Health Fund !

Photos Todd Rosenberg

08/28/2026

SEASONFOURTEEN and we’re all here!

Nia Davis
Kaliana Medlock
Erika Shi
Alessandra De Paolantonio
Laura
annika
aden 🗝
minylan echols.
Diego Gonzales
Tyler Chang
Aidan Gresock
Cody Watson
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Asiah Moore
mandy fang
Amber Lew

08/26/2026

Still feeling the rush from Dance For Life!Chicago Dance Health Fund

In a truly breathtaking moment in Visceral Dance Chicago’s “Revel,” the ensemble hoists a dancer into the air in a matter of seconds — perfectly timed to the music. Dressed in glamorous party attire, the artists delivered a fun performance that brought a 21st-century perspective to Maurice Ravel’s “Boléro.” (Sun-Times)

Photos Cheryl Mann

08/25/2026

In a truly breathtaking moment in Visceral Dance Chicago’s “Revel,” the ensemble hoists a dancer into the air in a matter of seconds — perfectly timed to the music. Dressed in glamorous party attire, the artists delivered a fun performance that brought a 21st-century perspective to Maurice Ravel’s “Boléro.”Barry Brecheisen/For the Sun-Times

https://chicago.suntimes.com/dance/2026/08/24/photos-chicago-dance-ballet-contemporary-showcase-auditorium-theatre?utm_campaign=mrf-facebook-thechicagosuntimes&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&mrfcid=202608246a8cb9e03f605b6a42ff044f

The annual "greatest hits" of Chicago dance raises money for a health care fund for performers and features many of the city's standout dance talents.

08/11/2026

Let’s go SEASONFOURTEEN!

07/13/2026

INSIDE VISCERAL | JULY

We are now accepting interest from individuals who would like to join our Board of Directors and help guide the organization's future. In addition, we are actively recruiting for two open positions—Business Operations Manager and Business Development Manager. If you're passionate about making a di...

06/11/2026

Announcement from Visceral Dance https://wix.to/KU5WZRK
Now Hiring!
Business Operations Manager
Business Development Manager

BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER PART-TIME Lead the systems that keep Visceral moving. Oversee finance, marketing, operations, governance, and organizational strategy while partnering closely with leadership to advance our mission and ensure long-term operational excellence.