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06/08/2026

A conversation with Cameron McKinney, Artistic Director of , about setting his newest creation “Fall From Grace” on Chicago Dance Crash.

Crash spent a week in residency with Cameron and we are thrilled to premiere the full work at our upcoming repertory performance expo/sd.

🎟️Tickets are live through the link in our bio or at www.chicagodancecrash.com🎟️

When: Friday and Saturday, July 24-25 at 7:00 pm
Where: Ruth Page Center for the Arts
Tickets: $25 for adults / $15 for children 12 and under

See you at the theater✨

06/07/2026

Summertime frolics are calling our name🌼

Throwback to “Head for the Hills” - a collaboration with , Crash Guest Artist , and Artistic Director .

05/29/2026

Join Chicago Dance Crash for an open studio experience as part of our three-week residency with choreographer Annie Franklin, developing new work in collaboration with producer e j e c t. 
This open rehearsal invites community members into the creative process, offering a firsthand look at how Franklin and resident composer e j e c t are working with the ensemble. Participants will see the methods Crash is using to foster collaboration between dancers and musicians, exploring how movement and sound can be built simultaneously.  
Schedule:
6:00–7:00 PM | Community Workshop with Annie Franklin
 A movement-based workshop led by Franklin, offering participants a chance to engage with her choreographic approach and explore improvisation, physical awareness, and personal movement language. 
7:00–8:30 PM | In-Process Showing + Talkback
 A showing of material developed during the residency, featuring live collaboration between the dancers and e j e c t. The evening concludes with a talkback, giving audiences insight into the creative process and an opportunity to engage directly with the artists. 
DATE & TIME
06/18/26 and 6/29/26 - 6:00 pm-8:30 pm 
LOCATION
The Chicago Cultural Center   This program is made possible by a grant from the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events with funding from the Walder Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.   Flier Design:   

05/26/2026

The Crash community showed up and showed out for The Gala-Ish✨❤️

Still reminiscing about this event! Thank you to everyone who made it such an unforgettable night and for supporting the future of Chicago Dance Crash!🦏

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05/22/2026

A few of our favorite moments from The Gala-Ish last weekend!💎

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported Crash’s biggest fundraiser of the year! We are so grateful to our community and wouldn’t be here without you❤️

Stay tuned for more summer announcements and some very special events coming soon!

📸: A. Deran Photography

05/19/2026

June open company classes with and !

Freestyle class with Logan “L2K” Howell will focus on establishing a solid foundation in the basics of Freestyle through the lens of the Litefeet dance.  House class with Ibrahim “Rah” Sabbi will explore House steps, grooves, and rhythmic patterns. Attendees will use these three elements develop their freestyle within the framework of House dance.

Open Class: 12:00-1:30 PM
Open Lab Session: 1:30-3 PM
Location: Rhythmhood x Snipes Studio

Class and lab are free to attend! We hope to see you there!

05/15/2026

A little behind the scenes peek into our residency with visiting choreographer Cameron McKinney👀

Cameron has spent a week in residency with Crash artists crafting a new duet that will premiere July 24-25 at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts as a part of our summer repertory show expo/sd.

Can’t wait that long??

✨See a very special preview of the new work tonight at The Gala-Ish✨

The evening also features live DJs, dancing, raffles, small bites and an open bar. Don’t miss this chance to support the company and celebrate the legacy of Chicago Dance Crash!

🔥Purchase your tickets at www.chicagodancecrash.com or through the link in our bio!🔥  For any additional questions or requests, feel free to contact us at [email protected]. We can’t wait to see you there!

General Info:

📅 Date: Friday, May 15th
🕛: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
📌 Venue: Hairpin Arts Center, 2810 N Milwaukee Ave, 2nd Floor
🎟️: $40
♿ Accessibility: This venue is ADA compliant
🥤 No outside food or beverages are allowed

05/14/2026

Join Crash for open class with Monday 5/18!

Class will focus on retaining movement quality and texture within choreography while strengthening memory, muscle control, and musicality. Dancers will be challenged to quickly absorb and internalize choreography, learning how to connect themselves to movement with clarity and intention. 
In her classes, Felecia emphasizes movement quality and flow, encouraging dancers to fully absorb and embody choreography with both control and sensitivity. Felecia is passionate about creating a focused and supportive environment where dancers feel both grounded and inspired, encouraging them to grow, take ownership of their training, and fully engage in the process.

Open Class: 12-1:30 PM
Open Lab Session: 1:30-3 PM
Location: Rhythmhood x Snipes Studio

Class and lab are free to attend! See you there!

05/13/2026

Coming this summer to a theater near you… 
Chicago Dance Crash presents expo/sd, a world premiere concert July 24th-25th at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts.   Curated by Artistic Director KC Bevis, the evening features new works choreographed by Annie Franklin, Cameron McKinney, and Crash resident choreographer Elijah Motley.

Seating will be very limited for this weekend-only showing and, as with all freestyle-driven productions, both performances will be entirely different.

Join Chicago Dance Crash in July as we celebrate three world-premiere works in expo/sd —exploring the visceral, the intimate, and the imperfect in performance.

When: Friday and Saturday, July 24-25 at 7:00 pm
Where: Ruth Page Center for the Arts
Tickets: $25 for adults / $15 for children 12 and under

Tickets are available through the link in our bio or at ChicagoDanceCrash.com 🎟️

05/04/2026

A little throwback to last year’s Chicago Dance Crash Gala at Hairpin Arts Center🥂

The Gala-Ish is less that two weeks away! Have you reserved your tickets?👀

✨ Purchase tickets at www.chicagodancecrash.com or through the link in our bio!✨
 Be among the first to witness the world premiere performance of a new work by New York City-based choreographer Cameron McKinney, including an exclusive artist/choreographer talkback after the preview.

The evening also features a live DJ, dancing, raffles, small bites and an open bar. Don’t miss this chance to support the company and celebrate the legacy of Chicago Dance Crash! 
General Info: 📅 Friday, May 15th 🕛 7:00 PM–9:00 PM 📌 Hairpin Arts Center, 2810 N Milwaukee Ave, 2nd Floor 🎟️ $40 (cash event) ♿ ADA accessible 🥤 No outside food or beverages allowed

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3920 N Greenview Avenue #1R
Chicago, IL
60613

Telephone

+18052663094

Website

http://www.chicagodancecrash.com/

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