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Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre Season 25-26 here we come! Follow our page and check out our events for all the latest news on our 27th Season.

With our intense focus on personal narratives, the combined talents of our diverse collective of artists, and the multiple artistic languages with which we communicate, Cerqua Rivera engages audiences in magnetic human stories at once new and deeply familiar. Our season extends spring through fall, culminating in a fall concert series where the year’s new work debuts in full production, performed by our 8-member Dance Ensemble and 10-piece Jazz Band. We produce a monthly summer series called Inside/Out – new work preview performances and discussions where audiences get involved in the art and get to know our artists. We also perform in community and school settings, partnering with peer organizations and teaching young people about the many influences that have shaped dance in America. All told, Cerqua Rivera engages nearly 10,000 people in a normal year. Our mission: To use multiple artistic forms (primarily dance and music) and the combined talents of our diverse company to convey intense personal narratives. We are proudly and visibly multicultural, exploring the intersection of heritage, culture, and identity through high quality art. Our unique culture of collaboration and diversity fosters magnetic connections between artists and audiences. EXCLUSIVE TOUR REPRESENTATION: SIEGEL ARTIST MANAGEMENT LLC, 570-258-5700, WWW.SIEGELARTIST.COM

🚨 CALL FOR PROPOSALS! 🚨New voices. Bold ideas. Boundless creativity.Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre is thrilled to announce ...
10/19/2026

🚨 CALL FOR PROPOSALS! 🚨

New voices. Bold ideas. Boundless creativity.

Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre is thrilled to announce our inaugural NEW VOICES FESTIVAL!

We’re seeking 3 emerging movement creators who are ready to experiment, take creative risks, and push the boundaries of contemporary dance.

Whether you’re expanding an existing work or exploring a brand-new idea, we want to hear YOUR voice! ✨

📍 Ruth Page Center for the Arts | Chicago
📅 March 25, 2027 | 7:30 PM

🗓 Submission Deadline: November 9, 2026

Ready to share your vision?

🔗 Learn more & submit your proposal through the link in our bio! Also here: https://shorturl.at/pjdeZ

¡MUCHÍSIMAS GRACIAS! ❤️✨What an incredible two days at the 2nd Annual Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival! Latinx/e ...
10/04/2026

¡MUCHÍSIMAS GRACIAS! ❤️✨

What an incredible two days at the 2nd Annual Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival! Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival

A huge thank you to all of our incredible artists, dancers, teachers, collaborators, and everyone who came out to celebrate with us. We are so grateful for the energy, artistry, and connection you brought into the space.

Thank you for showing up, sharing, moving, and celebrating Latinx/e voices and community with us. And a special thank you to everyone who helped make this festival possible — we couldn’t have done it without you.

Until next time!💥

09/30/2026

🚨 2 DAYS LEFT! 🚨

This is your FINAL CHANCE to grab tickets at our special Flash Sale price! 🔥

Don’t miss the 2nd Annual Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival — two days of movement, artistry, and community.

⏰ Flash Sale ends soon — secure your tickets before it’s gone!

📍 Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago
📅 October 2–3

See you there! ❤️‍🔥

09/29/2026

3 DAYS LEFT! 🔥

We’re just 3 days away from the 2nd Annual Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival!

Join us for a weekend of movement, conversation, connection, and celebration of Latinx/e voices in contemporary dance.

📍 The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago
1306 S Michigan Ave

🎭 Opening Concert — Fri, Oct 2 @ 7:30 PM
💃 Workshops + Community Conversation — Sat, Oct 3

¡FALTAN 3 DÍAS! 🔥

¡Estamos a solo 3 días del 2º Festival Anual de Movimiento Contemporáneo Latinx/e de Chicago!

Escucha a Wilfredo Rivera compartir en español sobre el espíritu del Festival, la comunidad que reúne y lo que hace que este encuentro sea tan especial.

Acompáñanos para un fin de semana de movimiento, conversación, conexión y celebración de las voces Latinx/e en la danza contemporánea.

📍 The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago
1306 S Michigan Ave

🎭 Concierto de apertura — Viernes, 2 de octubre @ 7:30 PM
💃 Talleres + Conversación comunitaria — Sábado, 3 de octubre

09/26/2026

🚨 FLASH SALE — $15 CONCERT TICKETS! 🚨

Hear from Wilfredo as he personally invites you to the 2nd Annual Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival!

For a limited time, grab your concert ticket for just $15 and join us for an evening celebrating movement, artistry, culture, and community.

🎭 Opening Concert
📅 Friday, October 2 @ 7:30 PM
📍 The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago
1306 S Michigan Ave

🎟️ FLASH SALE: $15 CONCERT TICKETS

Don’t miss your chance to experience this year’s Festival — we’ll see you there!

Last day of this rewarding process with Omar Román de Jesús Omar Román de Jesús 🥹🤍So grateful for everything we’ve lea...
09/25/2026

Last day of this rewarding process with Omar Román de Jesús Omar Román de Jesús 🥹🤍
So grateful for everything we’ve learned, shared, and created together. 🫶

Can’t wait to share a preview of Torcer el Horizonte at the 2nd Annual Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival next Friday night at 7:30 pm ! ✨

09/25/2026

✨ TORCER EL HORIZONTE ✨

Hear from Omar Román de Jesús as he shares more about “Torcer el Horizonte,” a new work in progress by Omar Román de Jesús and Joe Cerqua (Composer).

Our CRDT dancers will bring this new work to the stage, offering a preview at the 2nd Annual Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival !

📍 The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago
1306 S Michigan Ave

🗓 Friday, October 2
🕢 Festival Performance | 7:30 PM

Come experience a first look at “Torcer el Horizonte” as it continues to take shape this season.

🎟️ Tickets & more information through the link below

https://dance.colum.edu/events/2026/10/2/cerqua-rivera-dance-theatre-festival

Special thanks to presenting sponsor The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation.

09/24/2026

We are proud to welcome Tori Cristi Victoria “Tori Cristi” Villamil to this year’s Festival! ✨

Tori will join us for the Opening Concert AND lead Whacking for Self-Expression and Liberation, a workshop centered on movement, self-expression, and liberation.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival at The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago!

📍 The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago
1306 S Michigan Ave

🎭 Opening Concert
Friday, October 2 | 7:30 PM

💃 Whacking for Self-Expression and Liberation Workshop with Tori Cristi

Saturday, October 3 | 10:15–11:45 AM
For emerging, pre-professional, and professional movement artists. All are welcome to observe.

💬 Community Conversation hosted by David Herrera
Saturday, October 3 | 12:00–1:30 PM
FREE & open to all.

🎟️ Tickets & Admission

Concert tickets start at $10

Workshop: Pay What You Can

Community Conversation: FREE

Free tickets for Columbia College Chicago students, faculty & staff.

Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Festival! ✨

09/23/2026

✨ Artist Spotlight | Ruben Andrés Castillo Gomez

Experience Los Inmigrantes, a choreographic work by Ruben Andrés Castillo Gomez, at the 2nd Annual Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival!

Join us as we celebrate his work and the diverse perspectives shaping contemporary dance!

📍 The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago

October 2 | Festival Performance
🕢 7:30 PM

October 3 | Festival Gathering
💃 Community Workshop: 10:15–11:45 AM
💬 Community Conversation: 12:00–1:30 PM

🎟️ Tickets & more information through the link in our bio!

Thank you to everyone who came out to see us at Navy Pier💙 We loved sharing the stage with you and are so grateful for y...
09/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to see us at Navy Pier💙 We loved sharing the stage with you and are so grateful for your support!

Moments from THRESHOLD, choreographed by Bennett Cullen
📸 by Adam Leinberger

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