Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

_{"The company, under the leadership of artistic director Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell, seems to be evolving toward a commitment to the legacy and the here-and-now of Chicago and American dance."  —Chicago Reader}

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago returns to the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center for the first time since 2008. Experience a remarkable exhibition of artistry as Hubbard Street Dance Chicago connects jazz heritage to the current day. Highlights include ATLAS by Chanel DaSilva, a May 2026 world premiere, which accentuates her signature athletic storytelling. The repertoire also soars with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Associate Artistic Director Matthew Rushing's Beauty Chasers, an exploration of the pursuit to create. At the same time, Bob Fosse's Percussion IV is a delightful example of the Chicago-born Broadway icon's style. It honors the ongoing historic partnership between Hubbard Street and the Verdon Fosse® Legacy. Completing the evening is Aszure Barton's Blue Soup, celebrated for its quirky, collaborative spirit and intricate physicality.

Credits

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

The mission of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is to awaken the human spirit through contemporary dance, envisioning a dance landscape that is relevant and accessible to all. For 49 years, Hubbard Street has been one of the most original forces in contemporary dance, bringing top choreographers and works to Chicago and beyond. Hubbard Street's ever-evolving repertory, created by today's leading choreographic voices, makes it a company that dancers aspire to join and that venues worldwide are eager to present. To date, the main company has performed in 19 countries and 44 of the 50 United States.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

Welcoming over 100,000 patrons annually, the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center (DPAC) is Notre Dame's primary presenter of cinematic and performing arts programming. In addition to hosting hundreds of performances and events across its multiple venues each year, DPAC curates an annual Presenting Series that brings world-class touring performers to the region. As an academic space, the center is also home to the Department of Film, Television, and Theatre and also regularly hosts student and faculty performers from the Department of Music and Sacred Music at Notre Dame. 

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Funding & Support

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is a signature program of the 2027 Notre Dame Arts Biennial and part of the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center's Presenting Series.