Cultural Connections: Chicago Dancing Festival


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Could Chicago become known as an international center for dancing? One influential dancer-turned-politician says the art form should take its place among blues and theater as one of Chicago's signature cultural attractions.

Next week, some of the most talked about dance companies in Chicago and the world will be on display as part of the fifth annual Chicago Dancing Festival.

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The festival's curator and world-renowned choreographer, Chicago native Lar Lubovitch joins us on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm.

In the following video from the 2010 Chicago Dancing Festival, the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company performs Lar Lubovitch's "Concerto Six Twenty-Two." Video produced by HMS Media.

Check out the following video from the 2010 Chicago Dancing Festival, where the Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago performs Moustapha Bangoura's "Djembe Drum Talk." Video produced by HMS Media.

In the video below from the 2010 Chicago Dancing Festival, the Joffrey Ballet performs Gerald Arpino's "Light Rain." Video produced by HMS Media.

To see photos of dancers from the Chicago Dancing Festival and for more information, check out the image gallery and links below.

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