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August • September • October • November
August 22-26
International Tango Fest
Chicago's first international tango festival will be held at the Palmer House Hilton (except finale): workshops, concerts, live music at milongas, art and film exhibits. Performance of "Tango, the Dance of the Eternal" at the Grand Ballroom on Navy Pier.
www.chicagotangofest.com
(312) 733-6324
August 24-26
Mozart Dances
The Ravinia Festival presents the Chicago premiere of Mark Morris Dance Group's newest choreography, "Mozart Dances." Featuring Music of the Baroque conducted by Jane Glover.
Harris Theatre for Music and Dance
www.harristheaterchicago.org
August 25
"Boppin' at the Brook"
Country 'n' western dance
Willowbrook Ballroom
www.willowbrookballroom.com
August 25-26
Viva! Latin Music Festival
Two-day festival featuring dozens of superstars performing cumbia, reggaeton, salsa, meringue, tango, bachata, banda and Spanish pop.
Grant Park;
10:30 am-9:30 pm both days
www.Egov.cityofchicago.org
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September 9
Teddy Lee's Anniversary
Dance and CD release party for the Teddy Lee Orchestra.
Willowbrook Ballroom
www.willowbrookballroom.com
September 15-16
Celtic Fest Chicago
This two-day festival celebrates the music, dance and traditions of many Celtic regions, such as Brittany (France), Wales, Cornwall, Isle of Man, Galicia (Spain), Ireland and Scotland.
Grant Park; 11:00 am-9:30 pm both days
Egov.cityofchicago.org (On web site, see Festivals under Things To Do)
September 15
Fiesta Salsa
Hosted by the Hispanic Heritage Coalition, featuring a parade, a Salsa Challenge, and more.
12:00 pm-11:00 pm
Festival Park,
130 S N Grove Avenue, downtown Elgin;
www.fiestasalsa.org
(847) 289-8008
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October 5-8
Chicago Tap Summit
MADD Rhythms, MADD Rhythms Canada, and the Chicago Park District present the third annual Chicago Tap Summit with classes, workshops, panel, jam session, and participants showcase. Final show, "Let Tha Rhythm Hit 'Em," honors Ernest "Brownie" Brown and features a host of tap dance talent and music by Detour Jazfunk.
South Shore Cultural Center,
7059 S. Shore Drive, Chicago
www.maddrhythms.com
(773) 604-1899
October 16
Dancing for Our Preemies
Local TV personalities and professional dancers team up to compete a la "Dancing With the Stars."
Galleria Marchetti
825 W. Erie, Chicago
Email: varvoleda@marchofdimes.com
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November 3 – December 2
Dance Chicago '07
Sponsored by Emergence Productions, Dance Chicago '07 includes several "mini festivals" within the month-long extravaganza: New Moves Festival, Dance for Kids, Stars of Dance, Jazz Fusion, Dance Slams, Global Rhythms, and the Grand Finale. Check out the calendar:
www.dancechicago.com/htmls/schedule.php
Athenaeum Theatre
2936 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago;
(773) 935-6860
November 23-25
Thanks 4 Giving
Hosted by the Chicago Human Rhythm Project and featuring TAO, a contemporary Japanese Wadaiko drumming company, "Thanks 4 Giving" is a series of dance shows with 50% of the ticket price going to charity -- any nonprofits. When you buy your tickets, you can designate which nonprofit you'd like to benefit.
Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago
www.chicagotap.org/givingopportunities/thanks4giving.php
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