Past Performances

D. Wade's Chicago Has Talent Details >

Join NBA Superstar and hometown hero, Dwyane Wade, in a fun filled evening showcasing Chicago area’s home-grown talent. A variety of performers (singers, dancers, musicians, beat boxer, and more) will compete to become the winner of the 1st annual “D. Wade’s Chicago Has Talent Presented by Gatorade,” with a celebrity host, performer and judges. All net proceeds from the event will benefit Wade’s World Foundation supporting local charities.

For more information on the Wade’s World Weekend visit: www.wadesworldfoundation.org

D. Wade's Chicago Has Talent

Josh Weckesser Dance Spectacular Details >

Building Stage Chicago
412 N Carpenter St
Chicago, IL

The indeninable, often quirky, always tall Josh Weckesser is at it again with what is fast becoming an annual event on par with Lollapalooza, only for dance: the Josh Weckesser Dance Spectacular. The Fourth Annual JWDS, subtitled Big Time!, will be an evening of new dances, visual artistry, comedy, and of course, Josh himself. With sights so fantastic, so incredible, and curiosities so shocking you'll demand your money back (but you won't get it).

Tickets for all shows are $15 or $10 with a hard luck story available at the door by cash or credit (hard luck story need not be true, and the best hard luck story gets their money back)

*Starring*
Synapse Arts Collective
Kinetic Dust
Matt Griffo
Brandy White
Sarah Winkler
Be the Groove
Stephanie Paul
Josh Weckesser

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Navy Pier Dock Street Stage Details >

Friday, June 26, 2009 - 6:30 & 8:30pm
Saturday, July 4, 2009 - 4:30 & 6:30pm
Saturday, July 25, 2009 - 6:30 & 8:30pm
Saturday, August 15, 2009 - 6:30 & 8:30pm

Free forty minute performances

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Rhythm World Festival at Millennium Park Details >

Be the Groove is back with the Chicago Human Rhythm Project on the Jay Pritzker Pavilion stage for a second time! This year's performance will once again feature CHRP's amazing faculty, talented youth tap ensembles and others in Chicago's single largest celebration of tap and percussive dance!

The performance is free and open to the public.

Featuring:

  • Be the Groove
  • Boitsov Ballet
  • South Shore Drill Team
  • CHRP's performing ensemble BAM!
  • Dormeshia Sumbry Edwards
  • Tappers with Attitude Youth Tap Ensemble
  • Footprints Tap Ensemble
  • Step Afrika's Jakari Sherman and Steppers
  • Vijay Tellis-Nayak Septet
  • Jason Janas
  • North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble

The ONE 2009 Details >

The ONE is the top urban showcase of the year featuring the best hip hop, footworking, breaking, and urban tap companies in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Doors: 7:30
Show: 8:00

Portage Theater
4050 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL
773-736-4050

Tickets available at www.ticketweb.com

Last year's event sold out, so make sure to purchase your tickets early!

The ONE 2009

Metropolis Performing Arts Center Details >

111 W. Campbell St.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Box Office: Tues–Sat 10-5 (or until showtime) Sun 1-5 847.577.2121

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