Thanks to continued love, support, and grit Dance Avondale Collective is about to enter our fourth year of free performances in our community. We are invested in keeping the legacy of early American modern dance innovator Charles Weidman alive and well. This season we have three more weekends of concerts planned and plan to pay our dancers a more meaningful wage, with your help. Join us in building community and access to the arts!

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We were born out of the pandemic with our dancers generosity and great need to practice their art. So far we have been able to produce five separate series of performances. Our first two shows were absolute labors of love as all involved donated their talents free of charge. All rehearsals and performances were held outside due to Covid restrictions. Since then, with much gratitude, we have partnered with Dance Avondale’s school, a 501(c)3. Providing a beautiful studio space and an even more beautiful mission of providing high quality instruction in a financially accessible way, a kismet pairing bringing expansive exposure to the art of dance. We are also grateful to be fiscally sponsored by the North River Commission and the Chicago Park District making it possible to provide small stipends to artists.

In order to become more sustainable, diverse, and inclusive we need to pay our artists a livable income. Help make that happen by making a large or small, one time or recurring tax deductible donation. Sharing with someone who may be interested in giving or donating your time or services (grant writing, sewing, sound etc.) are equally important. Thank you for your support!

Support Dance Avondale and the Charles Weidman Legacy

By Dance Avondale Chicago NFP

Support Dance Avondale and the Charles Weidman Legacy

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