Mutual Dance Theatre Presents South Chicago Dance Theatre
October 2 – October 3
Aronoff Center for the Arts
Starting at $34
See Mutual Dance Theatre Presents South Chicago Dance Theatre at Aronoff Center for the Arts on October 2 and 3
The highly buzzed-about South Chicago Dance Theatre makes its Cincinnati debut, presented by Mutual Dance Theatre’s Jefferson James Contemporary Dance Theater Series! Led by Artistic Director Kia S. Smith, whose rise has been described as “meteoric,” South Chicago Dance Theatre landed a spot on Dance Magazine’s national “must-see” list and has been called “the next big thing” by the Chicago Tribune.
Described as a “rare combination of rigor and vulnerability” (Third Cost Review), South Chicago Dance Theatre blends legacy with innovation and is the largest company in Mutual’s 26-27 season.
About the Program
This program includes a short excerpt from Smith’s Josephine Project, which traces her great-grandmother’s journey north out of the Jim Crow South, documented by hand-written notes in a preserved suitcase used during the Great Migration.
The Josephine Project is only one of five works in the concert. The presentation features another of Smith’s choreographies called Suite on the Sahara, as well as works by a multi-cultural slate of guest choreographers: On a Lark by Stephanie Martinez, Slip Force by Natasha Adorlee, and Subject(s) Verb Object! by David Dorfman.
Tickets to Mutual Dance Theatre Presents South Chicago Dance Theatre
Tickets to Mutual Dance Theatre Presents South Chicago Dance Theatre start at $39. Senior and student discounts available with valid ID at the Aronoff Box Office located at 650 Walnut St.
About Mutual Dance Theatre
Mutual Dance Theatre is a Cincinnati-based contemporary dance company and arts organization formed in 2021 through the merger of Contemporary Dance Theater, founded by Jefferson James in 1972, and MamLuft&Co. Dance, founded by Jeanne Mam-Luft in 2007. Building on the legacies of both organizations, Mutual Dance Theatre presents nationally acclaimed modern and contemporary dance while cultivating a vibrant resident company that performs original and repertory works by a diverse range of regional and national choreographers. Through performances, artist support, and community-centered programming, the organization is dedicated to fostering connection, artistic excellence, and the amplification of diverse voices through dance.
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About South Chicago Dance Theatre
South Chicago Dance Theatre is a nationally and internationally recognized repertory dance company rooted on Chicago’s South Side, dedicated to creating artistic experiences that foster inclusion, community empowerment, and cultural connection through performance, education, and outreach. Founded and led by visionary choreographer Kia S. Smith, the company presents a diverse repertoire of contemporary and historic works while advancing innovative programs that promote intergenerational learning, workforce development, and creative storytelling. Celebrated for acclaimed performances, international touring, and collaborations with leading arts organizations, South Chicago Dance Theatre uses dance as a catalyst for social impact, collective healing, and artistic excellence.
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