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Chicago SummerDance
July 15 – Aug. 29, 2026 Free admission • Grant Park and parks citywide Enjoy live music and dancing on an open-air dance floor during…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Chicago Dance Month 2026: must-see events and shows
Salsa, rumba, or waltz your way into summer during the 13th annual Chicago Dance Month. Chicago Dance Month brings free events showcasing a diverse array…
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Discover Chicago dance
Chicago has been an innovative force on the dance scene for more than 100 years. The city rocked the dance world in the 1920s when…
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Here are 4 dance styles born in Chicago to mark the Year Of Chicago Dance
This post was originally published by Block Club Chicago. Chicago has a penchant for dance — and it’s celebrating the hop, cha-cha slide and other…
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