About River North Chicago

VISION: River North Chicago Dance Company is dedicated to the creative advancement, presentation and preservation of jazz based contemporary dance regionally, nationally and internationally.

MISSION: RNCDC produces, promotes and presents dance; makes vital connections between dancers and audience; creates partnerships and collaborations; assists in the professional development of dancers, choreographers and dance professionals; participates in cultural programming; and advocates dance and dance education.

News

Rave Reviews for RNCDC

Click on the titles below to view PDF files of RNCDC’s recent reviews:

2009-2010 Season:

New Fall Engagement, 2009

River North Chicago Dance Company
Laura Molzahn, SeeChicagoDance.com
November 9, 2009

River North Dance at Harris Reviewed
Sid Smith, ChicagoTribune
November 9, 2009

2008-2009 Season:

PBS Special "River North Chicago Dance Company: Every Dancer Has A Story"

River North Dance, camerawork shine
Sid Smith, Chicago Tribune
January 10, 2009

Dance as it really is
Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times
January 11, 2009

Valentine's Weekend Engagement 2009

At Harris Theater, River North dancers give their all
Hedy Wiess, Chicago Sun-Times
February 16, 2009

River North Chicago Dance Sizzles in Valentine concert
Eloise Marie Valadez, Northwest Indiana Times
February 17, 2009

River North Chicago Dance Company: February Dance Review
Alan Breslof, Steadystylechicago.com
February 17, 2009

River North Chicago Takes Europe
In September & October of 2008, River North Chicago Dance Company was presented in Europe for the first time in the Company's history. During the two week tour, the Company performed in Switzerland, Germany, and Luxembourg. Read all the rave reviews from the European Critics below:

Zuger Zeitung, September 27, 2008
Amberg, September 29, 2008
Dewezet, October 2, 2008
Wolfsburger Nachrichten, October 4, 2008
Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung, October 4, 2008
Idsteiner Zeitun, Octboer 7, 2008

*All reviews translated by Wallie Dayal, Dayal Resources, Inc.

2007-2008 Season:

Valentine's Weekend Engagement 2008

River North Keeps Its Edge
Sid Smith, Chicago Tribune
February 18, 2008

River North's Thrilling 'Train' Leaves the Station
Hedy Wiess, Chicago Sun-Times
February 18, 2008

2006-2007 Season:

'Movements' is so Innovative, It Sings
Sid Smith, Chicago Tribune
March 12, 2007

Dancing Into Spring
Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times
March 12, 2007

RNCDC in Dance Magazine

Underground Movements, Artistic Director Frank Chaves’ most recent work that featured an original score by Evan Solot and live vocals by the Chicago Children’s Choir, was highlighted in the June 2007 issue of Dance Magazine.  Click here to view a PDF file of the feature.

New Dancers

RNCDC welcomes Jeff Wolfe to the Company!  To read more about Jeff, visit the Who's Who page.