Mission Statement
Hedwig Dances creates and performs contemporary dance works from a variety of choreographers that convey the essence of the human experience via movement and expression. Through its training and mentoring programs, Hedwig Dances teaches dance and movement to professional dance artists, thereby enriching the cultural life of the individuals and communities it reaches.
History
Hedwig Dances has performed nearly 1,500 times at venues throughout Chicago and beyond including the Ravinia Festival, the Dance Center of Columbia College, and the Athenaeum Theater, among others. Additionally, Hedwig Dances has toured to colleges throughout the Midwest, appeared at the Grand Opening of Millennium Park and Navy Pier, and performed at numerous benefits.
Joyce SoHo, one of New York City’s premiere performance venues, selected Hedwig Dances to perform in its 2006 and 2009 performance seasons. For two years in a row, Hedwig Dances has performed in the Dance St. Louis’ “Best of the Midwest” Spring to Dance Festival, a juried showcase of Midwestern dance companies. Hedwig Dances has received two Ruth Page Awards and on Chicago Dance Award, as well as numerous nominations. In 2009, Hedwig Dances created its first dance made exclusively for film, entitled “Arch of Repose.”
