Deeply Rooted Dance Theater | Deeply Rooted Dance Theater

bringing together modern, classical, and African/African-American traditions in dance since 1996
Rooted in African-American traditions of storytelling and universal themes in contemporary modern dance, Chicago's Deeply Rooted Dance Theater performs world class dance that entertains, inspires, and builds community.
a community dedicated to supporting human relationships
a community of artists committed to individual and collective actualization
a community dedicated to nurturing artists
a community dedicated to sharing common values
"This Chicago-based company moves in a way that goes way beyond sheer artistry . . . they clearly are propelled by matters both social and spiritual. So when they dance they bring added intensity and meaning to the work." - Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times,
nurturing individual brilliance and authentic voices
"Greeted by the audience with an affectionate exuberance that swelled to roars of laughter and approval with the closing number, 'Heaven.' ['Ferrotype'] was performed with Deeply Rooted's signature attention to detail, lithe technical skill and dramatic nuance." - Jennifer Dunning,The New York Times
re-imagining and diversifying the aesthetics of contemporary dance

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2017-2018 Performance Season

Join us on July 27 and July 28 as South African choreographer, Fana Tshabalala, completes his three week residency with Deeply Rooted with a preview presentation of ‘INDUMBA’ at West Pullman Park

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Deeply Rooted Dance Theater’s Dance Education Programs provide training for dancers of all levels. Programs such as Mature.Hot.Women, Pre-Professional and Summer Intensive foster artistic growth through a curriculum that develops technical skill and performance readiness.

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Collaborating with internationally renowned choreographers, across the spectrum of modern, ballet, and African dance, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater’s work reflects voices in contemporary life.

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