DanceWorks Chicago
Performing ArtsIllinois, United States2-10 Employees
DanceWorks Chicago is a performing arts organization based in Chicago, Illinois, focused on supporting the development of early career dancers and choreographers. Through training, collaboration, mentorship, and performance opportunities, it aims to nurture individualized artistic growth and cultivate new voices in dance, while also offering opportunities to engage with more established choreographers. The organization positions itself within the dance ecosystem as a laboratory for experimentation and artistic exploration, encouraging both technical development and creative curiosity. Its work includes public engagement with dance as a cultural practice, and recent activities include collaborations with academic institutions to present virtual performances. The company is led by co-founder and artistic director Julie Nakagawa and operates within a small team, emphasizing an intimate, artist-centric approach.