Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s slick new rehearsal space PHOTO BY MICHELLE REID
RENOWNED CHICAGO CULTURAL INSTITUTION HUBBARD STREET DANCE IS MAKING MOVES—TO A NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART STUDIO ON MICHIGAN AVENUE.
The company’s stylish office features stills of dancers in motion. PHOTO BY MICHELLE REID
Now in its 44th year, contemporary dance company Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, one of city’s premier troupes, has taken a big leap, moving its company headquarters to an impressive Michigan Avenue space. The stunning new state-of-the-art, 13,000-square-foot studio on the fourth floor of the iconic Water Tower Place at 835 N. Michigan Ave. houses a dance studio, an artist lounge, an office area, production storage, dressing rooms and areas for physical therapy, and will host showings alongside choreographer workshops, master classes and more.
Company members hard at work PHOTO: BY MICHELLE REID
The design and decor reflect the company’s next chapter—modern and relevant while acknowledging and honoring its rich Chicago history. From smooth surfaces, sleek lines and high ceilings to black-and-white photographs cataloging years of memorable performances, Hubbard Street Dance’s new home tells a story of success and passion for the arts.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s new home at Water Tower Place. PHOTO: COURTESY OF BROOKFIELD PROPERTIES
“Moving into a new home is the next step for Hubbard Street’s new beginning after our all-virtual season last year,” notes artistic director Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell. “Our fall series RE/TURN showed Chicago that we were back in business, and taking up residence in Water Tower Place tells the world that we’re here to stay. We are a dance company for the people of Chicago.” Summer Series: RE/UNION, May 12-15, Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St., hubbardstreetdance.com
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