R

Honorary Bob Fosse Way street sign in Chicago.

RB thinks it would be cool if everyone walking down this street had to fruge.

After ten years performing with the Paul Taylor Dance Company, beautiful artist and dear friend Julie Tice is giving her farewell performance this evening.  Merde and much love to Ms. Tice today!

Update:  Here is a NY Times review of the performance.

Central Park ballerinas bread Guinness record for most dancers en pointe at the same time!

A tap explosion comes to Chicago this week with performances culminating the 20th anniversary of Chicago Human Rhythm Project‘s Rhythm World. Intensive residencies, workshops, classes and kids programs began last week with performances starting tonight and going through Saturday. Look for an interview with Founder and Director Lane Alexander coming soon!
Here’s the performance info:

Rhythm World at the Jazz Showcase, Monday, Aug 2nd at 8pm – 806 S Plymouth Ct

Student Showcase, Tuesday, Aug 3rd at 6:30 pm, Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) – 220 E Chicago Ave (Tickets)

JUBA! Faculty Concert, Wed, Thurs & Sat, Aug 4th, 5th & 7th at 7:30 pm, MCA – 220 E Chicago Ave.  (Tickets)