Chicago Dance Crash: “LXIV (six.four)" at the Orpheum Theatre -- February 7.
Saturday, February 7, 7 p.m.
Orpheum Theatre, 57 South Kellogg Street, Galesburg IL
With their works deemed “fresh and innovative” by the Chicago Tribune and “so imaginative, so playfully revisionist, so superbly realized” by the Chicago Sun-Times, the Windy City hoofers of Chicago Dance Crash bring their new stage show LXIV (six.four) to Galesburg's Orpheum Theatre on February 7, the company’s fusion-style moves creating intensely physical, authentic, and narrative-driven art.
A two-time recipient of the Black Theater Alliance Award for Choreography, Chicago Dance Crash’s impact extends beyond the stage. Recognized as a trailblazer by the Chicago Reader and Newcity Stage, the company has also been lauded for creating “The Most Inventive Work in the U.S.” by Dance Magazine. The heart of Crash, as the ensemble is commonly known, lies in its eight-member performance ensemble and dedicated artistic associates whose professional training spans from New York and Los Angeles to Chicago’s Southside. With degrees in dance and a commitment to teaching K-8 students, these artists serve as ambassadors of street dance throughout the Midwest. Under the visionary leadership of Artistic Director KC Bevis, Crash has emerged as the leading street dance fusion company in the Midwest. Known for its diverse repertoire, Crash’s performances feature choreography and freestyles by some of the nation’s top dance practitioners and tours annually across the United States.
Additionally, fashion shows, film/video shoots, branding campaigns, conventions, and numerous out-of-the-box projects have benefited from the charismatic, racially diverse Crash artistic team. Over the past several years, Crash has worked with Fortune 500s, city cultural departments, nonprofits, and progressive individuals asking the artists to repurpose their repertory for special events, make up all new dance works, or freestyle movement right on the spot.
Located in the heart of Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood, Chicago Dance Crash serves as a vital hub for street dance artists and communities rooted in Black cultural traditions. Its culturally competent, inclusive dance and physical theatre programs are designed to meet both artists and audiences where they are – offering meaningful access to the arts and professional artist development in a culturally responsive environment.
Chicago Dance Crash brings LXIV (six.four) to the Orpheum Theatre on February 7, admission to the 7 p.m. performance is $26-31, and more information and tickets are available by calling (309)342-2299 and visiting GalesburgOrpheum.org.
