Joel Hall Dancers & Center: NextGen at Douglass

Joel Hall Dancers & Center presents an electrifying evening of performances that awakens the dancer in everyone's soul. This program features a blend of performances from the Joel Hall Dancers and its Trainee Program, spotlighting emerging Chicago dance talent, and concludes with a public dance class that invites audiences to experience the artistry firsthand. Joel Hall Dancers & Center: NextGen celebrates Chicago through the universal language of dance, proving exceptional artistry thrives when barriers fall and communities dance together. Special Guest Performance: The Douglass Park Performing Company (DPPC) presents, "Respect." Twelve electrifying performers will take the stage in a Jazz Funk Dance piece that pulses with joy, rhythm, and connection. "Respect", channels high-energy movement and an inspiring spirit of togetherness, showcasing how positivity can move a community.Choreography by Elaine McLaurin and Kirby Reed