—Koosil-ja/danceKUMIKO, The Dance Center of Columbia College, 1306 S. Michigan, 8 p.m. Feb. 4-6; $24-28. This New York based company presents a work that uses digital scenery to set the backdrop for an exploration of the coexistence of the digital and flesh worlds. For more information call 312-369-8330 or visit www.colum.edu/dancecenter.
—Laboratory Dancers, Hamlin Park Field House, 3035 N. Hoyne, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11-12; $5. This up and coming group of dancers put on their second concert entitled Blindsightedblindsidedblindsitedblindcited with new works by Alexandra Subak and Emily Lukasewski. With dance that is much about the content as the craft, these dancers are creating work that is fascinating and intelligent. For more information, visit www.labratorydancers.com .
—River North Chicago Dance Company, Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph, 8 p.m. Feb. 12-13; $30-$65. In their 20th anniversary season, River North showcases world premiers from Robert Battle and Lauri Stallings, as well as premiers from the companies fall engagement. For more information, call 312-334-7777 or visit www.harristheaterchicago.org .
—Duets for My Valentine, Park West Theater, 322 W. Armitage, 8 p.m. Feb. 13; $25. This showcase of duets features works by DanceWorks Chicago, Elements Contemporary Ballet, Breakdance Chicago, Chicago Tap Theatre, Same Planet Different World Dance Theatre, Culture Shock Chicago, Joel Hall Dance Company and others. For more information, call 773-929-1322.
—Joffrey Ballet presents Cinderella. Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress. Various times between Feb. 17-28; $25-$145. This classic story of rags to riches is beautifully expressed through movement by the Joffrey dancers and Prokofiev's gorgeous score. Choreographed by Sir Frederick Ashton, it is considered one of the greatest ballets of this fairy tale. For more information call 800-982- 2787 or visit www.joffrey.org .
—Jump Rhythm Jazz Project: The Dance Center of Columbia College, 1306 S. Michigan Ave. 8 p.m. Feb. 18-20; $24-28. Known for their vocal and rhythmic system, Jump Rhythm Technique, this company is energetic and fierce. They mark the 20th anniversary as a company with a program full of both premiers and classics. For more information, call 312-369-8330 or visit www.colum.edu/dancecenter
—Eat to The Beat featuring DanceWorks Chicago, Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph. 12:30 p.m. Feb. 23; $5. This afternoon tradition at the Harris Theater encourages you to bring your lunch and enjoy a dance performance. Alex Ketley's work that is shown features a soundscape chosen by an open call for work made specifically for this performance. Call 312-334-7777 or visit www.harristheaterchicago.org .
—Troika Ranch comes to The Dance Center of Columbia College with their newest work Loopdiver. This company is known for bringing together dance, theater, and digital media. 8 p.m. March 4-6; $24-28. For more information call 312-369-8330 or visit www.colum.edu/dancecenter.
—The Seldoms, Museum of Contemporary Art ( MCA ) 220 E. Chicago. 7:30 p.m. March 12-13, 4 p.m. March 14. $25; $10 students. The Seldoms' major project for the season explores endurance, border/boundary and contested spaces. The piece Entitled Marchland is collaboration with visual artist Fraser Taylor and a team of sound and visual artists. For more information call 312-397-4010 or visit www.mcachicago.org .
—Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph. 8 p.m. March 12-13; $15-$60. Titled Ovation for the standing ovation audiences gave the company this past October, this Giordano concert brings several award winning choreographers to the stage along with a few pieces out of the company's repertoire. For more information call 312-334-7777 or visit www.harristheaterchicago.org
—Thodos Dance Chicago, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Fawell and Park Boulevards, Glen Ellyn. 8 p.m. March 19; $38. This performance features the company's exclusive Fosse Trilogy featuring new choreography to link the early Bob Fosse pieces by Ann Reinking. Other Thodos repertory works are also on the bill. For more information call 630-942-4000 or visit www.cod.edu/ArtsCntr.
—Wayne McGregor, Random Dance at The Dance Center of Columbia College, 1306 S. Michigan, 8 p.m. March 18-20; $24-28. An amazing feat of collaboration between dance, movement, visual art, technology and science, the dance piece Entity explores links between the brain and the moving body. A must see work that will surpass expectations and defy boundaries of movement. For more information call 312-369-8330 or visit www.colum.edu/dancecenter
—Hubbard Street Dance Chicago ( HSDC ) , Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph. 7:30 p.m. March 18, 8 p.m. March 19-20, 3 p.m. March 20-21; $25-$90. In its spring series, HSDC brings works to the stage by Susan Marshall and Jirí Kylián, along with world premiers from Terence Marling and Alejandro Cerrudo. For more information call 312-334-7777 or visit www.harristheaterchicago.org .
—Tchaikovsky Ballet Theatre presents Sleeping Beauty, March 20-21 at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress; $30-$87. For more information call 800-982-ARTS ( 2787 ) or visit www.auditoriumtheatre.org .
—Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress. Various performance times from March 24-28; $30-$85. An iconic American company, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns for their yearly Chicago visit. This season marks Judith Jameson's 20th year as artistic director. Each night is a different program, with the signature piece Revelations closing every performance. For more information, call 800-982-2787 or visit www.auditoriumtheatre.org .
