See Chicago Dance’s Managing Editor Tristan Bruns picks CounterBalance 15th Anniversary and Emerging Artist Showcase as well as Bevara Anderson-Selkridge’s Essence as part of its October 2026 picks:
MOMENTA Dance Company presents “CounterBalance 15th Anniversary Emerging Choreographers Showcase, Oct 17
MOMENTA Dance Company makes its Dance Center debut with the 15th Anniversary of CounterBalance. This will be the first time the long-running celebration of physically–integrated and inclusive dance is being presented in a space designed for, and dedicated to, dance. Founded by Ginger Lane to help dispel stereotypes and myths about people with disabilities, especially dance artists, CounterBalance and the 15th Anniversary Celebration includes the Emerging Choreographers Showcase co-curated by Ginger Lane and Maggie Bridger to provide a platform for local, early-career disabled choreographers. All events provide ASL interpretation, audio description, open captions, assisted listening, accommodate service animals, and offer a low-sensory space option and accessibility doulas. The Dance Center is wheelchair accessible.
Bevara Anderson-Selkridge presents “Essence,” Oct. 23-24, the Dance Center of Columbia College
Bevara Anderson-Selkridge presents her first standalone BĀLA Dance Project concert in Chicago featuring her choreographic range from solos to duets, from small group pieces to large ensemble works and drawing upon her fluency in Umfundalai, House, Modern, Horton, Contemporary Ballet, and Vagonava dance techniques and practices.
