Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Winter Series premieres

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is known for its artistic creativity and the Winter Series 38 performances coming up at the Harris Theatre are yet another showcase for its global reach. December 10 - 13, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago brings one US premiere and two world premieres to the stage.

Crystal Pite created Solo Echo for Nederlands Dans Theater in 2012. Solo Echo is described as ”exemplary of the fluidity with which Crystal Pite’s choreography shifts between classical and contemporary techniques.” The musical score includes two sonatas for cello and piano by Johannes Brahms.

Penny Saunders’ world premiere was so new that it didn't have a title in a recent press release. The score includes music from Icelandic artist Olafur Arnalds and a collaboration between Grammy Award-winner Hilary Hahn and German composer Volker Beertelmann.

The second world premiere, A Glimpse Inside a Shared Story, was choreographed by Yin Yue. This ”premiere features a cast of five and fast-paced athletic choreography set to music by four different composers. Hubbard Street 2, an ensemble of early-career artists, performs this world premiere.

Robyn Mineko Williams, a Princess Grace Award winner for emerging dance artists, brings Waxing Moon to the Harris Theatre stage. This work was called “breathtaking” by the Chicago Tribune when it premiered. This is Williams’ fourth original work for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. She previously danced with the company for 12 years.

An evening with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago makes the holiday season sparkle. Be sure to add a little time to walk by Chicago’s official Christmas Tree in its new Millennium Park home.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.hubbardstreetdance.com