Melissa Thodos Dance Chicago

"Breathtakingly athletic," "powerfully beautiful," performing "vibrant choreography" are among the many critical accolades that Thodos Dance Chicago (TDC) has received since its inception. Foundation in 1992 by artistic director Melissa Thodos, this ensemble of well-rounded artists delivers contemporary dance to its audience with an appealing style incorporating a variety of dance forms created and performed with innovative flair. This year's performance will feature a presentation of "The White City", the story of the greatest fair in history - a place where incredible dreams came to life alongside darkest nightmares.

"Thodos Dance Chicago's wonderfully sophisticated new multimedia dance-theater piece, created by Broadway's Ann Rein-king and Chicago's Melissa Thodos, found ideal ways of tapping into all the personalities, conflicts and horror of the fabled Expo through a deft mix of highly expressive choreography and sharp storytelling. The production marked a major breakthrough fro this already accomplished company." (Chicago Sun-Times)