| Founded in 1985 by Artistic Director Jan Bartoszek, the critically-acclaimed Hedwig Dances has inspired audiences with bold performances and innovative collaboration. Hedwig Dances is unique in the way it integrates theatrical narratives with thematic elements such as history, motherhood, memory and forms of personal and collective identity. Bartoszek uses projected images, sculptural artifacts, dolls and masks, together with signature dance movements to stimulate the soul and the imagination. In 1992 Hedwig Dances was selected for the prestigious position of “Dance Company in Residence” at the historic Chicago Cultural Center. In the past decade, Hedwig Dances has proudly shared the Cultural Center's dedication to performance, education and innovative new ways of bridging cultural difference. |
| Hedwig Dances creates worlds of magical beauty with graceful choreography, masterly gestures, and haunting musical scores. At once lighthearted and passionate, the dances nurture a sense of the circular nature of experience, of place and customs, and the commonality of all people. |
| HISTORY |
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| Past Performances |
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| Video Archive |
Hedwig Dances is funded in part by grants from the Alphawood Foundation; The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation; the Mayer and Morris Kaplan Family Foundation; The Arts
Work Fund for Organizational Development, a donor advised fund of the Chicago Community Foundation; The MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at the Richard H. Driehaus
Foundation; Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation; CityArts II; the Illinois Arts Council (a state agency); and, many generous individuals. This program is part of the
Chicago Moving Company Performance Project. The Chicago Moving Company is an Arts Partner with the Chicago Park District in residence at Hamlin Park. Hedwig Dances
gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the Chicago Cultural Center.
Work Fund for Organizational Development, a donor advised fund of the Chicago Community Foundation; The MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at the Richard H. Driehaus
Foundation; Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation; CityArts II; the Illinois Arts Council (a state agency); and, many generous individuals. This program is part of the
Chicago Moving Company Performance Project. The Chicago Moving Company is an Arts Partner with the Chicago Park District in residence at Hamlin Park. Hedwig Dances
gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the Chicago Cultural Center.
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