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¡MUCHÍSIMAS GRACIAS! ❤️✨

What an incredible two days at the 2nd Annual Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival! @latincontempmovement

A huge thank you to all of our incredible artists, dancers, teachers, collaborators, and everyone who came out to celebrate with us. We are so grateful for the energy, artistry, and connection you brought into the space.

Thank you for showing up, sharing, moving, and celebrating Latinx/e voices and community with us. And a special thank you to everyone who helped make this festival possible — we couldn’t have done it without you.

Until next time!💥

#CRDT #ChicagoDance #latinxartists #latinx #dancefestival taken in The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago by @cerquarivera

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12 days ago

🚨 2 DAYS LEFT! 🚨

This is your FINAL CHANCE to grab tickets at our special Flash Sale price! 🔥

Don’t miss the 2nd Annual Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival — two days of movement, artistry, and community.

⏰ Flash Sale ends soon — secure your tickets before it’s gone!

📍 Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago
📅 October 2–3

See you there! ❤️‍🔥

#latinx #chicagodance #contemporarydance #crdt #dancefestival taken in The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago by @cerquarivera

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16 days ago

3 DAYS LEFT! 🔥

We’re just 3 days away from the 2nd Annual Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival!

Join us for a weekend of movement, conversation, connection, and celebration of Latinx/e voices in contemporary dance.

📍 The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago
1306 S Michigan Ave

🎭 Opening Concert — Fri, Oct 2 @ 7:30 PM
💃 Workshops + Community Conversation — Sat, Oct 3

¡FALTAN 3 DÍAS! 🔥

¡Estamos a solo 3 días del 2º Festival Anual de Movimiento Contemporáneo Latinx/e de Chicago!

Escucha a Wilfredo Rivera compartir en español sobre el espíritu del Festival, la comunidad que reúne y lo que hace que este encuentro sea tan especial.

Acompáñanos para un fin de semana de movimiento, conversación, conexión y celebración de las voces Latinx/e en la danza contemporánea.

📍 The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago
1306 S Michigan Ave

🎭 Concierto de apertura — Viernes, 2 de octubre @ 7:30 PM
💃 Talleres + Conversación comunitaria — Sábado, 3 de octubre

#contemporarydance #latinx #partnering #crdt #dancecompany taken in The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago by @cerquarivera

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17 days ago

Join us this SATURDAY for a community workshop and conversation as part of the Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival co-produced with Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre! On SATURDAY at 10:15 am join us for Whacking for Self-Expression and Liberation, a workshop led by LA-based Tori Cristi (Whacking Los Angeles). At Noon, we'll gather for a Community Conversation facilitated by David Herrera, Artistic Director/Choreographer of David Herrera Performance Company and Director of Latinx Hispanic Dancers United.
Find all the details at the linktr.ee in our bio or direct your browser to: dance.colum.edu/community-classes by @cerquarivera

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18 days ago

🚨 FLASH SALE — $15 CONCERT TICKETS! 🚨

Hear from Wilfredo as he personally invites you to the 2nd Annual Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival!

For a limited time, grab your concert ticket for just $15 and join us for an evening celebrating movement, artistry, culture, and community.

🎭 Opening Concert
📅 Friday, October 2 @ 7:30 PM
📍 The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago
1306 S Michigan Ave

🎟️ FLASH SALE: $15 CONCERT TICKETS

Don’t miss your chance to experience this year’s Festival — we’ll see you there!

#latinx #chicagodance #dancecompany #contemporarydance #chicagodancers taken in The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago by @cerquarivera

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20 days ago

Last day of this rewarding process with Omar Román de Jesús @omar.roman.dejesus 🥹🤍
So grateful for everything we’ve learned, shared, and created together. 🫶

Can’t wait to share a preview of Torcer el Horizonte at the 2nd Annual Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival next Friday night at 7:30 pm ! ✨ taken in Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre by @cerquarivera

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21 days ago

✨ TORCER EL HORIZONTE ✨

Hear from Omar Román de Jesús @omar.roman.dejesus as he shares more about “Torcer el Horizonte,” a new work in progress by Omar Román de Jesús and Joe Cerqua (Composer).

Our CRDT dancers will bring this new work to the stage, offering a preview at the 2nd Annual Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival @latincontempmovement !

📍 The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago
1306 S Michigan Ave

🗓 Friday, October 2
🕢 Festival Performance | 7:30 PM

Come experience a first look at “Torcer el Horizonte” as it continues to take shape this season.

🎟️ Tickets & more information through the link in our bio!

Special thanks to presenting sponsor The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation.

#latinx #dancecompany #contemporarydance #crdt #chicagodance taken in The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago by @cerquarivera

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21 days ago

From October 2-3, 2026 join us for the 2nd Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival by Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre. On Friday night, see ab excerpt of new work by Omar Roman de Jesus performed by Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre alongside six artists/collectives: Anniela Huidobro Castro, Anise Fernández & Amanda Ramirez, Ruben Andrés Castillo Gomez, Mark Travis Rivera | The Professional Storyteller, Paula Sousa, and Victoria Villamil!
After launching the festival in 2025, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre brings the festival to the Dance Center and Columbia College Chicago -- expanding it to two days to include a day of workshops and conversation including Whacking for Self-Expression and Liberation workshop by Tori Christi from Whacking Los Angeles and a Community Conversation by David Herrera from Latinx Hispanic Dancers United platforming the cultural moment in the intersectional Latinx dance community.
Find all the details and tickets at:
dance.colum.edu and at the linktr.ee in our bio! by @cerquarivera

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21 days ago

We are proud to welcome Tori Cristi @tori.cristi to this year’s Festival! ✨

Tori will join us for the Opening Concert AND lead Whacking for Self-Expression and Liberation, a workshop centered on movement, self-expression, and liberation.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival at The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago!

📍 The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago
1306 S Michigan Ave

🎭 Opening Concert
Friday, October 2 | 7:30 PM

💃 Whacking for Self-Expression and Liberation Workshop with Tori Cristi

Saturday, October 3 | 10:15–11:45 AM
For emerging, pre-professional, and professional movement artists. All are welcome to observe.

💬 Community Conversation hosted by David Herrera
Saturday, October 3 | 12:00–1:30 PM
FREE & open to all.

🎟️ Tickets & Admission

Concert tickets start at $10

Workshop: Pay What You Can

Community Conversation: FREE

Free tickets for Columbia College Chicago students, faculty & staff.

Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Festival! ✨ taken in The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago by @cerquarivera

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22 days ago

✨ Artist Spotlight | Ruben Andrés Castillo Gomez

Experience Los Inmigrantes, a choreographic work by Ruben Andrés Castillo Gomez, at the 2nd Annual Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival!

Join us as we celebrate his work and the diverse perspectives shaping contemporary dance!

📍 The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago

October 2 | Festival Performance
🕢 7:30 PM

October 3 | Festival Gathering
💃 Community Workshop: 10:15–11:45 AM
💬 Community Conversation: 12:00–1:30 PM

🎟️ Tickets & more information through the link in our bio! taken in The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago by @cerquarivera

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23 days ago

Thank you to everyone who came out to see us at Navy Pier💙 We loved sharing the stage with you and are so grateful for your support!

Moments from THRESHOLD, choreographed by Bennett Cullen
📸 by @adam.leinberger

#CerquaRiveraDanceTheatre #ChicagoLive #navypier #ChicagoDance #dancephotographer taken in Navy Pier by @cerquarivera

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24 days ago

ONLY 10 DAYS AWAY ⚡️

The 2nd Annual Chicago Latinx/e Contemporary Movement Festival is almost here! Join us for two days of movement, artistry, and community. 💃🔥
@latincontempmovement

📍 The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago

🗓 October 2 | Festival Performance – 7:30 PM

🗓 October 3 | Community Workshop & Conversation

🎟️ Get your tickets through the link in our bio!

#latinx #crdt #chicagodance #danceperformances #contemporary taken in The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago by @cerquarivera

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24 days ago