Visceral Dance Chicago

Visceral Dance Chicago is a professional contemporary dance company that breathes life into the Chicago arts community through dynamic performances, comprehensive dance training, and community outreach. The organization operates as both a performance company and dance center, offering a combination of art, family, and community.

Visceral Dance Center provides classes for every dancer including an Adult Program with various levels and styles, a Youth Program for developing dancers, a Pre-Professional Program, a Trainee Program for serious dance students, and Encore classes for mature dancers. The center offers intensives, workshops, and ongoing classes in contemporary, ballet, jazz, hip hop, and other dance styles.

The company presents regular performances featuring original choreography and has been praised for its accessibility in programming that appeals to wide audiences. Visceral operates the Ann Barzel Theater, a convertible performance space available for rentals. The facility includes six large studio spaces, all equipped with sound systems, mirrors, professional flooring, and individual temperature controls.

Special programs include the Visceral Studio Company for pre-professional dancers, Youth Ensemble for young performers, and Inside Out Hip Hop Crew. The organization emphasizes community outreach and provides scholarship opportunities to ensure dance education is accessible.

Located on North Rockwell in Chicago, the facility offers studio rentals, group visit programs, and hosts auditions for company positions annually. Visceral Dance Chicago is committed to creating work that is meaningful and powerful while building a supportive dance community.