The mission of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is to bring artists, art, and audiences together to enrich, engage, educate, and change lives through the experience of dance.

For 46 years, Hubbard Street has been one of the most original forces in contemporary dance—bringing top choreographers and works to Chicago and beyond. Hubbard Street’s ever-evolving repertory, created by today’s leading choreographic voices, makes it a company that dancers aspire to join and performance venues all over the world are eager to present. To date, the main company has performed globally in 19 countries and 44 U.S. states.

At home in Chicago, Hubbard Street performs 20 times a year and delivers renowned education programs in 50 classrooms across 17 Chicagoland schools. HSDC Education utilizes the choreographic process to teach essential problem-solving skills, creativity, and collaboration—expanding the company’s reach beyond traditional concert dance audiences and ensuring that everyone has access to world-class dance and instruction.

“Hubbard Street Dance Chicago ought to bottle itself as a cure for the ills of the era.” — The New York Times

“The company, under the leadership of artistic director Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell, seems to be evolving … toward a commitment to the legacy and the here-and-now of Chicago and American dance.” — Chicago Reader