"Swan Lake" opens Wednesday at the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago. This is the ballet that everyone knows and keeps showing up in movies from "Billy Elliot" to "Black Swan." And the Joffrey's is choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon. No wonder they're bringing it back.
There were some heavy losses in Chicago dance this year, a year of change. But amid all that, some terrific dance, mostly by Chicagoans but oh, that "Giselle."
From visits from Alvin Ailey and the English National Ballet, to the homegrown talents of Hubbard Street, the Joffrey and Chicago Tap Theatre, don't miss these upcoming performances.