Mutual Dance Theatre presents South Chicago Dance Theatre
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DateOct 2 - 3, 2026
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VenueAronoff Center
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LocationJarson-Kaplan Theater
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Ticket PricesStarting at $34.00
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AvailabilityOn Sale Now
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Seating ChartView Seating Chart
Event Details
South Chicago Dance Theatre
October 2-3, 2026
PRICES Starting at $39.
$5 Early Bird Discount for tickets purchased by September 6.
Seniors/Students discounts available with valid ID at box office at 650 Walnut St.
Mutual Dance Theatre and the Jefferson James Contemporary Dance Theater Series present South Chicago Dance Theatre
"THE NEXT BIG THING" — Chicago Tribune
Rigor and vulnerability, side by side
The highly buzzed-about South Chicago Dance Theatre makes its Cincinnati debut, presented by Mutual Dance Theatre's Jefferson James Contemporary Dance Theater Series! Led by Artistic Director Kia S. Smith, whose rise has been described as "meteoric," South Chicago Dance Theatre landed a spot on Dance Magazine's national "must-see" list and has been called “the next big thing” by the Chicago Tribune.
Described as a "rare combination of rigor and vulnerability" (Third Cost Review), South Chicago Dance Theatre blends legacy with innovation and is the largest company in Mutual's 26-27 season.
This program includes a short excerpt from Smith's Josephine Project, which traces her great-grandmother's journey north out of the Jim Crow South, documented by hand-written notes in a preserved suitcase used during the Great Migration.
The Josephine Project is only one of five works in the concert. The presentation features another of Smith's choreographies called Suite on the Sahara, as well as works by a multi-cultural slate of guest choreographers: On a Lark by Stephanie Martinez, Slip Force by Natasha Adorlee, and Subject(s) Verb Object! by David Dorfman.
For more information, visit mutualdance.org/southchicago.
ADDITIONAL EVENTS:
- Friday, October 2, 2026: Post-show Q&A.
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, 12-1:30pm: Off-site masterclass with South Chicago Dance Theatre's Artistic Director, Kia S. Smith.
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, 7pm: Pre-show interview with South Chicago Dance Theatre's Artistic Director, Kia S. Smith, hosted by Mutual Dance Theatre's Jeanne Mam-Luft.
- Saturday, October 3, 2026: American Sign Language interpretation provided at the performance.
PURCHASE POLICIES
No refunds, unless otherwise specified.
If your performance is postponed or rescheduled, we will automatically move your tickets to the new performance date(s). If you are unable to attend the new dates, we will work with you to find a solution, which may include, without limitation, an exchange into an alternate performance or a credit for a future performance.
THEATER ETIQUETTE
For the comfort and enjoyment of your fellow audience members, and to not distract those around you and/or the performers onstage, please:
- Turn off your cell phone and/or other noise making devices. The sound and light from these items can be disruptive. If you use your cell phone at intermission, turn it off before the performance begins again.
- Refrain from singing along or making loud disruptive comments during the performance. Although we want you to be engaged, this type of behavior can be very disturbing to others in the audience and onstage.
- Cooperate with our helpful ushers and front-of-house staff. They are here to assist you and ensure the safety and enjoyment of our guests. Should you need any assistance during the performance, do not hesitate ask them for help.
- Be patient with the restroom and concessions lines. We know the lines are long, and the space may be tight, but everyone always gets their turn before the performance begins.
- Be courteous and respectful of others when consuming concessions.
NOTE: Guests who are disturbing those around them may be asked to leave the venue.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us provide a comfortable, entertaining, and enjoyable experience for all our guests! We all have a part to play.
AGE RECOMMENDATION
While not inappropriate for children, this concert was not designed for children and may contain elements objectionable to some parents. In addition, the content and length of the performance may be challenging for children's attention spans. For specific information, please email hello@mutualarts.org.
RUNTIME
TBD