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My name is Gary Zidek. Welcome to The Arts Section. Tune into the radio program every Sunday morning on WDCB 90.9 & 90.7 FM or listen to it online here. I'll be showcasing a variety of arts & entertainment stories.

Chicago Dance Month Is Back

Chicago Dance Month Is Back

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to See Chicago Dance executive director Julia Mayer about the return of in-person audiences for Chicago Dance Month.

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“The thing everyone is excited about is that the dancers get to be mask-less, so it feels a little bit more like what we’re used to.” - Julia Mayer, executive director of See Chicago Dance, talking about the transition back to dance companies performing in front of in-person audiences.

(Left) Randy Duncan, the recipient of Distinguished Service to the Dance Field Award from See Chicago Dance and (right) See Chicago Dance Executive Director Julia Mayer

(Left) Randy Duncan, the recipient of Distinguished Service to the Dance Field Award from See Chicago Dance and (right) See Chicago Dance Executive Director Julia Mayer

June is Chicago Dance Month this year. Local dance companies will be celebrating the occasion with a number of special events over the next month and beyond. Which means it’s going to be a busy summer for the non-profit organization, See Chicago Dance. Check out the organization’s website here and a full Chicago Dance Month schedule here.

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Much-Anticipated Frida Kahlo Exhibition Opens In Glen Ellyn

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