HEDWIGNITES GALA + AWARDS CEREMONY

You’re invited to a special event:

Hedwignites Anniversary Gala + Awards Ceremony

Join Hedwig Dances in celebrating a legacy in motion and a vision of 41 years and counting!

Thursday, June 25, 2026

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

The Arts Club of Chicago

201 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611

We invite you to join us for an evening of celebration as we honor 40+ years of artistic achievement, the enduring spirit of our dance community and to honor an esteemed member of our dance community — Michael McStraw for his outstanding leadership and for his work in preserving dance history through the Chicago Dance History Project.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

5:30 PM | PRE-PERFORMANCE RECEPTION

Mingle with the company’s internationally-acclaimed artistic directors, dancers

& our enduring dance community!

Passed Hors D'oeuvres, Wine, and Refreshments

Featuring Hedwig Dances’ outstanding dancers performing a selection of on-site dances

6:00 PM | WELCOME

Amanda Zinn, Hedwig Dances Board President

ARTISTIC REMARKS

Jan Bartoszek, Artistic Director/Founder

6:15 PM | KEYNOTE ADDRESS, AWARD PRESENTATION + VIDEO

Julia Mayer, Executive Director of See Chicago Dance presenting

Michael McStraw

Executive Director, Chicago Dance History Project (outgoing)

Interim President and CEO, Harris Theater for Music and Dance (incoming)

6:30 PM | FUND THE NEED

7:30 pm | CLOSING REMARKS & TOAST

Festive Attire

On-Site Paid Parking Available

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