Identity Anniversary Gala - Celebrating Five Years
About this Event
Identity Performing Arts Anniversary Gala – Celebrating Five Years
Identity proudly marks five years of artistic innovation, collaboration, and community with a milestone evening of dance.
Welcome
We are delighted to welcome you to Identity Performing Arts’ Anniversary Gala as we celebrate five remarkable years of ingenuity, imagination, and shared spirit. Your presence enriches the work we create and the stories we share. We invite you to celebrate with us the journey that brought us here and the creative possibilities still ahead.
Overview
Join us for a world‑premiere performance and two returning works charged with memory, tension, and spirit. This evening is designed to awaken the senses, stir reflection, and celebrate the power of dance to reveal the unseen—followed by a celebratory reception featuring delicious savories, sweets, and libations.
WORLD PREMIERE
“Untitled Identity”
Choreography by Ginny Ching‑Yin Lo
“Untitled Identity” looks at how identity shifts over time—how it expands, contracts, and reveals unexpected layers. Through movement, the piece explores the tension between outside perceptions and inner understanding, offering a fresh perspective on what identity can mean.
RETURNING WORKS
Enliven (2023)
A vibrant blend of East and West influences, Enliven celebrates individuality, shared energy, and the dynamic spirit of Identity’s ensemble.
“‘Enliven’ by Identity Performing Arts is a unique and uplifting multi‑media experience!” – Sarz Maxwell, Buzznews
Muted (2024)
Muted reflects on communication—what we say, what we don’t, and what we express without speaking. It’s a thoughtful look at silence, boundaries, and connection.
“With ‘Muted,’ Identity dancers gripped the audience through an intriguing shadowy world of silence.” – Sidney Valdez, SCD
The Artists
Company Artists
Vanessa Bonilla, Josephine Castillo, Lorelai Delano, Mark Gonzalez, Amelia Harris, Audrey Hartnett, Wilson Hicken, Mollyanne Nunn, Emma Raney, Hanley Simpson, Tiana Thompson
Guest Artists
Kaleigh Dent, Kaelen Gouveia
KEY EVENT TIMES
• Performance: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (two intermissions)
• Reception: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
• Program Run Time: 4.5 hours
Edlis Neeson Theater | Museum of Contemporary Art
200 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
www.identityperformingarts.org
Information & Questions: 312.600.3076
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Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 100.00
