A Tale of Two | Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

NEW WORK FROM RENA BUTLER

A Tale Of Two

Premiered October 2020 as part of Season 43: A Virtual Homecoming

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A Tale Of Two is a compelling new work by Princess Grace Award-winning choreographer Rena Butler. Created, filmed, and scored in Chicago during the summer of 2020, the work is filled with tension and tenderness, reflecting the vulnerability of youth in a violent world. Dreams amidst despair. Hope amidst hatred. Joy amidst injustice. In a work that speaks powerfully to our present moment, the Hubbard Street Dancers capture both the intimate and the universal.

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Rena Butler's film asks

What will be your call to action?

Find out how you can help within the Chicago community.

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FREE EDUCATIONAL GUIDES TO ACCOMPANY THE FILM

DANCE AS ADVOCACY

Take young people through a deep dive into one of the film's core concepts: Dance as Advocacy. This 4-week series of content includes videos and study guides designed for K-8 and High School youth.

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Choreographer

Rena Butler is from Chicago.

“Oftentimes, growing up during the summertime in Chicago, it was difficult to

differentiate whether the loud bangs at social gatherings were fireworks or gunshots.

I was compelled to make a work that examined my curiosity of why Chicago

constantly feels like two cities in one — from the glamour of the Magnificent Mile

to the rampant gun violence that heavily affects our youth…”