Dates + Times
June 25, 2026 5:30 pm
Event Information
You’re invited to a special event! Join Hedwig Dances in celebrating a legacy in motion and a vision of 41 years and counting!
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
For More Information on our program, please visit HedwigDances.com
Photo Credit: Bill Frederking, Dancers in Image: Kelly Kosiek, Olivia Gonzalez-Raga