The Chicago Human Rhythm Project inspires artists to put on dazzling performances for audiences throughout Chicago and around the world. From our internationally acclaimed festivals like Rhythm World and Stomping Grounds, and our own ensemble Stone Soup Rhythms, to educational performances for Chicago Public School students, CHRP is dedicated to putting on a great show.

Rhythm World Concerts
July 14 - 30, 2023

RHYTHM WORLD is Chicago's international festival of American tap dance. This annual festival features master hoofers, tap dancers and ensembles in time (signature) bending concerts in venues throughout Chicago.

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Global Rhythms was the first concert series in the United States dedicated exclusively to tap and contemporary percussive arts companies. 

North Side, South Side, One Side

MAY 15 * JUNE 19 * JULY 31 * AUG 21
 *  SEPT 18  * OCT 16

Join us September 18th between 1:00 -4:30pm for FREE classes and a collaborative performance by incredible groups including including Ensemble Espanol Spanish Dance Theater(Flamenco dance), Ayodele Drum and Dance(African dance), and Ishti Collective(Indian Contemporary)!

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Enjoy FREE introductory classes from 1-1:50pm and from 2-2:50pm. Classes will be taught by leading artists from each company! Class sizes are limited, so pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

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From 3:30-4:30, all three companies will share the floor  to present samples of their music and dance artistry.

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Ensemble Espanol Spanish Dance Theater photo by Dean Paul.

STOMPING GROUNDS is a 10-week, City wide performance and education festival featuring Chicago's diverse, percussive dance companies in community cultural centers, elementary and high schools and Chicago’s finest performing arts venues like the Harris Theater, the Auditorium Theater and the Pritzker Pavilion. Stomping Grounds will return in the fall  of 2023.