Chicago Dance Crash Stages an Intriguing Exploration of Human Interac…

KC Bevis (from left), Logan Howell (front), Diamond Burdine, Jack Halbert and Monternez Rezell perform with Chicago Dance Crash. (Credit: Ashley Deran)

“Evolution” was the overall title of the Chicago Dance Crash company’s fascinating program of three intriguingly connected works performed at the Ruth Page Center this past weekend. And it could not have had a more ideal title.

The pieces — the work of three different choreographers who clearly understood the underlying theme at play — were brilliantly danced by five men and two women. Founded in 2002, Dance Crash continues to develop intriguing works that are a unique and seamless fusion of hip hop and contemporary dance.

Adding to its allure is the exceptional use of acrobatic movement that is almost balletic in its grace, beauty and the eye-popping skill it requires. (A sixth male dancer in the company fell ill a couple of days before the performance, but you would never have guessed there was an empty spot.)

So, back…