River North Chicago Dance Company: Every Dancer Has A Story

Every Dancer Has a Story delves into the lives of the dancers of River North Chicago Dance Company, exposing to the world the thoughtful ensemble of storytellers who focus not on stardom or competition, but on bonding together to share their collective experiences with audiences and each other.

Interesting Facts

• River North was the subject of two previous HMS specials, both of which garnered Emmy awards and critical praise, and was the first company featured in HMS Media's Emmy-winning series THE CHICAGO DANCE PROJECT
• River North Chicago Dance Company is currently celebrating its twentieth anniversary season

Noted and Quoted

...this is one of the best dance films to arrive on television since the fabled PBS broadcasts presented decades ago under the "Dance in America" label.
—Chicago Sun-Times

Breezy and beguiling... Every Dancer grows, sneaks up and you and touches on critical insights... boasts (HMS Media's) sharp skills as cinematographers... (they've) mastered the tricky elusive art of dance photography, balancing group shots with the right amount of close-ups, capturing both choreographic design and intimacy... should sway true believer and skeptic alike.
—Chicago Tribune

...beautifully produced by the indefatigable Chicago dance boosters HMS Media... Substantial and sensitive... the company looks gorgeous throughout... this is special stuff.
—Time Out Chicago