Chicago Dance Health Fund provides financial relief for preventative health care and critical medical needs for Chicago dance industry professionals.
We envision a healthy and thriving Chicago dance community.
Help Us Fuel The Fund ♥️
Help Us Fuel The Fund ♥️
Goal :
$10,000
CHDF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax deductible.
Chicago Dance Health Fund’s End of Year campaign, Fueling The Fund: from Legacy, to Lifeline, to Lasting Impact, aims to raise $10,000 to strengthen and expand essential health and wellness support for Chicago’s extensive dance community. This campaign seeks to honor our legacy of care, reinforce our role as a lifeline for dance industry professionals facing financial and medical challenges, and ensure a lasting impact by sustaining programs that champion our communities wellbeing year-round. Through community generosity, we will continue building a future where every dance industry professional has access to the resources they need to thrive onstage, offstage, and beyond.
AWARDED NEARLY $75,000 IN 2024!
LOOKING FOR A SOLUTION?
Explore our range of programs designed to assist dance professionals in times of need.
Whether you're facing a critical health issue or seeking to maintain your well-being, our grants are tailored to help you stay on your feet. Discover how we can support your journey to health and resilience.
Voices of Our Community
Dance for Life
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Dance for Life is a one-of-a-kind annual performance and benefit event that has showcased more than 50 Chicago-based dance companies, as well as numerous choreographers, artists, and designers for the past 35 years.
The celebratory performance funds grantmaking through the Chicago Dance Health Fund, and those who participate graciously donate their time, energy, and artistry.
Our Collaborators
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Community Health Partner

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Howard Brown Health
Community Health Partner

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American Cancer Society
Community Health Partner

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AIDS Foundation Chicago
Community Health Partner

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Peoples Gas

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Fifth Third Bank

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Gilead Sciences

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Illinois Arts Council Agency

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The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

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Ruth Page Center for the Arts
Service Partner

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Entertainment Community Fund
Service Partner

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See Chicago Dance
Service Partner
