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.

MORE THAN $80,000 AWARDED IN 2023!

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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

  • "An enormous ’Thank You’ to Chicago Dance Health Fund for their financial assistance. No question this has been an exhausting year for artists..." Robert

    "An enormous ’Thank You’ to Chicago Dance Health Fund for their financial assistance. No question this has been an exhausting year for artists..."

    Robert Garrett

  • A quote from grant recipient Ethan Kirschbaum"Chicago Dance Health Fund came to my aid at an extremely vulnerable time personally. I had just founded Chicago Movement Collective..." Ethan Kirschbaum

    "Chicago Dance Health Fund came to my aid at an extremely vulnerable time personally. I had just founded Chicago Movement Collective..."

    Ethan Kirschbaum

  • a quote from grant recipient Cesar G. Salinas "I am incredibly honored to receive such a gift at this trying and uncertain time. Chicago Dance Health Fund was more than supportive..."

    "I am incredibly honored to receive such a gift at this trying and uncertain time. Chicago Dance Health Fund was more than supportive..."

    Cesar G. Salinas

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Image of Laure Mendes and Tyson Ford for the 2024 Dance for Life event. Image by Todd Rosenberg

Dance For Life

Image of Victoria Jaiani and Jonathan Pache for the Dance for Life 2024 event. Image by Todd Rosenberg.

Saturday, August 16, 2025

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 33 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

  • Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

    Community Health Partner

  • Hoard Brown Health

    Community Health Partner

  • American Cancer Society

    Community Health Partner

  • See Chicago Dance

    Service Partner

  • Entertainment Community Fund

    Service Partner

  • Peoples Gas

  • Fifth Third Bank

  • Gilead Sciences

  • Illinois Arts Council Agency

  • The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation

  • The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

  • AIDS Foundation Chicago

    Community Health Partner

  • Ruth Page Center for the Arts

    Service Partner