Chicago Dance History Project is proud to be in active partnership with the Chicago History Museum. Though still in its early days, our collaborative agreement seeks to bring more awareness to Chicago’s dance history through panel discussions and presentations, thereby extending awareness and accessibility of Chicago dance-related activities and services.

To date, the Chicago History Museum, Nexus Performing Arts, and Chicago Dance History Project co-produced a three part series of the History of Breaking (Break Dancing) in Chicago in the first half of 2025. Watch this space for more information about future collaborations between CDHP, Newberry Library, and the Chicago History Museum.