PARA.MAR Dance Theatre

NEXT WEEKEND, P/M takes the stage of @loganarts with its FIRST Full-Length Ballet. MUJERES a world-premiere contemporary ballet from PARA.MAR Dance Theatre, choreographed by Founder and Director Stephanie Martinez and inspired by the “Locas Mujeres” poems of Chilean-native and Nobel Laureate, Gabriela Mistral. TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY 4.17 — Community Preview (Pay What You Can) 4.18 — Premiere & Benefit Reva & David Logan Center University of Chicago LINK FOR TICKETS IN BIO Explore the many portraits of these women – and the poet herself – through a shifting terrain of myth, memory, and reflection. MUJERES moves through shared themes of identity, resilience, belonging, and longing — unfolding as a ritual that reveals the many selves a woman carries, abandons, and reclaims across time. Seriously, book those tickets — they’re going fast! 📸Photo of P/M Founding Dance Artist Ching Ching Wong by Cheryll Mann. 🎥 Video of P/M’s recent Work-In-Process in-studio residency showing featuring: Christopher Bloom (@christopherbloomchoreography ), Julienne Buenaventura (@julie.buena ), Jeremy Coachman (@j.s.coachman ), Kyle Halford (@kylehalford ), Cori Lewis (@co_lorena_ ), Peter Mazurowski (@petermazurowski ), Justin Rapaport (@justinrapaport ), Amanda Sachs (@amanda_iversachs ), Frances Lorraine Samson (@frances_samson ), and Taylor Yocum (@taylorjyocum ) by Roshan Murthy, Art Direction by @casaboyce . — #paramardance #mujeres #worldpremiere #contemporarydance #chicagodance

NEXT WEEKEND, P/M takes the stage of @loganarts with its FIRST Full-Length Ballet. MUJERES a world-premiere contemporary ballet from PARA.MAR Dance Theatre, choreographed by Founder and Director Stephanie Martinez and inspired by the “Locas Mujeres” poems of Chilean-native and Nobel Laureate, Gabriela Mistral. TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY 4.17 — Community Preview (Pay What You Can) 4.18 — Premiere & Benefit Reva & David Logan Center University of Chicago LINK FOR TICKETS IN BIO Explore the many portraits of these women – and the poet herself – through a shifting terrain of myth, memory, and reflection. MUJERES moves through shared themes of identity, resilience, belonging, and longing — unfolding as a ritual that reveals the many selves a woman carries, abandons, and reclaims across time. Seriously, book those tickets — they’re going fast! 📸Photo of P/M Founding Dance Artist Ching Ching Wong by Cheryll Mann. 🎥 Video of P/M’s recent Work-In-Process in-studio residency showing featuring: Christopher Bloom (@christopherbloomchoreography ), Julienne Buenaventura (@julie.buena ), Jeremy Coachman (@j.s.coachman ), Kyle Halford (@kylehalford ), Cori Lewis (@co_lorena_ ), Peter Mazurowski (@petermazurowski ), Justin Rapaport (@justinrapaport ), Amanda Sachs (@amanda_iversachs ), Frances Lorraine Samson (@frances_samson ), and Taylor Yocum (@taylorjyocum ) by Roshan Murthy, Art Direction by @casaboyce . — #paramardance #mujeres #worldpremiere #contemporarydance #chicagodance

In just THREE WEEKS, P/M takes the stage of @loganuchicago with its FIRST Full-Length Ballet. MUJERES a world-premiere contemporary ballet from PARA.MAR Dance Theatre, choreographed by Founder and Director Stephanie Martinez and inspired by the “Locas Mujeres” poems of Chilean-native and Nobel Laureate, Gabriela Mistral TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY 4.17 — Pay-What-You-Can Preview 4.18 — Premiere & Benefit Reva & David Logan Center University of Chicago LINK FOR TICKETS IN BIO Explore the many portraits of these women – and the poet herself – through a shifting terrain of myth, memory, and reflection. MUJERES moves through shared themes of identity, resilience, belonging, and longing — unfolding as a ritual that reveals the many selves a woman carries, abandons, and reclaims across time. Seriously, book those tickets — they’re going fast! Photo of P/M Dance Artists Gabrielle Sprauve and Taylor Yocum by Todd Rosenberg. — #paramardance #mujeres #worldpremiere #contemporarydance #chicagodance

But the photos… ❤️ We’re still glowing from an unforgettable night—and so grateful it was captured with such artistry and joy. From the beauty and energy to the celebration and connection, these images hold what words can’t quite reach. To the incredible photographers who brought this night back to life, and to the artists, supporters, and community who filled the room—you made this more than we ever imagined. Take a look, relive the magic, and if you feel moved—there’s still time to be part of what comes next. ✨ After Party photos by Joe Mazza for @bravelux . More photos at the link in bio. ❤️

But the photos… ❤️ We’re still glowing from an unforgettable night—and so grateful it was captured with such care, artistry, and joy. From the beauty and energy to the celebration and connection, these images hold what words can’t quite reach. To the incredible photographers who brought this night back to life, and to the artists, supporters, and community who filled the room—you made this more than we ever imagined. Take a look, relive the magic, and if you feel moved—there’s still time to be part of what comes next. ✨ After Party photos by Joe Mazza for @bravelux . More photos at the link in bio.

But the photos… ❤️ We’re still glowing from an unforgettable night—and so grateful it was captured with such artistry and joy. From the beauty and energy to the celebration and connection, these images hold what words can’t reach. To the incredible photographers who brought this night back to life, and to the artists, supporters, and community who filled the room—you made this more than we ever imagined! Take a look, relive the magic, and if you feel moved—there’s still time to be part of what comes next. ✨ Photos from the Sponsor Circle by Melissa Salvatore for @alittlephotostudio . More photos at the link in bio.

MUJERES a world-premiere contemporary ballet from PARA.MAR Dance Theatre, choreographed by Founder and Director Stephanie Martinez and inspired by the “Locas Mujeres” poems of Chilean-native and Nobel Laureate, Gabriela Mistral. Presented by PARA.MAR Dance Theatre in partnership with Reva & David Logan Center for the Arts (@paramardance ) x (@loganuchicago ) Creative Team & Collaborators Stephanie Martinez | Choreographer (@smartinezchoreography ) Adrianna Desier Durantt | Creative Direction & Production Design (@casaboyce ) Gigi Dahill-Fuchel | Composer (@gigidafu ) Antonia Contro | Visual Artist (@ajcontro ) Andrew Murdock | Guest Rehearsal Director (@a.murrmur ) Christopher Bloom (@christopherbloomchoreography ), Taylor Yocum (@taylorjyocum ) | Choreographic Assistants Isabel Patt | Production Stage Manager Branimira Ivanova | Costume Collaborator (@branimirai ) K Story | Lighting Collaborator (@storykdesign ) Allasdair Dodd & Josiah Rubio | Projection Collaborators Dance Artists: Christopher Bloom (@christopherbloomchoreography ), Jayme Braverman* (@jabraverman ) Julienne Buenaventura (@julie.buena ), Kyle Halford (@kylehalford ), James La Russa (@james_larussa ) Laura Morton La Russa ( @laura_la_russa ) Cori Lewis ( @co_lorena_ ), Marcel Mejia ( @_____michel_______ ) Gabrielle Sprauve ( @gabriellesprauve_ ) Taylor Yocum (@taylorjyocum ). *P/M Ensemble Artist Photos by Todd Rosenberg (@toddrphoto ) — #paramardance #mujeres #worldpremiere #contemporarydance #chicagodance

MUJERES a world-premiere contemporary ballet from PARA.MAR Dance Theatre, choreographed by Founder and Director Stephanie Martinez and inspired by the “Locas Mujeres” poems of Chilean-native and Nobel Laureate, Gabriela Mistral. Presented by PARA.MAR Dance Theatre in partnership with Reva & David Logan Center for the Arts (@paramardance ) x (@loganuchicago ) Creative Team & Collaborators Stephanie Martinez | Choreographer (@smartinezchoreography ) Adrianna Desier Durantt | Creative Direction & Production Design (@casaboyce ) Gigi Dahill-Fuchel | Composer (@gigidafu ) Antonia Contro | Visual Artist (@ajcontro ) Andrew Murdock | Guest Rehearsal Director (@a.murrmur ) Christopher Bloom (@christopherbloomchoreography ), Taylor Yocum (@taylorjyocum ) | Choreographic Assistants Isabel Patt | Production Stage Manager Branimira Ivanova | Costume Collaborator (@branimirai ) K Story | Lighting Collaborator (@storykdesign ) Allasdair Dodd & Josiah Rubio | Projection Collaborators Dance Artists: Christopher Bloom (@christopherbloomchoreography ), Jayme Braverman* (@jabraverman ) Julienne Buenaventura (@julie.buena ), Kyle Halford (@kylehalford ), James La Russa (@james_larussa ) Laura Morton La Russa ( @laura_la_russa ) Cori Lewis ( @co_lorena_ ), Marcel Mejia ( @_____michel_______ ) Gabrielle Sprauve ( @gabriellesprauve_ ) Taylor Yocum (@taylorjyocum ). *P/M Ensemble Artist Photos by Todd Rosenberg (@toddrphoto ) — #paramardance #mujeres #worldpremiere #contemporarydance #chicagodance

MUJERES a world-premiere contemporary ballet from PARA.MAR Dance Theatre, choreographed by Founder and Director Stephanie Martinez and inspired by the “Locas Mujeres” poems of Chilean-native and Nobel Laureate, Gabriela Mistral. Presented by PARA.MAR Dance Theatre in partnership with Reva & David Logan Center for the Arts (@paramardance ) x (@loganuchicago ) Creative Team & Collaborators Stephanie Martinez | Choreographer (@smartinezchoreography ) Adrianna Desier Durantt | Creative Direction & Production Design (@casaboyce ) Gigi Dahill-Fuchel | Composer (@gigidafu ) Antonia Contro | Visual Artist (@ajcontro ) Andrew Murdock | Guest Rehearsal Director (@a.murrmur ) Christopher Bloom (@christopherbloomchoreography ), Taylor Yocum (@taylorjyocum ) | Choreographic Assistants Isabel Patt | Production Stage Manager Branimira Ivanova | Costume Collaborator (@branimirai ) K Story | Lighting Collaborator (@storykdesign ) Allasdair Dodd & Josiah Rubio | Projection Collaborators Dance Artists: Christopher Bloom (@christopherbloomchoreography ), Jayme Braverman* (@jabraverman ) Julienne Buenaventura (@julie.buena ), Kyle Halford (@kylehalford ), James La Russa (@james_larussa ) Laura Morton La Russa ( @laura_la_russa ) Cori Lewis ( @co_lorena_ ), Marcel Mejia ( @_____michel_______ ) Gabrielle Sprauve ( @gabriellesprauve_ ) Taylor Yocum (@taylorjyocum ). *P/M Ensemble Artist Photos by Todd Rosenberg (@toddrphoto ) — #paramardance #mujeres #worldpremiere #contemporarydance #chicagodance

MUJERES a world-premiere contemporary ballet from PARA.MAR Dance Theatre, choreographed by Founder and Director Stephanie Martinez and inspired by the “Locas Mujeres” poems of Chilean-native and Nobel Laureate, Gabriela Mistral. Presented by PARA.MAR Dance Theatre in partnership with Reva & David Logan Center for the Arts (@paramardance ) x (@loganuchicago ) Creative Team & Collaborators Stephanie Martinez | Choreographer (@smartinezchoreography ) Adrianna Desier Durantt | Creative Direction & Production Design (@casaboyce ) Gigi Dahill-Fuchel | Composer (@gigidafu ) Antonia Contro | Visual Artist (@ajcontro ) Andrew Murdock | Guest Rehearsal Director (@a.murrmur ) Christopher Bloom (@christopherbloomchoreography ), Taylor Yocum (@taylorjyocum ) | Choreographic Assistants Isabel Patt | Production Stage Manager Branimira Ivanova | Costume Collaborator (@branimirai ) K Story | Lighting Collaborator (@storykdesign ) Allasdair Dodd & Josiah Rubio | Projection Collaborators Dance Artists: Christopher Bloom (@christopherbloomchoreography ), Jayme Braverman* (@jabraverman ) Julienne Buenaventura (@julie.buena ), Kyle Halford (@kylehalford ), James La Russa (@james_larussa ) Laura Morton La Russa ( @laura_la_russa ) Cori Lewis ( @co_lorena_ ), Marcel Mejia ( @_____michel_______ ) Gabrielle Sprauve ( @gabriellesprauve_ ) Taylor Yocum (@taylorjyocum ). *P/M Ensemble Artist Photos by Todd Rosenberg (@toddrphoto ) — #paramardance #mujeres #worldpremiere #contemporarydance #chicagodance

MUJERES a world-premiere contemporary ballet from PARA.MAR Dance Theatre, choreographed by Founder and Director Stephanie Martinez and inspired by the “Locas Mujeres” poems of Chilean-native and Nobel Laureate, Gabriela Mistral. Presented by PARA.MAR Dance Theatre in partnership with Reva & David Logan Center for the Arts (@paramardance ) x (@loganuchicago ) Creative Team & Collaborators Stephanie Martinez | Choreographer (@smartinezchoreography ) Adrianna Desier Durantt | Creative Direction & Production Design (@casaboyce ) Gigi Dahill-Fuchel | Composer (@gigidafu ) Antonia Contro | Visual Artist (@ajcontro ) Andrew Murdock | Guest Rehearsal Director (@a.murrmur ) Christopher Bloom (@christopherbloomchoreography ), Taylor Yocum (@taylorjyocum ) | Choreographic Assistants Isabel Patt | Production Stage Manager Branimira Ivanova | Costume Collaborator (@branimirai ) K Story | Lighting Collaborator (@storykdesign ) Allasdair Dodd & Josiah Rubio | Projection Collaborators Dance Artists: Christopher Bloom (@christopherbloomchoreography ), Jayme Braverman* (@jabraverman ) Julienne Buenaventura (@julie.buena ), Kyle Halford (@kylehalford ), James La Russa (@james_larussa ) Laura Morton La Russa ( @laura_la_russa ) Cori Lewis ( @co_lorena_ ), Marcel Mejia ( @_____michel_______ ) Gabrielle Sprauve ( @gabriellesprauve_ ) Taylor Yocum (@taylorjyocum ). *P/M Ensemble Artist Photos by Todd Rosenberg (@toddrphoto ) — #paramardance #mujeres #worldpremiere #contemporarydance #chicagodance

MUJERES a world-premiere contemporary ballet from PARA.MAR Dance Theatre, choreographed by Founder and Director Stephanie Martinez and inspired by the “Locas Mujeres” poems of Chilean-native and Nobel Laureate, Gabriela Mistral. Presented by PARA.MAR Dance Theatre in partnership with Reva & David Logan Center for the Arts (@paramardance ) x (@loganuchicago ) Creative Team & Collaborators Stephanie Martinez | Choreographer (@smartinezchoreography ) Adrianna Desier Durantt | Creative Direction & Production Design (@casaboyce ) Gigi Dahill-Fuchel | Composer (@gigidafu ) Antonia Contro | Visual Artist (@ajcontro ) Andrew Murdock | Guest Rehearsal Director (@a.murrmur ) Christopher Bloom (@christopherbloomchoreography ), Taylor Yocum (@taylorjyocum ) | Choreographic Assistants Isabel Patt | Production Stage Manager Branimira Ivanova | Costume Collaborator (@branimirai ) K Story | Lighting Collaborator (@storykdesign ) Allasdair Dodd & Josiah Rubio | Projection Collaborators Dance Artists: Christopher Bloom (@christopherbloomchoreography ), Jayme Braverman* (@jabraverman ) Julienne Buenaventura (@julie.buena ), Kyle Halford (@kylehalford ), James La Russa (@james_larussa ) Laura Morton La Russa ( @laura_la_russa ) Cori Lewis ( @co_lorena_ ), Marcel Mejia ( @_____michel_______ ) Gabrielle Sprauve ( @gabriellesprauve_ ) Taylor Yocum (@taylorjyocum ). *P/M Ensemble Artist Photos by Todd Rosenberg (@toddrphoto ) — #paramardance #mujeres #worldpremiere #contemporarydance #chicagodance