URBANITE Dance Showcase
Welcome to the temple of the arts for the communion of dance, music, culture.
**Weather note**: Due to the threat of high winds on event day, the URBANITE Dance Showcase has moved from the outdoor Amphitheatre to the indoor Colwell Playhouse at Krannert Center. Same venue, different space . . . even more vibes!
URBANITE Dance Showcase will premiere at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in the Colwell Playhouse featuring 15+ dance groups performing primarily hip hop choreography with additional styles featured from Latin to contemporary dance. Inspired by the theatre's design resemblance of ancient Greek Theatres, which were temples of the arts hosting some of the first festivals of music and dance, URBANITE brings together all aspects of the culture in one immersive event for all to enjoy. Die-hard dance fans and casual admirers alike can experience the Midwest's best dance crews, DJ sets, special guests, activations, drinks, and more.
URBANITE is an international dance showcase and workshop series that is focused on dancer enrichment versus competition. Founded in 1998 in Champaign-Urbana, the experience has grown to 40+ showcases and has landed in eight US cities and three international stops. URBANITE bridges the gap between the worlds of choreography and freestyle dance, street dance and academia, dancer and fan, while connecting people to the culturally rich dance scene through events with elevated production.
TICKETS:
Tickets on sale now through URBANITE’s ticketing website. Seating is first-come, first-served, so come rock with us early!
- $10 for UIUC students/faculty/staff (UIUC members must use their university email when purchasing tickets and show their Illinois app badge at event entrance.)
- $25 for general public
Walk-up admission is not guaranteed due to capacity. We highly recommend buying your tickets and arriving early to choose your desired viewing area.
URBANITE is produced by Roxwell Curates and is in proud partnership with Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and the University of Illinois Department of Fine and Applied Arts for this event.
In order to attend this event, audience members must bring a photo ID and proof of either 1) full vaccination, 2) negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the event start time, or 3) negative COVID-19 antigen test taken within 6 hours of the event start time. Home tests do not qualify. Masks are required throughout the event, and children under two years of age cannot be admitted. Please see our COVID-19 Safety Protocols page for full entry requirements.
