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Thirty-five years after its founding amid the AIDS crisis, Chicago’s “Dance For Life” continues to save lives—offering critical grants to dancers and dance professionals for medical and wellness needs. From humble beginnings as “dancers helping dancers,” the nonprofit now supports everyone behind the scenes, with performances this year from Joffrey Ballet and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. As founders age, the community rallies to keep the mission alive—a powerful testament to resilience, solidarity, and the enduring heartbeat of Chicago’s dance world.

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