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My name is Gary Zidek. Welcome to The Arts Section. Tune into the radio program every Sunday morning on WDCB 90.9 & 90.7 FM or listen to it online here. I'll be showcasing a variety of arts & entertainment stories.

All in Dance

Giordano Dance Gets Personal With Latest Program

Apr 4

Apr 4 Giordano Dance Gets Personal With Latest Program

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Giordano Dance Chicago artistic director Nan Giordano to talk about her lifelong involvement with the company and inspirations behind its upcoming program, SOARING.

Jazzed Up Nutcracker Premieres In Chicago

Dec 18

Dec 18 Jazzed Up Nutcracker Premieres In Chicago

Joffrey Brings FRANKENSTEIN Ballet To Life

Oct 9

Oct 9 Joffrey Brings FRANKENSTEIN Ballet To Life

Southside Jazz In the Alley Memories Inspire New Dance Program

Jun 9

Jun 9 Southside Jazz In the Alley Memories Inspire New Dance Program

Choreographer Extraordinaire Back In Chicago

Dec 19

Dec 19 Choreographer Extraordinaire Back In Chicago

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with renowned choreographer Christopher Wheeldon on a recent visit to Chicago.

Ballet Company Aims to Reach New Audiences

Oct 14

Oct 14 Ballet Company Aims to Reach New Audiences

Joffrey Ballet Presenting OF MICE AND MEN World Premiere

Apr 26

Apr 26 Joffrey Ballet Presenting OF MICE AND MEN World Premiere

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits one of the rehearsals for Joffrey Ballet’s much-anticipated world premiere, OF MICE AND MEN.

Chicago Dance Month Is Back

Jun 3

Jun 3 Chicago Dance Month Is Back

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to See Chicago Dance executive director Julia Mayer about the return of in-person audiences for Chicago Dance Month.

Linda Denise Fisher-Harrell Takes the Artistic Reins at Hubbard Street Dance

May 25

May 25 Linda Denise Fisher-Harrell Takes the Artistic Reins at Hubbard Street Dance

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s new artistic director Linda Denise Fisher-Harrell.

Irish Dance Traditions Continue Even In Challenging Times

Mar 16

Mar 16 Irish Dance Traditions Continue Even In Challenging Times

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits Trinity Academy of Irish Dance to learn more about the organization’s efforts the past 12 months.

North Shore Conservatory Finds Ways to Keep Music Going

Mar 12

Mar 12 North Shore Conservatory Finds Ways to Keep Music Going

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Midwest Young Artists Conservatory founder & president Allan Dennis.

No Nutcracker, But Joffrey Ballet Staying Active

Dec 14

Dec 14 No Nutcracker, But Joffrey Ballet Staying Active

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Joffrey Ballet artistic director Ashley Wheater to talk about adapting during the pandemic.

Choreographer Stephanie Martinez Find Bliss In New Work

Feb 17

Feb 17 Choreographer Stephanie Martinez Find Bliss In New Work

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to choreographer Stephanie Martinez about her career and BLISS!

Finding Common Threads Through Percussive Dance

Mar 19

Mar 19 Finding Common Threads Through Percussive Dance

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Chicago Human Rhythm Project founder and director Lane Alexander about the organization’s 30 year history and upcoming Stomping Grounds Festival.

Chicago Ballet Company Aims to Engage Audiences In New Ways With THE ART DECO NUTCRACKER

Nov 27

Nov 27 Chicago Ballet Company Aims to Engage Audiences In New Ways With THE ART DECO NUTCRACKER

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to A & A Ballet Company co-founder Alexei Kremnev about The Art Deco Nutcracker.