PARA.MAR Dance Theatre

05/04/2026

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 .
More photos at the link in bio. ❤️

05/04/2026

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 .
More photos at the link in bio.

05/04/2026

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 .

More photos at the link in bio.

04/17/2026

TONIGHT & TOMORROW! We’re so excited to finally share MUJERES ❤️ Huge thanks to Sharon Hoyer for Newcity Stage and this wonderful interview with P/M founder and artistic director Stephanie Martinez about the collaboration on PARA.MAR Dance Theatre’s first -ever full-length ballet.

Long championing the creative power of Latina women, the company's evening-length work is inspired by Chilean poet, journalist and diplomat Gabriela Mistral.

04/17/2026

HUGE thanks to our amazing press team Carol Fox & Associates 🤩🤩🤩 Especially, the legend Ann Fink ❤️

04/17/2026

MEET THE COLLABORATORS | GIGI & ANTONIA ❤️

GIGI DAHILL-FACHEL | Composer

We’re thrilled to welcome emerging composer Gigi Dahill-Fuchel () to MUJERES — a dynamic New York–based artist whose work seamlessly bridges choreography, performance, and original music composition.

A Ballet Hispánico alum and graduate of George Mason University School of Dance, Gigi is a frequent collaborator with choreographers and founder of Beats Per Movement— a modern composition studio creating intentional, inspired music deeply connected to movement.

ANTONIA CONTRO | Visual Artist

We’re honored to highlight artist  Antonia Contro (https://antoniacontro.com/about.html) (), an acclaimed and widely exhibited artist, and creative muse and collaborator to PARA.MAR and Adrianna Desier Durantt, whose expansive body of work has deeply informed the visual and conceptual terrain of MUJERES.

Artist Antonia Contro’s work explores time, language, movement, light, and shadow. Contro artfully challenges perceptions of “ordinary” and overlooked objects to reveal deeper meaning and unexpected ways of seeing them. 

With MUJERES, PARA.MAR responds to her themes and imagery as a natural companion in shaping the production’s visual language.

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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

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04/16/2026

AND a “Best Bet” Mention from Daily Herald! Let’s Go! 🤩

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

Tony winner in concert Tickets remain for Tony Award-winner Jessie Mueller’s homecoming this weekend at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. The Evansto...

04/16/2026

THINGS. TO. DO! We LOVE to see it ❤️ Thank you Chicago Sun-Times for the mention! 🤩

Friday and Saturday ONLY!

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

Paramardance.com/up-next for tickets! 🎟️

“The Great Gatsby,” two new exhibits debut at Wrightwood 659 and the Chicago Latino Film Festival are among the highlights in the week ahead.

03/31/2026

BEYOND honored to be included in Newcity Stage’s TOP 5 in DANCE for APRIL! 🤩

We cannot wait to welcome audiences to this world-premiere April 17–18!

MUJERES
a first-ever full length 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 that explores the many portraits of these women – and the poet herself – through a shifting terrain of myth, memory, and reflection. 

TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY

4.17 — Pay-What-You-Can Preview
4.18 — Premiere & Benefit

Reva & David Logan Center
University of Chicago
 
LINK FOR TICKETS & ARTICLE IN BIO

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03/31/2026

THANK YOU Newcity Stage 🤩 for adding us to your TOP 5 in Dance for April! We are SO excited to share this world-premiere April 17–18 at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts. Tickets at paramardance.com/up-next ❤️

April dance is in full bloom.