Hot Crowd

Hot Crowd Hot Crowd is a performing arts company specializing in modern dance. Hot Crowd is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Programming includes classes, workshops, and annual performances to make modern dance exciting and tangible to the general public. Hot Crowd is a modern dance company whose goal is to stimulate and inspire dancers through innovative movement, community interaction, and accessibility to strengthen and spread the art of dance in the Chicagoland area and beyond.

🌟 Join Hot Crowd for a Day of Movement + Meaning 🌟What's better than Hot Shop? A Hot Shop in collaboration with St. Loui...
04/28/2026

🌟 Join Hot Crowd for a Day of Movement + Meaning 🌟

What's better than Hot Shop? A Hot Shop in collaboration with St. Louis based RESILIENCE Dance Company! Join Hot Crowd's Co-Directors Devon Lloyd and Brittany Latta McMahon and RDC's Artistic Director Emily Haussler in a workshop exploring their recent split bill show Once Here, Still Moving debuted in STL April 24-25 and showcased in Chicago May 28-31 at Theater Wit.

This workshop will explore the thematic prompt of space, place, and time by defining our embodied histories and how it shapes our present selves. From contemporary partnering to athletic floorwork, emergent movement to collaborative images, quirky gestures to high-caliber contemporary-modern technique - participants can expect a full, riveting afternoon of dance in Hot Crowd's final Hot Shop of the season.

📅 May 16th
🕧 12:30–3:30 PM
📍 The NEW Rooted Space
4432 N Ravenswood, 2nd Floor – Chicago, IL

🎟️ Choose your experience:
✨ Full Workshop $37

Spaces are limited — we’d love to move with you. 💃🏽🔥

https://hotcrowddance.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200501093

If cost is a barrier, please don’t hesitate to email [email protected] to discuss a reduced ticket price—we’re committed to making this experience accessible.

🚨 Hot Shop Alert! 🚨Join us March 21st from 12:30–3:30pm at Rooted Space for a special workshop with Hot Crowd Co-Directo...
03/12/2026

🚨 Hot Shop Alert! 🚨

Join us March 21st from 12:30–3:30pm at Rooted Space for a special workshop with Hot Crowd Co-Director Brittany Latta McMahon.

Dive into the creative process behind Hot Crowd’s new evening-length split bill show, Once Here, Still Moving in collaboration with STL’s . Together we’ll explore the importance of space, place, and time in defining our embodied histories and shaping our present selves.

Come move, reflect, and connect through an immersive afternoon of exploration. ✨

📍 Rooted Space
🗓 March 21 | 12:30–3:30pm

Register on our website TODAY!

https://hotcrowddance.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200501091

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Hot off the press 🗞️The Crowd has news 👀Our newest newsletter just dropped—full of updates, upcoming events, and ways to...
01/27/2026

Hot off the press 🗞️

The Crowd has news 👀
Our newest newsletter just dropped—full of updates, upcoming events, and ways to stay involved with Hot Crowd.

Tap in, catch up, and stay connected. Link in bio ✨🔥

https://www.hotcrowddance.com/newsletter

✨ The Directors Are Taking the Stage! ✨Devon and Brittany are thrilled to invite you to join them this Saturday for Danc...
01/23/2026

✨ The Directors Are Taking the Stage! ✨

Devon and Brittany are thrilled to invite you to join them this Saturday for Dance Chicago: Dances from the Heart at the Athenaeum Center. They will be performing please hold me, choreographed by Emily Duggins Ehling, as part of the 2026 performance series.

This special evening celebrates movement, connection, and the artists who bring dance to life—and we would love to share it with you.

📅 January 24, 2026
📍 Athenaeum Center
2936 N. Southport Ave, Chicago

🎟 Tickets:
https://athenaeumcenter.org/events/2026/dances-from-the-heart-2/
Use code DFTHD HOT CROWD

Come celebrate with us—we hope to see you there! ✨

🎟️ Presale tickets are LIVE—and this show will sell out! 🎟️https://www.hotcrowddance.com/faces-of-the-crowdLooking to ex...
01/23/2026

🎟️ Presale tickets are LIVE—and this show will sell out! 🎟️

https://www.hotcrowddance.com/faces-of-the-crowd

Looking to experience the arts from a fresh perspective? Hot Crowd’s Faces of the Crowd offers an immersive evening dedicated to collaboration, creativity, and connection.

Join us on February 22nd from 4:30–7:00 PM at Lemon (1600 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60622) for an engaging showcase of new works alongside thoughtfully curated cocktails. This event invites artists and audiences alike to connect, converse, and celebrate the collaborative spirit.

Space is limited and tickets are expected to sell out—reserve yours today to ensure your place at this unique experience.

✨Artists Celebrated
Lindsey Scouten, Kyra Laster, Haley Tarling, Lauren Janney, Josephine Starr, Ariana Fonzo, Maya Villanueva, Gabriela Chauta, Anna Labriola, and Terra Fiedler

🎬 PRODUCED BY
Brittany Latta McMahon & Devon Lloyd

See firsthand who IS Hot Crowd 👀

🗓 WHEN
Doors Open: 3:30pm
Cocktail Hour: 3:30–4:30pm
Performance: 4:30pm
Mingling to follow

📍 WHERE
Sunday, February 22nd
Lemon (1600 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60622)

⚠️ Presale available now
🎟️ This event will sell out
🔞 18+ only

https://www.hotcrowddance.com/faces-of-the-crowd

Background photo by MReid Photography

🎟️ Presale tickets are LIVE—and this show will sell out! 🎟️https://www.hotcrowddance.com/faces-of-the-crowdCome celebrat...
01/19/2026

🎟️ Presale tickets are LIVE—and this show will sell out! 🎟️

https://www.hotcrowddance.com/faces-of-the-crowd

Come celebrate the bold, versatile, creative artists of Hot Crowd as we invite our audience to truly connect with the crowd ✨
Grab a drink 🍸, settle in, enjoy an evening of live dance, and stay after to mingle with the company 💃🖤

✨Artists Celebrated
Lindsey Scouten, Kyra Laster, Haley Tarling, Lauren Janney, Josephine Starr, Ariana Fonzo, Maya Villanueva, Gabriela Chauta, Anna Labriola, and Terra Fiedler

🎬 PRODUCED BY
Brittany Latta McMahon & Devon Lloyd

Experience brand-new repertoire created by our artists, for our artists.

Meet the NEW Guest Artists. alongside fresh commissioned works of the season.

See firsthand who IS Hot Crowd 👀

🗓 WHEN
Doors Open: 3:30pm
Cocktail Hour: 3:30–4:30pm 🍹
Performance: 4:30pm
Mingling to follow 💬

📍 WHERE
Sunday, February 22nd
Lemon (1600 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60622)

⚠️ Presale available now
🎟️ This event will sell out
🔞 18+ only

https://www.hotcrowddance.com/faces-of-the-crowd

Background photo by MReid Photography

✨ JANUARY WORKSHOP ✨Join us January 24, 2026🕧 12:30–3:30pm📍 The Rooted SpaceLearn repertoire taught by Lindsey Scouten h...
01/06/2026

✨ JANUARY WORKSHOP ✨

Join us January 24, 2026
🕧 12:30–3:30pm
📍 The Rooted Space

Learn repertoire taught by Lindsey Scouten

https://www.hotcrowddance.com/hotshop

As our gift to you this 2026 —
✨ participate in the January workshop and receive a ticket to Faces of the Crowd (Feb 22) for only $17.

This event will sell out, and we can’t wait to share this experience with you. 🖤

A personalized email with a specialty code will be sent after initial purchase.

Starting 2026 with a little reintroduction ✨We’re excited to share the Artistic and Administrative team guiding the Crow...
01/05/2026

Starting 2026 with a little reintroduction ✨
We’re excited to share the Artistic and Administrative team guiding the Crowd this year:

🎭 Brittany Latta McMahon
Co-Director, Programs and Grant Director

🗂️ Devon Lloyd
Co-Director, Operations Executive and Brand Manager

💃 Lindsey Scouten
Artistic and Development Associate, Company Choreographer, and Dancing Artist

📣 Ariana Fonzo
Communication Engagement Assistant, Newsletter Creative Director, and Dancing Artist

The team may be small, but they bring care, clarity, and creativity into every part of the work. We’re grateful to build together and excited for what’s ahead in 2026.

Interested in learning more about us? We’re always looking to expand our Board and connect with individuals who are passionate about supporting the arts and nonprofit leadership. If you’re interested in learning more about our mission and how you might get involved, we welcome you to message us and start the conversation.

Photos by M.Reid Photography

NEW events have been added to our online store....take a LOOK!January 24- HOT SHOP workshop February 22- FACES OF THE CR...
01/05/2026

NEW events have been added to our online store....take a LOOK!

January 24- HOT SHOP workshop
February 22- FACES OF THE CROWD live performance


https://hotcrowddance.ludus.com/index.php

Happy 2026 & don't forget to connect with the Crowd TODAY!

Giving Tuesday is TODAY!At a time when arts funding is being cut across the country, supporting artists and organization...
12/02/2025

Giving Tuesday is TODAY!

At a time when arts funding is being cut across the country, supporting artists and organizations like our 501(c)3 is more important than ever.

As we look ahead to the end of the year, we’re reaching out to you to ask for your help to keep creativity alive and accessible in our community. We’ve set a goal to raise $5,000 by December 31st to help fund dancer pay, costumes, travel expenses, and production costs for Season 9.

https://www.hotcrowddance.com/donate

Here’s the best part: if we hit $5,000 by December 31, a generous anonymous donor will match it dollar-for-dollar, doubling our impact to $10,000 before the year closes!

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