Chicago Dance Health Fund provides financial relief for preventative health care and critical medical needs for Chicago dance industry professionals.
We envision a healthy and thriving Chicago dance community.
Help Us Fuel The Fund ♥️
Help Us Fuel The Fund ♥️
Goal :
$10,000
CHDF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax deductible.
Chicago Dance Health Fund’s End of Year campaign, Fueling The Fund: from Legacy, to Lifeline, to Lasting Impact, aims to raise $10,000 to strengthen and expand essential health and wellness support for Chicago’s extensive dance community. This campaign seeks to honor our legacy of care, reinforce our role as a lifeline for dance industry professionals facing financial and medical challenges, and ensure a lasting impact by sustaining programs that champion our communities wellbeing year-round. Through community generosity, we will continue building a future where every dance industry professional has access to the resources they need to thrive onstage, offstage, and beyond.
AWARDED NEARLY $75,000 IN 2024!
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Explore our range of programs designed to assist dance professionals in times of need.
Whether you're facing a critical health issue or seeking to maintain your well-being, our grants are tailored to help you stay on your feet. Discover how we can support your journey to health and resilience.
Voices of Our Community
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!["An enormous ’Thank You’ to Chicago Dance Health Fund for their financial assistance. No question this has been an exhausting year for artists..." Robert]()
"An enormous ’Thank You’ to Chicago Dance Health Fund for their financial assistance. No question this has been an exhausting year for artists..."
Robert Garrett
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![A quote from grant recipient Ethan Kirschbaum"Chicago Dance Health Fund came to my aid at an extremely vulnerable time personally. I had just founded Chicago Movement Collective..." Ethan Kirschbaum]()
"Chicago Dance Health Fund came to my aid at an extremely vulnerable time personally. I had just founded Chicago Movement Collective..."
Ethan Kirschbaum
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![a quote from grant recipient Cesar G. Salinas "I am incredibly honored to receive such a gift at this trying and uncertain time. Chicago Dance Health Fund was more than supportive..."]()
"I am incredibly honored to receive such a gift at this trying and uncertain time. Chicago Dance Health Fund was more than supportive..."
Cesar G. Salinas
Dance for Life
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Dance for Life is a one-of-a-kind annual performance and benefit event that has showcased more than 50 Chicago-based dance companies, as well as numerous choreographers, artists, and designers for the past 35 years.
The celebratory performance funds grantmaking through the Chicago Dance Health Fund, and those who participate graciously donate their time, energy, and artistry.
Our Collaborators
Health & Wellness Partners
Chicago Dance Health Fund Sponsors
Service Partners
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