Living & Giving | Nov. 2025
DANCE FOR LIFE
By Dustin O’Regan
PHOTOGRAPHY BY REN PICCO-FREEMAN
Pierre Lockett, Chicago Dance Health Fund Board Vice President Michael J. Anderson, Kevin McGirr
Chicago Dance Health Fund, which supports the health and wellness of Chicago’s professional dance community, welcomed more than 1,600 people to the 34th annual Dance for Life, its primary fundraiser. More than 600 guests, including more than 200 dancers and participating artists, attended the After Party Gala at Venue SIX10. From a combination of ticket sales, contributions, and sponsorships, the event raised more than $370,000 to support the fund, which provides financial assistance to Chicago dance industry professionals for preventative health care and critical medical needs. cdhf.org
Michael J. Anderson, Kevin McGirr
President Pierre Désy, Board
Treasurer Patti Eylar, Kevin McGirr
co-chairs of Dance for Life 2026
