Question 1

Why are you called Cerqua Rivera (and how should I pronounce that)?

Accepted Answer

We were founded in 1999 by Joe Cerqua, our resident composer, Wilfredo Rivera, our Artistic Director & CEO, and Matt Lamb. The company was named after Joe and Wil.
 
Our name is pronounced
Cerqua   SIR kwuh
Rivera     riv AIR uh
Dance
Theatre

Question 2

Are you a BIPOC company?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Wilfredo Rivera, a native of Honduras, is our Cofounder, Artistic Director, & CEO. He recruits and sustains a multicultural company, with artists of color and women in nearly all leadership roles as well as equitably represented in our performing company and artistic team behind the scenes. He also oversees all aspects of the company, including determining and curating artistic content and partnerships and strategically planning programming to reach a diverse audience.

Question 3

When is your next concert?

Accepted Answer

To see our calendar of upcoming events and performances, click on the gray TICKETS button at the top of the screen.

Question 4

I want to make a donation. Will my gift really help?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Your donation will help in several ways:
 
- You will help Chicago remain a great place to live and work by helping us pay our artists. For our city to continue to enjoy an exciting and world class arts and culture scene, artists need to be able to live and build careers here. You can help make that happen.
 
- You will make compelling, engaging art performances available to thousands of people. Every year, dozens of people tell us, "This is just what I needed." They were describing a joyous, thought-provoking, beautiful experience with live art. Your donation can help make these possible.
 
- You will help us spark conversations and thought about important ideas. Each year we tackle big themes shaping our community. We bring audiences together to not only experience this art work but also to discuss and contribute to it. You can help make this important work possible.
 
To make a gift online, click DONATE at the top of this page.
If you prefer to give by mail or reach out with questions, please click CONTACT for our information.
 
Thank you!

Question 5

I am an artist. How can I work with the company?

Accepted Answer

Go to CONTACT, send us an email with your information, and we'll be in touch.
 
Please note that we generally choose our company over the winter and in early spring for our annual season that starts in summer. The best way to stay in the know is to follow us on Instagram and / or join our email list.
 
@cerquarivera

Question 6

Do you rent your facility?

Accepted Answer

We are a performing arts company, not a performing arts facility. Despite our name, we do not have a theatre space for rent.

Question 7

I'm interested in dance classes or dance instruction. Do you provide that?

Accepted Answer

Our Company Classes are often open to professional and pre-professional dancers during our season. We generally don't offer classes during the winter, between our seasons.
 
Go to CONTACT and let us know what you're interested in. We might be able to help. For example, we can provide arts education programming in both music and dance on a contract basis.

Frequently asked questions

Why are you called Cerqua Rivera (and how should I pronounce that)?

Are you a BIPOC company?

When is your next concert?

I want to make a donation. Will my gift really help?

I am an artist. How can I work with the company?

Do you rent your facility?

I'm interested in dance classes or dance instruction. Do you provide that?

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