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Identity Performing Arts is a 501(c)3 organization, founded in 2016. Our mission statement is to Connect, Create and Affirm through the power of dance. Identity creates original choreographed performances, connects us all through works that explore universal societal issues, and affirms the values of our individual and community diversity. Identity transitioned from a portfolio of dance projects t

05/20/2026

Meet the Artists of Elpis Dance Festival✨

Up next is Alluvion Dance Chicago! They will be presenting work by their Artistic Director, Tessa Ritchey.

Tessa Ritchey was born and raised in Walworth, Wisconsin, where she trained at The Dance Factory. She graduated from The University of Iowa in 2018 with a B.F.A in Dance Performance and Choreography. Tessa has had her work presented at the 2018 ACDA North Central Conference, College of DuPage’s Choreographic Showcase, MADCO 2’s Dare To Dance, Trifecta’s A New Light, the Iowa Dance Festival, Emergence, SMUSH Moves Vol. 7, JELLO, & MKE Fringe. Tessa was a Company Dancer for Danceworks Performance MKE for three seasons. This is Tessa’s second season as Artistic Director for Alluvion Dance.

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