Chicago Dance Crash Presents KTF Battle of the Belt June 26, 2009

The Lakeshore Theater is thrilled to host the red-hot performance company Chicago Dance Crash as they present their high-octane dance-improv showdown- The KTF Championship. Combining the drive of competitive dance with the energy of audience-interactive late-night theatre, and the spectacle of sports entertainment, KTF is a no-holds-barred, one-of-a-kind experience. Chicago Dance Crash brings an eclectic arsenal of dance techniques to bear, from pop (breakdance, hip-hop, martial arts) to ballet, modern, and jazz, creating a vibe that the Chicago Sun Times aptly dubbed "confrontational classic." In a cutting-edge production that resembles a cross between American Idol, Saturday Night Live, and RAW is WAR, rivalries will reach a fever pitch when seasoned performers challenge for the title of !Keeper of the Floor' and the gold-plated KTF championship belt. While CDC members will initially comprise the contestants, future challenges may be issued to other local dance companies to come on down and show what they're made of (Are you listening, Joffrey Ballet?).The show will provide exclusive, one-night-only performances that will shatter the illusions separating art, entertainment, and competition.