PARA.MAR Dance Theatre is a Chicago-based contemporary company, established in July 2020 by choreographer Stephanie Martinez.
In the naming of the company, Stephanie blended her last name Martinez and the Spanish prefix "para" as an ode to her identity and broader Mexican heritage. Meaning together, with, and for, "para" represents the why and how of PARA.MAR Dance Theatre.
Together with the common goal of continued innovation in dance as an essential mode of human expression, PARA.MAR centers the unique identities of both artist and audience by providing performance grounded in excellence and accessibility. With a focus on equity in the curation of dance-artists, dance-makers, and the administrative team, PARA.MAR strives to be truly representative of the community it serves.
Learn More: http://paramardance.com