HUBBARD STREET DANCE chicago
Saturday: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago ventures north for one night for the Northrop series at the State Theatre. This 36-year-old troupe founded by Lou Conte and led by artistic director Glenn Edgerton is known for its impeccable technique and a rich legacy of working with some of the top names in contemporary dance. The program features "Fluence," a world premiere for nine dancers by former company member Robyn Mineko Williams, plus 2009's emotionally complex "Casi-Casa" (pictured) by Swedish dance maker Mats Ek and two works from resident choreographer Alejandro Cerrudo. A free pre-performance discussion will be held at Solera at 6:45 p.m. (8 p.m. Sat. $37-$59. State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls. 1-800-745-3000 or 612-624-2345, ticketmaster.com or northrop.umn.edu.)
