Thodos Dance All That Jazz event

The Thodos Dance Company held its exciting and glamorous 18th Annual fundraising “All That Jazz” ball March 13 at the Chicago History Museum. There, 150 guests could gamble for prizes and bid on fabulous wines and gifts during cabaret performances by Tommy Henzel and Dan Stetzel. Soon they were seated to watch a wonderful Charleston performance by the Thodos/Menominee Club Youth Ensemble, which was followed by a spectacular show, “Fosse Trilogy,” featuring nine dancers specially directed by Ann Reinking to the choreography of the masterful Tony Award-winning, Chicago-born Bob Fosse. Those who bid on Dancing with the Thodos Stars were given quick lessons that very evening to their choice of swing, cha-cha, salsa or tango.Photos and text by Steve Starr