The Mayfair Performing Co.- Chicago

Mayfair Academy of Fine Arts spent the 2008-2009
school year rehearsing for their annual dance recital held
on June 14, 2009 at the Harris Theater, Chicago, IL. Titled - "MA dances To MJ". A show dedicated to the music and magic of Michael Jackson.

Little did we know less than 2 weeks later the world would lose The King of Pop. Enjoy this Ballet performance to Smile. Choreographed by Heather Baumgardner. Take some time to Smile today - smile at all of our beautiful young black ballerinas and pay tribute to our amazing youth doing amazing things!!!!

Greg Bush, Jr. 36 likes, 7 comments. "Michael Jackson Smile Mayfair Academy 2009 Recital"

We are very excited to share that The Mayfair Honors event website is live with all details about our intimate and highly anticipated celebration of legacy, dance, and the incredible community that continues to carry this work forward.

Tickets are now on sale, and with limited capacity, we encourage you to secure yours early.

There are multiple ways to support:
• Attend the event
• Purchase an ad
• Explore sponsorship opportunities

You can find all details and access everything here:
eventsdonebig.com/mayfairhonors

*Michelle Obama's attendance is not confirmed or guaranteed

We are very excited to share that The Mayfair Honors event website is live with all details about our intimate and highly anticipated celebration of legacy, dance, and the incredible community that continues to carry this work forward.

Tickets are now on sale, and with limited capacity, we encourage you to secure yours early.

There are multiple ways to support:
• Attend the event
• Purchase an ad
• Explore sponsorship opportunities

You can find all details and access everything here:
eventsdonebig.com/mayfairhonors

*Michelle Obama's attendance is not confirmed or guaranteed

Congratulations to Nia Nelson-Williams (Mayfair Alumni) who is returning to Chicago during the National tour of “The Wiz” from March 31st to April 5th, 2026 at the Nederlander Theater 🎭.
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Jan 21, 2026 1 Video

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Greg Bush. Greg was truly an exceptional individual—a great man, a loyal friend, and a dedicated family man whose presence enriched the lives of everyone he touched.

His contributions to the Mayfair community were vast and varied. At Mayfair events, Greg was the driving force behind our audiovisual production, meticulously handling everything from videotaping and music to the creation of professional video packages. His dedication even extended to designing and producing T-shirts! Beyond his professional talents, Greg was a familiar and welcome face at Mayfair, often seen dropping off and picking up his children for their classes or stepping in to do whatever else was necessary to support the community.

We offer our deepest and most sincere condolences to the Bush Family: Nichelle, Jay, Jordyn, Jasmyn, and Jaidyn. While he will be greatly missed by all of us, his incredible legacy will live on through his wonderful children, into whom he poured so much love and guidance. His spirit will also remain a permanent part of the legacy of Mayfair, an organization of which he was such a vital and indispensable part. RIP💜💜💜

MAYFAIR MOMENTS: A Legacy of Dance and Culture

Mayfair Academy doesn't just celebrate Black History during one month because IT IS Black History. Since its inception in 1957, Mayfair has been a pillar of the community, committed to providing quality dance education to both the children and adults it serves.

Mayfair has consistently and intentionally strived to serve a dual purpose: mastering the art of dance while also being a vital educational institution dedicated to promoting and preserving the history and cultural heritage of the African American experience.
This deep cultural dedication was most vividly expressed through the spectacular annual Mayfair Dance Recitals. These performances were powerful, narrative tributes to the African diaspora. Here are just a few show titles from Mayfair's history that exemplify this profound educational and artistic commitment, showcasing the depth and breadth of the Black experience:

Save the date to celebrate another a chapter of Mayfair's Legacy with us August 1st 2026 at The Obama Center in Chicago 💜