North Center's Aerial Dance Chicago mounts its new show, "Gravity," 7 p.m., June 22 at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St.

Combining athleticism and artistry, Aerial's performances both embrace and defy gravity. Using hoops, ropes, swings and suspended fabrics, the dancers take flight, performing their choreographed routines in vertical space.

Tickets are $30. Performances are also scheduled for:

June 23, 2 p.m.

July 13, 7 p.m.

July 14, 2 p.m.