Photos: See Chicago's top dancers defy gravity in athletic 'Dance for Life' showcase

Chicago's 35th "Dance for Life" showcase was marked by numerous lifts, leaps and leg extensions at The Auditorium on Saturday. But the dancers weren't the only airborne stars of the night; an ethereal scarf and a billowing tarp also stood out during the production — thanks to the skill of the performers manipulating them, of course. The celebration of the city's diverse dance companies, performers and choreographers raised nearly $500,000 for the Chicago Dance Health Fund, which addresses…