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Dallas Black Dance Theatre To Take The Coppell Arts Center Stage On June 22
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2024

Dallas Black Dance Theatre will perform at Coppell Arts Center on June 22. The event will showcase the company's diverse repertoire, highlighting contemporary and traditional dance forms.

Nominees Announced For 15th Annual ORPHEUM HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2024

The Orpheum Theatre Group has announced that the annual Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards (HSMTA) will take place on Thursday, May 23 at 7pm at the Orpheum Theatre. Students and supporters from 50 participating schools across the Mid-South will gather at the Orpheum Theatre to celebrate the 15th annual High School Musical Theatre Awards.

Erykah Badu Announced As Honorary Chair For Dallas Black Dance Theatre The BIG Dance
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2024

Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s annual fundraiser, The BIG Dance, is back for its fifth consecutive year for a soulful evening of the Motown Sound. Renowned Grammy Award-winning Motown artist and Honorary Chair Erykah Badu has joined the cause, lending her support to Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s training Academy (DBDA).

Dallas Black Dance Theatre And The NBA Foundation Empower Youth Of Color Through Dance And Education
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2024

Join the Dallas Black Dance Theatre and the NBA Foundation as they empower youth of color through dance and education. Discover how this collaborative initiative is shaping the future of arts and sports.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre To Return to New York City at the Joyce Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2023

Dallas Black Dance Theatre will begin the new year with performances at The Joyce Theater January 12-13, 2024 at 8pm.

The Joyce Theater Foundation to Present Eight Edition of American Dance Platform
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2023

The Joyce Theater Foundation is continuing its mission to bring the best in dance to its New York City stage in the eighth iteration of American Dance Platform.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre And Broadway Dallas Partner With Dallas Independent School District To Continue Annual Arts Education Initiative
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2023

Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) and Broadway Dallas (BD) are continuing their annual arts education accessibility partnership with the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) for a fourth year.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre's Academy to Present ESPRESSO NUTCRACKER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2023

Dallas Black Dance Academy’s Espresso Nutcracker performance returns for its 6th year. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Dallas Black Dance Theatre Announces New Industry-Leading Mental Health Initiative
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 2, 2023

Dallas Black Dance Theatre has announced a new industry-leading mental health initiative. The initiative aims to prioritize the mental well-being of dancers and provide resources for mental health support.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre Hosts Les Twins Highly Anticipated Dance Workshop Ahead Of Beyoncé's Dallas Renaissance Tour Stop
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2023

Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) will host the Dallas stop of the Les Twins dance workshop tour on Wednesday, September 20th at 5:00PM, a day before they perform with Beyoncé at her Dallas performance of the Renaissance World Tour.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre Unveils 2023/2024 Season Featuring Four World Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2023

Explore the impressive lineup of Dallas Black Dance Theatre's 2023/2024 season, featuring four world premieres. Don't miss out on the captivating performances by this renowned dance company.

Dallas Black Dance Academy Produces Disciplined Professionals
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2023

As Dallas Black Dance Academy prepares to launch its 50th season in June, it continues a legacy of producing disciplined professionals in a spectrum of industries including dance. Since 2012, every senior in the academy has graduated from high school and gone on to attend college. 

Dallas Black Dance Theatre 46th Season Finale Features Afrofuturism
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2023

Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) marks the finale of its 46th season with its Spring Celebration performance series showcasing the works of national choreographers and home-grown talent.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre's THE BIG DANCE Fundraiser to Feature Latin and Afro-Latin Bands
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023

Dallas Black Dance Theatre's (DBDT) annual fundraising event, The BIG Dance, will showcase a fusion of Latin and Afro-Latin cultures. DBDT celebrates the closing of its 46th season with a city-wide dance party worthy of the Big D on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 7:00 PM – Midnight, at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora Street in Dallas, TX. 75201. The attire for the evening is Latin festive.

Review: CARMEN, London Coliseum
by Alexander Cohen - Feb 2, 2023

The production's grim emphasis on male violence towards women gives it an eerie resonance.

Arts Education Initiative Presents Virtual Student Matinee For Entire Dallas ISD
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2023

Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) and Broadway Dallas (BD) are joining together for a second year to advance arts education accessibility to Dallas Independent School District students during Black History Month 2023.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre And Broadway Dallas Partner With Dallas Independent School District For Arts Education Initiative
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2023

Dallas Black Dance Theatre and Broadway Dallas are joining together for a second year to advance arts education accessibility to Dallas Independent School District students during Black History Month 2023.

Patti LuPone, John Lloyd Young, Tony Yazbeck And More To Take The Stage At 54 Below This January!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 30, 2022

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including solo performances from Tony Award-winners Patti LuPone and  John Lloyd Young and Tony-nominee Tony Yazbeck. See the full lineup below!

Dallas Black Dance Theatre Presents BLACK ON BLACK Holiday Performances and Celebration
by Stephi Wild - Nov 23, 2022

Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) presents the 13th annual Black on Black series. These performances showcase the choreographic skills of DBDT dancers and DBDT: Encore!  company members as they create works for their peers to perform in the intimate setting of the DBDT studios.

Go Behind the Scenes With Dallas Black Dance Theatre During the Thanksgiving Holiday
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2022

Dallas Black Dance Theatre invites the community to enjoy a free Behind the Scenes view of its two professional companies and three performing academy ensembles during the Thanksgiving holiday. This event has become a holiday tradition for many families during the Thanksgiving break.