Description
Founded in 1976 by Ann Williams, and currently under the direction of Melissa M. Young, Dallas Black Dance Theatre positively impacts lives and bridges cultures through the transformative power of dance from the African American perspective. As the largest and oldest professional dance company in Dallas, DBDT is the fourth-largest Black dance company in the nation, the seventh-largest contemporary modern dance company, and considered 36th among the nation’s largest ballet companies. Touring has reached numerous Texas cities, 33 states, and 16 countries. Audiences have watched virtually in 35 states and 45 countries. DBDT’s main professional company (14 dancers) and second professional company DBDT: Encore! (10 dancers), provide a variety of performance types and fee ranges to accommodate audiences of any size and age. The company’s repertoire ranges from masterworks by nationally and internationally renowned choreographers to today’s most talented emerging artists. Dance styles include modern, ballet, jazz, African, and tap. Multidisciplinary works incorporate various dance styles, projected images, and spoken word/singing roles for the dancers. Multicultural collaborations authentically unite communities by reflecting America’s rich cultural landscape. Student matinees include a TEKS-aligned educational study guide. DBDT received the Texas Medal of the Arts Award for Arts Education (2017). Photo by Amitava Sarkar.
Additional information
| Discipline | Dance |
|---|---|
| Contact name | Richard Freeman |
| Contact address | PO Box 131290 Dallas TX 75313 |
| Phone 1 | 214-871-2376 |
| Phone 2 | |
| Public Performance | $12, 500 – $35, 000 |
| School performance | $3, 500 – $9, 000 |
| Workshop fees | $600 – $4, 000 |
| Travel per diem lodging | $3, 200 – $18, 100 |
| City | Dallas |
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| Special audiences | Festivals, Hands-on activities, Libraries, Schools, Seniors |
| School audiences | Elementary, High, Middle |
| Venue size | Larger, Medium, Smaller, Very Large |
