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How hard is it to transform into Awassa Astrige/Ostrich? In this video DBDT dancer @zionpradier talks about what it takes to dance the powerful male solo that imitates the magnificent movements of the ostrich. Watch him perform this work of art from the comfort of your home this Friday, July 10, 2020 at 7:30 CDT. It is part of the live "Petite Performance". Visit the bio to RSVP for the Live virtual "Petit Performance.” The Ostrich and Essence will be performed @nashersculpturecenter The mesmerizing aerial duet What to Say? Notes on Echo and Narcissus choreographed by @JamalStory will be performed at the DBDT studios. #worldwidedance #IamBlackDance #SpeakinginDance @dallasartsdistrict @attpac @dallasculture @thedallasopera #ArtsataDistance #DFWArtsDistance @moodyperformancehall @artsandculturetx #DallasBlackDanceTheatre #ThingstodoinDallas #ThingstodoinNYC #ThingstodoinLA #ThingstodoinAtlanta #ThingstodoinBoston #ThingstodoinPhiladephia #ThingstodoinHouston #ThingstodoinChicago #ThingstodoinMiami #ThingstodoinDetroit #ThingstodoinKansasCity #ThingstodoinSanAntonio #ThingstodoinAustin #ThingstodoInNewOrleans

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Find out what happens when art imitates life during the virtual performance this Saturday of “Face what's facing you!” as choreographed by DBDT veteran dancer @cuh_laude A showing of the full ballet which made its debut in 2018, is an honest, soul-stirring work on facing life's challenges. The work is the focal point for a virtual experience that allows the audience to engage with the choreographer and dancers in real-time. Legacy Performance Series Details Saturday, June 27, 2020, 6:00pm CDT Virtual Ticket - $10 RSVP via Zoom-Details in bio. Photograph by Anne Marie Bloodgood. #worldwidedance #IamBlackDance #DallasBlackDanceTheatre #SpeakinginDance #DFWArtsMatters #ArtsataDistance @dallasartsdistrict @attpac @thedallasopera @moodyperformancehall @dallasculture #Thingstodo #Dallas #FortWorth #NYC #NewYorkCity #NewYork #NewYorkCity #LosAngeles #LA #Atlanta #Boston #Philadelphia #Houston #Chicago #Miami #Seattle #Detroit #KansasCity #SanAntonio #Austin #NewOrleans

A post shared by Dallas Black Dance Theatre (@dallasblackdance) on Jun 24, 2020 at 2:07pm PDT

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On this #FlashbackFriday we celebrate the 20th anniversary of DBDT: Encore! Founded in 2000 by Ann Williams, DBDT: Encore! represents the next generation of Dallas Black Dance Theatre as the professional training company for DBDT under the artistic direction of @Nycole Ray. Ms. Williams created the company to keep up with demand and continue to serve Dallas and the local community. Former Encore! dancers include #DBDT dancers @hdintheplacetobe @_lovebuggg @LailahLaRose @x.mack @JasmineJanae-WK plus @Iamkalystro @BostonBallet @alysialjohnson @HubbardStreet @miss_mcgriff_ @CollageDance @bluboy3 Phantomtour #IamBlackDance #WorldWideDance #DallasDancers #DBDTatHome #DancersofInstagram

A post shared by Dallas Black Dance Theatre (@dallasblackdance) on May 29, 2020 at 4:55pm PDT

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It's #WellnessWednesday and time to relieve some of the stress built up in your muscles. #DBDT dancer @seansmithdances demonstrates a deep lunge stretch for the hip that also works on the hamstring. #LungeStretch #HipPain #Hamstring #IamBlackDance

A post shared by Dallas Black Dance Theatre (@dallasblackdance) on May 27, 2020 at 10:07am PDT

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Start your morning with stretches. DBDT dancer @kinley_dani shows you how. Take a couple of minutes to check out this #WorkoutWednesday For more weekly stretches visit #DBDTatHome at www.DBDT.com #DallasBlackDancetheatre #Stretch #IamBlackDance #WorldwideDance @dallasartsdistrict @attpac @moodyperformancehall @iabdinc

A post shared by Dallas Black Dance Theatre (@dallasblackdance) on May 13, 2020 at 10:37am PDT

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Need something to ease that aching back as you work at home and shelter in place? #DBDT #dancer @hdintheplace2be demonstrates a simple stretch in this #WorkoutWednesday that you can do to help ease that pain. You can find more #DBDTatHome stretches in the Profile. #DBDTatHome #DallasBlackDanceTheatre #BackPain #BachAche #Stretch #IAmBlackDance @dallasartsdistrict @attpac #WorldWideDance @iabdinc #DancersofInstagram

A post shared by Dallas Black Dance Theatre (@dallasblackdance) on Apr 22, 2020 at 10:27am PDT

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So you have been working from home for several weeks now and you need a few tips on how to relieve the tension in your body. Take a moment to stretch with #DBDT #dancer @_lovebuggg on this #WorkoutWednesday #DBDTatHome #DallasBlackDanceTheatre #HipPain #BackAche #hipstretch #Stretch #Yoga #DancersInstagram @DallasArtsDistrict #DallasArtsDistrict @Attpac #IAmBlackDance @Iabdinc

A post shared by Dallas Black Dance Theatre (@dallasblackdance) on Apr 8, 2020 at 10:35am PDT

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#DontRushChallenge featuring the Dallas Black Dance Theatre Dancers. We would like to thank you for your continued support! @zion_mount_zion @_lovebuggg @reneejwalters @justbeingde @seansmithdances @lailahlarose @charles_patterson1993 @kinley_dani @hdintheplace2be @cuh_laude @jasminejanae_wk @x.mack . #dontrush #dontrushchallenge #coronavirus #quarantine #covid19 #socialdistancing #stayhome #dallasblackdancetheatre #dbdt #danceislife #dancer #trending #worldwide #creativity #hope #fun #inspiration #dallasblackdance #worldwidedance #dancersofinstagram #WelcomeHome

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