Dallas Black Dance Theatre Founder/Artistic Director, Ann Williams, began Dallas Black Dance Theatre II in September 2000 to feature the best and most promising students of the Dallas Black Dance Academy. Over time, the company has grown in breadth, attracting artists who aspire to professional careers in dance.
This semi-professional company consists of 11 aspiring artists from around the nation. Since its inception, Dallas Black Dance Theatre II has grown in popularity and thrilled audiences with its fresh allure. Dallas Black Dance Theatre II provides an opportunity for young 
artists to develop their dance skills while serving the Dallas/Ft. Worth community and touring across the nation with dance performances of the highest artistic quality.
Under the direction of Allyne D. Gartrell, Dallas Black Dance Theatre II is in its 10th season performing works by recognized and emerging artists, creating a repertoire of modern, jazz, African, lyrical and spiritual works. The second company has performed works by emerging and internationally recognized choreographers including Christopher Huggins, Allyne D. Gartrell, Kevin Veiga, Chatel Marrow Adams, Edmond Giles, Nycole Ray and more.