Season Calendar
WELCOME TO METAMORPHOSIS.
Perspectives shift. Barriers dissolve. Our 49th season begins where transformation and discovery collide. Explore the unstoppable forces of movement and expression as vulnerability becomes artistry, the familiar blurs into the unexpected, and dance reshapes the world around us through METAMORPHOSIS.
Explore our full transformative season below.
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Black On Black
SPEND A NIGHT out like never before at our home in the heart of the Arts District! Our dancers flip the script and become choreographers, sharing original works in an intimate setting.
Espresso Nutcracker
GATHER ‘ROUND FOR the timeless tale of Clara’s magical Christmas Eve dream, brought to life by Dallas Black Dance Academy’s students for Espresso Nutcracker!
KALEIDOSCOPE | Cultural Awareness Series
MAKE YOUR VALENTINE’S Day weekend unique, with a heartfelt program where every angle tells a story and individual voices and visions combine to create something entirely new.
Rising Excellence
THE FUTURE OF dance takes center stage for DBDT: Encore!’s home series showcase.
PRISMATIC | Spring Celebration Series
WHEN ELEMENTS REFRACT and light bends into something extraordinary, we conclude our journey of METAMORPHOSIS in spectacular style.
Behind The Scenes
JOIN US FOR a FREE program at DBDT Studios that gives an exclusive look into how our productions go from the studio to the stage, featuring workshops by Dallas Black Dance Theatre, DBDT: Encore! and Dallas Black Dance Academy.
CATALYST | Director’s Choice Series
DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE’S season premiere propels bold new voices and innovative choreography into the spotlight, featuring explosive world premiere commissions alongside Lost in Memory by 2023 Guggenheim Fellow Nejla Yatkin.
FREE! DanceAfrica Festival & Marketplace
BRING THE WHOLE family for a day of discovery as Klyde Warren Park becomes a gateway to the sights, sounds and flavors of Africa!
DanceAfrica
JOIN US AS we celebrate 20 years of honoring the rich tapestry of African heritage in the heart of Dallas with DanceAfrica!
FREE! DanceAfrica Community Class
READY TO TRY something new? Join us for a fun, welcoming dance class where everyone can participate—no dance experience needed! Class will be led by our special guest artists.
2025/2026 VIRTUAL COLLECTION
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Behind The Scenes
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November 25 - December 1 -
Espresso Nutcracker
Available to stream on demand
December 14 - 16
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