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Fifty years ago a bold vision took root in Dallas. It started with a founder's dream, built step by step, movement by movement, generation by generation.
This season, the legacy continues.
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Dallas Black Dance Academy @ The Amaz-za-zing Gala for Kids and Their Grown Ups
GET READY FOR an unforgettable evening of joy, laughter, and purpose at The Amaz-za-zing Gala for Kids and Their Grown Ups — a one-of-a-kind fundraiser where elegance meets imagination!
FREE! DanceAfrica Community Class
READY TO TRY something new? Join us for a FREE welcoming dance class where everyone can participate—no dance experience necessary! Class will be led by special guest artists, Bandan Koro.
DanceAfrica
CELEBRATE THE RICH TAPESTRY of African culture in the heart of Dallas with DanceAfrica!
FREE! DanceAfrica Festival & Marketplace
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY for a day of discovery as Klyde Warren Park transforms into a gateway to the sights, sounds, and flavors of Africa!
GENESIS | Director’s Choice Series
EVERY STORY HAS a beginning. Experience where it all started with the iconic works that laid the foundation for Dallas Black Dance Theatre.
Black On Black
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN dancers become their own choreographers? Find out with an evening unlike any other where our companies take creative control to share original works at our home studios in the heart of the Dallas Arts District.
Espresso Nutcracker
SNOW FALLS, CANDLELIGHT glows, and the Majestic Theatre transforms into a world of holiday wonder as Dallas Black Dance Academy students bring this treasured holiday tradition to life.
INHERITANCE | Cultural Awareness Series
A NEW GENERATION of dancers embody the works that established Dallas Black Dance Theatre in the contemporary landscape, celebrating what’s been passed down and what’s still to come.
50th Anniversary Gala
CELEBRATE FIFTY YEARS of Ann Williams’ dream at Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s 50th Anniversary Gala.
INHERITANCE | Performance & After Party
JOIN THE CELEBRATION of Dallas Black Dance Theatre's 50th Anniversary at INHERITANCE, followed by an afterparty toasting fifty years in motion.
Rising Excellence
THE FUTURE OF DANCE takes center stage for DBDT: Encore’s home series showcase.
UNCHARTED | Spring Celebration Series
STEP INTO THE UNKNOWN as Dallas Black Dance Theatre debuts its first program devoted exclusively to world premieres, ushering in the next fifty years of relentless excellence.
DBDA Open House Tour 2026
JOIN US FOR a tour of our studios in the Dallas Arts District, where you'll meet our academy staff and get all your questions answered before the fall semester begins.
Summer Dance Intensive @ Carver Community Cultural Center
DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE returns to the Carver Community Cultural Center for their annual Summer Dance Intensive in San Antonio, TX.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre @ ArtFest at the Moody
DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE takes the Moody Performance Hall stage for Artfest at the Moody, a free open house of OAC-funded live artists.
DBDT: Encore! @ Odessa Juneteenth Celebration
CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH with DBDT: Encore! in Odessa, Texas.
Summer Intensive Professional Dance Workshop
INTENSIVE SUMMER TRAINING with our professional DBDT company members! Previous dance experience required.
Ages 13+ ✦ In-Person & Virtual
Summer Workshop
OUR SUMMER WORKSHOP series is an extension of our regular academy classes–no experience required!
June 6, 13, 20, 27 ✦ Ages 2-Adult ✦ In-Person Only
Summer Enrichment Youth Dance Workshop
INTENSIVE SUMMER TRAINING with our professional DBDT company members! Previous dance experience required.
June 1-12 ✦ Ages 9-15 ✦ In-Person & Virtual
Ensemble Auditions 2026
DALLAS BLACK DANCE ACADEMY’S 2026-2027 Ensemble Auditions – all students must register for Dallas Black Dance Academy to be a part of an ensemble.
52nd Annual Spring Recital
GET READY TO CELEBRATE the Dallas Black Dance Academy’s annual Spring Recital, a captivating showcase of artistic excellence where students of all ages demonstrate their remarkable talents in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and African dance styles.
Ascension
YOUR INCREDIBLE ACADEMY DANCERS are ready to shine at Ascension—Dallas Black Dance Academy’s annual ensemble concert at the Latino Cultural Center.
Dallas Black Dance Academy @ Lancaster STEM High School
DALLAS BLACK DANCE ACADEMY’s Allegro joins DC3 at the Lancaster STEM High School Concert!
Dallas Black Dance Theatre @ Prince George's Publick Playhouse
DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE takes the Publick Playhouse stage this April.
Dallas Black Dance Academy @ Dance Planet
DANCE COUNCIL OF NORTH TEXAS presents Dance In America
Dallas Black Dance Academy @ Dance Plano! 2026
PLANO METROPOLITAN BALLET presents Dance Plano! 2026
DBDT: Encore! @ Moody Performance Hall
THE WOMEN’S CHORUS OF DALLAS, in partnership with Texas Woman's University, invites you to experience Voices of Women, a concert celebrating women's artistic contributions and influence.
DBDT: Encore! @ Granville Arts Center
ALL THINGS SUD10 PRESENTS: Empowering Young Adults – Mindset
DBDT: Encore! @ City of Irving's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration
JOIN DBDT: ENCORE! and the City of Irving Sunday, January 18 at 6PM as they celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dallas Black Dance Academy @ J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
COME LEARN ABOUT The Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffmann and its many versions. The Dallas Black Dance Academy will talk about their version which highlights Tchaikovsky's Suite and Duke Ellington's Suite. It will make for a very sweet afternoon.
Dallas Black Dance Academy @ Omni Dallas Hotel
DALLAS BLACK DANCE ACADEMY students present pop-up excerpts from Espresso Nutcracker.
Dallas Black Dance Academy @ NorthPark Center
DALLAS BLACK DANCE ACADEMY Performing Ensembles Allegro, Junior Performing Ensemble and Senior Performing Ensemble take the stage at NorthPark Center!
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