When Ann Williams started Dallas Black Dance Theatre in 1976, she did not know it would become Dallas’ largest dance company or the nation’s fourth largest African American dance company. She started it with the simple goal of inspiring minority children to see themselves as professional dancers. From that vision, a legacy of inclusion, collaboration, and artistic excellence has transformed the dance world.

Now you can be a part of Ann Williams’ legacy by joining the Ann Williams Legacy Society. Including Dallas Black Dance Theatre as a beneficiary in your will, trust, retirement plan, or life insurance policy magnifies the organization’s impact in the community and ensures the longevity of Dallas’ oldest professional dance company for generations to come.

PLAN YOUR GIFT

You can only join the Society by planning a future gift to Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Gifts can be made by adding the organization as a beneficiary to your retirement plan or life insurance policy or by including Dallas Black Dance Theatre in your will or charitable trust. 

Please remember to consult your own financial advisor and/or attorney when planning charitable gifts.

ANN WILLIAMS LEGACY SOCIETY

For more information, contact our Development Team:
development@dbdt.com | (214) 871-2376

Norma & Don Stone
Charter Members

The Stone’s have supported the organization’s annual fund for nearly a decade at a leadership level. In 2016, Norma and Don Stone elected to add Dallas Black Dance Theatre to their will to ensure its sustainability and undergird its strong fiscal and management policies. The Stone’s made the first known planned gift to Dallas Black Dance Theatre.

Annabelle "Tina" Brown
Charter Member

Annabelle “Tina” Brown attended several performances by the company and fell in love. She named Dallas Black Dance Theatre as a beneficiary in her will so that at-risk children could attend performances and experience the transformative power of dance. Her gift to the organization was fulfilled in 2017 and was the organization’s first known bequest.

ANN WILLIAMS LEGACY SOCIETY DONORS

Anonymous

Rosalyn Marie Antoine

Annabelle "Tina" Brown

Zenetta S. Drew

Crystal Darlene Jordan

Don Stone

Lucille Vogel

Jeri Warren

Antoinette & Elisha Wright

SUPPORT DANCE

When histories are being silenced, Dallas Black Dance Theatre stands as a powerful force of cultural preservation.